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Former Kanawha County Commissioner under investigation has concluded
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia and its partners have concluded an investigation involving now-former Kanawha County Commissioner W. Kent Carper. The investigation uncovered significant allegations of concern. It also found that Carper had significant health issues that could have had an impact on his […]
New records show CPS knew of Boone County girl more than a year before her death
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — New public records provided to Eyewitness News show that West Virginia State Police referred the case of Kyneddi Miller to Child Protective Services in March 2023. A West Virginia State Police call log shows troopers responded to the home on Cameo Road in Morrisvale,...
Two injured in Kanawha County crash
CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two people were injured in a crash Friday morning in Cross Lanes, officials said. The two-vehicle crash was reported near Shannon Drive and Washington Street West, according to Metro 911. The road was closed for about 30 minutes but has since reopened. Both drivers...
Live on the Levee lineup announced
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The City of Charleston announced the concert lineup for Live on the Levee Friday morning. The summer concert series is returning to Haddad River Front Park beginning May 24. Opening night is First Responder and Military Night. There will also be fireworks. Things will wrap up...
Weather Extra | Of Moms, weekend weather and Northern Lights
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Mother’s Day weekend is here and weatherwise it looks like a 50-50 affair. Showers on Saturday will fall in a window of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (2 hours of rain to fall in that time slot). That means events like the Charleston East End Yard Sale (8AM-2PM) and Little League baseball will be impacted by the passing rains. In some areas, rumbles of thunder with crushed ice falling from the sky will ne noted.
Police investigating ‘shots fired’ in Charleston
UPDATE: (2:17 P.M. May 9) – According to Kanawha County Schools, the precautionary lockdown at Mary C. Snow Elementary has been lifted. CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Charleston Police Department is investigating a report of possible shots fired on the city’s West Side. According to the CPD, the call came in around 1:45 p.m. from […]
Historic downtown Charleston building sells in auction
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A historic piece of the Charleston riverfront will have a new owner. The Union Building in the downtown area was sold in an auction Thursday for $950,000 to an unknown buyer. The auction took place both online and in person and the winning bid came...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER | Dry weather on the horizon
(WSAZ) - After the passage of a cold front late last night and early this morning, much of the activity associated with the warm muggy airmass overhead has finally passed off to the east of the region. This, luckily, will lead to no First Alert Weather Days in the near future; but it will allow for some cool, cloudy, gray, and glum weather to impact the region for the day on Friday. Within the clouds, we can also expect the development of some shower activity as well, scattered about the area for the afternoon hours of your Friday.
Where to go to watch the Pro Road Nationals
With hundreds of cyclists expected to take over the roadways and thousands of spectators expected to come out and watch, Tim Brady, the President and CEO of the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau, said there will be multiple areas with events for families to enjoy.
One step at a time: Charleston amputee firefighter overcoming obstacles
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — William McCallister is following in his family's footsteps as a firefighter and EMT, yet he is walking his own path by doing so with a prosthetic leg. He's worn the prosthetic since he was a baby after having part of his leg amputated at...
WVSU dedicates expansion on founders’ family cemetery
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia State University hosted a special dedication ceremony Friday to honor the rich history within, and beneath, the historically Black school. The dedication honored the recently expanded Cabell Cemetery, which originally contained 24 graves, including the family of one of the biggest influencers for the college. Samuel I. and […]
Hometown Hero | Doris Hudson
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - We all have hobbies, the things we do in our free time to relax and unwind. Well, not all of us have hobbies that give back to others every single day. A Charleston woman who is 92 years young uses her sewing machine to give back...
I-64 St. Albans exit and westbound slow lane set to close for repaving
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — The St. Albans exit and entrance ramps along Interstate 64 are set to close through the weekend for repaving, according to transportation officials. West Virginia Department of Transportation announced on Friday that the paving would begin with the westbound exit closing at 10 p.m....
Interstate ramp and road closures announced for national cycling championships in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The city of Charleston is hosting the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships – a series of bicycle races and time trials – from Tuesday, May 14, 2024, through Sunday, May 19, 2024, within city limits. The championships will require several closures on interstate ramps, city streets, and roads maintained by […]
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