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Local woman prepares to celebrate 103rd birthday through gift of cards
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Living through the Great Depression, World War II, and many of this past century’s most historical moments is something most people on earth haven’t done. But one woman from Boone County is sharing her secrets to a long life as she prepares to celebrate her 103rd birthday! Celebrating birthdays is one […]
‘High percentage of homeschooling students’ not submitting assessment requirements, similar to Kyneddi Miller
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia State Code regarding homeschooling shows that Kyneddi Miller, the 14-year-old from Boone County who was found dead in April in her home, was missing a required assessment before she died. Kyneddi began virtual classes during the pandemic and remained homeschooled until her death this past April. West Virginia […]
DoHS to tighten protocol on calling abuse, neglect hotline
BOONE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia state officials announced in a briefing that the Department of Human Services and CPS workers will need to be more firm in keeping to formal referral policies after questions arose regarding a 14-year-old Boone County girl found dead and emaciated in April. According to West Virginia Governor Jim […]
Kanawha County mourns retired circuit judge
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Kanawha County is mourning the loss of a former judge known for being a trailblazer from a young age. On Wednesday, the Kanawha County Commission announced the passing of the retired Judge Herman Canady, Jr. He served as a Kanawha County Circuit Judge from 1982 until his retirement in 2002. […]
C&O Historical Society teams up with Zippo for vintage-inspired high-tech lighter
CLIFTON FORGE, VA (LOOTPRESS) – The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society (C&OHS) has partnered with the renowned Zippo Manufacturing Company to create a modern, high-tech product that pays homage to the C&O Railway’s rich history. This Virginia-based non-profit organization has released a custom-produced lighter, combining Zippo’s state-of-the-art technology with vintage graphics from the C&O Historical […]
72-year-old West Virginia man in custody after allegedly critically injuring man
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — A West Virginia man suffered life-threatening injuries after officials say he was attacked at a Kanawha County business by a 72-year-old man. According to the West Virginia State Police, on June 5 at approximately 8:08 pm, troopers were dispatched to RJ’s Recycling on East Dupont Avenue after receiving an assault complaint. […]
Records: Logan County man accused of inappropriately touching young girl dozens of times
LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Logan County man is accused of inappropriately touching a girl dozens of times over the course of six years, court records said. William Thomas Abraham, 69, of Omar, W.Va., is charged with 25 counts of sexual abuse, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court.
TIMELINE: Kyneddi Miller investigation
BOONE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A mother and grandparents are facing charges in the death of 14-year-old Kyneddi Miller. The case has been raising numerous questions since Kyneddi was found dead April 17 in an emaciated “to a skeletal state” on her bathroom floor. The day Kyneddi was found dead, her mother Julie Miller was […]
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