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Craft beer festival returns to South Charleston
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Folks in South Charleston are getting ready for an annual event to support a good cause. The third annual “South Charleston Craft Beer Festival” is set to take place from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1. at The Olive Tree Cafe & Catering. The restaurant hosts the event. […]
Record-breaking summer travel season peaks with help from cheaper gas and airfare
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Airports and roads were packed with travelers Friday as what's already been a record-breaking summer travel season ends with the Labor Day holiday. AAA is calling for a 9% jump in holiday travel over last year helped by cheaper gasoline and airline ticket prices. Charleston's...
Veterans to receive essential support at stand down events
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless are invited to a day of safety and support during a Stand Down event on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Prestonsburg VFW Post 5839, located at 3106 South Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, Kentucky.
Huntington St. Joe MS student ‘seriously injured’ in sports event
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – A school in Cabell County is rallying around one of their student-athletes who was injured on the field Thursday. According to St. Joseph Catholic Schools, a student at St. Joseph Middle School “suffered a serious injury” while on the field Thursday. The staff says they cannot provide any further details at […]
WOWK TV children’s programming Aug. 31/Sept. 1
Here’s the lineup for children’s programming for this weekend (Aug. 31/Sept. 1):. Tails of Valor – 11 a.m. Recipe Rehab – 11:30 a.m. Mission Unstoppable – 12 p.m. Hope in the Wild – 12:30 p.m. SUNDAY, Sept. 1:. Ocean Mysteries – 6 a.m.
70-year-old runner to run his 50th Charleston Distance Run race
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Saturday will mark the 51st Charleston Distance Run, a 15-mile race throughout the entire city. More than 700 people are signed up to race in the 5K, the Relay race, or the 15-mile race. Among all those runners is one person whose life has been shaped dramatically by the Distance Run. […]
Coal River Group co-founder retiring after 24 years of service
TORNADO, WV (WOWK) – One of the four co-founders of the Coal River Group is planning on stepping away and retiring after 24 years of service. Bill Currey and three fellow fishermen started the Coal River Group in 2002, after noticing how polluted the Coal River had become. “We went out and took a couple […]
Tug downs Mingo Central in season-opener 14-6
RED JACKET, W.Va. — The weather was hot and humid with temperatures and a heat index near 100 degrees for the rare Thursday night season opener between visiting Tug Valley at Mingo Central. It was Tug Valley who came away with the win – a solid 14-6 victory in...
Gearing up for the Huntington Car Cruise
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – Car enthusiasts are gearing up for the Huntington Car Cruise on Sunday. The event is expected to be a big one as it falls on Labor Day weekend. The event started two years ago as a reunion for the cruisers of Fourth Avenue in the ’80s, and Cruise Avenue in the […]
Football Recap: Princeton Starts Season with Win Against Capital
Princeton took care of business in their home opener on Thursday (and then some). They blew past the Capital Cougars, posting a 41-12 win at home. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia football rankings (they are ranked fourth, while the Cougars are ranked 46th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Williamson interim mayor resignation accepted, city clerk to serve as de facto mayor again
WILLIAMSON, WV (WOWK) — The Williamson City Council accepted the resignation of Interim Mayor Joseph Bucci, and City Clerk Alma Smith will serve as de facto mayor for a second time. This happened during an emergency city council meeting on Friday morning. Bucci submitted his resignation effective immediately on Tuesday, according to Williamson City Attorney […]
Tornado Single Trax Trail System Opens, Bringing Economic Boost to St. Albans
The City of St. Albans is thrilled to share the exciting news of the grand opening of the Tornado Single Trax Trail System, a groundbreaking addition to our region’s recreational landscape. As the largest dirt bike and e-bike single track trail system east of the Mississippi River, this 30-mile trail promises to attract outdoor enthusiasts from across the nation, bringing significant economic benefits to St. Albans.
West Virginia has one of the country's worst voter turnout records. Will this election be different?
Over the last three decades, West Virginia’s voter participation has been well below the national average. In 2020, the coal-rich state had the second-lowest citizen voting rate in the country, after Arkansas, according to the U.S. Census. Several researchers studying community engagement in West Virginia said its narrow job...
‘It’s always going to be there’: The Greenbrier’s potential sale causes concern for its neighbors
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — At Lewisburg’s Carnegie Hall, president and CEO Cathy Rennard watched with some anxiety earlier this month as news unfolded that The Greenbrier Hotel was facing foreclosure due to unpaid debts by its owners, Gov. Jim Justice and his family. The hotel, a crucial part of...
Williams and Morrisey share different visions for West Virginia’s future at Chamber Business Summit
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber kicked off its annual three day “Business Summit” Wednesday, at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs. And in what has become tradition for the event, select political candidates were invited to address attendees. While current Governor Jim...
‘Learn and get better’: South bested by Wheeling Park, 35-14
PARKERSBURG – Without mincing words, Parkersburg South’s opening act bombed as part of its season-opener. The rest of the performance had its moments, but the tone was established on the first few plays of the game in a 35-14 loss to Wheeling Park on Friday night at Erickson All-Sports Facility.
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