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Wayne County woman dies in overnight fire
KENOVA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wayne County woman has passed away as a result of a fire early Friday morning. The West Virginia State Fire Marshal reports that, at around 3:00am on the morning of Friday, July 26, 2024, a residential fire occurred in the 1700 Block of Poplar Street in the Kenova area. Authorities […]
Dr. Kilkenny named board president of national health agency
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The National Association of County and City Health Officials has named a new president to its board of directors. Dr. Michael Kilkenny is a familiar name and face in our region. Kilkenny, the current health officer for the Cabell-Huntington Health Department, is the new president of...
Huntington woman indicted for allegedly dropkicking child on video in 2022
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – A woman has been indicted after a video of her allegedly kicking a child in the head surfaced in the summer of 2022. According to Cabell County Circuit Court documents, a grand jury indicted Staci Lynn Burgy on a charge of “child abuse creating risk of injury.” She was arrested in […]
Two Michigan men indicted on drug charges in Cabell County
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Two Michigan men were indicted after the Huntington Police Department’s SWAT Team arrested them on drug charges back in February 2023. Damon Brown and Clarence Walls were both arrested after the SWAT Team searched a home on 7th Avenue in Huntington on Feb. 1, 2023, the city police department said […]
Resources available at the Scioto County Veterans Service Office
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - An organization in Scioto County is lending a hand to those who have served our country. Sam McKibben stopped by First Look at Four to tell us about some of the resources available at the Scioto County Veterans Service Office. This segment is sponsored content and...
ONDCP Director Gupta wraps up third annual visit to West Virginia
CHARLESTON — Dr. Rahul Gupta, a former West Virginia heath official and current federal drug czar, wrapped up a three-day visit to the state to talk with those on the front lines of the substance use disorder crisis. For the third year in a row, Gupta — the director...
Marshall University alumnus Allen Hager pledges $1 million toward Marshall For All, Marshall Forever program
Marshall University has announced a pledge of $1 million from alumnus Allen Hager in support of the Marshall For All, Marshall Forever program. “I am delighted to receive such a generous financial commitment from Mr. Hager in support of Marshall For All,” said Marshall’s President Brad D. Smith. “Beyond the incredible financial support, Allen is a role model and invaluable thought partner for me and the campus community. As an alum, he has seen the transformational power of Marshall firsthand – and he uniquely understands and appreciates what his contribution means to the next generation of Marshall students.”
Graf Dental Surgery on First Look at Four
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A new smile can mean a world of difference for your confidence. Dr. Thomas Graf from Graf Dental Surgery stopped by First Look at Four to tell us how they’re putting a smile on their patients’ faces. This segment is sponsored content and not...
Quite a run for HHS girls track team
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It’s been a fun few months for the Huntington High girls track team. They set a West Virginia state record in the 4x100 meter dash and then in June finished 10th in the prestigious New Balance National Tournament for the shuttle relay event. WSAZ Sports stopped by one of their summer workouts to try to catch up to some of the fastest girls in the region.
Wildfires could impact air quality in West Virginia
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) – The air quality around the country has drastically declined due to wildfires. The flames themselves are deadly, and the smoke hovering over the Mountain State can cause issues of its own. Dr. Donald Asbury is an Allergist at Allergy and Asthma Center of Bluefield. He says that there are a number […]
Concord University seeks to align training with needs of WV kinship families
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University has announced its role in the transformation of the pre-service training curriculum as it pertains to kinship caregivers throughout the state of West Virginia. Concord University, in collaboration with the West Virginia Social Work Education Consortium – also known as the SWEC – proposed changes to the pre-service curriculum […]
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