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Charleston man sentenced on ‘Smoke & Mirrors’ meth charge
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A Kanawha County man has been sentenced to more than six years behind bars for his role in a major drug trafficking organization. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia, Robert Dewayne Miller, 36, of Charleston, was sentenced on Monday to six years and six […]
Dying suspect’s confession leads to remains that are believed to be that of missing woman, daughter
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A confession by a suspect in failing health led authorities to what they believe are the remains of a long-missing woman and her daughter who were buried in the backyard of a southern West Virginia home. Susan Carter and her daughter, Natasha “Alex” Carter, have...
Voices Of The Voters: Three Weeks Until The Primary
The West Virginia Primary Election is three weeks away. Government reporter Randy Yohe took to the streets to gauge voter concerns and readiness before they head to the polls. During lunch hour in downtown Charleston, Yohe asked the same election-related questions to random men and women on the street — voters like Mia Mucheck, from Cross Lanes, who said her political decisions are generational.
Family says items were stolen from their home following storm damage
ONA, WV. (WCHS) — A family in Cabell County said items were stolen from their home after a billboard came crashing down and hit it during a storm. Thankfully, the family of seven was not home during the storm, so nobody was injured. They said losing their home was heartbreaking, and it was not the only thing taken away from them.
Charleston Weather Service surveys reveal April 2 storm shattered tornado records
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)-The Charleston Weather Service has completed storm surveys from the April 2 outbreak. Chief meteorologist Chad Merrill reports that all kinds of records were blown away that day.
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta headliners to be announced
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – The performers set to headline the 2024 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta will be announced on Wednesday, April 24. The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Commission along with Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin will make the announcement at 1 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton in Charleston. You can...
Walk-through of former Macy’s in Charleston held ahead of demolition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Demolition of the former Macy’s at the Charleston Town Center is expected to begin Wednesday or Thursday, making way for the construction of a new multi-million-dollar sports complex. Ahead of the demolition, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin and Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango led a final...
One person shot; police reviewing surveillance video
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Police say one person was shot Saturday morning along 7th avenue in South Charleston. Police tell us that right now they are collecting and reviewing video captured in the area. The victim is expected to recover from their injuries. Police believe this is an isolated...
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Crash on I-64 in Charleston affecting traffic
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Traffic is moving again on I-64 east after an accident near mile marker 58B on the Fort Hill Bridge. Keep checking the WSAZ app for the latest. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Traffic on I-64 east is being affected by an accident. According to dispatchers at Metro...
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