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1 injured after vehicle goes over I77 guardrail in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – One person has been taken to the hospital after a car went over the guardrail on the interstate. According to Kanawha County 911 dispatchers, the crash happened around 5:42 p.m. Monday when a vehicle was traveling on I-77 North near the 104-mile marker. Dispatchers said the vehicle went over the guardrail […]
Montgomery: Hoping for an economic revival
Erika Martin sees signs of life in Montgomery, still reeling after the loss of WVU Tech in 2017. Montgomery: Hoping for an economic revival appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Fayette County man sentenced to prison on multiple violent felony convictions
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Fayette County man was sentenced to prison Thursday for multiple violent felony convictions following a 2022 shooting incident. Eddie Devion Morgan, 43, of Mount Hope, pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree murder, malicious assault, wanton endangerment and use or presentment of a firearm during the commission of a felony on March 28, according to a news release from the Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Vehicle hits power pole in Cross Lanes, road closed
CROSS LANES, WV (WOWK) – A vehicle crash in Cross Lanes has closed a portion of Washington Street West. According to Kanawha County 911 dispatchers, the single-vehicle crash happened around 5:10 p.m. Monday when the vehicle hit a power pole in the 4600 block of Washington Street West. Dispatchers say no one was injured in […]
Florida man sentenced for attempt to commit a felony in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A Florida man was sentenced to prison for attempt to commit a felony offense in Fayette County. 34-year-old Jarrelle A. Pierre, of Palm Beach, Florida, was sentenced on May 6, 2024, to one to three years in prison for attempt to commit a felony offense. Pierre pleaded guilty on March […]
I64E closures planned for Montrose Drive overpass repairs
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Drivers going east on I-64 in Kanawha County will need to prepare for lane closures for the next two nights. According to the West Virginia Department of Transportation, the closures are set to take place from 6 p.m. Monday, May 13, through 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, the WVDOT says […]
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.
Fayette County man arrested on drug charges
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Danese man is facing felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Mike Fridley provides the following information regarding this incident. Just before noon, Sunday, May 12, 2024, while conducting routine patrols in Meadow Bridge, deputies performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for a minor traffic violation. During the stop, […]
Weather Update: Flooding Risk Increases This Week
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The few sprinkles on Election Day will become heavier downpours on Wednesday. THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING: Steady rain will continue in the Greenbrier Valley with sprinkles elsewhere. No cause for concern for any flooding. TONIGHT: A couple of showers will develop along Route 19 for a...
Fayette County candidate found in contempt of court
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County judge has found a candidate running for magistrate in contempt of court. Judge Blake issued a ruling that Rick Pannell Jr. be held in contempt of court for failing to update all political signs. In an original complaint filed in the Circuit Court of Fayette County, magistrate […]
Marmet: A need for lowering prescription drug costs
Jack Miller is 65 and has diabetes. He'd like to see more focus on spending money to lower the cost of medications for seniors like him. Marmet: A need for lowering prescription drug costs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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...
Former Kanawha County Commissioner under investigation has concluded
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia and its partners have concluded an investigation involving now-former Kanawha County Commissioner W. Kent Carper. The investigation uncovered significant allegations of concern. It also found that Carper had significant health issues that could have had an impact on his […]
Lawmakers push for answers, accountability in fatal Boone County child neglect case
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Lawmakers are yet again pushing for answers and accountability after a 14-year-old was found dead in what authorities believe was a case of child neglect. “We need concrete actions and reforms to ensure that such a tragedy is never repeated,” Del. Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha) wrote in a statement. “It’s imperative that […]
Prosecutors found significant concerns in Kent Carper investigation, but burden of proof was less certain
Federal prosecutors found “significant areas of concern” while investigating Kanawha County Commissioner Kent Carper’s actions following an alleged lewd behavior incident in a local roadside park, the U.S. Attorney for Southern West Virginia said today. But U.S. Attorney Will Thompson said he made a determination not to...
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