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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 […]
Funding Emergency Shelters And National Pro Road Championships Comes To Charleston, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia’s mechanism for funding emergency shelters shifted earlier this year to an application-based system. As Chris Schulz reports, that change has proved a boon for some – and a problem for others. Also, in this show, this last week the National Pro...
5.18.24 Video - Area athletes claim more golds as WVSSAC state track & field wraps up
A number of area student-athletes brought home more gold medals on the final day of the West Virginia state track and field championships in Charleston. The Oak Glen girls were 2nd overall in the Class AA team standings, the highest finishing local squad. Oak Glen's Hannah Kliner was among the area's double individual winners, in the 1600 and 3200.
Community hosts Biker Bash to celebrate USA cycling championship
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - There has been lots of excitement in Charleston this past week as the USA National Cycling Championship dominates the streets. The “Bridge Road Neighborhood Association” decided to get creative with their annual block party by making it a watch party, and a fundraiser. Zenergy,...
Great American Petting Zoo Farm returns to Mountain State on June 15
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)—The Great American Petting Zoo Farm is returning to the mountain state this summer. The farm features pigs, alpacas, goats, sheep, pigs, llamas, and several other animals for guests to meet and learn about. The petting zoo will be open daily from noon to 7:00 pm...
Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Crime
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Travell Lamar Johnson, 45, of Big Chimney, pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, on June 14, 2023, Johnson sold approximately 3.5 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant at a Charleston gas station. Johnson admitted to the transaction and to arranging it […]
Starbucks announces closure of one West Virginia location
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Starbucks will close one of its locations in southern West Virginia next month. According to a message written on a chalkboard outside the Starbucks in the Charleston Town Center Mall, they will officially close on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The announcement comes weeks after two major restaurants within the mall abruptly […]
South Charleston Armed Forces Day Parade
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -Since Ike was president, South Charleston has honored our men and women in the Armed Services with a special parade in May. It’s a tradition that now spans 64 years. On Saturday, Tony Cavalier roamed D Street and Indian Mound for the best sights and sounds of this truly “All-American” tradition.
Charleston Hosts Olympic Qualifying Bike Races
The National Pro Road Bike Championships came to the streets of Charleston last week, ending over the weekend. Events included a time trial along the Kanawha River, a one mile loop through the downtown streets and a longer course through the hills and flats around the city. The event was...
Weather Extra | Alert days for rain due to southerly flow
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -The next to last weekend of May is almost here. Among the big events on the docket -- the US Nationals for cyclists in Charleston, the Armed Forces Day Parade in South Charleston and the second annual Taco Festival in Huntington. Howie Mandell is playing at the Ashland Paramount.
Patriot boys 4×4 team wins state title
CHARLESTON — Parkersburg South’s boys managed a 10th place showing here Saturday in the Class AAA portion of the state track meet held at Laidley Field thanks in part to a victorious effort in the 4×4. Lead leg Anthony Ott gave the Patriots of head coach Jason...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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...
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...
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