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Hinton to host exciting ’24 Hours of Appalachia’ endurance challenge
The City of Hinton, in collaboration with Backroads of Appalachia and The West Virginia Gambler 500, is set to host the off-road and overland endurance challenge, "24 Hours of Appalachia: Miner's and Logger's Delight."
Matt Mullins & The Bringdowns take the stage for ‘Live on the Levee’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Live on the Levee, Charleston’s free outdoor summer concert series, brought Matt Mullins & The Bringdowns to Haddad Riverfront Park’s Schoenbaum Stage Friday. Grace Campbell opened the evening with a 6:30 p.m. set. MultiFest will take place at Haddad Riverfront, from Thursday, August 1...
KCS working with East Bank Middle School to find solution for home football games
EAST BANK, W.Va. (WCHS) — The East Bank Middle School football team just might get to play games on their field this upcoming season after all. Calvert Field, where the team plays, was deemed unsafe after structural engineers said games could not be played until repairs are made. The field can still be used, but the current state of areas like the press box and bleachers have made it to where games cannot be hosted there. That means home games would have to be played somewhere else.
50 teachers to pursue master’s degrees through Kanawha County Schools, WVU
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia University celebrated 50 teachers who were chosen to get their master’s degrees Friday. The degrees will be in literacy education with a reading specialist certification. The teachers will be able to pursue their degrees online, and it will be paid for by Kanawha County […]
Appalachia Service Project volunteers repair homes in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)- The faith-based Appalachia Service Project has sent volunteers from all over the country to Charleston to help low-income homeowners with repairs. The projects range from simple fixes like repairing leaky roofs to full-scale remodels. Partnering with local organizations like United Way of Central West Virginia and the Religious Coalition for Community Renewal […]
Worship center hit by bullet
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WSAZ) - “Timing could have been ... They were inside cleaning, you know moving around the church. So it could have had a very different scenario for them,” said Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Joshua Lester about a shot fired into a worship center.
Shawnee Sports Complex reviews security measures following nearby shooting
DUNBAR, W.Va (WCHS) — In May of 2024, , a drive by shooting took place near Shawnee Sports Complex that caused panic to break out amongst attendees and players of a soccer tournament. Since then, the county has been working to make the complex safer for guests. "One of...
Clarksburg to host National Night Out with music, food & free entry to Splash Zone
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The Clarksburg Police Department and the City of Clarksburg are teaming up to host their annual National Night Out event early next month. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 6 at the Veteran’s Memorial Park from 5 to 8 p.m. in the upper park area near the Amphitheater.
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office looking for answers in cold case murder
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a lead in the cold case of a woman’s murder. Sunday, July 28, will mark the fifth anniversary of the shooting death of Alice Maria Washington, of Dunbar, according to the KCSO. Deputies say around 3:24 a.m. on […]
Kanawha County parents indicted in 2022 child neglect case
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – Two people have been indicted on child neglect charges after what started as a missing persons investigation in 2022. According to documents from Kanawha County Court, Phillip S. Duelley, 40, and Staci L. Mullins, 42, both of Charleston, were indicted in the case on July 25. They were residents of […]
Man indicted on more charges in murder of Charleston mom
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A man accused of murdering a mother and injuring her child in Charleston has been indicted on more charges. According to Kanawha County Court Records, Dominick Gray, 38, of Columbus was indicted Thursday, July 25, on the charges of first-degree murder, use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, […]
Indictments handed down in handful of high-profile Kanawha County cases
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A handful of indictments were handed down by a Kanawha County grand jury Friday in several high-profile cases. A man accused of killing two family members of his girlfriend was indicted by a Kanawha County grand jury Friday. Markus Guy, 32, of Charleston was...
Transcend Realty cuts ribbon on Main Street location
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Team members with Transcend Realty were joined by friends, family, and local leadership to cut the ribbon on the agency’s new location on Main Street in Downtown Beckley. The ribbon cutting ceremony was facilitated by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce and saw attendance from an array of community members and […]
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