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Where to go to watch Pro Road National Championships in Charleston next week
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The capital city is gearing up for the Pro Road National Championships. 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 […]
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 […]
Live on the Levee lineup to be announced Friday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Kanawha Valley’s favorite summer concert series will announce its 2024 lineup Friday. Live on the Levee organizers will unveil the concert lineup during a news conference at 11 a.m. Friday, according to a news release. The popular series is held at Haddad Riverfront...
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...
WV health leaders: No widespread exposures to measles after April case
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – After measles were reported in the Mountain State last month, WOWK 13 News followed up with health leaders who say no new cases are being reported as of now. The West Virginia Department of Health confirmed the case in a partially-vaccinated Monongalia County resident in April, marking the state’s first case […]
Demolition of downtown Charleston ‘Macy’s’ building underway, plans for Capital Sports Center move ahead
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Crews recently began the demolition process for the former Lee Street Macy’s location in downtown Charleston as preparations for the planned Capital Sports Center continue. The City of Charleston and Kanawha County Commission collaborated in the process, which has also drawn support from United States Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore […]
West Virginia American Water to Commemorate National Infrastructure Week
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia American Water will commemorate National Infrastructure Week starting Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17. The company will highlight its commitment to replacing and upgrading infrastructure that addresses the evolving needs of water and wastewater systems across the Mountain State. “As the state’s largest water and wastewater utility, we […]
Mother’s Day gift ideas to show your appreciation
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – There’s no better time to show your appreciation for mom, than on Mother’s Day. We spoke with lifestyle expert, Kathy Copcutt, on some unique gift ideas, other than the traditional flowers and chocolate!. For more information, click HERE.
The National Plastics Expo
Over 25 years ago during my corporate life, I still recall a very memorable trip from Charleston, West Virginia, to Paintsville, Kentucky. I took U.S. 119. Back then, prior to Corridor G, most of it was two-lane. In Kentucky, I had to stop for a man with two large paper...
South’s Jaslynn Dixon to play volleyball at Charleston
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg South defensive specialist Jaslynn Dixon has found a home to continue her volleyball career as a student-athlete at the University of Charleston. “Coach Tyler (Kanelos) reached out to me about wanting to possibly play for UC and I thought about it, went on a tour with him and I really enjoyed the tour and I really felt like me and coach Tyler could work really well together. On the way home I applied to UC.
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