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Worldwide IT outages translate to delays at W.Va. International Yeager Airport
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A worldwide information technology glitch translated into some long delays at the West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston Friday. Delays hit travelers coming to and from the capital city flying United, American and Delta, leading to lines forming at ticket counters. The problem was...
Mountaineer Food Bank works to fight food insecurity
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)– Mountaineer Food Bank hosted a free choice-produce market for residents of Kanawha County on Friday. The market was open to anyone of any financial status and offered fresh fruits and vegetables like apples and potatoes. The food bank’s mobile market takes place on the third Friday of every month. Mountaineer Food Bank […]
Marshall cybersecurity professor explains widespread impact of global IT outage
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A software update gone wrong for a global cybersecurity company sent industries on into a frenzy Friday, affecting flights, banks and even emergency services. CrowdStrike, which provides companies with cybersecurity protections, did an overnight update on software written for Microsoft Windows computers. When computers went...
Safe Haven Baby Box Blessing Event to be held at St. Albans Fire Department
St. Albans, WV – The public is invited to attend the dedication and blessing of the Safe Haven Baby Box at the St. Albans Fire Department Central Station on Monday, August 12, at 3 p.m. This important event will take place at the Central Fire Station, located at 51 6th Avenue, St. Albans, WV.
Packing for the Paris Olympics
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The 2024 Olympic Games are just seven days away, and thousands of Americans are expected to make the trip to France to cheer on Team U.S.A. For this monumental trip – what should you pack? Before saying “bon voyage,” AT&T Tech Expert Greg Keiling joined Taylor and Susan with an Olympic Travel Essentials list.
Gino’s founder of famous West Virginia pizza chain dies
William Kenneth “Kenney” Grant, the esteemed founder and owner of the beloved West Virginia chain Gino’s Pizza and Spaghetti House, has passed away at the age of 94. Grant died on Wednesday, as noted in an obituary posted by Beard Mortuary funeral home. A Legacy of Community...
West Virginia reacts to calls for President Biden to end his campaign
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — There are more calls across the nation, including West Virginia, for President Joe Biden to withdraw from his reelection bid. Many are concerned he’s putting other political races in jeopardy. Some national Democrat party leaders have spoken to the president privately, to at least entertain the idea of stepping away from […]
Unattended death in Vienna being investigated as a murder
VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - UPDATE 7-21-2024 5:45 a.m. The unattended death that occurred in Vienna is being investigated as a murder according to Vienna Police Chief Carl Powell. The department has obtained a warrant for Hearl T. Collins according to Chief Powell. We will continue to provide updates as we...
Back-to-School Bash to be held at WVJC in Bridgeport this weekend
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia Junior College in Bridgeport is hosting a back-to-school event this weekend!. The Back-to-School Bash will take place at the college on Thompson Drive in Bridgeport at 11 a.m. Saturday. The event is for school-aged children, organizers said. The school will be giving out free...
Cabela’s celebrating 20 years with birthday party
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Cabela’s Outfitters at The Highlands is turning 20 and is inviting the community to help them celebrate! The outdoor store is hosting its 20th birthday party on August 10 from noon to 8 p.m. According to organizers, over 60 vendors will be in the Crafters Market located between the store […]
Meet Debo, our Pet of the Week!
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Meet Debo! This week’s Pet of the Week!. Debo is about five years old. He is listed at a boxer/Staffordshire Terrier mix at the Humane Society of Parkersburg. Debo is a big guy that has an even bigger heart and personality. He loves to play...
7 Olympians To Represent WVU in Paris
Three countries will feature athletes who compete collegiately at West Virginia. The 2024 Olympics will feature seven athletes from West Virginia University. The olympians will be featured in four different events across three different Olympic teams. United States. Three Mountaineers will represent Team USA in Paris this summer. Hunter Armstrong...
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