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Man ties child up to pole in front of house
BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man faces child abuse charges after tying a child up to a pole in front of the house who ran away from home earlier in the day. Boone County Deputy E.C. Givson was sent to the West Virginia State Police Sylvester Detachment on May 19, 2024, after a male […]
Parents share concerns about locked gates at Shawnee Sports Complex during nearby shooting
DUNBAR, W.Va. (WCHS) — Coaches, parents and players had to take cover while at the Shawnee Sports Complex on Sunday due to a nearby shooting on Smoot Ave. Parents who were there detailed the terrifying moment they heard the gun shots to Eyewitness News. "There's children running, throwing up,...
Madison VFD Chief details firefighter shortage struggles department is facing
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va (WCHS) — Madison Volunteer Fire Department Chief Joey Smith says he has 24 volunteer firefighters on his roster, but only about eight run one or more calls per month. The department responds to between 35 and 50 calls every month, according to Smith. "We need help,"...
Two teens stranded in Kanawha River rescued by first responders
MALDEN, W.Va. (WCHS) — First responders made a successful water rescue along the Kanawha River Monday, bringing two teenage girls safely to shore. The teens lost control of a raft along the river near Malden, according to the Charleston Fire Department. Firefighters said the children hung on to a...
Childcare: West Virginia lawmakers must stop ignoring problem
As lawmakers returned to Charleston Sunday, they had a lot on their plates. Supplemental appropriations were needed for restoring funding for the Department of Health and Human Services, a new agriculture lab for West Virginia State University, an emergency food fund, paving projects, the Hope Scholarship program, contract nursing for West Virginia Veterans Home and veterans nursing facilities … and let’s not forget $2.8 million for a historical mural project in the upper rotunda of the State Capitol Building, were all included on the list.
Veteran celebrates 101st birthday; shares secret for longevity
Home care group Visiting Angels celebrated a very special birthday Monday. Harold Swisher – a World War II veteran – has turned 101 years old. Swisher worked with heavy artillery during his time in the Army and later worked for a telephone company. He has been married to...
Stories of panic and chaos emerge from Sunday shooting
DUNBAR, W.Va. — Witnesses said chaos and panic ensued Sunday at a major kids soccer event in Kanawha County. Hundreds of families were on hand watching children participate in the West Virginia Soccer Association’s Open Cup event at the Shawnee Sports Complex in Dunbar, W.Va. Around 3 p.m. shots rang out about two blocks away at an apartment complex.
City council outlines plans to renovate Charleston fire stations, build new headquarters
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Officials outlined plans to revamp Charleston's fire departments and construct a new headquarters for first responders during a city council meeting Monday. The Charleston City Council approved the purchase of property in the 1300 block of Lee Street East to construct a new fire headquarters...
2024 WVSSAC State Softball Tournament preview
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — 12 teams have qualified for the 2024 WVSSAC State Softball Tournament. All games in the double-elimination event will be hosted by Little Creek Park in South Charleston on May 22-23. Class AAA. Region I champion University (22-9) vs. Region III champion Greenbrier East (21-9) – Wednesday,...
Pedaling Hard at the Premier Annual Road Cycling Event in Charleston
People from all over the country came to Charleston, West Virginia, for the USA Cycling Professional Road National Championships from Tuesday to Sunday. One of the race participants was 17-year-old Maize Wimbush, an American cyclist from White Plains, Maryland, and already a one-time national champion. The race featured professional men...
W.Va. Book Festival announces list of featured authors for 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — An annual celebration for readers of all ages will feature book sales, workshops, family-friendly activities and programming from regional and international authors. The West Virginia Book Festival has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Event organizers have released...
Dropping off petition
CHARLESTON – Steve Williams, the mayor of Huntington and the Democratic nominee for governor of West Virginia, stopped by the State Capitol Building Monday to drop off petitions for a constitutional amendment for reproductive rights. He also denied rumors being spread that he would drop out of the race.
Three downtown Charleston parking garages are going up for auction
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Three parking garages in prime downtown Charleston are going up for auction next month. The three garages, which host over 4,000 parking spaces, will be sold to the highest bidder or bidders in a live auction on June 27. The live auction will be held...
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