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Effort underway to remove Kent Carper’s name from two Kanawha County buildings
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — A long-time lobbyist in West Virginia is asking that the names on certain buildings be changed. At issue is the controversy surrounding former Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper. The Justice and Public Safety Complex in Kanawha County was named after long-time Commission President Kent Carper, and the building bears his […]
Kanawha County elementary school launches state’s pilot program to reward students for attendance
Chronic absenteeism remains a serious problem for West Virginia schools after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted learning for students. Nearly 30% of West Virginia students were chronically absent — missing 18 or more days — during the 2022-23 school year, according to the most recent data from the state education department. In an effort to get […]
Creekside Golf Course restaurant reopens after devasting fire
LAVALETTE, WV (WOWK) – Eight months after a devastating fire, Creekside Golf Course clubhouse and restaurant reopened on Thursday. The fire happened late on Dec. 4, 2023, and completely destroyed the previous clubhouse and restaurant. The community rallied around the staff by hosting fundraisers to supplement lost wages. The new facility offers outdoor seating, as […]
Eastern Kentucky hopes for an economic boost from ATV riders
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WCHS) — There are several miles of trails across eastern Kentucky that signal plans to the ATV industry in a post-coal economy. "I think it will help our restaurants, gas stations and there's much more capability for lodging in Louisa and Lawrence County if the trail system is up and running," Wes Kingsmore, Lawrence County Tourism Board chairman, said.
Ravenswood council member removed from seat after embezzlement admission
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WCHS) — City council members in Ravenswood voted unanimously Tuesday to remove a member who they said admitted to embezzling funds. Denise Toler was moved from her position following a taped confession where she admitted to embezzling $3,500 in Ravenswood Development Authority funds, according to a resolution passed by city council.
Robert F Kennedy will not be on the Ohio ballot after suspending his campaign for president
Independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy will not be on the ballot in Ohio, according to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. Kennedy suspended his campaign on Friday and endorsed former President Donald Trump. ...
High school football scores: Who won Cincinnati's Week 1 games?
Welcome to the 2024 high school football season. High school was welcomed back on Thursday with Elder's win at Withrow, but that single game was just an appetizer to a full menu of over 60 more games in the area on Friday and Saturday for Week 1 of the season. We’ve got you covered...
Ohio bulletin issued for new, deadly drug combinations
(The Center Square) – Mixtures of powerful drugs that can cause overdoses or skin wounds are being found more often in illicit drug samples throughout Ohio, according to the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center. The agency recently issued a safety bulletin to alert Ohioans of what it calls “tranq-dope” and “benzo-dope” after state labs reported an eight-fold increase in drug samples in one and double the number in the other between 2021 and 2023. ...
Gov. Mike DeWine, U.S. House speaker Mike Johnson to headline fundraiser for anti-redistricting amendment campaign
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson are coming to Cleveland next week to raise money for the campaign working to defeat Issue 1, the state redistricting-reform amendment in November. An event invitation obtained by cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer also bills all 10...
A dispute over a Nelsonville ballot initiative raises questions about how citizens can change their government
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The dispute over a proposed ballot initiative that would abolish the Nelsonville city charter raises questions about how Ohioans can exercise their constitutional right to choose their own government. The case is now before a state appeals court after two residents accused the Nelsonville City...
CAMC first in southern West Virginia to implant world’s first neuromodulation device
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — CAMC recently made a groundbreaking achievement in the medical world for being the first health system in southern West Virginia to implant the Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy. According to the press release from Dale M. Witte, Communications Strategist from CAMC, the implant is also the world’s first heart failure device to use neuromodulation, […]
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