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Serving for Safety pickleball tournament to benefit Metro 911 employees
NITRO, W.Va. (WCHS) — When Kanawha County residents are in a pickle, they'll call Metro 911. The public safety organization has organized a weekend of friendly competition that gives back to the group's employees. The second annual Serving for Safety Pickleball Tournament will make a return to the Nitro...
Morrisey files brief supporting WV students who protested competing with transgender athlete
Lincoln Middle School track team member Emmy Salerno, 14, was one of the girls who backed out of a shot put in protest to a transgender athlete's participation. She appeared alongside Attorney General Patrick Morrisey at a press conference in Charleston April 24. (Amelia Ferrell Knisely | West Virginia Watch)
FirstEnergy proposes customer refund following audit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — FirstEnergy subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison are proposing a customer refund, including interest, due to miscalculated costs from a previous base rate case and misapplied overhead costs. The proposed $2.5 million refund is for a misallocation of costs from the 2013 test year in the...
North Star Advocacy Center receives $5K grant from state
PARKERSBURG — The North Star Advocacy Center has received a $5,000 grant through the state of West Virginia, officials said Monday. The Legislative Economic Development Assistance Grant was presented to the agency for its #High5Drive to raise funds and awareness, according to North Star Executive Director Greg Collins. The check was presented Monday morning to the agency by Del. Scot Heckert, R-Wood.
Traffic reopens after motorcycle crash at I64/I77 split
UPDATE (1:43 p.m. on April 26, 2024) — Metro 911 has confirmed that traffic has been reopened. CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – One lane of the interstate is shut down after a motorcycle crash in Charleston. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the crash happened around 1:09 p.m. at the I-64, I-77 split in Charleston […]
Ongoing MacCorkle Ave. construction affecting small business
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - For two years, MacCorkle Avenue has been under construction and the lane closures have caused major traffic slowdowns. Construction in Kanawha City is hurting growth at Pepperoni Grill where sales, customers and deliveries have been affected, according to owner James Wells. “It’s going to be another...
Calling All Foster Alumni, Help Us Pave The Way!
The Foster PTO is selling bricks that will be made into a beautiful hardscape at our new elementary school, celebrating everyone who has walked the halls of William L. Foster Elementary School over the last 73 years. The patio will be dedicated to our wonderful Foster Community – past, present, and future. Please help us spread the word with your schools, families and friends. This is a community wide fundraiser for all of our Foster Alumni.
Local volunteer recognized by Girl Scouts Black Diamond Council for 27 years of dedication
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – A local volunteer from Moundsville was recently honored in Charleston, West Virginia for her dedication to girl scouts. Jody Gouldsberry of Moundsville was awarded the Honor Pin at the annual Girl Scouts Black Diamond Council meeting for all the hard work she put into supporting girl scout leadership and […]
First Alert Weather | Thursday Forecast
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - ). Thursday brings a bolder sunshine at least the the last couple of days. Though we’ll still stay largely in the 60s in the afternoon, it will feel better with the direct sunshine on the skin. High pressure comes through just in time for the home opener of the Charleston Dirty Birds, with sunshine at the first pitch and clear skies in the evening. Friday morning will start in the 40s too, but we’ll jump to the mid 70s as the winds now turn around out of the more favorable south. This warming trend will continue into the weekend.
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta concert lineup announced
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The 2024 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta concert lineup has officially been announced. Wednesday, July 3, 2024: Shaggy Thursday, July 4, 2024: The Fab 4 Friday, July 5, 2024: Montgomery Gentry Saturday, July 6, 2024: I Love The 90s Tour featuring Vanilla Ice, Treach of Naughty by Nature, Tone Loc, and Young MC.
Russian doctor wanted for illegal distribution of drugs in Charleston arrested
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) – A Russian doctor wanted for alleged fraudulent distributing drugs in Charleston has been arrested by international police and extradited back to the United States. Dr. Alexander Vladimirovich Otellin, a 54-year-old doctor who previously worked in Charleston, was arrested in Armenia earlier this week. He was...
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