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Cook's Nitro Market to close by the end of May
NITRO, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County grocery store will shut its doors at the end of May. Management for Cook's Nitro Market announced the store has started a closing sale to empty shelves of inventory. Vanessa Cook's grocery store - located at 2501 First Avenue - will offer...
Mason County Schools to join Toyota West Virginia’s 4T Academy in upcoming school year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mason County Schools now makes the newest addition to Toyota’s work-based learning program for upper-class high school students. Toyota West Virginia welcomed Mason County to its 4T Academy during a ceremony at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Wednesday. It makes the third school system to join the academy behind Kanawha and Putnam county schools after Toyota established the program in the state in 2022.
New Region 4 rep introduced to West Virginia First Foundation Board
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The new representative for Region 4 was introduced to the others members of the West Virginia First Foundation Board during a virtual meeting Thursday. Jon Dower, who was recently elected to fill the Region 4 seat previously occupied by Johnathan Board, said his role...
Grand reopening scheduled for Chuck E. Cheese in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A grand reopening is scheduled for Kanawha County’s Chuck E. Cheese location. The family entertainment center at 2846 Mountaineer Boulevard in Charleston will host a reopening ceremony from 5-8 p.m. Friday after a remodeling project, according to a news release from the company. The...
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 […]
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...
Yak Fest 2024 dates set for this summer
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WCHS) — One of the region’s most popular summer events has a date for 2024. The city of St. Albans’ Yak Fest, its annual music and outdoor festival, is set for June 14-15 this year, according to a news release from organizers. Yak Fest...
WVSSAC girls softball: Field starting to take shape for State Tournament
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Several girls high school softball teams earned their way into next week's West Virginia State Tournament in South Charleston. In Class AAA, University, Greenbrier East and Cabell Midland captured their respective regionals. University topped Morgantown, 5-1, to sweep the best-of-three series. East won for a...
2024-25 'Broadway in Charleston' lineup released
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The magic of Broadway is returning to the capital city with five performances. Charleston's Clay Center will host the 2024-25 lineup:. Event organizers said five-show season packages are now on sale. On sale dates for single shows will be announced ahead of each performance. More...
Chesapeake: Doubting politicians’ promises to lower costs for people with disabilities
Shawn Ramsey is a full-time caregiver for his mother, and the two struggle to get by on disability benefits. Chesapeake: Doubting politicians’ promises to lower costs for people with disabilities appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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