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West Virginia, Louisiana Among Top 10 “Most Obese” States in New Study
A recent study by fitness app Flex AI has revealed the most obese states in the U.S. West Virginia tops the list. The post West Virginia, Louisiana Among Top 10 “Most Obese” States in New Study appeared first on Black America Web.
Woman identified in fatal Lincoln County crash
LINCOLN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Lincoln County authorities have identified a woman who died in a vehicle crash earlier this week. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the single-vehicle crash happened around 1 p.m. Tuesday along Route 214, also known as Midway Road, on Sumerco Mountain, which is just north of Summit Ridge Road. […]
Police ask for help with investigation of reported theft at Charleston auto parts store
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Police are asking for public assistance following a breaking and entering incident that occurred Tuesday in Charleston. Officers responded to a NAPA Auto Parts location in the 600 block of Virginia Street West where they were told items had been stolen from the business overnight, according to a Facebook post from the Charleston Police Department.
Impractical Joker set to bring laughter to Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Comedian Joe Gatto, best known as a former member of the hit TV show Impractical Jokers, is bringing his unique brand of humor to Charleston, WV. Gatto, who has entertained millions with his quick wit and hilarious pranks, is now on a nationwide stand-up tour, promising an evening filled with fun and laughter.
Huntington Middle School lockdown lifted after threat
UPDATE (1:40 p.m. Wednesday) – Cabell County Schools says a lockdown at Huntington Middle School has been lifted. Officials say law enforcement swept the building and gave an all-clear after a threat was found written in a bathroom earlier Wednesday. CCS says classes will resume as scheduled. “Thank you to Huntington Police Department and Cabell […]
Water bottles permitted, hydration stations installed at Joan C. Edwards Stadium
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — New security measures at Joan C. Edwards Stadium will allow Herd fans to stay hydrated during football games. Marshall game attendees may now bring in sealed or empty clear plastic bottles to Herd games, according to university officials. Several hydration stations throughout the stadium will...
Marshall Thundering Herd football season kicks off Saturday
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – Marshall University’s head football coach Charles Huff spoke to Media Tuesday as the Thundering Herd kicks off its 2024 season. The Herd will open against the Stony Brook Seawolves at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. Although Stony Brook had a winless season last year, they have a new coach and 40 […]
‘This should never happen’; 2 Kentucky child deaths should be under investigation, instead they’re sitting in limbo
Serenity McKinney and Miya Rudd were both on the radar of Kentucky's child protective services prior to their deaths. Why weren't they protected?. When children are killed, there are always questions. When those children were known to state agencies, given the power to protect them, the questions only grow. Two...
A judge rules Athens’ single-use plastic bag ban violates state law
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – An Athens County judge ruled a ban on single-use plastic bags in the city of Athens is unconstitutional. The judge said in his decision Wednesday the city had no authority to pass the ban because it directly conflicts with a state law that allows retailers to use plastic bags.
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