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Lawsuits against chemical companies over cancer risks are on the rise
Residents of Charleston, W.Va., are filing lawsuits against chemical companies, claiming that ethylene oxide emissions have caused severe health issues, including cancer. Amudalat Ajasa reports for The Washington Post. In short:. Cathy Flint, diagnosed with multiple myeloma, is suing chemical companies, alleging their emissions caused her cancer. Environmental groups are...
Boys and Girls Club struggling to make ends meet, leaders say
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Five days after a two-vehicle crash engulfed the Salvation Army’s Boys and Girls Club sign in flames, the new leadership guiding the organization said they are focusing on trying to gain community support amid financial struggles that started long before the crash. For both of the new Area Commanders, the Salvation […]
‘Light the Night’ returns to Charleston this November
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In just a few short months, it will begin to look a lot like Christmas in the Capital City, as the Salango Law Light the Night holiday spectacular returns for its second year. And while the Dirty Birds will occupy GoMart Ballpark throughout the dog days of summer, the crack of the bat will soon be replaced with the sound of carols by the fire.
Kanawha County man convicted on federal robbery and gun charges, prosecutors say
CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County man faces a 10 year minimum sentence after he was convicted of federal robbery and firearms charges, prosecutors say. Camri Calrissian White, 25, of Cross Lanes, was convicted on charges of robbery, shooting a firearm during a violent crime and being a felon in possession of a gun in connection to the robbery of a convenience store in his hometown in July 2023, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of West Virginia.
‘Extremely lucky’: KCSO investigating shot fired into St. Albans church
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a bullet was fired through a church door. According to the KCSO, deputies responded to the area of Brown Community Worship Center in the 1600 block of Dry Ridge Road around noon on Thursday regarding a shots fired call. They say someone […]
One dead in Kanawha County fire
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — One person is dead after a fire at Jordan Creek Road and Wills Creek Road Thursday afternoon, according to dispatchers. The identity of the person who died has not been released. Metro 911 says the road is shut down. Fire crews from Pinch and Clendenin, as well as medical personnel […]
East Bank Middle School football stadium closed for ‘safety concerns’
EAST BANK, WV (WOWK) – The East Bank Middle School football team has lost their home-field advantage this coming season. Kanawha County Schools recently announced that the stadium at Calvert Field would be closed for the three home games, citing safety concerns as the main issue. However, the field will still be used for practice. […]
Cross Lanes apartment fire quickly extinguished
CROSS LANES, WV (WOWK) — A fire at an apartment complex was quickly put out Thursday night. It happened the same night the responding volunteer fire department, Tyler Mountain, saw its board of directors and chief resign. The fire broke out around 10:30 pm along Russet Drive. The cause is not clear but it was […]
Bank says dispute over Justice family loans has cost it more than $48 million in interest
Martinsville-based Carter Bank & Trust says it has been losing out on interest income on the loans held by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, his family and their companies since mid-2023. The post Bank says dispute over Justice family loans has cost it more than $48 million in interest appeared first on Cardinal News.
‘Born of Rebellion’: Traveling exhibit makes a stop at Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education
SHEPHERDSTOWN — A new, traveling exhibit created by the West Virginia Humanities Council (WVHC), “Born of Rebellion: West Virginia Statehood and the Civil War,” has made its most recent stop in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education. The exhibit opened in the center’s...
Tyler Mountain VFD Chief, board members resign
UPDATE: (9:34 p.m. Thursday, July 25) — Board member Barry Holstein confirmed with 13 News that West Virginia State Fire Commission bylaws indicate that Assistant Chief Thomas Robinson with Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department will now act as fire chief. Holstein said Thomas Robinson is aware of this taking effect. This follows Louie Robinson stepping […]
Absentee ballots in West Virginia
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Absentee ballots are a way for those who are unavailable to vote in-person to still cast their vote. Absentee ballots are available online in West Virginia. In West Virginia, certain registered voters may receive and vote an absentee ballot bymail. West Virginians are encouraged to vote in person if you are […]
West Virginia asks Supreme Court to allow Medicaid to deny coverage for gender-affirming surgery
West Virginia will take its fight over whether its Medicaid program must cover gender-affirming surgeries to the Supreme Court, the state’s Republican attorney general announced Thursday. “Once again, the state of West Virginia is going to the U.S. Supreme Court,” Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said at a news conference in Bridgeport, W.Va. The announcement is the latest…
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