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East Bank community concerned for the future of their football field
EAST BANK, W.Va (WCHS) — Structural engineers recommended East Bank Middle School to not use their football field until serious repairs are made. They were told the students can use this field for practices, but because the bleachers and press box have been condemned by the county, they are unable to host games there.
Mountaineer Food Bank works to fight food insecurity
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)– Mountaineer Food Bank hosted a free choice-produce market for residents of Kanawha County on Friday. The market was open to anyone of any financial status and offered fresh fruits and vegetables like apples and potatoes. The food bank’s mobile market takes place on the third Friday of every month. Mountaineer Food Bank […]
Box truck crashes on I77S/I64E; 1 lane closed
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Crews are responding to a crash on I-77S/I-64E. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the single-vehicle crash happened just before 6 p.m. Friday near the 100 mile-marker of I-77S/I-64E. They say a box truck hauling sheet metal on a trailer rolled onto its side. The crash had southbound traffic closed, […]
Kanawha County dispatcher honored for role in saving boy’s life
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The family of an 8-year-old boy is thanking the 911 dispatcher and many other responders who helped save his life. According to the Kanawha County Commission, Carter Casey, 8, was involved in a go-cart accident that resulted in a two-inch pipe puncturing his chest and hitting his lung. His family […]
Gov. Justice, WorkForce West Virginia announce Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available for communities impacted by storms and flooding April 11-12, 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — Governor Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying individuals living or working in Hancock, Kanawha, Marshall, Ohio, Roane, Wetzel and Wood counties. These counties were designated as major disaster areas by the President on May 24, 2024, following an official request by Gov. Justice. […] The post Gov. Justice, WorkForce West Virginia announce Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available for communities impacted by storms and flooding April 11-12, 2024 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia reacts to calls for President Biden to end his campaign
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — There are more calls across the nation, including West Virginia, for President Joe Biden to withdraw from his reelection bid. Many are concerned he’s putting other political races in jeopardy. Some national Democrat party leaders have spoken to the president privately, to at least entertain the idea of stepping away from […]
Betly celebrates 1 year of iGaming in West Virginia by giving back
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s a major milestone in the world of gaming for West Virginians! Friday marks the first anniversary of iGaming in the state. To mark the anniversary, Betly Casino and Sportsbook is celebrating with a generous donation to a local charity. They gave United Way of Central West Virginia $5,000! “It’s important […]
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