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West Virginia DOH: Permits for trucks stuck on Rt 10 had incorrect info, wouldn’t have been approved
CABELL/LINCOLN COUNTIES, WV (WOWK) – Inaccurate information on a permit led to two tractor-trailers getting stuck on a road they never should have been on, according to the West Virginia Department of Transportation. On Monday night and Tuesday afternoon, a pair of tractor-trailers were hauling steel beams for the Poker Hollow Bridge construction project on […]
Putnam County Girl Scout receives high honor, national scholarship
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Putnam County Girl Scout has received a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of her award-winning work. Morgan Harris, an ambassador in the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, developed a project to create an official Monarch Waystation pollinator garden for butterflies at Black Knight Municipal Park in Beckley, according to a news release.
Red, White and Buffalo: Putnam County town celebrates Fourth of July
BUFFALO, WV (WOWK) – The Fourth of July, brings out good old-fashioned patriotism and celebrations across the country, and local communities hosted parades, hot dog eating contests, barbecues, and more throughout the Tri-State area. One town that got into the Independence Day spirit was Buffalo in Putnam County. The city’s annual Independence Day Parade featured […]
Two Mountain State volunteer fire departments benefit from the Lowes Hometowns program this year
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Lowe’s Home Improvement will perform nearly $200,000 at two volunteer fire department facilities in the state. Lowe’s District Manager Brittany Roberts said they’ll do the work through the Lowe’s Hometowns program. Materials are provided and associates participate in completing the projects, but members of the community are encouraged to help as well.
Lincoln County July 4th Parade
HAMLIN, W.Va. (WSAZ) -There is an Independence Day tradition in Hamlin that dates back to the days of “Ike”, Dwight Eisenhower as president. A grand parade starts a day of Yankee Doodle fun. Tony Cavalier is no stranger to the fun, fanfare and patriotism. Tony spent part of his July 4th rubbing elbows with nieces and nephews of Uncle Sam who know how to throw an All American bash!
Public officials give firework safety tips ahead of July 4
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Some 9,700 firework-related emergency room visits were recorded in 2023, making July 4 a dangerous time for anyone using recreational fireworks. Kanawha County emergency management and the ambulance authority said the use of fireworks is not recommended by their agencies. Mike Oakley said if you decide...
South Charleston Public Library set to reopen after storm damage repairs
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County community will soon have access to its library after severe weather damaged the building earlier this year. A ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the reopening of the South Charleston Public Library has been scheduled for Monday, July 8 at 10 a.m., according to a news release from the South Charleston Chamber of Commerce.
HEPC signs-off on new 5-year contract for WVSU’s Cage
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Higher Education Policy Commission has given its approval to a new five-year contract for West Virginia State University President Ericke Cage. The HEPC met briefly over the phone Tuesday and approved the contract with no discussion. The West Virginia State University Board of Governors...
Cabell County Public Library Sets Sights On Solar, Sees Sustained Success
Written by Aaron-Michael Fox. The Downtown Branch of the Cabell County Public Library started installing a new roof and solar panels on Wednesday in downtown Huntington. The move will save the library more than one million dollars in long term energy costs. The plan is a partnership with Huntington-based Solar...
FEMA now accepting disaster assistance applications from April 11 flooding
DUNBAR, W.Va. — Residents from the Dunbar/St. Albans area of Kanawha County who were impacted by the April 11-12 flooding are now eligible for federal individual disaster assistance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is welcoming those victims to apply for assistance online or in-person at its Disaster Recovery...
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