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Funding Emergency Shelters And National Pro Road Championships Comes To Charleston, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia’s mechanism for funding emergency shelters shifted earlier this year to an application-based system. As Chris Schulz reports, that change has proved a boon for some – and a problem for others. Also, in this show, this last week the National Pro...
Charleston Hosts Olympic Qualifying Bike Races
The National Pro Road Bike Championships came to the streets of Charleston last week, ending over the weekend. Events included a time trial along the Kanawha River, a one mile loop through the downtown streets and a longer course through the hills and flats around the city. The event was...
WVSSAC Track & Field: Day 1 highlighted by distance events
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WCHS) — The West Virginia High School State Track and Field Meet turned 109 years old Friday. The meet, under the guidance of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission, had three final running events on Day 1. In the 4x800 meter relay, both the Buffalo...
Special session of West Virginia Legislature expected this weekend
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia lawmakers are expected to be called to the West Virginia Capitol in Charleston for a special legislative session this weekend. Gov. Jim Justice had not issued a formal call for the extraordinary lawmaking session as of Friday afternoon, but several legislators said it is expected to take place Sunday and Monday.
Multiple vehicle crash slows traffic in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - An accident along I-64 east, I-77 split has been cleared by emergency officials. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Drivers should be aware of a major traffic delay in Charleston Thursday morning. A crash happened just before 8 a.m. at exit 59 at the I-64 east, I-77 north...
Census: Most Of State’s Largest Cities Shrank From 2022 To 2023
Of the state’s 15 largest cities, only Morgantown and Bridgeport gained population from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, according to new U.S. Census data. And those two cities did not post large gains. Bridgeport’s population increased about 1 percent to 9,377. Morgantown’s increased 0.3 percent to 30,429.
Weather Extra | Alert days for rain due to southerly flow
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -The next to last weekend of May is almost here. Among the big events on the docket -- the US Nationals for cyclists in Charleston, the Armed Forces Day Parade in South Charleston and the second annual Taco Festival in Huntington. Howie Mandell is playing at the Ashland Paramount.
Several Mid-Ohio Valley thinclads take home titles on day one of West Virginia track meet
CHARLESTON – A hodge podge of winners and near winners for schools representing the Mid-Ohio Valley at the West Virginia High School State Track and Field Meet Friday night at Laidley Field. Williamstown junior Alyssa Sauro made it look like a walk in the park while winning her third...
WVU Medicine names interim president for 2 hospitals
John Forester was appointed interim president of WVU Medicine Summersville (W.Va.) Regional Medical Center and Braxton County Memorial Hospital in Gassaway, W. Va. Mr. Forester will assume the role currently held by Louis Roe, who is retiring, according to a May 17 health system news release. Mr. Forester is a...
Spencer: A small-business owner with health care on the mind
Florist Laurie Shultis thinks voting is important, but wants politicians to keep their promises. Spencer: A small-business owner with health care on the mind appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Two new outdoor drinking areas added in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two more areas have been added to the list of approved outdoor drinking areas in Charleston. The Bridge Road and East End neighborhoods have been added to Charleston’s Private Outdoor Designated Areas, according to a news release from the city. “We have experienced tremendous...
Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Crime
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Travell Lamar Johnson, 45, of Big Chimney, pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, on June 14, 2023, Johnson sold approximately 3.5 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant at a Charleston gas station. Johnson admitted to the transaction and to arranging it […]
Charleston women charged following alleged assault of pregnant woman at grocery store
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Three Charleston women have been charged after a pregnant woman was violently attacked at a grocery store earlier this month, according to court records. Neveah Joy Gresham, 20, and Sarah Eternity Gresham, 19, have been charged with malicious or unlawful assault and 19-year-old Jayden...
Clay-Battelle High School Names Aaron LaPoe as New Head Football Coach
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - For the first time in 29 years, there will be a new head coach of the Cee-Bee sideline as Aaron LaPoe was approved ad the new head football coach on Wednesday night. After long time coach Ryan Wilson resigned after 29 years as head of the...
Charleston unveils new sculpture honoring late Regatta executive director
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The City of Charleston celebrated a brand new art installation with a special dedication downtown on Thursday. The colorful collective was designed in honor of the late Martha B. McKee, who served as the first full-time executive director of the famous Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. She also served as Deputy Secretary of […]
Charleston: Watching politicians treat trans people as ‘subhuman’
Ryan Alexander, a trans man from White Sulphur Springs, said campaign rhetoric is dangerous Charleston: Watching politicians treat trans people as ‘subhuman’ appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Tucker re-elected chairman of West Virginia Credit Union League
PARKERSBURG — A credit union president from Parkersburg has been re-elected chairman of the West Virginia Credit Union League board of directors. Mike Tucker, president and CEO of West Virginia Central Federal Credit Union, Parkersburg, was re-elected April 27 at the League’s 88th Annual Meeting in Charleston. Tucker...
KY Charleston WV Zone Forecast
KY Charleston WV Zone Forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2024. Zone Forecast Product for Central Appalachians and Middle Ohio Valley. This product provides average values for each zone and may not. be representative of exact locations. For a more site-specific. forecast visit: https://weather.gov/rlx. KYZ103-202000- Boyd- Including the cities of Ashland...
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