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Kanawha County woman shoots husband in the groin during domestic dispute
JEFFERSON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Kanawha County woman faces charges following a shooting incident that occurred during late Tuesday night during a domestic dispute. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, just before midnight, Kanawha County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched in response to a shooting in the 100 block of […]
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.
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, […]
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.
Former Macy’s at Charleston Town Center torn down to make way for new sports center
UPDATE: (1 P.M. April 25) – City officials are giving an update on the demolition of the old Macy’s at the Charleston Town Center and plans for the new Capital Sports Center. CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The former Macy’s building at the Charleston Town Center is coming down. Demolition began Thursday to remove the building, […]
Man convicted for shooting and killing man in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been convicted after shooting and killing another man in Kanawha County. According to the Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office, Tyran Boisa Gray, 26, of Detroit, MI, was convicted Monday of First Degree Murder by a Kanawha County jury following a three-day trial. Gray was also found guilty of three […]
WV Trucking Association Announces State Driving Champions & Safety Award Winners
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For an incredible third time, professional truck driver Larry Gorby, a driver for XPO and resident of Charleston, was named Grand Champion of the West Virginia Trucking Association’s Annual Truck Driving Championship, held Saturday, April 20th, in Parkersburg. Gorby, who has been a professional truck driver for 33 years, took the […]
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 […]
‘It makes it a true career:’ 911 officials applaud retirement bill
Officials say a new law lowering the retirement age for 911 workers in West Virginia will turn the job into a career and help counties hire and retain emergency telecommunicators. Gov. Jim Justice joined Kanawha County officials and 911 leaders at Kanawha County Metro 911 Tuesday for a ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 439, which […] The post ‘It makes it a true career:’ 911 officials applaud retirement bill appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
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