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Weir High School Track Team Wins the 2024 West Virginia State Track Championship
Congratulations to the Weir High School Track Team for dominating the 2024 West Virginia State Track and Field Championship in Charleston. This achievement is a testament of your dedication in exceeding expectations to achieve great success. Coaches:. Tom Taylor. Jeff Lewis. Liana Glenn. Sarah-Marie Young. Dan Spickard. Girls:. Olivia Baker.
Defense attorney responds after bus driver’s case sent to grand jury without preliminary hearing
UPDATE: (4:39 P.M. Monday, June 10) – A defense attorney is speaking out after the decision was made to send his client’s case to a grand jury without a preliminary hearing. According to Attorney Matthew L. Clark with Kayser, Layne and & Clark, LLC, the decision to send Leslie Watterson’s case to grand jury without […]
Kroger giving away free ice cream pints for summer solstice
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Summer is approaching and bringing heat with it, but Kroger has a sweet plan to keep you cool. On June 20, Kroger will offer free pints ice cream to celebrate the summer solstice and keep customers cool. Kroger will distribute 45,000 pints of ice cream...
Teays Valley High School's 4th Nine Weeks Honor Roll
TVHS Q4 Honor Roll Grade 9Jacob Abercrombie, Aiden Adair, Charlotte Adams, Violet Adams, Mackenzie Addy, Mylee Adorna, Sana Afzaal, Stephen Alava, Aiden Allmon, Hussein Amin, Alyssa Anderson, Lindsay Autullo, Kaylee Babbert, Paige Baker, Kaden Barrick, Jack Baumgardner, Alabama Beumer, Hayden Blackstock, Cameron Blakel, Owen Blake, Trinity Blake, Joseph Blaney, Katelyn Blaney, Kaylee Borgman, Sophia Boyer, Evangeline Branch, Trevor Bridges, Lauren Bright, Samuel Bristle, Addison Brown, Austin Brown, Chesney Brown, Miley Brown, Natalie Brown, Mia Browning, Amelia Brumfield, Sydney Brumfield, Brylee Brunton, Madilyn Burdette, Merveille Byiringiro, Samuel Caceres, Cheyenne Caldwell, Emma Camden, Brielle Cannon, Cohen Carpenter, Kaleb Cassidy, Franciska Castro-Climer, Benton...
Come Hungry to the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta
Charleston’s biggest party is happening July 3–7 with free concerts, sternwheeler races, family fun, and a full menu of delicious festival food and beverages. Celebrate the start of the 2024 Regatta at the Wheelwash Craft Beer Festival, July 3. Brought to you by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central, this opening-night party takes place at City Center at Slack Plaza from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy the ever popular DJ EJ and live music from The M.F.B. Challenge your friends to a round in the Mobile Gaming Trailer, or demonstrate your bravery on the mechanical bull. Food trucks scheduled to be on-site include Sherry’s Concessions, Mohawk Cheesecake, and Sweet as Hale. General admission and VIP experience tickets are available. Check website for full information.
WVU Medicine hospital taps CFO
South Charleston, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals has named Rachel Jones CFO, according to a June 7 post on her LinkedIn page. Ms. Jones previously served as CFO of Steward Health Care's Ohio and Pennsylvania market, according to her LinkedIn page. She served in that role from August 2021 to December 2023.
WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $137,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association (OMEGA) raised $137,238 during their Every Child Deserves a Loving Home Mother’s Day Campaign to help children across the state dealing with crisis in the family. “West Virginians take care of their own; particularly our children,” said Traci Nelson, President of OMEGA. “We […]
Golden Horseshoe ceremonies underway to honor 8th graders who excel in West Virginia history
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ceremonies took place at the state Culture Center in Charleston Tuesday for 8th grade students who were honored with the Goldon Horseshoe award. The state Department of Education inducted 227 students. The award recognizes students who have excelled in West Virginia history and received a high score on their Golden Horseshoe test.
West Virginia restaurants could get tourism boost after Smith’s James Beard Award win
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — West Virginia tourism is likely to get a nice bounce after Monday night’s nationwide James Beard Awards. For the first time ever, a West Virginia chef won the “Oscars” of the restaurant business. A Capitol Market watch party went wild Monday night when Chef Paul Smith was announced as “Best Chef […]
A Simple Test for a Silent Condition
A WSAZ meteorologist credits a Marshall cardiology doctor’s quick thinking in the identification of a serious heart problem. On paper, Brandon Butcher was the picture of health. The 47-year-old meteorologist exercised six days a week. He paid attention to what he ate, and his vital signs at his regular check-ups with his primary care physician were always good. He and his wife, Mary, are active parents to four children—one in college and three at home. That’s why Butcher didn’t think much of a deep shoulder pain he experienced when he woke up on October 6, 2023.
Head of the Class: Maxwell Molessa named first-team captain for Class A
CHARLESTON – In a season where Class A state champion Charleston Catholic placed four members on the all-state first team, Williamstown senior Maxwell Molessa of runner-up Williamstown was chosen captain of the top unit by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. The Yellowjacket, who made 11 appearances on the...
North-South Football Classic: Frye ready to fling it for South Cardinals
INSTITUTE, W. Va. (WCHS) — The third day of workouts was completed Tuesday for the North-South players. The WCHS-TV/FOX 11 North-South All-Star Football Classic is this Saturday in South Charleston. Scott High School is well-represented in the game with three players, including record-setting quarterback Matt Frye, who will continue...
Parkersburg Post 15 suffers 11-5 setback to Charleston Post 65
PARKERSBURG – A five-run top of the fourth, keyed by a two-run Dylan Burton blast, helped South Charleston Post 94 start its season at 1-0 following an 11-5 victory here Tuesday night at Bennett Stump Field inside City Park versus Parkersburg Post 15. The locals of manager Mike Goodwin,...
Charleston to host inaugural USA Karate championships event
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A new USA Karate Championship will be held in Charleston this fall, the city announced Tuesday. The All-American Class, a new USA Karate Signature Event focused on promoting youth competition, will be held in Charleston from Oct. 25-27, according to a news release from the Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Law enforcement to target speeders in I-64 work zones
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Six separate police agencies are targeting speeders in the Interstate 64 work zones between Barboursville and Huntington. Targeted enforcement will last through West Virginia Day, Thursday, June 20, 2024. West Virginia State Police, the Public Service Commission, Cabell County Sheriff’s Department, and police from Milton, Barboursville, and Huntington will be actively […]
Charleston-based chef makes history as first-ever James Beard Award winner in the state
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A highly-acclaimed Charleston-based chef is now adding one of the most prestigious culinary arts awards in the country to his repertoire and making West Virginia history. Chef Paul Smith walked away with the title of ‘Best Chef: Southeast’ Monday night, part of the James Beard Foundation...
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