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South Charleston, WV · 3d

Chicken Salad Chick closer to opening South Charleston location

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A new place to grab a bite in South Charleston is getting closer to opening. Chicken Salad Chick is now hiring. The new location is building its opening team. Late last week, they got the sign on their building in the Park Place Plaza. Opening...

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Trail network along Corridor G growing with two new bridges, receiving $35,000 from Kanawha County Commission for project

ALUM CREEK, W.Va. — A trail network along Corridor G in Kanawha County is becoming better connected with two new bridges. The Forks of Coal Foundation, which operates property on the side of the highway deeded to them by the late businessman Jack Workman, received a $35,000 check from the Kanawha County Commission this week. That money will go towards installing connectors between properties on each side of the highway, the Forks of Coal Foundation land to the north and the newly acquired southern-side property.

Kanawha County, WV · 1d

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End of an era as Mason County Commissioner Rick Handley reflects on 30 years in office

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WCHS) — It's the end of an era in Mason County where a commissioner who has been a pillar of the community for three decades was defeated for the first time ever. It was an emotional moment as Rick Handley was unseated by his close friend...

Mason County, WV · 2d

WOWK 13 News

Impacts over Inches: Snow Squall Science

(WOWK) — How snow impacts driving conditions matters more than how much snow an area actually gets. A snowstorm that dumps 8 inches of snow over 36 hours is easier to manage than 1 inch of snow in 30 minutes. Snow Squalls are deadly for how fast they change road conditions, not for how much […]

Charleston, WV · 23h

WSAZ

31st Street Bridge closed due to crash

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A multi-vehicle crash has closed the 31st Street Bridge in Huntington, according to Cabell County 911 & Emergency Management. Drivers should avoid the bridge. The crash was reported just after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Emergency responders are on scene. Keep checking WSAZ for the latest.

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

W.Va. Department of Education briefs lawmakers on proposal for new school funding formula

CHARLESTON – With student enrollment expected to continue trending downward while the estimate cost of educating rural students and those with special needs expected to rise, education officials in West Virginia walked lawmakers through a draft proposal to reform the formula before the courts mandate changes. The Joint Standing...

West Virginia · 3d

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DOT announces construction contracts awarded for West Virginia roadways

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Transportation officials announced 20 construction projects are moving forward in West Virginia. A news release from the Department of Transportation outlined contracts for several projects within the WCHS-TV viewing area:. CALHOUN COUNTY. J.F. Allen Company will use $2.6 million for a paving project on Route...

West Virginia · 2d

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The Road to Charleston: Sissonville and Mingo Central collide in AA opening round

SISSONVILLE, W. Va. — The Sissonville Indians are returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. The Indians do so with a perfect 10-0 record. It's just the second in program history. The first came back in 1953. Sissonville is the No. 2 team in Class AA...

Charleston, WV · 12h

WOWK 13 News

Huntington mayor delivers report to City Council

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Huntington Mayor Patrick Farrell was at Monday night’s City Council meeting to deliver his report. Farrell said homelessness is one of the primary issues currently facing the city and expressed his support for Resolution 115, which would pass later in the meeting. “We have a very real problem, and that problem […]

Huntington, WV · 3d

WBOY

Progressive gifts veteran in West Virginia a new vehicle

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A veteran living in West Virginia is getting a helping hand as she works toward her next chapter. Wintre Ward, an Ohio Army National Guard veteran, received the keys to a Chevy Malibu on Tuesday as part of the Progressive Keys to Progress program. Ward,...

West Virginia · 1d

WSAZ

Ison’s Cards and Collectibles

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Have you ever wanted a taste of Kentucky Football without traveling to Lexington?. Peyton Ison from Ison’s Cards and Collectibles is here to tell us about his latest signing event.

WSAZ

Paving project may affect school traffic in Cabell County

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A paving project will affect school traffic this morning. The Huntington Sanitary Board will be paving on Norwood Road on Friday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 15. The work will begin both days in the early morning hours and continue until 5 p.m. The work will...

Cabell County, WV · 6h

WOWK 13 News

Huntington man reaches group finals in Top Host competition

HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – Brian Trippett has advanced to the group finals of “Top Host,” competing for $25,000, an iHeartRadio-produced podcast and an appearance on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. The Huntington resident is third among five remaining contestants in his group. Voting ends Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10 p.m. Eastern. The first-place finisher advances to […]

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West Virginia Rural Health Association recognizes healthcare professionals, city officials as part of annual conference

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountain State healthcare professionals were recognized by the West Virginia Rural Health Association for their efforts to help patients in rural communities. Educators and students that have both graduated and are attending classes at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine were recognized along with professionals...

West Virginia · 21h

Country Herald

West Virginia Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Charleston-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

Charleston, WV · 3d

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West Virginia Thanksgiving Travel: Salted I-77 Can Still Ice Over

Charleston, Huntington and Beckley drivers should know why even salted highways can become dangerously icy.

West Virginia · 1d

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Lincoln Girls Cross Country Team Wins State Title

It was truly a Happy Halloween for Lincoln High School’s Girls Cross Country Team! Both Lincoln’s boys’ AND girls’ Cross Country teams qualified and participated in the state championship that was held at Cabell Midland High School in Ona, W.Va., on Oct. 31. It was also the second year in a row that both LHS teams qualified, and the first time in school history that the full team qualified.

Ona, WV · 2d

WOWK 13 News

West Virginia family honors late father’s legacy with toy drive

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – What started as a goal to fill one truck bed with Christmas presents turned into four truckloads of toys for children in need. The Christmas toy drive benefited Charleston’s Mountain Mission and was held in honor of Robert “Poppy” Stump, who dedicated much of his life to helping others through the […]

Charleston, WV · 21h

WSAZ

Christmas light display cut, damaged at Winfield church ahead of holiday season

WINFIELD, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It’s the time of year when many are getting out those holiday lights and putting up those Christmas decorations, but for one church in the community, their holiday season had an unwelcome start after they say their popular lighting display was intentionally cut and damaged.

Winfield, WV · 1d

WSAZ

We Are Marshall

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - An important anniversary for not only Marshall University but our community as a whole. Walker Tatum and Jarrod Call joined us today to talk about the special showing.