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Charleston Housing Fair connects residents with homeownership assistance

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Housing organizations and real estate professionals gathered in Charleston on Saturday to help residents navigate rising housing costs and learn about homeownership assistance programs. The third annual Charleston Housing Fair connected residents with lenders, realtors and community organizations offering down payment assistance, housing counseling and...

Charleston, WV · 9h
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Logan County community speaks out over proposed closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School

LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — Community members gathered Thursday evening to voice their concerns over the proposed closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School in Logan County. The school is one of three in the county facing possible closure, along with Justice Elementary School and South Man Elementary School. If the closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary […]

Logan County, WV · 2d

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Marcum easily outdistances Sexton; Brown retains his commission seat

When the 2027 West Virginia Legislature convenes in February, the first newly elected delegate representing the 34th Delegate District — a district that encompasses two-thirds of Mingo County and part of McDowell County — will be assuming that office since Mark Dean in 2016. Dean, who in total...

Mingo County, WV · 1d
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Jay Rockefeller remembered for bringing Toyota to W.Va., fueling state's economic growth

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Perhaps one of Sen. Jay Rockefeller's biggest economic accomplishments was bringing the Toyota manufacturing plant to Putnam County. Today, Toyota is one of the region's top employers and a major economic driver for Putnam County, the region and West Virginia. For more than 30 years, Toyota has operated in Putnam County, producing engines and transmissions.

Putnam County, WV · 1d
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Raleigh County sees strong Republican showing in General Election

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Republican representatives enjoyed a surge of support out of Raleigh County. The General Election saw voters leaning heavily into the red at the ballot box. Many observers were focused on the Raleigh County legislative races. Multiple seats with the West Virginia House of Delegates were up for grabs along with the […]

Raleigh County, WV · 3d

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Closure scheduled for Putnam Business Park Drive exit due to paving project

PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – Due to a paving project, the Putnam Business Park Drive exit on US 35 is scheduled to be closed starting Friday, November 6, 2026. According to a press release from the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT), the Putnam Business Park exit on US 35 will be closed for a […]

Putnam County, WV · 2d

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Neighbors: Hospital construction traffic wrecking the road, raising dust cloud

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Neighbors along Seville Drive in Putnam County describe their daily drive as two things: a roller coaster ride and a cloud of dust. Now, residents say constant heavy truck traffic connected to a nearby hospital expansion is damaging their vehicles and creating hazardous conditions outside their front doors.

Putnam County, WV · 2d

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‘What an opportunity’: Mother and daughter to serve on South Charleston City Council together

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – Election results came in Tuesday night, and there were many firsts, historic victories and surprising losses. And in South Charleston, it was no different. Kathleen Walker has served on the South Charleston City Council for Ward 3 since 2015, and after Tuesday’s election, she will be seeing a familiar face […]

South Charleston, WV · 2d

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Lance Wheeler elected to serve District 8 in West Virginia Senate

WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — Lance Wheeler has been elected to represent District 8 in the West Virginia Senate, defeating Kim Hundley. The district covers a portion of Putnam and Kanawha Counties. Wheeler served the Kanawha County Commission from 2020-26. He left the commission earlier this year to lead the...

West Virginia · 4d

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Democrats gain 12 WV House seats as Anderson flips Fayette County’s District 50

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — Democrats flipped 12 seats in the West Virginia House of Delegates and district 50 in Fayette County is one of them. Matthew Anderson won the race, getting more than half the votes, beating Independent Tom Louisos and Constitution candidate Stacey Hensley, both of which were write ins.

Fayette County, WV · 3d

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Kanawha County Ambulance Authority plans four permanent stations

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority plans to establish permanent stations in South Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar and Marmet, where ambulance crews currently operate under leases, KCEAA Executive Director Lance Wheeler said. Wheeler said the four communities have leases instead of permanent stations. The authority...

Kanawha County, WV · 3d

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130th Airlift Wing dedicates readiness center in memory of Elisabeth “Beth” Melton

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – The 130th Airlift Wing honored the life and legacy of a woman who dedicated nearly a decade to supporting military members and their families during a special ceremony Saturday. Building 145, the Airman and Family Readiness Center at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston, was dedicated on Nov. 7 in […]

Charleston, WV · 7h

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This Completely Free West Virginia History Museum Sits On The State Capitol Grounds Alongside War Memorials

More than 6,000 artifacts sit behind these doors, and nobody asks you for a single dollar to see them. That alone made me look twice. The route starts with coal forests from millions of years ago. Then it marches you forward through time, with the years marked right on the floor beneath your feet.

West Virginia · 1d

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OPINION: The Quiet Giants in our midst right here

We live in a culture obsessed with distant icons. We look to national stages, viral videos and history textbooks to find our heroes, often operating under the assumption that true greatness belongs only to the past or to faraway zip codes. In doing so, we fail to recognize the immense, transformative power of the giants walking right beside us.

Charleston, WV · 10h

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Former South Charleston mayor flips state Senate seat

Robb was first elected mayor of South Charleston when he was 29 years old, and served until his retirement in 2007.

South Charleston, WV · 2d

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St. Albans Veterans Parade brings community together ahead of Veterans Day

ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WOWK) – Community members gathered in downtown St. Albans on Saturday to honor military veterans during the city’s annual Veterans Parade. The parade began at 11 a.m. on Nov. 7, with participants lining up near Park Street and Sixth Avenue before making their way through the city. Despite the chilly weather, families […]

St Albans, WV · 7h

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West Virginia House, Senate races headline Election Day results from Kanawha, Putnam counties

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It was a busy Tuesday night in Kanawha and Putnam counties for the election. There were several races of note in the House of Delegates. – 18th District incumbent Jim Butler, R, defeated Democrat Jonathan Hersman in a tightly contested race. Butler earned 90 more votes than Hersman.

Kanawha County, WV · 3d

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Automatic legislative stay invoked in W.Va. school aid formula lawsuit

CHARLESTON – With legislative interim meetings expected to take up the topic of reforming West Virginia’s complicated and dated school aid formula next week and during next year’s regular session, lawmakers have invoked an automatic stay of a recent lawsuit with state education officials also seeking a delay.

West Virginia · 1d

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Cabell County democrats look hopeful to Charleston

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — After a blue wave in the 2026 General Election, Cabell County democratic elects say they are hopeful for the future ahead. House of Delegates District 24 and Senate District 5 will both be seated by democratic candidates. Democrat Steve Williams, the former mayor of Huntington, won his race against Republican incumbent […]

Cabell County, WV · 3d

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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 · 2d