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WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $137,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association (OMEGA) raised $137,238 during their Every Child Deserves a Loving Home Mother’s Day Campaign to help children across the state dealing with crisis in the family. “West Virginians take care of their own; particularly our children,” said Traci Nelson, President of OMEGA. “We […]
Charleston businesses, organizations decorate windows for Pride Month competition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Some Charleston businesses and organizations are showing their support for Pride Month by decorating their storefronts. Seven businesses and organizations have entered into a contest put on by the Rainbow Pride of West Virginia. They say the contest is an effort to help the city become a work of art during Pride Month and FestivALL.
First school year after Third Grade Success Act draws to a close
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The first full school year with implementation of the Third Grade Success Act has wrapped up in West Virginia. The legislation aims to improve math and reading skills for students in grades K-3 by providing funding to place teaching aids in classrooms statewide. Aides have been...
Silling Architects takes home five AIA West Virginia awards
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Silling Architects was honored in April with five awards from the American Institute of Architects — West Virginia. The firm earned two Merit Awards and two Citation Awards. In addition, Silling Principal Jody Driggs earned a Merit Award as the architect of a project in Charleston.
North-South Football Classic: Frye ready to fling it for South Cardinals
INSTITUTE, W. Va. (WCHS) — The third day of workouts was completed Tuesday for the North-South players. The WCHS-TV/FOX 11 North-South All-Star Football Classic is this Saturday in South Charleston. Scott High School is well-represented in the game with three players, including record-setting quarterback Matt Frye, who will continue...
Construction of new Sheetz underway in Kanawha City
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Construction of the newest Sheetz in Kanawha County is coming along nicely! WOWK 13 News stopped by the Kanawha City location Wednesday for a look at the progress, and it’s safe to say the MacCorkle Avenue road project isn’t stopping crews from getting the popular gas station finished. The Sheetz […]
Security guard fatally shoots man during altercation in Pinch
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.VA. (WCHS) — UPDATE - 01:20 a.m:. The Kanawha County Sheriff's Office confirms that one man is dead following a shooting late Friday night in Pinch. According to deputies, they received a call around 11:30 p.m. at the TC Energy job site along Stella Drive. They say...
Kanawha County mourns retired circuit judge
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Kanawha County is mourning the loss of a former judge known for being a trailblazer from a young age. On Wednesday, the Kanawha County Commission announced the passing of the retired Judge Herman Canady, Jr. He served as a Kanawha County Circuit Judge from 1982 until his retirement in 2002. […]
Head of the Class: Maxwell Molessa named first-team captain for Class A
CHARLESTON – In a season where Class A state champion Charleston Catholic placed four members on the all-state first team, Williamstown senior Maxwell Molessa of runner-up Williamstown was chosen captain of the top unit by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. The Yellowjacket, who made 11 appearances on the...
Parkersburg Post 15 suffers 11-5 setback to Charleston Post 65
PARKERSBURG – A five-run top of the fourth, keyed by a two-run Dylan Burton blast, helped South Charleston Post 94 start its season at 1-0 following an 11-5 victory here Tuesday night at Bennett Stump Field inside City Park versus Parkersburg Post 15. The locals of manager Mike Goodwin,...
MetroNews This Morning 6-10-24
–The Third Grade Success Act crosses the one-year milestone. –Governor Jim Justice talks about the need to tighten up on home school requirements in the wake of a teen’s death in Boone County. –A Charleston chef is up for a high honor nationally. –In Sports: A valiant effort by...
Culicerto returns with strong understanding of North-South All-Star Classic, while Law starts to form one as newcomer
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Vince Culicerto thinks back to 2018 when he was an assistant coach for the South Cardinals in the North-South Football All-Star Classic. “I didn’t have a clue what was going to happen and it kind of happened quick,” Culicerto recalls. “Real fast and you’re kind of thinking, ‘do we have a check for this if this pops out?’ You just have a week to get ready. It’s a couple practices a day, but still yet, you know how long it takes to get a team ready.”
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