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Multiple vehicle crash slows traffic in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - An accident along I-64 east, I-77 split has been cleared by emergency officials. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Drivers should be aware of a major traffic delay in Charleston Thursday morning. A crash happened just before 8 a.m. at exit 59 at the I-64 east, I-77 north...
Several Mid-Ohio Valley thinclads take home titles on day one of West Virginia track meet
CHARLESTON – A hodge podge of winners and near winners for schools representing the Mid-Ohio Valley at the West Virginia High School State Track and Field Meet Friday night at Laidley Field. Williamstown junior Alyssa Sauro made it look like a walk in the park while winning her third...
1 injured after vehicle goes over I77 guardrail in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – One person has been taken to the hospital after a car went over the guardrail on the interstate. According to Kanawha County 911 dispatchers, the crash happened around 5:42 p.m. Monday when a vehicle was traveling on I-77 North near the 104-mile marker. Dispatchers said the vehicle went over the guardrail […]
Two new outdoor drinking areas added in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two more areas have been added to the list of approved outdoor drinking areas in Charleston. The Bridge Road and East End neighborhoods have been added to Charleston’s Private Outdoor Designated Areas, according to a news release from the city. “We have experienced tremendous...
Charleston unveils new sculpture honoring late Regatta executive director
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The City of Charleston celebrated a brand new art installation with a special dedication downtown on Thursday. The colorful collective was designed in honor of the late Martha B. McKee, who served as the first full-time executive director of the famous Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. She also served as Deputy Secretary of […]
Charleston women charged following alleged assault of pregnant woman at grocery store
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Three Charleston women have been charged after a pregnant woman was violently attacked at a grocery store earlier this month, according to court records. Neveah Joy Gresham, 20, and Sarah Eternity Gresham, 19, have been charged with malicious or unlawful assault and 19-year-old Jayden...
Census: Most Of State’s Largest Cities Shrank From 2022 To 2023
Of the state’s 15 largest cities, only Morgantown and Bridgeport gained population from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, according to new U.S. Census data. And those two cities did not post large gains. Bridgeport’s population increased about 1 percent to 9,377. Morgantown’s increased 0.3 percent to 30,429.
West Virginia Book Festival names 2024 featured authors
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Organizers of the West Virginia Book Festival are gearing up for this year’s annual event and have officially announced the 2024 featured authors. According to the Kanawha County Public Library, the 2024 West Virginia Book Festival is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention […]
Justice: Special session to start on Sunday; child care initiatives not included on call
Gov. Jim Justice on Friday announced that the long-awaited special legislative session to amend the state’s budget for fiscal year 2025 will begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday in Charleston, the day before monthly interim meetings are scheduled to take place. The special session call includes 15 pieces of...
Tucker re-elected chairman of West Virginia Credit Union League
PARKERSBURG — A credit union president from Parkersburg has been re-elected chairman of the West Virginia Credit Union League board of directors. Mike Tucker, president and CEO of West Virginia Central Federal Credit Union, Parkersburg, was re-elected April 27 at the League’s 88th Annual Meeting in Charleston. Tucker...
Natalie Tennant wins Democratic nomination for Kanawha County Commission
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Natalie Tennant has won the Democratic nomination for Kanawha County Commission, beating out now-former Commissioner Kent Carper. Carper has already said he will not take office even if re-nominated in Tuesday’s primary. Kent Carper resigned from office Friday, the same day the U.S. Attorney and a special state prosecutor decided not to file […]
Vehicle hits power pole in Cross Lanes, road closed
CROSS LANES, WV (WOWK) – A vehicle crash in Cross Lanes has closed a portion of Washington Street West. According to Kanawha County 911 dispatchers, the single-vehicle crash happened around 5:10 p.m. Monday when the vehicle hit a power pole in the 4600 block of Washington Street West. Dispatchers say no one was injured in […]
KY Charleston WV Zone Forecast
KY Charleston WV Zone Forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2024. Zone Forecast Product for Central Appalachians and Middle Ohio Valley. This product provides average values for each zone and may not. be representative of exact locations. For a more site-specific. forecast visit: https://weather.gov/rlx. KYZ103-202000- Boyd- Including the cities of Ashland...
WV Department of Education hosts Fit + Active Schools Face-off
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From push-ups to high knees and crunches, nine West Virginia elementary and middle schools headed to the Culture Center in Charleston for bragging rights and to be judged on who was the fittest school in the Mountain State. "Our judges are made up of a lot...
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