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Deputies continue to investigate 2019 shooting death of Dunbar woman
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Sunday marks a somber five-year anniversary as deputies continue to search for a Kanawha County woman's murderer. In the early morning hours of July 28, 2019, investigators found the body of 52-year-old Alice Maria Washington inside a Dunbar apartment, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office.
Indictments handed down in handful of high-profile Kanawha County cases
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A handful of indictments were handed down by a Kanawha County grand jury Friday in several high-profile cases. A man accused of killing two family members of his girlfriend was indicted by a Kanawha County grand jury Friday. Markus Guy, 32, of Charleston was...
Man indicted in woman’s death
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A Kanawha County grand jury handed down an indictment against a man charged with the shooting death of a Charleston woman in December 2023. Dominick Gray, of Columbus, was indicted on July 26 on charges of first degree murder, using a gun during a felony, malicious wounding and being a convicted felon with a gun.
One dead after trailer fire in Kanawha County
CLENDENIN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A trailer fire in the Clendenin area of Kanawha has claimed the life of one resident according to reports. The Clendenin Volunteer Fire Department has indicated that, on Thursday, July 25, 2024, a structure fire was reported in the Jordan Creek Road area. Engine 1 with the CVFD arrived at the […]
Kanawha County man convicted on federal robbery and gun charges, prosecutors say
CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County man faces a 10 year minimum sentence after he was convicted of federal robbery and firearms charges, prosecutors say. Camri Calrissian White, 25, of Cross Lanes, was convicted on charges of robbery, shooting a firearm during a violent crime and being a felon in possession of a gun in connection to the robbery of a convenience store in his hometown in July 2023, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of West Virginia.
Vehicle crashes in Blue Creek, damages a gas line, dispatchers say
BLUE CREEK, W.Va. (WCHS) — A vehicle crash has damaged a gas line in the Blue Creek area of Kanawha County, dispatchers say. Reports of the crash came in at about 7:45 p.m. along Elk River Road where a vehicle hit another parked car, breaking a gas line that ran through the area. Emergency services have responded to the scene.
East Bank Middle School football stadium closed for ‘safety concerns’
EAST BANK, WV (WOWK) – The East Bank Middle School football team has lost their home-field advantage this coming season. Kanawha County Schools recently announced that the stadium at Calvert Field would be closed for the three home games, citing safety concerns as the main issue. However, the field will still be used for practice. […]
Rising Cancer Concerns Linked to Ethylene Oxide Emissions in West Virginia
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. In Charleston, West Virginia, a troubling trend has emerged involving residents diagnosed...
City Center Live presents ‘Get in Line’ – line dancing with Angel George!
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – City Center Live, Charleston’s premier free summer performance arts program, stepped out in style Thursday, as “Get in Line” – line dancing with Angel George taught some very eager participants how to cut a rug. City Center Live will return to Slack...
‘Women Making a Difference night’ features empowerment panel, celebration of 2024 All-Star team
CHARLESTON, W.Va. “I was 22 – straight out of college – and I came to work for a baseball team in California where the majority of the players were 25-years-old. It was not the most welcoming environment at all.”. That’s what Jill Gearin, Charleston Dirty Birds media...
W.Va. PSC probe into West Side gas outage seemingly gives pass to water company
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia Public Service Commission probe of a water leak that led to a massive natural gas service interruption in Charleston's West Side last November found no indication of a systemic failure by the West Virginia American Water Company. Some are puzzled by the findings after a similar PSC staff report also took Mountaineer Gas off the hook.
West Virginia business owner charged by feds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — A federal grand jury in Charleston this week returned an indictment charging a West Virginia man with not paying employment taxes and not filing his personal tax returns. According to the indictment, since 1994, Dean Dawson, of Hurricane, owned and operated Real Property Consulting...
ZMM Architects and Engineers hosts 17 college interns for real-world experience
CHARLESTON — Seventeen college students from various institutions are gaining practical experience this summer through internships with ZMM Architects and Engineers. At ZMM, interns collaborate with other students and professional staff, applying classroom knowledge to real-world projects. These experiences benefit communities across the region. The interns are working at...
Dr. Rahul Gupta returns to Charleston for WV Health Right tour
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The director of the Office of National Drug Policy was back in his old stomping grounds Thursday. Dr. Rahul Gupta toured West Virginia Health Right’s recently expanded East End Clinic in Charleston. The organization opened the upgraded facility in June with the goal of improving healthcare access to underserved people in […]
Part I: New UC head coach James Long staying busy as dream job becomes reality
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WCHS) — In "The Wizard of Oz," Dorothy said it best: "There's no place like home," and new University of Charleston men's basketball coach James Long can relate. As he puts together his first team, Long said it's all about finding the right people. "I think...
Triple B Eatery brings a unique spin on a kid favorite food
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WVNS) – The Nicholas County Fair has plenty of tasty food trucks. And one food truck is certain to entertain both adults and kids. Triple B Eatery is a brand new business that opened its doors last April. They primarily serve one dish: grilled cheese sandwiches. From the simple to the gourmet, the […]
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