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Inflation Reduction Act Brings Four Companies, 850 Jobs To State
Eighteen months into its implementation, the Inflation Reduction Act has brought companies and jobs to West Virginia. The Inflation Reduction Act became law in 2022 with the intent of bringing new clean energy manufacturing to traditional energy communities. Since then, according to E2, a group of business leaders and investors,...
Spirited race for Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — One of the most competitive political races in 2024 is for Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney, as it pits two people who have worked as assistant prosecutors. Assistant Prosecutor Debra Rusnak has spent eight years in the Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. She is a graduate of West Virginia University Law School […]
Charleston road closures announced ahead of USA Cycling Championship
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — As the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships pedal into the capital city, Charleston officials have released a day-by-day breakdown of planned road closures. Hundreds of bikers will wind their way through city limits from May 14 to May 19 with top finishers qualifying to...
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Glasgow residents express concerns at city council meeting about car ordinance
GLASGOW, W.Va. (WCHS) — An ordinance relating to a beautification project dominated the discussion Monday night at a Glasgow city council meeting. It was standing room only as residents came to the meeting with a lot on their mind and ready to make their voices heard. Nineteen people received...
Nonprofit To Redevelop Putnam County Manufacturing Plant
Newly granted federal and local funds will allow an economic development nonprofit to redevelop a manufacturing plant in the Kanawha Valley. Advantage Valley purchased the Putnam County building — previously known as the Vossloh Track Building and the Union Boiler Plant — in 2023. The nonprofit works with local governments to develop jobs and economic growth in nine southwestern counties.
Police rescue wayward snake from downtown
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Snakes downtown -- that was the case Monday morning when a serpent ended up during the morning rush in downtown Charleston. According to the Charleston Police Department, Patrolman D. Johnson, “one of the biggest animal lovers around,” rescued the wayward snake. “He picked the...
Glasgow clean-up plans hot topic at town council meeting
GLASGOW, WV (WOWK) – The plan to clean up the town of Glasgow is a hot topic among residents. Monday night’s council meeting was packed. The meeting comes as some residents are frustrated about receiving letters from the town last week claiming their yards were in violation of town code. Glasgow Mayor Donald Fannin said […]
I-64 projects could finish by next spring
NITRO, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Relief could be in sight for drivers on Interstate 64 between Huntington and Charleston. State highways officials announced this week that major projects in Nitro and Barboursville could be finished by this time next year. It comes as welcome news for Bob Shelton, who lives in...
Competitive race for West Virginia Attorney General
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — One of the most closely watched political races in West Virginia on both sides of the aisle is for attorney general. Wheeling Attorney Teresa Toriseva and former South Charleston Mayor Richie Robb are running as Democrats. Republican State Auditor JB McCuskey and Republican State Senator...
WVDE, FBI put focus on student safety
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – With dangers both in class and online, there’s an ever-growing threat to student safety. To combat the situation, the West Virginia Department of Education is teaming up with the FBI. The WVDE is hosting a series of regional school safety meetings, the first of which took place Tuesday in Charleston. The […]
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