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Food Quest: 1861 Public House
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A popular pub and eatery is the talk of the Village of Barboursville and its inspiration is more than 150 years old. Jason Beter is the owner of the new 1861 Public House located on Main Street in Barboursville and one of it's main inspirations is the village's history.
Mason plans for new splash pad, pickleball courts
MASON, WV (WOWK) – Some big changes are coming to the town of Mason in Mason County, West Virginia. The town of Mason has new renderings for an outdoor facility off Horton and 2nd Street, behind the Senior Center. The current building standing there, which was purchased by the city, is dilapidated and is set to […]
Bears and coyotes added to Charleston urban hunting season
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Urban hunting in Charleston will include bears and coyotes beginning this fall. On Monday, Charleston City Council approved a bill that adds bears and coyotes as animals allowed to be hunted within city limits during urban hunting. Previously, only deer were on that list. The bill allows hunters to use crossbows […]
Veterans and community gather to honor a homeless Purple Heart recipient
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Veterans and supporters came out to pay their respects to Purple Heart recipient Ronald Tittle, who passed away homeless and with no known family. His funeral was held on Thursday at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Institute. Those who were...
Herd That returning to The Basketball Tournament
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK)- Marshall University’s Alumni Team, Herd That, will be making their seventh appearance in The Basketball Tournament Friday afternoon. TBT is a 64-team tournament where the winning team takes home a $1,000,000 cash prize. Last year, Herd That became tournament darlings after making an unexpected run to the semi-finals, before being knocked out […]
Dozens Pay Tribute To Homeless Vietnam War Veteran In Dunbar
Dozens of veterans and their supporters gathered Thursday at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veteran Cemetery to pay their respects to one of their own. Ronald Tittle, a Vietnam War veteran, was homeless when he died, with no known family. But thanks to the attendance of West Virginia’s Patriot...
New Marshall University endowment supports Alzheimer’s research
A new endowment fund established by the West Virginia Order of the Eastern Star will support Alzheimer’s research efforts at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, aiming to advance scientific understanding and develop effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Founded in the mid-19th century by Dr....
Charleston Distance Run mourns founding member
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Charleston Distance Run is mourning the passing of one of its founders. The organization announced that Sherman Yale “Nemo” Nearman, 98, has passed away. He served as a founder of the CDR Committee and as a former race director. “Nemo made significant contributions, including introducing the 5K and walking events. His […]
Natalie Cochran now being held at SRJ after removal from federal custody
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – In the latest development in the ongoing murder case involving Natalie Cochran, it has been confirmed that the former pharmacist is now being held at Southern Regional Jail. Raleigh County Prosecutor, Ben Hatfield tells LOOTPRESS that Cochran was removed from federal custody as a means of circumventing issues stemming from the […]
Kentucky isn't a Top 15 state for the 'swinger lifestyle' but 3 of its neighbors are
Conservative-leaning Kentucky is not a swing state in the political sense — nor, as it turns out, in the bedroom. Swinging — or wife-swapping, as it used to be called — is the practice of exchanging partners for sex. New search data recently revealed the top 15 states most interested in swinging. Adult...
Violent clash and death in Ohio prison leads to $225,000 settlement
The state of Ohio will pay $225,000 to the estate of a man who died while in prison custody and settle a lawsuit brought by his family. Dewey McVay, Jr., who had a long history of mental health issues, was incarcerated in December 2019 at the Correctional Reception Center in Orient, which is operated by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
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