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Task force addresses reliability issues with West Virginia fire hydrants
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A special task force created by the Public Service Commission to look at disturbing reliability problems with fire hydrants is poised to recommend yearly inspections of fire plugs in West Virginia. West Virginia's fire hydrant task force held its first meeting Friday in Charleston where...
Four Charleston Police officers receive new promotions
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The City of Charleston is moving up some familiar faces within the Charleston Police Department. The CPD hosted a promotional ceremony Tuesday for the first time since 2017. Four officers were welcomed into the city council chambers to receive their new ranks. Lieutenant Steven Matthew Webb was promoted to Captain, Sergeant […]
Marshall, University of Charleston hold spring commencement ceremonies Saturday
Marshall University and the University of Charleston will recognize graduates during spring commencement ceremonies Saturday. The Thundering Herd will hold two ceremonies at the Marshall Health Network Arena beginning at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. This year's keynote speaker will be Chris Gardner, an acclaimed author and businessman whose autobiography...
Pressure: Lawmakers should resist restoration of all cuts
Gov. Jim Justice claims there was no reason for lawmakers to have cut so much from the budget after learning the state was waiting for a federal waiver they say they knew nothing about. But taxpayers can’t blame them for it. They did exactly the right thing. Now, with...
Multi-vehicle crash closes two lanes of traffic in Nitro
NITRO, WV (WOWK) – Two lanes of traffic are shut down in Nitro after a vehicle crash. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the crash happened at 6:39 p.m. Wednesday in the 3600 block of 36th Street in Nitro. Three vehicles were involved. Dispatchers say the middle and eastbound lanes of 36th Street are currently closed […]
On Stage: CLOG readies for its final weekend presenting 'Into the Woods'
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — What do you get when you combine the Brothers Grimm fairy tales "Cinderella," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Rapunzel" and "Little Red Riding Hood," with a dash of "Snow White" and "Sleeping Beauty" thrown into the mix?. You get the Stephen Sondheim, James Lapine musical "Into...
Teays Valley Kindergarten Students Sworn In as Junior Officers
ASHVILLE, Ohio – Today marked a special occasion at the Ashville Police Department as several kindergarten students from Teays Valley took a solemn oath to uphold safety and responsibility in their community. Under the watchful eye of Chief George and Officer Cline, the young students participated in a ceremonial...
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