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Murph Challenge: The ultimate workout for the ultimate sacrifice
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s the ultimate workout for the ultimate sacrifice: thousands of people are putting in the work on Memorial Day to honor those who’ve lost their lives fighting for our country. “I served in combat. I lost friends and other soldiers that served with me so to me it’s very personal,” Jamey […]
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC | Live on the Levee, firework road closures
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - 3 p.m. Kanawha Boulevard closure to extend to include Court Street to Hale Street. Capitol Street, Kanawha Boulevard to Lee Street/Quarrier and Virginia Streets to be open. *Capitol Street will remain closed for outdoor dining through Monday at approx. 11 p.m. 6 p.m. Kanawha Boulevard closure...
Firefighters battle fire at abandoned homes
WEST SIDE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Firefighters have responded to the scene of a fire in the West Side community of St. Albans. 911 dispatchers reported on Wednesday that two homes along Keith Street were on fire. No injuries have been reported. Keith Street near the fire is blocked by emergency...
Woman wanted on animal cruelty charges
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Local law enforcement agencies are asking for the public’s help locating a woman wanted for animal cruelty charges. According to the Dunbar Police Department, a warrant was issued for Lillian Simpson, 26, regarding charges of animal cruelty. Her last known official address was in Dunbar in the area of Roxalana […]
West Virginia Gov. Justice Ends Nearly Two-Year State of Emergency Over Jail Staffing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said Friday he is ending the state of emergency over staffing in the state Department of Corrections. The Republican governor called on the state National Guard to help stop worker attrition at the state’s jails and prisons almost two years ago now. Last summer, the vacancy rate was more than 30%.
Traffic moves onto new Nitro-St. Albans bridge, project expected to be complete this fall
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — One lane of traffic moved onto the new Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge along Interstate 64 Thursday, transportation officials said. The span, connecting Nitro and St. Albans, is part of a $225 million effort to widen the interstate to six lanes between Nitro and U.S. 35, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Transportation.
Live on the Levee, outdoor dining makes a return to Charleston Friday night
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Live on the Levee makes a comeback to the capital city Friday night. Along with the popular concert series, outdoor dining returns to Capitol Street during Memorial Day weekend. Local and regional acts will take to Haddad Riverfront Park's Schoenbaum Stage Friday evenings. The music...
George Washington baseball eyes a state championship
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — This upcoming week, West Virginia high school baseball titles are up for grabs. Three classes with 12 total teams are in competition with half the field from the Eyewitness News viewing area. The George Washington Patriots are among the hopeful want nothing more than to hoist a championship trophy come Saturday.
One dead in overnight shooting in Charleston, police say
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — One person died in a shooting that occurred in Charleston early Saturday morning, authorities say. According to a news release from the Charleston Police Department, dispatch received reports of a shooting along the 400 block of Railroad Avenue at about 3:30 a.m. Upon arrival, Dimitri Coleman, 29, was pronounced dead having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Heightened Flash Flood Risk This Morning Thanks to Sluggish Low Pressure
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Slow-moving low pressure and a very moist atmosphere will trigger spots of standing water, poor drainage flooding and elevated streams this morning. Doppler radar indicates pockets of 1.5-2.0 inches of rain will fall in an hour in the heavier showers and thunderstorms, mainly west of our region in the Charleston area. Flooding is underway in parts of Kanawha, Logan and Mingo counties.
Former state delegate Danny Wells has died
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Democratic Party has announced the passing of former Kanawha County Delegate Danny Wells. Wells was elected to the House of Delegates as a Democrat in 2004 and served up until 2014. “Danny Wells will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Our thoughts and […]
Hundreds of bikers thunder into West Virginia to honor MIA/POWs in 'Run for the Wall'
NITRO, W.Va. (WCHS) — Hundreds of motorcycle riders traveled from California to Nitro, W.Va. to honor soldiers MIA and POWs in the annual "Run For The Wall." "Coming down communities and towns that they cherish, the best thing I can do is say: 'thank you'," Vietnam veteran Ron Wind said.
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