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EF0 Tornado strikes Putnam County
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An EF0 tornado, characterized by 65-85 mph wind speeds, formed near the intersection of Radwin Drive and Hazel Circle in Winfield. According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, the tornado caused significant damage to trees and resulted in soffit/siding damage to a home in the area. As it moved […]
Memorial Day weekend storm sparks two tornadoes in Tri-State, breaking West Virginia record
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Mountain State has now seen a record year for tornadoes. This comes as the National Weather Service in Charleston confirmed two tornadoes touched down during severe storms on May 26 – one in West Virginia and one in Ohio. The tornado that hit the Mountain State marked the 15th tornado […]
FEMA staff coming to West Virginia neighborhoods to provide assistance to those affected by April storms
FEMA says their teams will be out this week to provide assistance to those affected by the April 2-6, 2024 storms. FEMA staff will be answering questions about applications for Individual Assistance as well as helping those who have not yet registered. Residents of Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne, and Wetzel counties […]
Supporting musical acts for Charleston Sternwheel Regatta announced
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Charleston's biggest party of the summer is right around the corner and event organizers have announced supporting acts that will provide musical entertainment for the Sternwheel Regatta, warming up crowds for headliners. The festivities will kick off the first week of June and feature four...
Disaster Recovery Center opening for W.Va. residents affected by April severe weather
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Residents of 11 West Virginia counties impacted by severe weather from April 2-6 can visit a disaster recovery center in Charleston for help, according to FEMA. The state-federal Disaster Recovery Center will open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the Tyler Mountain Fire Department in...
Dunbar Fire Department gets new, updated equipment
DUNBAR, WV (WOWK) – The Dunbar Fire Department has some new and improved equipment. On Tuesday, firefighters demonstrated thousands of dollars worth of innovative technology for better serving the community. This gave fellow first responders a chance to test it out and get hands-on experience with the new equipment, like the department’s new jaws of […]
Former students, community say goodbye to decades-old Charleston elementary school
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — North Carolina resident Allison Adams says she made a special trip to Charleston Tuesday to take part in the memory walk at the soon to close Grandview Elementary School. “My sixth grade elementary school teacher changed my life,” Adams said as she walked out of her...
Lawmakers came back to Charleston and left again with no action to help West Virginians with child care
West Virginia child care centers are closing. A deadline to fund help so parents can afford child care is fast approaching. Lawmakers and Gov. Jim Justice insist that child care is a priority. But again last week, policymakers met and adjourned without taking any child care action. After child care was not addressed during the […] Lawmakers came back to Charleston and left again with no action to help West Virginians with child care appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
New statue unveiled in Mason County Veterans Memorial progress
MASON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A local community honored a special step in the building process for a memorial in Mason County. The Mason County community dedicated a new statue of Medal of Honor Recipient and Mason County native Staff Sgt. Jimmy Stewart. The statue will serve as the centerpiece of the memorial. Stewart was […]
A History Remembered at the Nitro History & Wars Museum
The Nitro History & Wars Museum protects the city’s legacy and the memories of its citizens. IN THE HEART OF NITRO sits a small, unassuming building. On the side, a large black and white image of marching soldiers hangs proudly, giving a name to what’s inside: “Nitro Museum: A Living Memorial to World War I.”
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