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Harrison County judge grants injunction in Lincoln Middle School athletes suspension case
A hearing for a preliminary injunction is underway for a group of Lincoln Middle School track athletes who were barred from competing by the school after protesting a ruling in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals that blocked West Virginia's Save Women's Sports Act.
Cycling enthusiasts excited for 2024 Pro Road National Championships in Charleston
"Imagine Tom Brady, Peyton Manning playing football at the University of Charleston's stadium," Charleston Bicycle Center Owner Andrew Green said. "That's kind of what we're talking about here."
Girls Night Out prepares for an ‘All Dolled Up’ event
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The YWCA Charleston has unveiled the theme for this year’s “Girls Night Out” fundraising event. The 2024 theme will be “All Dolled Up: Every Night’s a Girls Night.” This year’s Girl’s Night Out event is set to take place Aug. 10, 2024, according to the YWCA Charleston. The theme beat out […]
Career ‘signing’ event helps students prepare for futures
DUNBAR, WV (WOWK) – Thursday marked the second annual “#IAMGOINGTOWORK” event at the Ben Franklin Career Center in Dunbar. The event gives students a chance to jumpstart their paths after graduation. Organizers say it is similar to a “signing event” ceremony where industry officials can come in and award students with a handshake or even […]
This is West Virginia’s wealthiest person, according to Forbes
As of May 2024, only three states are without a billionaire, the report found, including Alaska, Delaware, and West Virginia. Forbes explained last year that West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice once had billionaire status but lost it due to heavy debts in the early 2020s.
Poca River drowning victim identified as missing man
UPDATE (3:10 p.m. on Thursday, May 2): The man who drowned in the Poca River has been identified as someone who was reported missing. According to Sheriff Bobby Eggleton, Joseph Thomas, 57, of Poca, was last seen on April 30 in a kayak on the Poca River. When he didn’t return home, his ex-wife filed […]
Missing man sought in Mason County last seen in Ohio River
POINT PLEASANT, WV (WOWK) – Authorities in Point Pleasant are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. According to Mason County Emergency Management Director Jeremy Bryant, Daniel Higginbotham was last seen near the Ohio River just north of the Point Pleasant Riverfront Park. He was reported missing Tuesday. Higginbotham, 40, of Point Pleasant, […]
KCHA participates in ‘Empty the Shelters’ event
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s time once again for the Empty the Shelters event, which means starting Wednesday, May 1, the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association is having a special on adoptions. Adoptions for all adult dogs and for cats and kittens are just $50. That price includes a spay or neuter, microchipping and vaccinations. The event […]
Emergency services crews plan for 2024 Pro Road National Championships
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)- With the amount of people and cyclists who will be flooding the roads starting on May 14, the Charleston Fire Department has set up extra precautions to ensure the safety of cyclists and citizens alike. Neighborhoods that will experience partial lane closures due to the race are in the South Hills, as […]
Dunbar city officials react to another civil lawsuit filed against police department
DUNBAR, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia State Police has been asked to investigate sexual assault allegations against a Dunbar Police Officer following a civil lawsuit, according to a letter sent to the Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office. The complaint was filed March 28. It alleges Dunbar Officer Chad Shafer violated the Constitutional Rights of a woman, […]
Ohio’s Appalachian counties get $154M for economic development
VINTON COUNTY, OH (WOWK) – Tens of millions in funds will soon be headed to Ohio’s Appalachian counties to jump-start economic development. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine was in McArthur Wednesday morning to announce $154 million in grant money as part of the Appalachian Community Grant Program. The projects will primarily focus on reviving historic downtown […]
‘No shame’ in seeking help: Why experts advocate for mental health support
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – May is Mental Health Awareness month, though the significance behind this month applies daily and is relatable to everyone who has ever been through challenges in their walk of life: loss, abuse, stress, sadness, anger and more all are relatable experiences that can create challenges in one’s walk with their mental […]
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