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Three Kanawha County elementary schools closed for good following last day of classes
Thursday marked the last day of school for schools in the Kanawha County Schools' students, but for three elementary schools in the district, it was their last-ever day of operations.
Proposal would eliminate several Kanawha County bus routes, replace them with on-demand service
Dozens of people spoke against a proposal to eliminate more than 10 bus routes to Kanawha County communities during a public hearing Friday afternoon. The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority is considering ending 11 routes that take passengers to Sissonville, Clendenin, Campbells Creek and Tyler Mountain, among other places. The affected routes have a higher […] The post Proposal would eliminate several Kanawha County bus routes, replace them with on-demand service appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
CASCI building to be torn down next week, final look inside
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Demolition of the CASCI building in Charleston is set to begin early next week, according to Rodney Loftis, Rodney Loftis & Son Contracting. The building has been a staple along Kanawha Boulevard for decades, with different companies taking over the space throughout the years. “The building originally was a Sears and […]
Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority proposes changes to services
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT) hosted a public hearing at their headquarters Friday, and more than 50 people showed up to voice their concerns. The biggest proposal pitched by KRT Executive Director Sean Hill was to eliminate low-performing bus routes that tend to have fewer passengers and travel outside […]
Kanawha County prosecutor announces retirement
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Kanawha County’s prosecuting attorney is retiring. Kanawha County Prosecutor Charles T. Miller announced his retirement Friday, May 31. He says he made the decision after “considerable thought and reflection” and his term will officially end at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024. “I greatly appreciate the support the Commission has given […]
Downtown Charleston parking garages up for auction
Charleston, W.Va. — Three parking garages on Quarrier, Lee and Washington Streets will sell to the highest bidder in late June. Behind the sale are some questions about the future look of the city. Blake Shamblin is managing the sale next month and said it's an investment opportunity. "There's...
YakFest returns to St. Albans next month
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Get your kayaks ready. It’s almost time for YakFest in St. Albans!. St. Albans Mayor Scott James stopped by First Look at Four with Chamber President Adam Bryan to talk about all the fun in store for this year’s event. This segment is sponsored...
National Weather Service confirms microburst hit Fayette County Sunday
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia conducted storm surveys in Fayette, Raleigh, and Nicholas Counties on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, and found a microburst hit near Rich Creek Road in Fayette County. A microburst is a downburst that is smaller than 3 miles wide that can pack quite the […]
Home inspectors encourage deck inspections ahead of summer
SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A porch collapsed in Charleston on Monday, injuring a dozen people. Firefighters say the incident was likely due to a weight-bearing issue. As a homeowner, porches, and decks aren’t areas that are inspected yearly. David Dew, a home inspector with Freedom Home Inspections, encourages...
Hydrant task force holds second meeting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A task force of firefighters, water utilities, state regulators and others met for a second time Friday -- a direct result of a WSAZ investigation that led to a new state law. The task force is working to a recommended set of regulations to strengthen hydrant...
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