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Woman swallows ‘8-ball’ while resisting arrest after drug deal interrupted by trooper
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Cabell County woman faces multiple charges following an altercation with a West Virginia State Trooper on Tuesday. According to WVSP documentation, at approximately 6:38pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, WVSP Trooper T.A. Ellis was conducting road patrols in the Huntington area and observed two individuals in an alleyway between 10th […]
Man in West Virginia confessed to killing a missing woman and daughter; He died just hours before the bodies were found
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A confession by a suspect in failing health led authorities to what they believe are the remains of a long-missing woman and her daughter who were buried in the backyard of a southern West Virginia home. Susan Carter and her daughter, Natasha “Alex” Carter, have not been seen since Aug. 8, […]
Local health leaders watching measles case in northern West Virginia closely
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Local health leaders are paying close attention after West Virginia confirmed its first known measles case in 15 years. Even though the Morgantown area is several miles away, health officials in Cabell County are keeping close tabs on the situation. "We are seeing more...
Multi-vehicle crash closes two lanes of traffic in Nitro
NITRO, WV (WOWK) – Two lanes of traffic are shut down in Nitro after a vehicle crash. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the crash happened at 6:39 p.m. Wednesday in the 3600 block of 36th Street in Nitro. Three vehicles were involved. Dispatchers say the middle and eastbound lanes of 36th Street are currently closed […]
Cabell County Board of Education’s proposed levy a slap in the face to libraries, parks
Nine months ago, I penned an open letter to the Cabell County Board of Education. I implored the members — Superintendent Ryan Saxe, Mary Neely, Rhonda Smalley, Coy Miller, Alyssa Bond and Joshua Pauley — to listen to the words of the community they supposedly represent and fund the parks and libraries of Cabell County […] The post Cabell County Board of Education’s proposed levy a slap in the face to libraries, parks appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
How a 911 Levy passage could improve response times and conditions for Putnam County first responders
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – On a county-wide level, first responders from all eight different fire departments in Putnam County are facing funding cuts and staffing shortages while the demand of 911 calls and emergencies ramp up. However, the power of voting could be a solution to this problem through this year’s 911 Levy. […]
Free prizes on the Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — With summer just around the corner, the Huntington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is inviting hot dog lovers to embark on a tasty adventure — the Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail. The self-guided tour highlights nine hot dog stands in Cabell and Wayne counties. Solidifying the Huntington area’s reputation as the “Hot […] The post Free prizes on the Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail appeared first on The Tribune.
Family says items were stolen from their home following storm damage
ONA, WV. (WCHS) — A family in Cabell County said items were stolen from their home after a billboard came crashing down and hit it during a storm. Thankfully, the family of seven was not home during the storm, so nobody was injured. They said losing their home was heartbreaking, and it was not the only thing taken away from them.
Hurricane bats come alive early in win over Spring Valley
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -The homestanding Hurricane Redskins wasted little time jumping on rival Spring Valley at Lola Meeks field Tuesday night. Freshman Tyler Baxter stepped to the plate with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 1st inning and sent a deep drive over the centerfield wall to give Hurricane a 5-0 lead. Baxter had 5 rbi on the night as Hurricane won 14-4 in 5 innings.
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