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West Virginia House, Senate races headline Election Day results from Kanawha, Putnam counties

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It was a busy Tuesday night in Kanawha and Putnam counties for the election. There were several races of note in the House of Delegates. – 18th District incumbent Jim Butler, R, defeated Democrat Jonathan Hersman in a tightly contested race. Butler earned 90 more votes than Hersman.

Kanawha County, WV · 2d

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Former South Charleston mayor flips state Senate seat

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A Senate seat representing Kanawha County will now be blue and held by a former city mayor and veteran. Democrat Richie Robb, the former mayor of South Charleston, has won his race against Republican incumbent Anne Charnock for a seat in the West Virginia Senate representing District 17. Robb’s campaign centered […]

South Charleston, WV · 1d

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Monroe gives Democrats full control of Kanawha County Commission

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Paul Monroe is set to be the next member of the Kanawha County Commission after defeating Jared Page in the general election with more than 54 percent of the vote. Monroe becomes the third Democrat on the commission alongside Ben Salango and Natalie Tennant. He takes...

Kanawha County, WV · 2d

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Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin wins reelection

Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin has won reelection for a third term.

Charleston, WV · 2d

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One injured in training accident

INSTITUTE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One person was injured Friday afternoon in a training accident in Institute, according to West Virginia State Police. WVSP said the person sustained a minor leg injury. The incident was reported just before 3 p.m. Friday on Academy Drive in Institute. Keep checking WSAZ for the...

Institute, WV · 5h

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WV Board of Medicine President Dr. Challa honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – The President of the West Virginia Board of Medicine, Dr. Kishore K. Challa, was honored for his lifetime achievement in the field of cardiology. According to a Facebook post, the West Virginia Chapter of the American College of Cardiology bestowed the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Challa. WVU Cardiology Chair […]

West Virginia · 1d

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Temporary lane closures on I-64, I-77 begin Nov. 6

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Temporary alternating lane closures on I-64 and I-77 will go into effect starting tomorrow, according to WV511. The closures will be on I-64 and I-77 Northbound and Southbound at the Booker T. Washington Memorial Bridge from 8 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday. WV511 says...

Kanawha County, WV · 1d

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Guilty plea scheduled for former WV delegate Elliott Pritt

Former Fayette County Del. Elliott Pritt is scheduled to plead guilty next week.

West Virginia · 1d

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Eight deaths from Charleston interstate crashes raise safety concerns

Eight deaths have raised concerns about driver safety in Charleston. Since May, eight deaths have occurred because of vehicles going over the elevated interstate barriers near the I-64, I-77 split in Charleston. Car accidents aren’t new to the area. However, the number of accidents has increased significantly in a short...

Charleston, WV · 2d

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First responders adapt as $75M Fort Hill Bridge construction project begins

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — There is no understating the importance of the Fort Hill Bridge to first responders. “It's all day, every day," Charleston Fire Department Capt. David Hodges said. “It does save us some time to be able to hit the interstate and just cross over and hop off on the Oakwood (exit) but that's not going to be an option soon."

Charleston, WV · 2d

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The IRS gives storm and flood victims in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties in West Virginia until Feb. 4, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes

The IRS says individuals and businesses in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties in West Virginia have until Feb. 4, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes after severe storms and flooding that began Aug. 14, 2026. The relief, announced Oct. 14 as release WV-2026-02, follows a disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency... The post The IRS gives storm and flood victims in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties in West Virginia until Feb. 4, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Kanawha County, WV · 13h

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Restaurant in Place for 34 Years in What was Once a Must-Stop State Shopping Destination Set to Close

Earlier this month, what was once one of West Virginia’s top retail shopping destinations announced its decades-long run was coming to end. Last month, the owner of the Charleston Town Center said they will be closing sometime next year due to a lack of tenants. The owner of the...

Charleston, WV · 20h

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Real West Virginian of the Week: Ava Reed proves big dreams can grow close to home

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ava Reed was 14 years old when she first imagined owning a store of her own. At the time, she had just watched the classic Nora Ephron film “You’ve Got Mail” and found herself drawn to Meg Ryan’s character, Kathleen Kelly, the owner of a charming children’s bookstore tucked into a neighborhood.

Charleston, WV · 15h

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Democrat Party nominees Wendell, Wagoner win two Mon County House of Delegates seats, Statler re-elected

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — New faces will be seen representing Monongalia County within the West Virginia House of Delegates. Unofficial results from the Monongalia County Clerks office reported a re-election victory for Republican Delegate Joe Statler for District 77 but also victories against two incumbents, with Democrat nominees Michael Wendell and Eddie Wagoner defeating Geno Chiarelli and David McCormick for the District 78 and District 82 seats, respectively. Wendell expressed appreciation to the voters who chose him to serve in Charleston.

Monongalia County, WV · 2d

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West Virginia Cold Alert: Frostbite x Hypothermia Winter Warning Signs

Frostbite freezes skin and tissue, while hypothermia causes a dangerous drop in body temperature.

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Charleston Police hosts pickleball fundraiser this morning

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Pickleball players around the Kanawha Valley get a chance this weekend to support local charitable events with the first Charleston Police Department First Responder Pickleball Classic. Proceeds from the event, organized by the Charleston Police Department Citizen Academy Alumni Association, go toward the police department’s work...

Charleston, WV · 10h

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Charleston Winter Series offers three races to benefit youth programming

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Those in the Kanawha Valley looking to stay active over the winter months will have multiple opportunities to get their steps in. Parks and recreation officials announced the 18th Annual Charleston Winter Series will feature three Sunday races that gradually add distance:. Dec. 13, 2026...

Charleston, WV · 1d

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Annual Christmas Sale underway at Mountain Mission in Charleston

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – The spirit of Christmas is coming early to one local organization in Charleston. Mountain Mission’s annual “Christmas Sale” started bright and early and will run until Saturday, November 7. The event offers hundreds of holiday items at the organization’s 7th Avenue location in Charleston. Proceeds will support the Mountain Mission’s […]

Charleston, WV · 1d

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Akers says Charleston municipal elections likely helped Democrats swing other races

CHARLESTON, W.Va – After narrowly winning reelection on Tuesday, Del. JB Akers, R-Kanawha, believes the timing of Charleston’s municipal elections made a significant impact on other races. Akers defeated Democratic challenger Anthony Dasaro by just 65 votes to hold his seat representing House District 55. He was one...

Charleston, WV · 1d

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BHS Looks to Get Back to Charleston as Tribe Set to Battle in Regional Cheer Competition at Lincoln High

EDITOR'S NOTE: There is PHOTO GALLERY from last night's open house by Joe LaRocca that has dozens of photos at the BOTTOM of this story. Please take a second to check them out, and also read about the Indians looking to get back to Charleston in the story. For the...

Bridgeport, WV · 20h