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Two incidents occurred in Jackson County, West Virginia this week. In the first incident, a home in Cottageville was devastated by a fire, and a resident sustained burns while trying to retrieve belongings. Multiple fire agencies responded to the scene, and the injured resident was flown to a nearby hospital for treatment. In the second incident, an altercation at a Ravenswood trailer park turned violent when a woman allegedly attacked another person with a baseball bat. The woman has been charged with malicious wounding and is awaiting court proceedings.

Spreading the holiday spirit and celebrating the season of giving, Calhoun County held a special event this weekend.

• 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.

Six Southern Regional Jail correctional officers were indicted Thursday after an assault that resulted in the death of an inmate back in March 2022.

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 Saturday is $3.247, a week ago the price is $3.259 , according to AAA.

PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Multiple crews responded to a structure fire in Putnam County on Sunday, according to dispatchers. The fire was reported around 4:20 p.m. along Teays Valley Road. A video sent to 13 News shows heavy smoke coming from an outbuilding behind Millie’s Coffeehouse near Hurricane High School. Dispatchers said traffic was […]

JACKSON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – One person has been taken to the hospital after a crash in Jackson County, West Virginia. According to Jackson County dispatchers the crash happened around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, near the 127.5 mile-marker of I-77 South, between the Fairplain and Kenna exits. Dispatchers tell WOWK 13 News the accident […]

ROANE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Roane County Deputy Mike King, who shot and killed two people on separate occasions, sparking protests and expensive settlements, has resigned, the county sheriff’s department tells 13 News. Why or when King resigned has not been released at this time, but 13 News is working to get those details. King […]

This is some pretty countryside! Nice little farmette! The house was built in 1900. It is located on 13.02 acres in Spencer, West Virginia. The house could use some work and updating. Not a fan of the open concept kitchen area they did. There is a two story barn on the property with a hayloft. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 3,180 square feet. $165,000.

Spencer County's landscape is dotted with historic churches, each one a testament to the community's enduring faith and resilience. The Bethlehem Baptist Church, dating back to 1825, stands as a symbol of survival, having withstood the Civil War and adapting to the evolving societal norms of separate entrances for men and women. Similarly, the Briar Ridge Christian Church, established in the mid-19th century, has transformed from a modest structure into a hub for worship and fellowship. The Elk Creek Baptist Church, rooted in 1794, carries the distinction of being the oldest Baptist church in the region, reflecting the deep-seated Baptist heritage of Spencer County.

JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Kenna exit of Interstate 77 North is closed after a tractor-trailer fire, Jackson County 911 dispatchers say. The incident was reported around 10 p.m. Dispatchers say the semi was engulfed. No injuries were reported. There was no estimate on a clean-up time. Keep checking...

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.

UPDATE (12:43 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29): A man was flown to the hospital after being severely burned in a Cottageville fire Wednesday morning. Officials on the scene say the man was sleeping at the time of the fire, and a fire alarm woke him up. He got out, but ran back in to get […]

• South Charleston, West Virginia held its annual Christmas parade, drawing hundreds of community members. • The parade has been a holiday tradition for 20 years and is well-loved by residents.

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

Students at South Charleston High School are now allowed to congregate on campus prior to the day’s classes for study and fellowship

A man charged with first-degree murder pleaded not guilty Thursday morning.

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Lanes have been blocked by emergency officials on Friday afternoon following a crash along I-64. All westbound lanes except the slow lane were shut down near the accident on the South Charleston/Dunbar Interstate Bridge. Officials report a tractor-trailer jackknifed. Further information has not been released.

RIPLEY — The City of Ripley will be starting off the holiday season right with their annual Christmas Parade among other exciting festivities for families to enjoy around the city on Saturday. Starting off the merriment is the Elf Off the Shelf Race by Main Street Ripley at 5:30...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Santa’s Workshop opens in Winfield this Saturday. Lee and Steve Jordan stopped by First Look at Four to talk about how this has become an annual tradition for a lot of families.