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Ten firefighters resign from the Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WCHS) — There are concerns in Cross Lanes after 10 volunteer firefighters with the Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department resigned. In their resignation letter, the group apologized to the community, saying they were left with no choice but to take action. According to the department, that...
The 2024 West Virginia Schools Athletic Coaches Association awards
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Each year, The West Virginia Schools Athletic Coaches Association recognizes their members with awards. This year, on Saturday, June 15, 2024 coaches and administrators will be recognized for this award at the North – South Football Classic at South Charleston High School. You must be a member of the WVSACA to […]
South Charleston Public Library inching closer toward reopening following storm damage
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The South Charleston Public Library is still closed after a storm on April 2 ripped off part of its roof, damaging books and making for a long cleanup process. The SCPL Director, Todd Duncan, told Eyewitness News library staff moved about 40,000 books out...
Man faces several charges after stabbing call, other incidents at Dunbar home, records say
DUNBAR, W.Va. (WCHS) — UPDATED - 1:05 p.m., 6/10/24. A St. Albans man faces several charges in an investigation into incidents surrounding a stabbing call early Monday morning in Dunbar, court records said. Joshua Wayne Davis, 31, of St. Albans is charged with assault during the commission of felony,...
Responder training center opens in Ripley, partially funded by opioid settlement funds
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Walter Smittle the Third Regional Responder Training Center officially opened in Ripley Friday and will train law enforcement, medics, firefighters and dispatchers. The plan is to improve training and cut costs as the emergency services deal with a growing list of training requirements, some...
Pittsburgh man missing in Ravenswood, West Virginia
RAVENSWOOD, WV (WOWK) – The Ravenswood Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing man. According to the RPD, Tyree Atkinson was last seen May 26, 2024. Police say Atkinson is originally from Pittsburgh and was in Ravenswood for work. He was reported missing after not showing up to work for several […]
Dump truck rolls over on Route 2
MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A single-vehicle accident happened Friday on state Route 2 in Apple Grove, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Department. Mason County Sheriff Miller says a dump truck, full of gravel, rolled over causing minor injuries. He tells WSAZ cleanup is in progress. Keep checking...
Man shot and killed by security guard after allegedly pulling gun at job site
PINCH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man is dead after being shot by a security guard at a job site. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 11:38 PM, KCSO Deputies were dispatched to a shooting on Stella Drive in the Pinch area of Kanawha County. Metro 911 received […]
American Pickers ready to comb through the Mid-Ohio Valley again
PARKERSBURG — The History Channel hit television series American Pickers is returning to the Mid-Ohio Valley where they plan to film episodes throughout Ohio in August. American Pickers is a documentary series created in 2010 that explores the world of antique “picking.” The show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques.
New training center dedicated for late emergency services director
JACKSON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A man who dedicated his life to keeping his community safe is being remembered in a new way – a training center is being named in honor of the late Walter Smittle. The new facility was dedicated Friday in Jackson County, West Virginia, where Smittle served as the Office of […]
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