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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.
Big Reds Morgan Metz, Connor George place 4th in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Parkersburg High School cross country team competed here Saturday at Freer Field in the Ashland Invitational as Big Reds Morgan Metz and Connor George led the red and white with respective fourth-place finishes. Metz, a sophomore, crossed in 18 minutes and 51 seconds and was...
Check info, register if you did not receive Thursday’s WVU Alert system test
The University tested the WVU Alert system for the Morgantown, Keyser and Beckley campuses at 1 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 29). Faculty, staff, students and other members of the University community who did not receive text message or email during the test are asked to visit alert.wvu.edu to add or update contact information.
City of Bridgeport plans to increase water rates
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The City of Bridgeport is planning to increase water rates by about 22 percent soon. In a letter sent to residents Thursday, officials said the increased rates would allow the city to meet increase in operation and maintenance expenses. Rates would rise for residential customers by...
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...
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