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First responders adapt as $75M Fort Hill Bridge construction project begins

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — There is no understating the importance of the Fort Hill Bridge to first responders. “It's all day, every day," Charleston Fire Department Capt. David Hodges said. “It does save us some time to be able to hit the interstate and just cross over and hop off on the Oakwood (exit) but that's not going to be an option soon."

Charleston, WV · 2d

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2026 WV State Soccer Tournament Semi-Finals

Raleigh County, WV (WOAY)- The state soccer tournament is here and four teams from southern West Virginia are vying for a spot in the championship!. James Monroe faced off against the Wheeling Central Maroon Knights in the Class A/AA Girls semi finals, ultimately the Mavericks season ended from a 6-0 loss.

Raleigh County, WV · 1d

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Charleston Town Center loses another tenant as Chick-fil-A to close by year’s end

CHARELSTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Chick-fil-A at Charleston Town Center will close at the end of the year, adding to a growing list of businesses that have left the mall. Owner and operator Alan Smith announced the decision earlier this week in a Facebook post. He cited “logistical challenges that simply make continuing as we are and where we are not a viable option” and said there are no plans to relocate.

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South Charleston, WV · 2d

Crash closes eastbound lane on I-64 toward Charleston

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – A vehicle crash has closed one eastbound lane of I-64 at the Montrose interchange in South Charleston. According to Metro 911, no injuries are reported and first responders are on their way to the scene. Traffic has backed up along I-64E toward the Dunbar area. A separate accident in the […]

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Disaster Recovery Center opens in Fayette County

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Representatives with FEMA opened the doors to a new Disaster Recovery Center at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building in Fayetteville. Locals have been encouraged to stop by to speak with FEMA and Small Business Administration staff members about how to get information and potentially receive assistance for disaster-related costs. SBA […]

Fayetteville, WV · 6h

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Charleston Winter Series offers three races to benefit youth programming

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Those in the Kanawha Valley looking to stay active over the winter months will have multiple opportunities to get their steps in. Parks and recreation officials announced the 18th Annual Charleston Winter Series will feature three Sunday races that gradually add distance:. Dec. 13, 2026...

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BHS Looks to Get Back to Charleston as Tribe Set to Battle in Regional Cheer Competition at Lincoln High

EDITOR'S NOTE: There is PHOTO GALLERY from last night's open house by Joe LaRocca that has dozens of photos at the BOTTOM of this story. Please take a second to check them out, and also read about the Indians looking to get back to Charleston in the story. For the...

Bridgeport, WV · 1d

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West Virginia Cold Alert: Frostbite x Hypothermia Winter Warning Signs

Frostbite freezes skin and tissue, while hypothermia causes a dangerous drop in body temperature.

West Virginia · 2d

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$700,000 infrastructure investment project in Fayette County announced by West Virginia American Water

GLEN JEAN, WV (WVNS) — West Virginia American Water announced a $700,000 infrastructure investment project in part of Fayette County. According to a press release, the project will take place in the Glen Jean area of Fayette County on McKell Avenue. The project will involve 3,740 feet of aging pipe being replaced with 6-inch PVC […]

Fayette County, WV · 2d

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Restaurant in Place for 34 Years in What was Once a Must-Stop State Shopping Destination Set to Close

Earlier this month, what was once one of West Virginia’s top retail shopping destinations announced its decades-long run was coming to end. Last month, the owner of the Charleston Town Center said they will be closing sometime next year due to a lack of tenants. The owner of the...

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Chuck Miller wins Fayette County Commission seat

Fayette County, WV (WOAY): The ballots have been counted, and while the results still need to be certified, it appears Chuck Miller has won the contentious race for the Fayette County Commission Plateau District seat. Chuck Miller: “I feel fantastic. First up, I want to thank God; it was a...

Fayette County, WV · 2d

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Cabell County democrats look hopeful to Charleston

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — After a blue wave in the 2026 General Election, Cabell County democratic elects say they are hopeful for the future ahead. House of Delegates District 24 and Senate District 5 will both be seated by democratic candidates. Democrat Steve Williams, the former mayor of Huntington, won his race against Republican incumbent […]

Cabell County, WV · 2d

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Walls of Love to set up donation project in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — The non-profit organization Walls of Love is celebrating eight years of service this year, bringing its walls to 100 communities across the country, including West Virginia’s Capital City. The walls are a fence designed to provide a community with resources they may not have access to – Things like hats, gloves […]

Charleston, WV · 7h

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Real West Virginian of the Week: Ava Reed proves big dreams can grow close to home

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ava Reed was 14 years old when she first imagined owning a store of her own. At the time, she had just watched the classic Nora Ephron film “You’ve Got Mail” and found herself drawn to Meg Ryan’s character, Kathleen Kelly, the owner of a charming children’s bookstore tucked into a neighborhood.

Charleston, WV · 19h

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This Completely Free West Virginia History Museum Sits On The State Capitol Grounds Alongside War Memorials

More than 6,000 artifacts sit behind these doors, and nobody asks you for a single dollar to see them. That alone made me look twice. The route starts with coal forests from millions of years ago. Then it marches you forward through time, with the years marked right on the floor beneath your feet.

West Virginia · 8h

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Annual Christmas Sale underway at Mountain Mission in Charleston

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – The spirit of Christmas is coming early to one local organization in Charleston. Mountain Mission’s annual “Christmas Sale” started bright and early and will run until Saturday, November 7. The event offers hundreds of holiday items at the organization’s 7th Avenue location in Charleston. Proceeds will support the Mountain Mission’s […]

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Charleston Police hosts pickleball fundraiser this morning

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Pickleball players around the Kanawha Valley get a chance this weekend to support local charitable events with the first Charleston Police Department First Responder Pickleball Classic. Proceeds from the event, organized by the Charleston Police Department Citizen Academy Alumni Association, go toward the police department’s work...

Charleston, WV · 14h

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AG Sues Snapchat, Promotes Shield Initiative

West Virginia’s Attorney General JB McCuskey continues his campaign against social media companies for putting children at risk. Thursday he announced a lawsuit against Snap Inc., the maker of Snapchat. The lawsuit was filed in Kanawha County Circuit Court. Just last week, he filed a suit against TikTok. Earlier...

West Virginia · 1d

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Youth Voices Rising: London Maxwell Explores Climate, Community Health and Youth Voice With Ryan Kirkpatrick

This story is part of Youth Voices Rising, a Black By God narrative-change project supported by The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation and produced in partnership with the Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy at West Virginia State University. During Black By God’s Youth Voices Rising camp, London Maxwell...