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Person fatally struck by train in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Officials said a person was fatally struck by a train in Charleston on Monday evening. According to Metro 911, the incident was reported around 5:50 p.m., with Charleston Police confirming it happened around the 5700 block of Chesterfield Avenue behind the Kanawha Mall. Members of the Charleston Police and Fire Departments […]

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Charleston shooting that injured woman declared accidental

Editor’s Note: This story was updated with the latest information. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — After investigating, the Charleston Police Department (CPD) declared that a shooting that injured a woman on Tuesday was accidental. According to CPD, the woman walked into CAMC with a gunshot wound to the leg around the same time a disturbance was […]

Charleston, WV · 22h

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Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying copper theft suspects

Elkview, WV (WOAY) The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two people accused of stealing copper and damaging property in Elkview. Deputies say the two men arrived in a pickup truck at a field behind 5121 Elk River Road North around 8:52 pm on October 25.

Kanawha County, WV · 1d

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South Charleston, WV · 2d

New businesses opening at Park Place

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - City leaders in South Charleston call it a game changer. Park Place is bringing in new businesses -- providing residents with more options for restaurants and retail. Nothing Bundt Cakes opened up in the development on Monday morning. People in South Charleston can also look...

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Heartbreaking until help arrived: Terrified injured dog tried to hunker down in stranger’s shed

Early Tuesday morning, Humane Officers from the Charleston, West Virginia, Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association received a call concerning a stray dog that had hunkered down in a random shed and wouldn’t let anyone get close to him. When the officers arrived, their hearts shattered. There he was – terrified, in...

Charleston, WV · 5h

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Motorcycle driver in critical condition after early morning interstate crash in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The driver of a motorcycle remains in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning in Kanawha County, police said. The crash was reported just after 4:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes of Interstate 77 near the Leon Sullivan exit, according to Kanawha County dispatchers.

Kanawha County, WV · 8h

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Two people air rescued after UTV crash in Kanawha County

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Two people were flown to the hospital on Monday evening after a side-by-side crash in the Cabin Creek area of Kanawha County. The East Bank Volunteer Fire Department said it assisted the Cabin Creek and Chesapeake volunteer fire departments with the rescue. Crews said...

Kanawha County, WV · 1d

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Longtime West Virginia Capitol ‘Momma’ being remembered

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A woman who was once called “the soul of the Capitol” is being remembered by many. Known to many as “Mama Jo,” JoAnn Calhoun was 92 years old when she passed. She began her career in state government in 1969, and retired in 2005. During that time, she worked for four […]

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Charleston Bicycle Center announces closure after 38 years of operation

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A locally-owned business in Charleston has announced plans to close its doors after nearly four decades of operation. The Charleston Bicycle Center will close on Wednesday, Nov. 25, according to a social media post from the business. The post said no new orders for service...

Charleston, WV · 1d

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Charleston Land Reuse Agency discusses vacant lot redevelopment

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – The Charleston Land Reuse Agency is working to bring vacant and deteriorating properties back into use, including two properties discussed during a meeting on Tuesday. Agency members discussed the potential acquisition of the former Rehoboth church property at 915 Main Street and a proposed property donation on Elm Street. Marylin McKeown, […]

Charleston, WV · 18h

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WSAZ+ | Latest on deadly incident involving train & more headlines

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Taylor Eaton is in the WSAZ+ studio with headlines of the night. They include the latest about a deadly incident involving a person struck by a train tonight in Charleston. See above for more.

Charleston, WV · 1d

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I-77 north back open following crash

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - All northbound lanes of I-77 are closed Wednesday morning because of a crash. Metro 911 Dispatch tells WSAZ it involved a car and a motorcycle. They say one person was taken to a hospital, but their condition is not known. Keep checking the WSAZ app for...

Charleston, WV · 13h

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Progressive gifts veteran in West Virginia a new vehicle

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A veteran living in West Virginia is getting a helping hand as she works toward her next chapter. Wintre Ward, an Ohio Army National Guard veteran, received the keys to a Chevy Malibu on Tuesday as part of the Progressive Keys to Progress program. Ward,...

West Virginia · 5h

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Weekend snow could bring first taste of winter

(WOWK) — November snows aren’t unusual, as Charleston, West Virginia, sees about one and a half inches of snow on average. But it usually is our first taste of winter that could catch some off guard. However, this weekend’s snow event looks to be more a problem of cold air than a snowy ground. The […]

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Two flown after Cabin Creek side-by-side accident

CABIN CREEK, W.Va. (WOWK) — Two people were rescued and transported after a side-by-side accident in the Ohley area of Cabin Creek on Monday. The East Bank Fire Department said in a Facebook post that two patients were found over the hillside on the mountain. The patients were rescued with a rope rescue system and […]

Cabin Creek, WV · 1d

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Winners announced from DeadHead Film Fest in St. Albans

PARALYSIS – MOST TERRIFYING. AN ASPIRING YOUNG MODEL VISITS A FAMOUS PHOTOGRAPHER’S CABIN AND.

St Albans, WV · 2d

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Caring for the Caregiver Conference offers support for those who support others

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Caregivers often spend so much time looking after others that their own needs can be pushed aside. A local conference is giving caregivers a chance to connect, find resources and focus on their own well-being. Bonnie Dunn came on ARC Appalachia to talk about...

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South Charleston, WV · 20h

Pigtails & Crewcuts opens in South Charleston

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — There’s a new place in South Charleston to get a haircut. The City of South Charleston officially cut the ribbon for the new Pigtails & Crewcuts location in Park Place on Tuesday. The salon is designed with kids in mind, making the experience of getting a haircut stress-free and fun, […]

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Traffic Alert | Road closures in place for Veterans Day parade

On Wednesday, the Veterans Day parade will lead to the closure of several roads in downtown Charleston.

Charleston, WV · 19h

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