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Most power outages fixed after intense rainfall
UPDATE (9:09 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30): Most customers have their power back as of 9 a.m. on Friday, according to the power company’s outage map. KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Much needed rain across parts of West Virginia came down fast and furious Thursday afternoon. It knocked out power to some, and also left […]
Court denies appeal from man charged with murder of a 7-year-old, records show
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WCHS) — The West Virginia Supreme Court denied the appeal of a man charged with murdering a 7-year-old with a hammer in Raleigh County after he claimed the photo evidence limited his ability to “present a complete defense,” court records said. Rashad Akheem Thompson was...
Crews on scene of barn, camper fire in Kanawha County
RUTLEDGE, WV (WOWK) – Crews in eastern Kanawha County are responding to a structure fire in Rutledge. Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers say the call came in right after 6 p.m. Thursday for a barn and camper on fire on Tourant Drive in Rutledge. Dispatchers say no injuries have been reported at this time, but […]
Teachers oppose Pinecrest Industrial Park development within feet of two Raleigh County schools
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley Common Council voted on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, to transfer the 146-acre Pinecrest Industrial Park to Raleigh County Commission so that the county may build an industrial park with offices. Local economic development officials said the goal is to create jobs. However, a group of Raleigh County teachers oppose development […]
Charleston's East End begins $315,000 water infrastructure upgrade
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Water infrastructure upgrades on Charleston's East End began Aug. 12 and the $315,000 project included replacing aging water mains with new piping along Quarrier Street, according to West Virginia American Water. "The way I look about it is if they're improving the actual water mains...
Know Before You Go - Herd vs. Stony Brook
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Football is back at "The Joan" this week as Marshall takes on the Stony Brook Seawolves at 5 p.m. on Saturday in the "We Are…Marshall" game. The game will be shown on ESPN+. Game Day Timeline. Saturday, August 31st. 8 a.m. – WAKE UP! IT'S...
Ramsey says new rehab hospital, neurological institute coming to CAMC General
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Vandalia Health President and CEO Dave Ramsey laid out an aggressive path for the health system in the months and years to come during his presentation Thursday at the annual West Virginia Business Summit hosted by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Ramsey, speaking on the...
Two Fayette County schools receive grants from West Virginia Department of Education
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — Two Fayette County schools have received grants to keep their curriculums growing. The West Virginia Department of Education awarded Oak Hill High School and Fayette PK-8 $15,000 each in order to expand one thing – their gardens. The Farm to School grants will allow each garden program the chance to […]
25th Annual Oak Leaf Festival continues through the weekend
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — The 25th annual Oak Leaf Festival was going strong throughout the town of Oak Hill on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Running from August 24th until September 1st for the 2024 season, the festival has dozens of events lined up for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. From live performances at […]
West Virginia city is closing schools over Pat McAfee’s live show
The West Virginia Mountaineers are hosting a huge football game on Saturday, and the national media is coming in to cover it. That includes a live on-location broadcast of “The Pat McAfee Show” on the West Virginia campus in Morgantown. That appears to be getting kids a day off school. Monongalia County Schools announced on... The post West Virginia city is closing schools over Pat McAfee’s live show appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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