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New trails coming to Ridenour Lake, construction moving along
NITRO, W.Va. (WCHS) — Ridenour Lake provides fun for those living in the Nitro area. It draws in people and money to the community, supporting local businesses like Paddle A Wave. "There's picnicking. There's playgrounds for the kids. There's biking. They've bought over two hundred something acres... that they've...
Storm causes power outages and mobile home damage
CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A mobile home was struck by a tree on Kilgore Lane in Cross Lanes on Wednesday. After the severe thunderstorms, AEP said multiple homes on the street were without power. “We saw an outage occur at 4:09 that took out power to the 35 customers...
Hurricane mourns long-time city council member
HURRICANE, WV (WOWK) – The Hurricane community is mourning the loss of a long-time public servant. According to Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards, former councilman Reggie Billups passed away Friday morning after a battle with cancer. Mayor Edwards says Billups served as a member of the Hurricane City Council for 43 years, and served on the […]
GreenPower Drops Off Full-Size Electric Bus, With More To Come
A factory in South Charleston continues to roll out electric school buses for West Virginia districts. GreenPower on Thursday delivered its first full-size BEAST model electric bus to Kanawha County Schools built in South Charleston. The district has another three on order. All four are part of a total order...
South Charleston Public Library announces reopening after storm damage
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A local library will soon be able to start a new chapter after suffering damage from the severe storms that hit the Tri-State back in April. The South Charleston Public Library has announced they’ll be reopening on July 8. The building has been under repair for more than two months. […]
The Great Rubber Duck Race makes a splash in Charleston once again
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha River will be awash with thousands of rubber ducks, as the Great Rubber Duck Race, a highlight of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, makes waves once again. Organized by the United Way of Central West Virginia, the event is a worthy cause, as ducks are released from the South Side Bridge, into the waters below.
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, Live on the Levee road closures
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s time once again for the annual Charleston Sternwheel Regatta! The 2024 event runs from July 3 through July 7, but with Live on the Levee, weekend outdoor dining downtown and Regatta set up, traffic will start feeling the impact of the festivities on Friday, June 28. Here’s what you need […]
Part of I-77 getting a makeover
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - If your normal route is from downtown Charleston to Jackson County you have probably noticed it is a bit of a bumpy ride, but that is about to change. A project to rebuild Interstate 77 from Tuppers Creek Road to the Jackson County line was awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways.
Senior Expo returns to Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center after pandemic hiatus
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The first Donna L. Skeen Senior Expo since the pandemic is taking place at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Multiple vendors are set up to provide resources for seniors in need. There is also entertainment, bingo and raffles set throughout the day. The event kicked off Thursday morning with a […]
Federal grant to fund new Capital Connector in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia is getting nearly $25 million toward a construction project aiming to provide better public transportation in Charleston. The project is being called the Capital Connector. The project will reconstruct Kanawha Boulevard and Greenbrier Street, and eliminate more than five acres of road surface. The $24,995,250 in funding will come […]
West Virginia Fourth of July Festivities Could Be Dampened by Rain
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents should prepare for potential rain this Fourth of July. A weather system moving through the area brings a chance of showers on Thursday, potentially impacting holiday festivities. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, a cold front sweeping through this...
Charleston Town Center parking garages auctioned off
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Bondholders in parking garages surrounding the Town Center Mall in downtown Charleston are trying to cut their losses. The trustee and bondholders on the garages submitted the apparent high bids on two of the three garages up for public auction Thursday. One of the garages went...
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