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Charleston businessman charged in extensive bankruptcy fraud case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A well-known Charleston business developer could now face up to 20 years in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud. John Wellford III, 73, pleaded guilty Wednesday to falsification of bankruptcy records. United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, Will Thompson joined officials from the...
Charleston Woman Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Crime
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Alexis Nicole Davis, 26, of Charleston, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, on June 21, 2023, Davis possessed 10 grams of fentanyl that was arranged to be sold at a Charleston gas station. When Davis arrived at the […]
Ivory Tower: Steinway piano acquired by West Virginia outside purchasing process
CHARLESTON — State Department of Arts, Culture and History Cabinet Secretary Randall Reid-Smith used one of the private foundations that funds West Virginia Public Broadcasting to buy a nearly $200,000 concert grand piano and paid the foundation back with taxpayer dollars, keeping the purchase outside the scope of state purchasing laws.
How will West Virginia respond to white supremacist group’s march?
Last Saturday the white supremacists came to town. While many in Charleston were attending the YWCA’s annual Race to End Racism, the group, wearing khaki pants and hats, some carrying shields and others carrying upside down American flags and another flag that evokes the original symbol for fascism marched from the Stonewall Jackson statue at the Capitol to downtown. I’m here to say that white nationalism, neo-Nazis, and facism are all bad. The post How will West Virginia respond to white supremacist group’s march? appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Girls Night Out to feature 'All Dolled Up' theme for 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Charleston YWCA has decided on a theme for this year's Girls Night Out fundraising event. Following weeks of online voting, the 2024 theme will be "All Dolled Up: Every Night's a Girls Night." The annual social gathering benefits the YWCA's Resolve Family Abuse Program...
Police data shows five worst car crash locations in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The City of Charleston Police released data showing the five worst locations for car crashes last year. The 58-mile marker on I-64 had 146 crashes in 2023, by far the most of any location in Charleston. Police say the exits onto Virginia Street, Washington Street, and Oakwood Road are the most […]
Glasgow mayor responds to criticism over junk car ordinance letter
GLASGOW, W.Va. (WCHS) — Nineteen people in the small Kanawha County town of Glasgow received letters last week informing them that cars on their property were in violation of a town ordinance. The letters said the homeowners were in violation because the properties had cars on it that were...
City of Charleston expects large economic impact from USA Cycling Road Racing Championships
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Sports tourism is booming in Charleston. “I never thought I would say the national championships for USA cycling would be in Charleston, West Virginia. Never saw that coming,” Charleston Bicycle Center owner Andrew Greene said. In just 11 days, yet another sporting event is set...
May begins in fine fashion
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -The month of April has earned quite a two-faced reputation. The first half of the month was so wet that it looked like the Charleston-Kanawha Valley region would end with one of the wettest April’s on record. Then came the second half of the month that was so parched that the ground started cracking in the intense dryness. Remarkably, the lack of rain has set up fine for farmers and gardeners who have been able to get some good field work including plowing and tilling.
Witness issue stalls case involving Charleston police officer accused of domestic battery
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Witness problems have again derailed efforts to resolve a domestic battery charge against a Charleston police officer. Sgt. Chris Johnson never appeared in a scheduled court hearing planned for Thursday. The case centers around allegations that Johnson punched his girlfriend in South Charleston back in October.
Ginuwine, Paul Wall and more will play at Multifest in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Ginuwine, Paul Wall, Brian McKnight and more will play at the 34th annual Multifest in Charleston. The multi-day event celebrating diversity will start on Aug. 1 and end on Aug. 4. Each night at the Schoenbaum Stage at Haddad Riverfront Park will feature live music. Here is the schedule for each […]
Career ‘signing’ event helps students prepare for futures
DUNBAR, WV (WOWK) – Thursday marked the second annual “#IAMGOINGTOWORK” event at the Ben Franklin Career Center in Dunbar. The event gives students a chance to jumpstart their paths after graduation. Organizers say it is similar to a “signing event” ceremony where industry officials can come in and award students with a handshake or even […]
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