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Three Kanawha County elementary schools closed for good following last day of classes
Thursday marked the last day of school for schools in the Kanawha County Schools' students, but for three elementary schools in the district, it was their last-ever day of operations.
CASCI building to be torn down next week, final look inside
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Demolition of the CASCI building in Charleston is set to begin early next week, according to Rodney Loftis, Rodney Loftis & Son Contracting. The building has been a staple along Kanawha Boulevard for decades, with different companies taking over the space throughout the years. “The building originally was a Sears and […]
YakFest returns to St. Albans next month
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Get your kayaks ready. It’s almost time for YakFest in St. Albans!. St. Albans Mayor Scott James stopped by First Look at Four with Chamber President Adam Bryan to talk about all the fun in store for this year’s event. This segment is sponsored...
Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority proposes changes to services
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT) hosted a public hearing at their headquarters Friday, and more than 50 people showed up to voice their concerns. The biggest proposal pitched by KRT Executive Director Sean Hill was to eliminate low-performing bus routes that tend to...
Home inspectors encourage deck inspections ahead of summer
SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A porch collapsed in Charleston on Monday, injuring a dozen people. Firefighters say the incident was likely due to a weight-bearing issue. As a homeowner, porches, and decks aren’t areas that are inspected yearly. David Dew, a home inspector with Freedom Home Inspections, encourages...
National Weather Service confirms microburst hit Fayette County Sunday
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia conducted storm surveys in Fayette, Raleigh, and Nicholas Counties on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, and found a microburst hit near Rich Creek Road in Fayette County. A microburst is a downburst that is smaller than 3 miles wide that can pack quite the […]
Hydrant task force holds second meeting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A task force of firefighters, water utilities, state regulators and others met for a second time Friday -- a direct result of a WSAZ investigation that led to a new state law. The task force is working to a recommended set of regulations to strengthen hydrant...
Attorney Marc Slotnick appointed to Kanawha County Commission, signals a new era
Charleston, W.Va. — On Thursday, Charleston attorney Marc Slotnick was appointed to the Kanawha County Commission at the seat formerly held by Kent Carper, before his resignation. Slotnick called it a new era for the Kanawha County Commission. We asked interim Commissioner Slotnick how the commission was progressing after...
AARP members meet in Charleston for political briefing
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Members of the AARP gathered for a political briefing in the Capitol City Friday. The members met in downtown Charleston to discuss the legislative session, the primary election and the recently completed special legislative session. The group had the opportunity to ask questions to our own Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis […]
Kanawha City construction to continue into 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s been over two years since construction started on MacCorkle Avenue in Kanawha City but some business owners in the area feel like there’s no end in sight. The state Division of Highways hopes to finish the main work by this November and wrap...
Justice pushes back on scrutiny of Department of Human Services
CHARLESTON — As reporters continue to ask questions surrounding several controversies at the West Virginia Department of Human Services, Gov. Jim Justice pushed back on media scrutiny and urged the press to let ongoing investigations progress. “I’m going to let investigations play out,” Justice said Wednesday afternoon on his...
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