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Jeeps invade Weathered Ground Brewery
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — The second annual Jeep Invasion sponsored by the Marshall University Southern Coalfields Alumni & Big Green Club was held at Weathered Ground Brewery. The event asked Jeep owners to ride in and display their prized vehicles all for a good cause. Amanada Ashley, Vice President for the Club, said they help […]
Capital Sports Center expected to open to public in December 2026
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The Capital Sports Center in Charleston is expected to open to the public in December 2026, according to Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango. The commissioner also said construction on the facility is expected to begin in March 2025, and 90% of the building will be done by December 2026.
Walking in the shoes of a paramedic: Mental health struggles and the reward of the job
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – First responders are equipped to respond to any kind of emergency, but oftentimes, the quantity of 911 calls they respond to and the difficult nature of being there for people in their worst moments can make the job emotionally difficult. The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is millions of dollars […]
Several teams reclassified days before start of 2024 football season
Eleven more football teams moved down a West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission classification on Friday — the second time that’s happened in the second-to-last full week of the preseason. Capital, Riverside and South Charleston are among the teams involved in this second shift, all moving from Class...
Pressing Forward: News and Sentinel earns awards in West Virginia Press Association’s Better Newspapers Contest
CHARLESTON — The Parkersburg News and Sentinel received multiple awards for editorial and advertising in the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Better Newspapers Contest, including second place in General Excellence for its division. The General Excellence awards are determined by points received for each winning entry. The News...
Tips for staying safe during yellowjacket season
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It’s peak season for yellowjackets in our region, and many people are seeing and feeling the effects. Yellowjackets are known for being territorial, and there is one way they become even more territorial. Pest control experts say as they work to build their next nest,...
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 27): Van Bulldogs showing grit ahead of 2024 campaign
VAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Head coach Mark Agosti narrowed the 2024 Van Bulldogs' team dynamic down to a single word. “They’re gritty,” Agnosti said. “One thing about these kids, they might not be the fastest kid on the field or the strongest kid, but these kids are gritty."
Cabell County students given new books to start school year
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Cabell County Schools started Wednesday, and there are plenty of books to be read this year. Cabell County Schools and the Cabell County Public Library joined the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History for a book distribution at eight different schools. They began the distribution at Milton Elementary […]
Belfry Middle School football team hosts memorial game
BELFRY, Ky. (WYMT) - The Belfry Middle School football team opened the 2024 season with a missing piece on the field and in their hearts. “We played the first series of offense and the first series of defense with 10 players on the field on purpose,” head coach Jonathan Bogar said. “We wanted everyone to know that we are missing him and that he is irreplaceable.”
Kentucky high school closes restrooms during class changes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - A high school in Kentucky decided to close its restrooms during transitions between classes. According to Lexington Herald-Leader, a spokesperson for Henry Clay High School started the new procedure in response to an increase in "behavior events" in restrooms. A rise in behavior events in restrooms has increased across the entire state of Kentucky.
Preston Lawhon leads St. Marys to Wirt County Invite title
ELIZABETH — St. Marys High School head golf coach Catie Hamilton watched her Blue Devils top the field here Friday at the Wirt County Invitational held at Mingo Bottom Golf Club. Blue Devil Preston Lawhon earned medalist honors after carding an even par round of 72. Although he hoped...
Youth soccer developments in WV helping athletes play in college
INSTITUTE, WV (WOWK) — Developments in youth soccer across the state are helping youth soccer players get the chance to play at a collegiate level. Over the past few years, West Virginia has seen a steady increase in youth soccer participation, in part due to investments in youth athletics across the state. In southwestern West […]
West Virginia Weather: Cold Front Brings Cooler Temperatures and Showers
Charleston, WV – A cold front moving through the region today will bring cooler temperatures and increased chances of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston, WV. Temperatures are expected to be 3 to 6 degrees below normal for mid-August, with highs ranging from the upper 70s to low 80s.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for portions of Ohio and West Virginia has expired
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of West Virginia and Ohio. The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Northwestern Belmont, South Central Carroll, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties in Ohio, and Brooke and Hancock Counties in West Virginia until 4:45 p.m. At 4:01 a severe thunderstorm was […]
Sct. showers and storms tonight; showers will be possible tomorrow
Saturday evening starts with the chance for scattered showers and storms as our cold front crosses. One or two could be strong to severe with damaging winds being the biggest issue along with heavy downpours. Don’t forget the umbrellas if you plan to head to the final night of the State Fair of West Virginia. […]
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