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The utility rates are high because our leaders are failing us
It’s been quite a year, and I don’t mean just 2024. This week climate scientists released data showing that May was the hottest month on record. More than that, it marked one year of each month being hotter than the last, the first time that has ever happened. The world is getting hotter and natural […] The post The utility rates are high because our leaders are failing us appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Man charged with shooting at neighbors, law enforcement
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man was arrested after police say he shot a gun toward neighbors and law enforcement officers responding to the scene. Kanawha County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched just before 11 a.m. to Coonskin Drive in Charleston for a disturbance call. Metro 911 had a call about...
Ride-along with volunteer fire department shows the importance of road safety
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two Milton volunteer firefighters had minor injuries after a fire truck crash on Wednesday. According to a social media post from the Milton VFD, a deliver truck crossed went over the yellow line on Newmans Branch Road. The fire truck went into the ditch after the side of the road broke off.
Vandalia Health celebrates 2 years with major capitol investment and expansion
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Vandalia Health will soon celebrate the second anniversary of the partnership between Charleston Area Medical Center and Morgantown-based Mon Health. The health system has 14 hospitals, from the far south in the state to the full-service offerings in Charleston, the Davis Health System, Mon Health facilities in Morgantown and affiliations with Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, and the Minnie Hamilton Health System.
One injured in semi crash, traffic delays on I-77 in Charleston, dispatchers say
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — One person was injured in a single-vehicle crash along Interstate 77 in Charleston Wednesday evening, dispatchers say. The crash occurred near mile marker 95 where dispatchers say a tractor trailer flipped with one person being taken to the hospital. Traffic is currently backed up with...
Charleston updates zoning rules for gun shops to comply with new state law
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Municipalities in West Virginia will now have to comply after a new state law went into effect on May 30 that requires gun shops to be zoned as if they were any other retail store. Before House Bill 4782 was passed and signed into law,...
Man who allegedly shot at neighbor, Kanawha County deputies identified
UPDATE (3:12 p.m. on Friday, June 7): The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man accused of shooting at a neighbor and then at deputies Friday morning. According to the KCSO, Chase Nelson, 32, of Charleston, shot at his neighbor around three times. They say Nelson lived on McCubbin Drive, which is adjacent to […]
Firefighters injured in crash involving fire truck in Milton
MILTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two firefighters were injured after a crash involving a fire truck in Milton on Wednesday. Firefighters said they were driving on Newmans Branch Road just after 4 p.m. when a side of the road broke off sending the fire truck into the ditch where it rode the bank until it stopped, according to a social media post by the Milton Volunteer Fire Department.
Demolition begins on iconic CASCI building in downtown Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — An iconic downtown Charleston structure coming down as demotion crews arrived at the CASCI building Wednesday morning. The building was once home to a Sears department store with nearly 700 employees before the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a remote work schedule. TC Energy has announced plans...
Woman ruled competent to stand trial in Kanawha County murder case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County circuit judge has ruled a woman accused in a January 2023 murder competent to stand trial. Circuit Judge Kenneth Ballard made the ruling Monday after reviewing a sealed report following a mental health evaluation of Amber Wymer. Wymer, 43, of Charleston, is charged...
Revs Depart Charleston with Loss in Finale
(June 6, 2024 – Charleston, WV): The York Revolution said so long to the Charleston Dirty Birds for the 2024 regular season after playing all six meetings in the past ten days, dropping the rubber match of the road series 19-5 on Thursday night at GoMart Ballpark. The loss caps a 3-3 road trip for the Revs who return home this weekend maintaining their three-game lead for first place in the North Division.
Tentative Paving Schedule Starting Monday, June 3rd
Starting Monday, June 3rd, the St. Albans Public Works Department will begin paving various streets in our community. Please be aware that this schedule may change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Monday June 3 rd :. 2600 block of Morrell Ave. Vine Street (Grant to McKinley) Willow St....
Bond reduction denied for suspect in shooting near Shawnee Sports Complex
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A suspect arrested in a drive-by shooting near the Shawnee Sports Complex was in court Thursday for a bond hearing. Kaden Bowman’s attorney argued that Bowman only shot in self-defense as the other suspects allegedly fired at him with a semi-automatic rifle. However, the state argues both parties caused wanton […]
Lil Wayne Performs “Love Me”, “Blunt Blowin” & More In Charleston
Back on March 28th, Lil Wayne delivered a live show at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston, West Virginia. Weezy performed many of his hit records live at the concert, such as “Mr. Carter“, “I’m Goin’ In“, “Love Me“, “Blunt Blowin’“, “Let The Beat Build“, “John“, “Pop That“, and “Steady Mobbin’“.
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