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Veterans cemetery makes changes to fix erosion problem
INSTITUTE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Erosion concerns in section two of the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery led to the removal of 107 headstones. Building Maintenance Supervisor Michelle Roth said the project will protect the headstones from floods. “So far we’ve been blessed to not have anything damaged or...
Creekside Golf Course restaurant reopens after devasting fire
LAVALETTE, WV (WOWK) – Eight months after a devastating fire, Creekside Golf Course clubhouse and restaurant reopened on Thursday. The fire happened late on Dec. 4, 2023, and completely destroyed the previous clubhouse and restaurant. The community rallied around the staff by hosting fundraisers to supplement lost wages. The new facility offers outdoor seating, as […]
Kanawha County elementary school launches state’s pilot program to reward students for attendance
Chronic absenteeism remains a serious problem for West Virginia schools after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted learning for students. Nearly 30% of West Virginia students were chronically absent — missing 18 or more days — during the 2022-23 school year, according to the most recent data from the state education department. In an effort to get […]
Heading to college with the best connection
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Sending our kids off to college brings a lot of uncertainty. Will they get up for class on time? Will they eat well? Will they make friends and fit in? Will they be safe? Technology can make all of this easier - from scheduling apps, to phones that take notes for you, to doorbells with cameras.
WOWK TV children’s programming Aug. 24/25
Here’s the lineup for children’s programming for this weekend (Aug. 24/25):. Mission Unstoppable – 10 a.m. Hope in the Wild – 10:30 a.m. Tails of Valor – 11 a.m. Recipe Rehab – 11:30 a.m. SUNDAY, Aug. 25:. Ocean Mysteries – 6 a.m. The...
1 injured in Kanawha County motorcycle crash
SISSONVILLE, WV (WOWK) – One person was taken to the hospital after a motorcycle crash in Kanawha County. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday in the 8600 block of Sissonville Drive in Sissonville. The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the crash, dispatchers say. There is […]
Great Value apple juice recalled due to arsenic
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Refresco Beverages US Inc has issued a voluntary recall for Great Value 8oz Apple Juice six packs due to a level of inorganic arsenic above the industry guidelines. According to the enforcement report, the products were sold in multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. The recalled products have a listed […]
Cable barriers meant to prevent cross-median crashes failed in fatal I-70 crash that left 33-year-old woman dead
MADISON COUNTY, Ohio — Steel cable barriers line hundreds of miles of freeway medians in Ohio. Installed in 2003, they are designed to prevent a car or truck from crossing the median and crashing into traffic heading in the opposite direction. On Wednesday, the driver of a box truck...
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 42): Symmes Valley program continues to improve
WILLOW WOOD, Ohio (WCHS) — Friday marks kickoff for high school football in Ohio. Eyewitness Sports traveled to Symmes Valley where the Vikings are gearing up for the 2024 season. The Lawrence County-based program made a jump from one win in 2022 to three a year ago. "We only...
Eastern Kentucky hopes for an economic boost from ATV riders
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WCHS) — There are several miles of trails across eastern Kentucky that signal plans to the ATV industry in a post-coal economy. "I think it will help our restaurants, gas stations and there's much more capability for lodging in Louisa and Lawrence County if the trail system is up and running," Wes Kingsmore, Lawrence County Tourism Board chairman, said.
West Virginia Weather Alert: Monday to See Scorching Temperatures Across the State
Charleston, WV – West Virginians can expect rising temperatures and clear skies starting today and continuing through the weekend. With no rain in sight, outdoor activities should proceed without weather disruptions, though precautions are advised. The National Weather Service has forecast highs of 88°F in Charleston today, increasing to...
West Virginia Gubernatorial candidate requests investigation involving ‘misuse of funds’ at The Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) — Democratic candidate for West Virginia Governor, Steve Williams, issued a statement requesting an investigation into the “misuse of funds” at The Greenbrier. According to a press release, Williams, the current Huntington mayor, asked sitting Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) to launch a formal investigation into the alleged misuse of […]
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