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Poll shows Trump, Justice and Morrisey have strong lead in WV for November election
Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey have strong leads with West Virginia voters ahead of the November election, according to a new poll released Friday. The WVMetronews Poll, shows Justice, a Republican, is in a wide lead — 62% to 28% — over his Democratic opponent, former Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott, in the […]
Community Trust Bank WYMT Pike County Bowl: Prestonsburg dominates East Ridge
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - East Ridge and Prestonsburg opened day two of the 39th annual Community Trust Bank WYMT Pike County Bowl!. Wesley Hager made his Pike County Bowl debut as a head coach this season with the Blackcats. Prestonsburg dominated East Ridge in the opening game of the doubleheader,...
Williamson interim mayor resignation accepted, city clerk to serve as de facto mayor again
WILLIAMSON, WV (WOWK) — The Williamson City Council accepted the resignation of Interim Mayor Joseph Bucci, and City Clerk Alma Smith will serve as de facto mayor for a second time. This happened during an emergency city council meeting on Friday morning. Bucci submitted his resignation effective immediately on Tuesday, according to Williamson City Attorney […]
Severe storms dump rain, pause play in Mountain State
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Separate lines of severe thunderstorms rocked the Mountain State Saturday afternoon and evening producing gusty winds, lightning and heavy rain. The first line of storms delayed the second half of the WVU-Penn State in Morgantown by more than two hours. The first half ended just before the storm hit.
Family left without home and pets after house fire
KANAWAHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A family lost their home and pets Saturday after a heavy fire in South Charleston. South Charleston Fire Chief Virgil White said everyone made it out and there are no injuries. The pets in the home did not make it out. The fire happened just...
Craft beer festival returns to South Charleston
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Folks in South Charleston are getting ready for an annual event to support a good cause. The third annual “South Charleston Craft Beer Festival” is set to take place from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1. at The Olive Tree Cafe & Catering. The restaurant hosts the event. […]
Record-breaking summer travel season peaks with help from cheaper gas and airfare
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Airports and roads were packed with travelers Friday as what's already been a record-breaking summer travel season ends with the Labor Day holiday. AAA is calling for a 9% jump in holiday travel over last year helped by cheaper gasoline and airline ticket prices. Charleston's...
Huntington St. Joe MS student ‘seriously injured’ in sports event
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – A school in Cabell County is rallying around one of their student-athletes who was injured on the field Thursday. According to St. Joseph Catholic Schools, a student at St. Joseph Middle School “suffered a serious injury” while on the field Thursday. The staff says they cannot provide any further details at […]
Veterans to receive essential support at stand down events
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless are invited to a day of safety and support during a Stand Down event on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Prestonsburg VFW Post 5839, located at 3106 South Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, Kentucky.
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