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Schools adjust to the heat
LOUISA, Ky. (WYMT) - With scorching temperatures throughout the week, school officials have had to implement changes when it comes to time spent outdoors. Louisa East Elementary School Principal Ed Dixon said they shortened recess and had students take more water breaks. “We provide water out on the playground for...
Bell County claws back against tough Boyd County team
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT)— Eastern Kentucky Bell County Head football coach Dudley Hilton is known for his hard-nosed and persistent teams on the gridiron throughout Kentucky. Friday night, his bobcats showed those traits in a battle against Boyd County. Early in the first, Bell County faced a 14-point deficit.
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 […]
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...
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.
Point Pleasant comes up short in matchup with Proctorville Fairland
Proctorville Fairland pushed past Point Pleasant for a 30-13 win in a West Virginia high school football matchup on Aug. 30. Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren first quarter. The Dragons registered a 20-7 advantage at halftime over the Big Blacks. Proctorville Fairland charged...
Friday Night Rivals: Highlanders block a late field goal to secure win over Hurricane
HURRICANE, W.Va (WCHS) — Hurricane celebrated their centennial year of football with an opening day matchup against Huntington High for Par Mar Friday Night Rivals but after a game of back-and-forth, the Highlanders came out victorious 38-35. Huntington were the first on the scoreboard through an Avionte Crawford pass to Jamari Tubbs but Hurricane were quick to respond with a big interception from Sean Legros who went on an even bigger 90 yard run into the end zone to tie things up.
Golden Bears open season at Thundering Herd XC Invite
HUNGTINGTON, W.Va. -- WVU Tech women's and men's cross country opened the 2024 season at the Thundering Herd XC Invitational Friday, both teams finishing fifth overall. Kennedy Center YMCA | Huntington, W.Va. LENGTH | RESULTS. Women, 5k | Men, 5k. NOTES:. Jessica York led the women with a 22:30.4. In...
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 […]
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 […]
Yard sale planned to help Dunbar woman fighting cancer
DUNBAR, WV (WOWK) – A close-knit community in the Tri-State is showing up in a big way for a friend in need. In Dunbar, you can find a cancer benefit yard sale organized for a woman in the community who is fighting stage four lymphoma. From unique treasures to household goods, and some homemade fudge […]
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. […]
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.
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