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West Virginia Faces Severe Storms and Heavy Rainfall Today
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents should prepare for an unsettled day ahead with significant chances of severe weather and excessive rainfall. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued an alert for Monday, July 29, 2024, indicating the potential for isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing heavy downpours. These storms could lead to localized flash flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
Couple Check Photos From Mountain Hike, Spot Something Creepy: ‘Terrifying’
A woman was left spooked when she got her photos developed from a trip to the mountains. Duffy Springfield went hiking with her boyfriend in Panther, West Virginia, in March and they were taken aback by one small detail in one of the shots. "I like to do film photography,...
Body cam footage released after man dies in W.Va. State Police custody along I-81
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — The attorney representing the estate of a man who died in West Virginia State Police custody last February has released the body camera footage of the incident. John-Mark Atkinson, with Atkinson and Frampton, said with approval from the man's son, he wanted to release the...
Body cam footage released after man dies in W.Va. State Police custody along I-81
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — The attorney representing the estate of a man who died in West Virginia State Police custody last February has released the body camera footage of the incident. John-Mark Atkinson, with Atkinson and Frampton, said with approval from the man's son, he wanted to release the...
West Virginia Resident Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize After Maryland Ticket Purchase
Annette Smith, a Maryland native now living in West Virginia, is celebrating a major win after crossing state lines to play the Lottery. Smith, who often returns to Maryland to try her luck, hit the jackpot with a $50,000 Pick 5 ticket purchased at a Wawa on Patrick Street in Frederick.
Weather Pattern Favors More Drought Improvement
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A series of low pressures will bring sporadic rain through the end of the week. RAINFALL: A widespread 1 inch of rainfall is expected through the end of the work week thanks to a couple of low pressure areas slated to push through the region. Tuesday afternoon and Friday afternoon stand the best chance for a gusty storm or two.
73rd Cadet Class begins training at State Police Academy
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Training is getting started at the State Police Academy for the latest class of state police troopers. The agency announced Monday afternoon that the West Virginia State Police 73rd Cadet Class began at the academy earlier in the day. There are 44 members of the new...
WV Tax-Free day is coming up! Here’s what you should know
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — As the next school year continues to draw closer, Governor Justice announced the dates for the upcoming West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday. Save money on a variety of back-to-school items from August 2 through August 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Items covered within the sales tax event include clothing, notebooks, pencils, […]
$1.7 million invested to improve clean water access, reliable sewer systems in Fayette County
SCARBRO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a $1.7 million investment toward the improvement of waster a reliable sewer systems infrastructure for Fayette County’s White Oak Public Service District. The announcement came on Monday from USDA Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn, who emphasized the importance of access to […]
Mysterious Ferguson's Rock feature of historic road through Beckley, W.Va.
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Questions may always surround a mysterious boulder found 200 years ago in southern West Virginia inscribed with the characters "S. Ferguson F. County 1814." (The numeral "4" is chiseled in reverse.) Ferguson's Rock has since been the focus of local legends, including tales of a phantom...
Back-to-school bash helps children in Montcalm community
MONTCALM, WV (WVNS) — The children of the Montcalm area were given backpacks, socks, and shoes at the Montcalm volunteer fire station, thanks to one organization’s generosity. Freedom Connections Outreach is a North Carolina based outreach church. So, you may be wondering why they were hosting a back-to-school bash in Montcalm, West Virginia. That is […]
One killed in Handley head-on crash, road reopened
*Editor’s Note: Second Avenue changed to MacCorkle Avenue SE in accordance with Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office release. UPDATE: (9:37 P.M. July 29) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has identified the deceased victim of a crash in Handley Monday evening. David McCallister, 59, of Belle died at the scene of the crash. The KCSO release […]
Kanawha County structure fire now under control
(UPDATE: 12:12 P.M. Monday, July 29) – Dispatchers say no one has been injured in a fire in the West Side area near St. Albans. According to dispatchers, the fire is now under control. The West Side fire chief told WOWK 13 News no one was home at the time of the fire. The chief […]
Va. voter registration increased 35% since Harris became likely nominee and more state headlines
• “Groups ask EPA to act after state allows Hopewell chemical plant to withhold emissions data.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Voter registration up over 35% in Virginia with VP Harris now leading the ticket.”—WRIC • “Virginia 11-year-old arrested on charges of threatening to bomb, shoot up Florida schools over 20 times.”—Axios • “Former Virginia EMS employee pleads […]
Woman dies after injuries suffered in West Virginia coalmine
CHARLESTON, West Virginia: A West Virginia woman, Ashley Cogar, tragically passed away on July 24, more than a week after suffering injuries in a coal mining accident. The incident occurred at the Wyco Surface Mine, located near the border of Raleigh and Wyoming counties. She was 33 years old and resided in Erbacon, West Virginia.
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