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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -The City of Charleston is remembering a fallen police officer. Sunday marked three years since Officer Cassie Johnson was killed in the line of duty while answering a call about a parking complaint. Johnson was 28 years old when she was killed. Since Cassie’s death, Garrison Avenue,...

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to charleston..

A restaurant in Charleston has decided to close its doors after two and a half years of service.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A gas outage on Charleston's West Side began on November 10 when a water main break got into gas lines. Mountaineer Gas has said all customers have had natural gas service restored. However, some are still facing challenges. When crews turned gas service back on,...

Two accidents were reported on I-64 West within a few miles and hours from each other Sunday morning, which resulted in a number of injuries and traffic delays.

A major traffic jam has developed on I-64 over the Kanawha River after a tractor-trailer jackknifed on the road Friday.

Discover the latest updates on the natural gas outage in Boone County. Learn about the issues between Diversified Resources and Southern Public Services that led to disrupted service, leaving many residents without heat. Find out when full service is expected to be restored.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A fire Saturday night on Roane Street in Charleston caused damaged. The fire was reported in the 300 block at about 7:30 p.m. Flames were showing with firefighters arrived on the scene. There was no early word on what may have started the blaze.

• Davis Creek Nazarene in South Charleston, West Virginia is hosting its annual Lights of Bethlehem event, a drive-thru live nativity scene. • This year marks the 27th year the church has held the event.

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Jerry D. Elkins, of Danville, was sentenced today to three years of federal probation and ordered to pay $94,197.93 in restitution for theft from federal programs. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of West Virginia, Elkins admitted to fraudulently obtaining $94,197.93 of federal...

This week in Charleston, West Virginia, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include the charging of six former correctional officers in connection with the death of an inmate, an electrical fire that displaced residents and damaged homes, a stolen car that was later crashed, a woman sentenced for federal fraud, and vandalism that caused phone service outages.

MORGANTOWN, WV—-It appears that Coach Neal Brown’s in-state recruiting is paying big dividends. It’s been reported that Abe Fenwick, the number 1 rated quarterback in West Virginia has committed to play for the Mountaineers. Fenwick, a 6’3″, 200 pound quarterback from Charleston, West Virginia is the 104th...

Two incidents occurred in Dunbar, West Virginia this week. In the first incident, Shawn Michael Patton, a 47-year-old man, was sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison for distributing methamphetamine. He sold 2 ounces of methamphetamine to a confidential informant in exchange for $700. In the second incident, Sean Patrick Boyd Jr., a 26-year-old man, pleaded guilty to receipt of stolen money in a COVID-19 relief fraud investigation. He defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program of $20,832 by applying for a business loan under his name.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Sunday is $3.243, a week ago the price is $3.253 , according to AAA.

Discover the inspiring story of Martec Washington, a true hometown hero from Charleston's West Side. Amidst a gas outage crisis, Washington tirelessly worked to meet the needs of his community, distributing supplies, meals, and warmth, proving that unity and compassion can overcome adversity.

One person has been transported for medical care after a two vehicle accident in South Charleston Saturday.

On this West Virginia Week, we learned about human trafficking in the state. We heard from U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., about his decision not to run again for the U.S. Senate. We also heard from community members on the West Side in Charleston facing the natural gas outage. Briana...

• South Charleston, West Virginia, held its annual Christmas parade, attracting hundreds of community members. • The parade is a 20-year tradition, according to Vicki Vaughan, the executive director of the South Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The nonprofit Manna Meal serves meals to around 300 people daily, and they began a new chapter on Saturday.

The founding father of Green’s Feed and Seed, Mr. Earl Green, started out as a dealer for Altman’s Feed Company back in 1949. After 14 years, Altman’s went out of business. In 1963, Earl and his wife Shirley started Greens Feed and Seed on Washington Street where...