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Three Kanawha County elementary schools closed for good following last day of classes
Thursday marked the last day of school for schools in the Kanawha County Schools' students, but for three elementary schools in the district, it was their last-ever day of operations.
Proposal would eliminate several Kanawha County bus routes, replace them with on-demand service
Dozens of people spoke against a proposal to eliminate more than 10 bus routes to Kanawha County communities during a public hearing Friday afternoon. The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority is considering ending 11 routes that take passengers to Sissonville, Clendenin, Campbells Creek and Tyler Mountain, among other places. The affected routes have a higher […] The post Proposal would eliminate several Kanawha County bus routes, replace them with on-demand service appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
CASCI building to be torn down next week, final look inside
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Demolition of the CASCI building in Charleston is set to begin early next week, according to Rodney Loftis, Rodney Loftis & Son Contracting. The building has been a staple along Kanawha Boulevard for decades, with different companies taking over the space throughout the years. “The building originally was a Sears and […]
Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority proposes changes to services
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT) hosted a public hearing at their headquarters Friday, and more than 50 people showed up to voice their concerns. The biggest proposal pitched by KRT Executive Director Sean Hill was to eliminate low-performing bus routes that tend to have fewer passengers and travel outside […]
Carnival coming to Montgomery next week
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The carnival is returning to Montgomery beginning next week. According to the City of Montgomery, the carnival will be hosted by M&J Amusements on the streets of the city. The carnival will take place from Wednesday, June 5, to Saturday, June 8. It will operate from 6 PM-10 PM each day. […]
W.Va. governor says CPS referral from trooper in Boone case can't be confirmed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia's governor is urging patience amid conflicting stories that either state police or Child Protective Services dropped the ball in a deadly child neglect case where a teenage girl apparently starved to death. “Wherever the ball was dropped, a 14-year-old kid who was a...
Downtown Charleston parking garages up for auction
Charleston, W.Va. — Three parking garages on Quarrier, Lee and Washington Streets will sell to the highest bidder in late June. Behind the sale are some questions about the future look of the city. Blake Shamblin is managing the sale next month and said it's an investment opportunity. "There's...
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