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Two dead in Boone County house fire, neighbors rush to help
Bloomingrose, W.Va (WCHS) — Two people died in a house fire Saturday morning in Boone County in the Bloomingrose area. Reports of the fire came in around 10:30 A.M. Firefighters were able to extinguish it, but unable to save those inside. Neighbors said when they heard about it, they...
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 62): Adkins looking to build new culture in Logan
LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Logan came up just short in their season-opener Thursday night on the road in a 13-7 loss at Man, but the Wildcats are hoping better times are on the horizon. The Wildcats went 1-9 last season, leading to Brandon Adkins taking over the reins in...
Family left without home and pets after house fire
KANAWAHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A family lost their home and pets Saturday after a heavy fire in South Charleston. South Charleston Fire Chief Virgil White said everyone made it out and there are no injuries. The pets in the home did not make it out. The fire happened just...
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...
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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