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Barboursville Target announces reopening date
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) -The Target in Barboursville will reopen in the Fall of 2024, a company spokesperson said in a statement on Saturday. The store has remained closed for several months following a slip of the hillside behind the store. The company did not share the exact date when the...
Housing fair held in Huntington amid tough housing market
Huntington, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Religious Coalition for Community Renewal hosted a housing fair at the Marshall Health Network Arena to try to help people who are looking into homeownership. The fair comes at a time when younger generations are having a particularly difficult time entering the housing market....
U.S. Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Championships bring large crowds to West Virginia
Nearly 10,000 people from all across the East coast have made their way to the Shawnee Sports Complex, and the Barboursville Soccer Complex for the U.S. Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Championships.
Hurricane mourns the death of former city council member, mayor confirms
HURRICANE, W.Va (WCHS) — Former Hurricane City Council member Reggie Billups died of cancer, Mayor Scott Edwards confirmed Friday. Billups served on the city council for decades and was a member of several committees. He was also an important member of the community who coached football and taught at the local high school.
Hobby camps in Cabell County teaching kids new skills
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – School’s out for the summer, but that’s not stopping students from sharpening their skills. Barboursville Middle School is hosting its hobby camps and Visionary Stem and Literacy Academy this week. Students take part in tons of new activities such as archery, sewing, cooking and baking. The camps offer kids an […]
Marshall Miles Away: Families of Victims Push for Monument Re-Location
The choice of location of an Alabama monument that would honor four players who died in the 1970 plane crash is being criticized by those closest to the tragedy. Tuscaloosa natives Joe Hood, Larry Sanders, Robert VanHorn and Fred Wilson were a part of the 75 killed in the Marshall University crash. On Tuesday, June 11, their hometown’s city council proposed to build a monument at the newest YMCA facility.
Upcoming election has many feeling apprehensive and nervous
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — This year's political season is having an impact on the minds of voters with many feeling anxious about the election and some even seeking professional help for their feelings. Worry and concern seem to be driving the political climate this election season unlike any election...
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