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Red Cross helping Wayne County family displaced by morning fire

WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – A family was displaced after a Monday morning fire in Wayne County. According to a Wayne County 911 spokesperson, the call came in just after 8:30 a.m. for a house fire in the 1100 block of Spring Valley Drive near Westmoreland. Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Robby Robson said […]

Wayne County, WV · 1d

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Boone County Schools thrilled to “reduce barriers” with inclusion into Marshall’s Direct Admit program

FOSTER, W.Va. — Boone County high school students now have a streamlined pathway into Marshall University. Marshall’s Direct Admit program is growing to accept students at Van, Scott, and Sherman high schools, as well as the Boone Career Technical Center. Designed by Marshall University President Brad Smith, the program provides a clear path for high school students who meet certain academic criteria to become automatically admitted to the school.

Boone County, WV · 2d
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Traffic Alert | Road closures in place for Veterans Day parade

On Wednesday, the Veterans Day parade will lead to the closure of several roads in downtown Charleston.

Charleston, WV · 15h
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State School Building Authority hearing from 34 county school superintendents this week; to distribute $61 million

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Education leaders from all around West Virginia are stopping by the state School Building Authority’s office in the Capital City early this week. Superintendents from 34 counties are making their pitches to the SBA to receive some of the $61 million that will be distributed this year. Seventeen education officials presented before the SBA board on Monday, with 17 more to follow on Tuesday.

West Virginia · 1d
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Charleston Land Reuse Agency discusses vacant lot redevelopment

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – The Charleston Land Reuse Agency is working to bring vacant and deteriorating properties back into use, including two properties discussed during a meeting on Tuesday. Agency members discussed the potential acquisition of the former Rehoboth church property at 915 Main Street and a proposed property donation on Elm Street. Marylin McKeown, […]

Charleston, WV · 14h

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Kanawha County Commission declares general election results

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Kanawha County Commission on Monday confirmed the results of Decision 2026 voting. The commission completed voter canvassing late Monday afternoon. It took about 3-1/2 hours for the commission to canvass the provisional and absentee ballots, and another four hours to complete the required 5 percent hand count.

Kanawha County, WV · 1d

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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 · 1d

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On Veterans Day, We Remember the Contributions of WV’s Tuskegee Airman George “Spanky” Roberts

George “Spanky” Roberts was the first Black military pilot from West Virginia and a member of the famous Tuskegee Airmen in World War II. Born in London, Kanawha County, he graduated from Dunbar High School and West Virginia State College (now University). Roberts earned his pilot’s license through...

West Virginia · 8h

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Lawrence County oil well operator fined $20,000, sentenced to home confinement for a year for water pollution

KY oil well operator fined, sentenced for water pollution. An oil pumpjack casts a shadow on a wall as it pulls oil from the Permian Basin oil field on March 14, 2022 in Odessa, Texas. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) A Kentucky oil well operator has been fined $20,000 after...

Lawrence County, KY · 2d

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West Virginia prepares for Veterans Day celebrations all across the state

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Communities all across the Mountain State will come together Wednesday to recognize those who have served the country. There are Veterans Day ceremonies throughout West Virginia, including in Kanawha County at sunrise. The city of Nitro will host an event at the Nitro Veterans Memorial at 7:30 a.m., its second ceremony in a 24-hour span. Flags at the memorial were lowered at sunset Tuesday night.

Nitro, WV · 18h

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PSC Approves Timeline for Possible Appalachian Power Acquisition of Black Diamond Power

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Public Service Commission has accepted a proposed timeline outlining steps toward a potential acquisition of Black Diamond Power Company by Appalachian Power Company. In an order issued November 6, the commission approved a schedule submitted by Appalachian Power that establishes target dates for...

Raleigh County, WV · 1d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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20 indicted by Washington County grand jury

20 people were indicted by the Washington County Grand Jury this week, primarily on charges relating to drugs. * Tyrone M. N'Carrius Woodward, 21, 1701 Augusta Circle, SE, Apartment A, Wilson, N.C.: aggravated possession of drugs, a second-degree felony; aggravated trafficking in drugs, a second-degree felony; tampering with drugs, a third-degree felony, from January.

