Delbarton
LATEST NEWS
Ohio employers embrace trend of hiring formerly incarcerated individuals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Numerous Ohio employers are embracing a trend that helps job fill positions in a shrinking workforce, by hiring formerly incarcerated individuals. Caz Walcott, director of inclusive hiring for the nonprofit Responsible Business Initiative for Justice, said there has been an increase of businesses in the U.S. expressing interest in second chance […]
Dr. Abdeen named August Resident of the Month
Huntington, W.Va. – Abdul Muhsen Abdeen, M.D., has been named the August Resident of the Month for the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, announced Paulette S. Wehner, M.D., vice dean for medical education. “Dr. Abdeen makes everyone around him better,” Wehner said. “He will be a...
CAMC announces Shelda Martin as new Chief Medical Officer
Shelda Martin, MD, has been promoted to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Vice President for Medical Affairs after serving as the interim CMO for the last six months. Dr. Martin is a graduate of the West Virginia University School of Medical Technology and School of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine internship and residency at CAMC, including serving as the chief resident.
Grand opening scheduled for new Sheetz in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The grand opening of a new Sheetz location in Charleston is scheduled for next week. The grand opening festivities are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22 outside the store,according to a news release from the company.The new convenience store is located at 5623 MacCorkle Avenue.
Herbert Hoover students build desks for Kanawha County Board of Education
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Some Kanawha County students are in the middle of a woodworking project – building new desks for the Board of Education. Students from Herbert Hoover High School are working on the desks, which are still under construction. Kanawha County Board of Education employees will be using the desks during their […]
Schools in Mason, Roane counties get Friends with Paws
MASON/ROANE COUNTIES, WV (WOWK) – Some students may struggle with the stress of returning to the classroom or arriving for the first time, but one West Virginia program is helping by having man’s best friend step in to help. Two more West Virginia schools were introduced to their new Friends With Paws therapy dogs on […]
Kanawha County Trick-or-Treat times, date announced
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Details regarding upcoming Kanawha County Trick-or-Treat festivities have been announced by city officials. With over a month of summer still yet to pass, members of local leadership in many areas are already looking ahead to the fall months. Kanawha County recently made the announcement that Trick-or-Treat festivities are set to […]
KCHA finds rescued pig a forever home
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association gets all kinds of animals from different situations, and this week, a new, unique pet came into their care! The KCHA is currently housing a rescued pig. KCHA officials say the pig, whom they’ve named Peppa the Pig, was abandoned at a home on Lens Creek […]
South Charleston's annual Summerfest kicks off Wednesday
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The 20th Summerfest in South Charleston kicked off Wednesday night. The annual event, complete with inflatables, snow cones, vendors and free live performances every evening, will run through Saturday, Aug. 17. This year’s Summerfest will feature a drone show on Friday. “We’re very...
Food Quest: Willie's at the Paddock
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — So, you think you can grill? Few can match the dedication of Bill Johnson who smokes meats for Willie’s at the Paddock in Huntington. The Huntington firefighter has been known to spend all night by a smoker to get a brisket or tenderloin just right.
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 23): Wahama deals with football after VanMatre
MASON, W.Va. (WCHS) — First things first, Wahama is dealing with life after quarterback Sawyer VanMatre. "He was a four-year starter, all-time leading rusher and was responsible for a lot of our success and he will be dearly missed," seventh-year head coach James Toth said of VanMatre. "Luckily, he gets to continue his career at West Liberty."
Charleston gears up for annual Distance Run
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The city is set to host the highly anticipated Charleston Distance Run, known as one of the most challenging races in the region, the event attracts runners from across the country to test their endurance on the scenic yet demanding 15-mile course. The event also features a 5K run/walk and a three-person relay, making it accessible to a wide range of athletes.
Kanawha County launches safe driving awareness program ahead of back-to-school
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Kanawha County Schools are back in session on Friday, and first responders are once again asking drivers to make sure they slow down. Law enforcement agencies around the county are beefing up patrol with more squad cars and ambulances in school zones. Kanawha County Sheriff Mike Rutherford says through the […]
AlleyWay Benefit Gospel Sing & Car Show set for Saturday in Fort Gay
FORT GAY, W.Va. — “The annual AlleyWay Benefit Gospel Sing & Car Show returns Saturday in a new location. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. at 735 Court Street in Fort Gay, West Virginia, a change from its usual venue at Warfield Park. Free and...
Moving in, ‘Moving Mountains’: UPIKE welcomes students for fall semester
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) -The University of Pikeville is preparing for the return of its students, with Bears making their way back to the hill during the last several weeks. “I think just the energy of bringing back our students- it’s exciting to meet them, to learn about their journey. Many of them are the first in their family to go to college,” said Executive Vice President Lori Werth.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.