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WV DoHS launches new tool to help staff with abuse, neglect cases
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services is getting ready to launch a new tool to help improve their centralized intake system for abuse and neglect. The DoHS says they’ve partnered with the non-profit Evident Change – formerly known as the National Council on Crime & Delinquency and the Children’s Research […]
Four indicted on federal firearms charges in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A federal grand jury has indicted four individuals on firearms charges, according to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld. Todd M. Houston, 35, of Morgantown, and Kayla N. Taylor, 33, of Montrose, face charges related to a conspiracy to straw purchase firearms in Monongalia County. According to court documents, Taylor allegedly falsified documents […]
Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, July 20, in honor of former Delegate Tom Azinger
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Wood County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in commemoration of the life and service of former West Virginia Delegate, Thomas Albert Azinger. “Cathy […] The post Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, July 20, in honor of former Delegate Tom Azinger appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Flying high again: Col. Lambert mural being repainted by Ironton artist Sean Kelley
By Mark Shaffer The Ironton Tribune The Col. William “Bill” Carpenter Lambert mural is currently undergoing a face lift. Artist Sean Kelley of Ironton is spending his weekends and free time from work repainting and revitalizing it. On Friday afternoon, he was spraying a very vivid red and orange onto the mural to create a […] The post Flying high again: Col. Lambert mural being repainted by Ironton artist Sean Kelley appeared first on The Tribune.
West Virginia celebrats 50 years of WIC
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Since its establishment in 1974, WIC has been vital in providing essential nutrition support to vulnerable mothers and young children across the state. To mark […]
Road reopens after Sissonville crash
UPDATE: (6:30 P.M. Thursday, July 18) – Allens Fork Road has reopened after a crash in Sissonville. The crash had one lane of traffic temporarily closed. Kanawha County dispatchers say no injuries were reported in the crash. KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – One lane of traffic is shut down...
Man ordered to Sharpe Hospital for parents’ deaths denied supervised trips motion
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A man accused of killing his own mother and father appeared by video in Kanawha County Court Wednesday for a hearing regarding his case. Takanao Kambara, who is being held at Sharpe Hospital, was denied a motion that would allow him the right to attend supervised trips. The judge cited […]
State Fair of West Virginia to host school supply drive
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The State Fair of West Virginia, in collaboration with Communities in Schools of Greenbrier County (CISGC), will hold a school supply drive on Monday, August 12, 2024, during the 99th Annual State Fair. Fairgoers who bring three different school supply items or two hygiene products will enjoy gate admission and carnival […]
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