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WHEELERSBURG EARNS THEIR SPOT IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP
BOARDMAN OH- Wheelersburg exploded for nine runs in the fourth inning, cruising to a 12-0 win over Olentangy on Sunday and advancing to the 10U state championship. The fourth-inning rally featured Reese Stang doubling in two runs, Ava Kate Chamberlain singling in another, Madelyn Bailey doubling in two more, Harper Burgess singling in two, Brynnli Greenhill tripling in one, and Audrey Styles singling in another.
Abreu Pushes The Limit For $25,554
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — It was a situation of being in the right place at the right time for Rico Abreu in Saturday’s seventh annual Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park. After taking the lead on lap 21, the No. 24 pilot controlled the remaining 10 circuits to...
Kubota High Limit Racing Results At Portsmouth Raceway Park
Kubota High Limit Racing visited Portsmouth Raceway Park in West Portsmouth, Ohio, on Saturday for the 30lap, $25,554-to-win Dean Knittel Memorial. Rico Abreu denied Chris Windom of his would-be first High Limit victory as Abreu took the lead from Windom with 10 laps remaining and never looked back. Skylar Gee finished second, 1.058 seconds behind while Windom, who led a race-high 20 laps, finished third.
Country music stars gather in Louisa
LOUISA, Ky. (WYMT) - US-23 is known for producing country music stars like Noah Thomas, Ricky Skaggs, and Larry Cordle. Those three and more returned to eastern Kentucky on Friday and Saturday to perform at the Country Music Highway Tribute Show in Louisa. The show allowed local artists to perform...
Governor Justice celebrates the kickoff of the aerial tram replacement project at Hawks Nest State Park
ANSTED, WV (WVNS) — Governor Jim Justice visited Hawks Nest State Park in Fayette County to kickoff the project for the park’s aerial tram replacement. Hawks Nest State Park’s aerial tram was a part of the park since 1970, and the $8 million replacement project is part of more than $250 million in state park […]
Biggest pickleball tournament in West Virginia taking place this weekend
NITRO, WV (WOWK)- Metro 911 of Kanawha County is hosting a Pro-Am pickleball tournament this weekend, featuring more than 200 athletes. With so many athletes competing, it’s the largest pickleball tournament in the state of West Virginia. The tournament kicks off on Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Nitro Athletic Complex pickleball courts and will […]
Cabell County 911 celebrates 35 years of service
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Cabell County is celebrating 35 years of 911 service. July 1 marked the milestone, and on Friday, July 12, Cabell County 911 hosted an event to honor the retired and current dispatchers. Before Cabell County 911 was created, the county’s residents had to dial different seven-digit numbers to reach the […]
Hometown Senior Center has a new owner
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Putnam Aging, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of senior citizens, is now the owner of Hometown West Virginia’s senior center. The Putnam County Commission has allowed Putnam Aging to work in three of the county’s senior centers, but now that they...
Hiring event gives community members a second chance in Kanawha County
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A speed-hiring event that helped dozens of people find employment has returned for a second year. This follows Thursday’s ‘Prepped and Polished’ event, which helped people look and feel their best by providing them with clothes, haircuts, and other resources. Friday focused on hiring, where individuals who were looking for […]
Marshall receives grant to advance apprenticeship program
HUNTINGTON — The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center will receive more than $7 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to develop and accelerate the implementation of manufacturing apprenticeship programs nationwide, federal officials announced. The center’s new Apprenticeship Works Manufacturing National Hub will establish a National Training Academy in West...
Putnam County Fair kicks off week full of family fun
ELEANOR, WV (WOWK) — It was a hot start in more ways than one for the Putnam County Fair when the gates opened Friday evening. A crowd filled the fairgrounds filtering in and out of livestock barns, watching live entertainment, and having an all-around good time. The annual nine-day event showcases local talent, including those […]
USA Cycling Pro Road Event event left $4.6 million economic impact on Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The USA Cycling Pro Road Event was held in Charleston in May, and it's an event that left an economic footprint on the city. "We were thrilled with the results," Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO, Tim Brady, said. According to the CVB,...
8-year-old left paralyzed after surgery: over $2,000 raised to help her walk
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Chloe Fredrick is an eight-year-old girl diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome from Henderson, Kentucky. Her mother says she loves Barbies, baby dolls and playing with all the other kids. She says she has a big heart for a little girl, she also says Chloe was left paralyzed after a recent surgery. Chloe’s […]
West Virginia teen to be featured on ESPN, Make-A-Wish TV series
FORT GAY, WV (WOWK) – An inspiring young teenager from the Mountain State will be featured on this summer’s edition of ESPN’s “My Wish” series. This summer will be the 17th edition of the series, and “My Wish” will be featuring the story of 18-year-old Bradee, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, who has overcome a […]
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