Washington County, OH · 2d

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Weekender Briefs: Veteran's Day, live music, 5k run

The Office of Health Promotion is hosting a Sex in the Dark event designed for students to submit anonymous questions to a panel of experts, who will provide honest answers in a judgment-free environment. The event is held in the Baker Theater in Baker University Center, located at 1 Park Place from 7-8:30 p.m.

Athens, OH · 1d

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Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Gets 00,000 for Essential Home Repairs

Homeowners in Hocking, Athens and Perry counties who have been putting off a failing furnace, a leaking roof or a bathroom they can no longer safely use are in line for help. Hocking Athens Perry Community Action will receive $300,000 from the Ohio Department of Development for essential home repairs and accessibility modifications, State Representative […]

Hocking County, OH · 2d

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This Hocking Hills Town Is A Surprisingly Affordable Retirement Destination

Nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, Logan is a small city that retirees are quietly discovering as one of the best-kept secrets in the Midwest. With a population of just over 7,000 people, this charming Hocking County seat sits along the Hocking River and offers a peaceful, small-town lifestyle without the big-city price tag.

Logan, OH · 6d

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These mysterious rock carvings in Ohio could be a thousand years old

Ohio's history stretches back centuries, and some of it is carved into the sandstone of southern Ohio. But exactly how old those carvings are remains a mystery to this day. The Leo Petroglyphs are a series of ancient rock carvings in southern Ohio that were likely created by people of the Fort Ancient culture, according to the Ohio History Connection . Their exact age, however, is unknown. Here's what to know about the centuries-old carvings and what historians know about their origins. Language: This food is the word Ohioans struggle to pronounce most The exact age of Ohio's Leo Petroglyphs remains a mystery The exact age of the petroglyphs isn't known. Based on the weathering of the sandstone, the Ohio History Connection says that the carvings are probably no more than 1,000 years old and were likely created by people of the Fort Ancient culture. The site contains 37 petroglyphs, or figures carved into a sandstone outcrop, depicting humans, birds, human and animal footprints, a fish, a snake and other figures. A shelter house covers the sandstone slab containing the carvings, protecting the rock art from the elements. Where are the Leo Petroglyphs in Ohio? Leo Petroglyphs & Nature Preserve

Ohio · 8d

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Christina Siders found incompetent to face trial

VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOWK) – The grandmother of 16 children rescued from a Vinton County home has been deemed not competent to stand trial following a mental evaluation. According to the court, Christina Siders is not competent to stand trial; however, the court is in disagreement over whether or not she could be returned to […]

Vinton County, OH · 1d

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Athens County Elects Brown Commissioner as Health Levy Falls by 213 Votes

ATHENS, Ohio — Athens County voters elected a new county commissioner and rejected eight levies, including a countywide levy for the Athens City-County Health Department, in the November 3 general election, according to unofficial results from the Athens County Board of Elections published by the Athens County Independent. Democrat Autumn Brown defeated Republican Sarah Smith […]

Athens County, OH · 2d

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McArthur Breaks Ground Monday on Visitor Center and Ohio Law Enforcement Museum

McArthur will break ground Monday on a building meant to do two jobs at once: welcome visitors to Vinton County and honor Ohio’s law enforcement officers. The groundbreaking for the new Vinton County Visitor’s Center and Ohio Law Enforcement Museum is set for Monday, November 9, at 11 a.m. at 106 S. Market Street in […]

Vinton County, OH · 2d

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Nelsonville seeks volunteers to shovel snow for elderly and disabled

NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Winter is on its way, and the City of Nelsonville needs your help. We are looking for volunteers to shovel snow for Nelsonville elderly and disabled who cannot safely clear their own sidewalks, driveways, and steps. A little time with a shovel can make a big...

Nelsonville, OH · 1d