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Witness issue stalls case involving Charleston police officer accused of domestic battery
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Witness problems have again derailed efforts to resolve a domestic battery charge against a Charleston police officer. Sgt. Chris Johnson never appeared in a scheduled court hearing planned for Thursday. The case centers around allegations that Johnson punched his girlfriend in South Charleston back in October.
How will West Virginia respond to white supremacist group’s march?
Last Saturday the white supremacists came to town. While many in Charleston were attending the YWCA’s annual Race to End Racism, the group, wearing khaki pants and hats, some carrying shields and others carrying upside down American flags and another flag that evokes the original symbol for fascism marched from the Stonewall Jackson statue at the Capitol to downtown. I’m here to say that white nationalism, neo-Nazis, and facism are all bad. The post How will West Virginia respond to white supremacist group’s march? appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
City of Charleston expects large economic impact from USA Cycling Road Racing Championships
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Sports tourism is booming in Charleston. “I never thought I would say the national championships for USA cycling would be in Charleston, West Virginia. Never saw that coming,” Charleston Bicycle Center owner Andrew Greene said. In just 11 days, yet another sporting event is set...
Girls Night Out to feature 'All Dolled Up' theme for 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Charleston YWCA has decided on a theme for this year's Girls Night Out fundraising event. Following weeks of online voting, the 2024 theme will be "All Dolled Up: Every Night's a Girls Night." The annual social gathering benefits the YWCA's Resolve Family Abuse Program...
WV childcare centers face financial struggles, staff shortages ahead of special session
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – More than 600 childcare centers across the state are at risk of closure according to the West Virginia Women’s Alliance, who attributes this to a lack of funding and a lack of professionals working in childcare. One center in the Kanawha County area, “Momma Bear’s” announced this week that it […]
May begins in fine fashion
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -The month of April has earned quite a two-faced reputation. The first half of the month was so wet that it looked like the Charleston-Kanawha Valley region would end with one of the wettest April’s on record. Then came the second half of the month that was so parched that the ground started cracking in the intense dryness. Remarkably, the lack of rain has set up fine for farmers and gardeners who have been able to get some good field work including plowing and tilling.
City of Charleston plans for USA Cycling Nationals; safety and road closures
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - From May 14-19, the USA Cycling Nationals will affect some commute times in Charleston because of road closures. Charleston Fire Department Capt. David Hodges said they have been working with USA Cycling and the city to plan for about six months. “We have been working throughout...
‘What are y’all doing?’: Locals speak out after white nationalist march in Charleston
“As a black man, as a man period, what are y’all doing? And uncover your face! If I stand for something, you are going to know me. You’re going to know Woody. I’m going to show you my face, my phone number, my website,” Woods said.
West Virginia Young Writers Day held at University of Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia's Young Writers Day provided a chance for students in primary and secondary schools to participate in writing workshops and receive recognition for their achievements. "Writing is a release and a way to express things, and you get the choice to keep it to...
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