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Temporary replacement for Kent Carper to be discussed during special commission meeting
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A special meeting has been scheduled to discuss, among other things, a temporary replacement for Kanawha County Commissioner Kent Carper. The move comes after Carper, who had served on the commission for decades, abruptly stepped down from the position last week. The meeting is...
Natalie Tennant wins Democratic nomination for Kanawha County Commission
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Natalie Tennant has won the Democratic nomination for Kanawha County Commission, beating out now-former Commissioner Kent Carper. Carper has already said he will not take office even if re-nominated in Tuesday’s primary. Kent Carper resigned from office Friday, the same day the U.S. Attorney and a special state prosecutor decided not to file […]
Body discovered in wooded area of Sissonville
SISSONVILLE, WV (WOWK) — Crews are on the scene after a body was found in a wooded area of Sissonville. The discovery was made in the area of Grapevine and North Grapevine Roads around 10:30 Thursday night. The Kanahwa County Sheriff’s Department is on the scene invesitgating. No other information is available right now. Keep […]
I64E closures planned for Montrose Drive overpass repairs
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Drivers going east on I-64 in Kanawha County will need to prepare for lane closures for the next two nights. According to the West Virginia Department of Transportation, the closures are set to take place from 6 p.m. Monday, May 13, through 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, the WVDOT says […]
Prosecutors found significant concerns in Kent Carper investigation, but burden of proof was less certain
Federal prosecutors found “significant areas of concern” while investigating Kanawha County Commissioner Kent Carper’s actions following an alleged lewd behavior incident in a local roadside park, the U.S. Attorney for Southern West Virginia said today. But U.S. Attorney Will Thompson said he made a determination not to...
West Virginia property searched in missing person case
UPDATE: (5:06 p.m. May 8, 2024) – Evidence from a home in Clay County will be analyzed by the West Virginia State Police Crime Lab in connection to the disappearance of a Braxton County woman nearly five years ago. Chandice Cochran, then 28, was reported missing from the Sutton area of Braxton County in August […]
Daycare providers asking West Virginia lawmakers for funding help
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Dozens of daycare providers from around the Kanawha Valley rallied at the West Virginia State Capitol Monday in a call for state lawmakers to help fund childcare. There’s a shortage of childcare workers across the Mountain State, and just this month, a daycare in Elkview, Momma Bear’s, announced it has to […]
FestivALL set to return for 20th year in June
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — FestivALL, Charleston’s annual event celebrating the arts, is back in 2024 for a milestone year. The 10-day event will celebrate its 20th year from June 14-23, according to a news release from organizers. “FestivALL is thrilled to come together to celebrate 20 years with...
Former Kanawha County Commissioner under investigation has concluded
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia and its partners have concluded an investigation involving now-former Kanawha County Commissioner W. Kent Carper. The investigation uncovered significant allegations of concern. It also found that Carper had significant health issues that could have had an impact on his […]
Clay and Calhoun counties are represented by one of West Virginia’s most powerful lawmakers. They’re still struggling
John Bigger, of Chloe, said there’s one major attraction in Calhoun County – the park that draws stargazers from all over. But Bigger, who works on pipelines, has to leave the county to go to surrounding states for work. “We have one of the best stargazing places in the country because there’s no outside light […] Clay and Calhoun counties are represented by one of West Virginia’s most powerful lawmakers. They’re still struggling appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Carry the load honoring fallen heros
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Carry the Load made its way to Charleston. It was in Morgantown earlier Saturday and continued its 28-day trek to Dallas, Texas. Drew Deleon is a veteran and works for fire rescue in Dallas, Texas. He’s on an 11-day journey with Carry the Load, a national...
Man dies in Roane County fire
SPENCER, WV (WOWK) – A man was killed in a Roane County house fire on Friday, according to the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office. Officials with the fire marshal’s office say the fire broke out at a home in the 100 block of Spencer Avenue around 8 p.m. Friday. While his name has not […]
Single-engine helicopter added to Marshall Bill Noe Flight School fleet
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Students at the Marshall University Bill Noe Flight School are now able to learn to how fly helicopters. The flight school celebrated the arrival of the program's first-ever helicopter at West Virginia International Yeager airport Monday afternoon. The event showcased the new H-125 single engine...
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