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Changes are coming for city and town elections in WV

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) – Changes are coming for elections in municipalities across the Mountain State over the next several years. The West Virginia Legislature passed a bill mandating that all 232 cities and towns in West Virginia move their municipal elections to the same election cycle as counties and states by 2032. While […]

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State Senator-elect Robb excited to make “change” in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Known for his three decades as South Charleston mayor, Richie Robb is preparing to make an impact at the state Capitol. A Democrat, Robb unseated Republican incumbent Anne Charnock in the unexpired 17th State Senate District race this November. Robb garnered 14,732 votes, good for 53 percent of the vote.

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West Virginia family honors late father’s legacy with toy drive

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – What started as a goal to fill one truck bed with Christmas presents turned into four truckloads of toys for children in need. The Christmas toy drive benefited Charleston’s Mountain Mission and was held in honor of Robert “Poppy” Stump, who dedicated much of his life to helping others through the […]

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Real West Virginian of the Week: Maggie Blankenship brings Christmas magic home to West Virginia

For Maggie Blankenship, leaving West Virginia was once part of the plan. Coming home wasn’t. But after years spent away from the Mountain State, she discovered that the place she had been so eager to leave was exactly where she wanted to build her future. Today, the Putnam County...

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DOT announces construction contracts awarded for West Virginia roadways

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Transportation officials announced 20 construction projects are moving forward in West Virginia. A news release from the Department of Transportation outlined contracts for several projects within the WCHS-TV viewing area:. CALHOUN COUNTY. J.F. Allen Company will use $2.6 million for a paving project on Route...

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Putnam County church’s Christmas display vandalized

WINFIELD, W.Va. (WOWK) – A Putnam County church’s Christmas display has been targeted by vandalism. A couple at the Winfield United Methodist Church is putting out the display, which is scheduled to open after Thanksgiving. However, they say they’ve run into something less than merry. Multiple wires throughout the display were cut. They say the […]

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West Virginia American Water launches infrastructure project in Fayette County

OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia American Water revealed a $165,000 investment to upgrade the water infrastructure on a street in Fayette County. According to a press release from West Virginia American Water, the $165,000 will be used for water infrastructure improvements on Sanford Street in Oak Hill. The release included that the project […]

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Logan WECAN fundraiser raises more than $25,000 for children in need

LOGAN The Children's Home Society of West Virginia's Logan WECAN Program raised more than $25,000 at its 31st Annual Celebrity Waiter & Waitress Dinner and Auction at the Logan Country Club on Tuesday. The proceeds will provide Christmas gifts, clothing and other essentials for children in the abuse and neglect...

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Google commits $10 million to West Virginia to lower energy bills

More information about funding availability, application guidelines and eligibility will be provided by the West Virginia Office of Energy in the future. Those interested can visit the Office of Energy website.

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The Road to Charleston: Sissonville and Mingo Central collide in AA opening round

SISSONVILLE, W. Va. — The Sissonville Indians are returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. The Indians do so with a perfect 10-0 record. It's just the second in program history. The first came back in 1953. Sissonville is the No. 2 team in Class AA...

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Light the Night returns to GoMart Ballpark in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — With over 2.5 million lights, GoMart Ballpark in Charleston has received its annual holiday makeover. Light the Night returns for its fourth year in Charleston Friday with a new synchronized light show, an ice skating rink, carnival rides and more. Organizers say seeing the joy on visitors’ faces makes the months […]

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Progressive gifts veteran in West Virginia a new vehicle

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A veteran living in West Virginia is getting a helping hand as she works toward her next chapter. Wintre Ward, an Ohio Army National Guard veteran, received the keys to a Chevy Malibu on Tuesday as part of the Progressive Keys to Progress program. Ward,...

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Lincoln Girls Cross Country Team Wins State Title

It was truly a Happy Halloween for Lincoln High School’s Girls Cross Country Team! Both Lincoln’s boys’ AND girls’ Cross Country teams qualified and participated in the state championship that was held at Cabell Midland High School in Ona, W.Va., on Oct. 31. It was also the second year in a row that both LHS teams qualified, and the first time in school history that the full team qualified.

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West Virginia Rural Health Association recognizes healthcare professionals, city officials as part of annual conference

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountain State healthcare professionals were recognized by the West Virginia Rural Health Association for their efforts to help patients in rural communities. Educators and students that have both graduated and are attending classes at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine were recognized along with professionals...

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West Virginia Emergency Management Division and FEMA announce potential disaster relief for renters affected by August storms

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Renters in three counties in the Mountain State could be able to get grants from FEMA to help with recovery following storms and flooding that occurred in August. According to a press release, renters with damage from flooding and storms from August 14, 2026 to August 18, 2026 in Fayette, Kanawha, […]

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Capital City Art & Craft Show scheduled for Nov. 20-21

An annual creative showcase aimed at supporting worthy causes is returning to the Charleston Convention Center this month. The Capital City Art & Craft Show is scheduled for Nov. 20-21, according to a news release from the Kanawha City Lions Club, the event’s sponsor. The release said more than...

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West Virginian Fashion designer takes on men’s fashion week

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – When you think of the word fashion, images of flashy clothes, bags, and shoes from Italy or Paris probably flood your mind. Well, let’s expand your palette and possibly your closet. LEO, the creative director for LEO, is a native of West Virginia...

Fayette County, WV · 1d

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Miners hoping for first-round playoff upset at unbeaten Sissonville

NEWTOWN, W.Va. – Can the Mingo Central High School football team pull off an opening-round playoff upset?. Mingo Central, 6-4 and the No. 15 seed for the Class AA playoffs, have a tough task on Friday, Nov. 13 with a first-round postseason game at No. 2-ranked and undefeated Sissonville (10-0).

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