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Four Charleston Police officers receive new promotions
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The City of Charleston is moving up some familiar faces within the Charleston Police Department. The CPD hosted a promotional ceremony Tuesday for the first time since 2017. Four officers were welcomed into the city council chambers to receive their new ranks. Lieutenant Steven Matthew Webb was promoted to Captain, Sergeant […]
Charleston business owners are reaching out to employees of two now-closed downtown eateries
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The closings of two longstanding and established restaurants in the city of Charleston has more people looking for work. It was announced Sunday that The Chop House and Tidewater Grill abruptly closed. Both restaurants are owned by Mainstreet Ventures Restaurant Group and both had spots in the Charleston Town Center Mall for many years.
One injured in shooting
Jefferson, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A person was taken to the hospital after a late-night shooting. Kanawha County 911 dispatchers say the call came in around 11:55 Tuesday night. Law enforcement arrived on scene in the 100 block of Lee Street East in Jefferson shortly after, but no arrests have been made at this time according to dispatch.
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta headliners to be announced
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – The performers set to headline the 2024 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta will be announced on Wednesday, April 24. The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Commission along with Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin will make the announcement at 1 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton in Charleston. You can...
Walk-through of former Macy’s in Charleston held ahead of demolition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Demolition of the former Macy’s at the Charleston Town Center is expected to begin Wednesday or Thursday, making way for the construction of a new multi-million-dollar sports complex. Ahead of the demolition, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin and Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango led a final...
How a 911 Levy passage could improve response times and conditions for Putnam County first responders
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – On a county-wide level, first responders from all eight different fire departments in Putnam County are facing funding cuts and staffing shortages while the demand of 911 calls and emergencies ramp up. However, the power of voting could be a solution to this problem through this year’s 911 Levy. […]
‘It makes it a true career:’ 911 officials applaud retirement bill
Officials say a new law lowering the retirement age for 911 workers in West Virginia will turn the job into a career and help counties hire and retain emergency telecommunicators. Gov. Jim Justice joined Kanawha County officials and 911 leaders at Kanawha County Metro 911 Tuesday for a ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 439, which […] The post ‘It makes it a true career:’ 911 officials applaud retirement bill appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Charleston storm damage across Kanawha Boulevard still in need of repairs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Widespread storms across our region early this month damaged homes and roads. In Charleston, massive trees came down across Kanawha Boulevard. Now, residents in the area say they are still feeling the damages nearly three weeks later. “I think a month’s long enough,” Charleston resident Bill...
Voices Of The Voters: Three Weeks Until The Primary
The West Virginia Primary Election is three weeks away. Government reporter Randy Yohe took to the streets to gauge voter concerns and readiness before they head to the polls. During lunch hour in downtown Charleston, Yohe asked the same election-related questions to random men and women on the street — voters like Mia Mucheck, from Cross Lanes, who said her political decisions are generational.
YWCA gears up for Charleston’s Race to End Racism
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The YWCA of Charleston is gearing up for an event aiming to bring the community together in the fight against racism. The organization is hosting the “Race to End Racism,” this Saturday, along Kanawha Boulevard, on the West Side of Charleston, near Magic Island.
West Virginia students compete in Academic Showdown finale
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Students from across the Mountain State showed off their skills and brains for the Academic Showdown finale on Tuesday. The top 14 students went head-to-head at the West Virginia Culture Center in a bracket decided from seven regional match-ups. Last year’s competition winners tell WOWK 13 News the event is an […]
Charleston Weather Service surveys reveal April 2 storm shattered tornado records
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)-The Charleston Weather Service has completed storm surveys from the April 2 outbreak. Chief meteorologist Chad Merrill reports that all kinds of records were blown away that day.
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