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Drought worsens in WV, KY & OH but rain on the way
(WOWK) — The drought is worse in many areas of the WOWK-TV viewing area than it was last week according to the latest United States Drought Monitor. Areas that were not listed last week in the Tri-State area are now listed as Abnormally Dry. Areas that were in the Abnormally Dry category are now in […]
Jackson County man convicted in drug case
CHARLESTON — A Jackson County man was convicted this week of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine following a two-day trial. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia, evidence at the trial proved that Mark Leslie Lively, 57, of Kenna, participated in a drug-trafficking organization that operated in the Charleston area from about November 2022 to in or about March 2023. Members of the conspiracy commonly obtained their controlled substances on consignment, paying their suppliers with proceeds from distributing them to customers.
New statewide protocols roll out for EMS agencies in West Virginia
At the beginning of July, the West Virginia Department of Health (WVDH) rolled out new protocols for EMS agencies across the state which will open up the ability for EMTs and paramedics to treat ailments in the field, according to WVDH Secretary Dr. Sherri Young.
College Students Learning on the Job with ZMM Architects and Engineers
Interns at ZMM Architects and Engineers (ZMM) are gaining real-world experience by working collaboratively with fellow interns and professional staff. The 17 students are seeing their classroom knowledge come to life in projects that benefit communities across the region. Our interns support operations across the firm in our Charleston, WV,...
Dirty Birds: Estrada and Barnum lead 26-run barrage for Dirty Birds
The Charleston Dirty Birds scored 26 runs on the road Wednesday. Keon Barnum was responsible for nine of those. Catcher Rusber Estrada drove home seven runs. Estrada had five hits in six trips to the plate, including four home runs, an Atlantic League record. No player in the Atlantic League's...
Charleston Distance Run mourns founding member
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Charleston Distance Run is mourning the passing of one of its founders. The organization announced that Sherman Yale “Nemo” Nearman, 98, has passed away. He served as a founder of the CDR Committee and as a former race director. “Nemo made significant contributions, including introducing the 5K and walking events. His […]
Trail being added to nature preserve in Roane County
WALTON — Work is underway to add a more than two-and-a-half-mile trail at a nature preserve in southern Roane County. The American Water Charitable Foundation recently provided $83,400 for trail development and watershed conservation at Hungry Beech Preserve in the Walton area, according to a press release from the Nature Conservancy in West Virginia, which owns and operates the preserve and is part of a global conservation organization.
Man charged with forcibly holding child’s head against mattress
DUNBAR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man was charged with child abuse after forcibly holding an infant’s head down against a mattress in the crib. Wood County Sheriff’s Department said that the child’s father, Michael Eugene Mallory, forcibly held his infant child by the head and neck with his hand and used his other hand to […]
Rand drainage project included in WVDOT bids
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A project to rebuild the storm and sewer system in Rand could finally be coming to fruition. According to the West Virginia Department of Transportation, the project is one of 30 projects included in a bid letting the DOT conducted on Tuesday. It comes after DOT engineers agreed in October […]
John Manchin Senior Health Care Center among nursing homes to possibly be sold
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities recently unveiled a new initiative to sell four state-run nursing homes. In a press release Friday, the department announced it will be working with Lument Securities, a healthcare merging and acquisition company, to sell Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta, Lakin Hospital in West Columbia, and John Manchin Senior Health Care Center in Fairmont.
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