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Mountain State Spotlight hires Tre Spencer to cover economic development
Mountain State Spotlight is excited to announce that Tre Spencer has joined the organization as economic development reporter. Tre spent the summer reporting on wildfires as Mountain State Spotlight’s Journalist of Color Fellow. “We were impressed with the reporting that Tre produced during the course of his fellowship,” said Founding Editor-in-Chief Ken Ward Jr. “Economic […] Mountain State Spotlight hires Tre Spencer to cover economic development appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Spartans Finish Scrimmage Preseason Against Capital
FAIRLEA- It was a long night in Fairlea at Spartan Stadium on Friday when the Greenbrier East Spartans finished their scrimmage season against the Capital Cougars. Originally scheduled for 6:00 PM, the action did not get going until 7:48 due to the Cougars bus being delayed. Once things got going on the field however, it […] The post Spartans Finish Scrimmage Preseason Against Capital appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Charleston man arrested in Huntington for threatening bar patrons and officer, records say
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Charleston man was arrested at a downtown Huntington bar Wednesday night after bragging about shooting people, assaulting women and making threats towards an officer, court records said. Jeremy Wayne Hudson, 46, was taken into custody after authorities received reports of threatening behavior at St....
CAMC recognized as ‘Best Employer’ by Forbes Magazine
CAMC Health System has been recognized for the sixth year in a row by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers. The announcement follows an independent survey from a vast sample of over 160,000 employees working for companies employing at least 500 people within the U.S. The survey was open to companies from all industry sectors. Around 4.4 million employer evaluations were analyzed.
Effort underway to remove Kent Carper’s name from two Kanawha County buildings
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — A long-time lobbyist in West Virginia is asking that the names on certain buildings be changed. At issue is the controversy surrounding former Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper. The Justice and Public Safety Complex in Kanawha County was named after long-time Commission President Kent Carper, and the building bears his […]
Wrestling, softball state championships staying put
PARKERSBURG — The wrestling and softball state championships aren't going anywhere. The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission announced Thursday that Huntington and South Charleston will continue to serve as the host cities for wrestling and softball, respectively. Huntington has been selected as the host city for the state wrestling championship for 2025-28. This extends Huntington’s legacy as the host city, marking 42 consecutive years by the conclusion of the 2028 championship. In addition, South Charleston will serve as the host site for the state softball championship for 2025-28. Little Creek Park has hosted the event for the last four...
South Carolina man accused of raping woman on a trail in Ansted
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man from South Carolina is facing serious felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Shannon Morris has shared details about the case. On August 14, 2024, authorities began investigating a sexual assault that took place in the Ansted area of Fayette County. A victim reported that she was raped multiple […]
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...
West Virginia ranks among top states for teen tobacco use, ranks #1 for e-cigarette usage
WEST VIRGINIA — People have been smoking cigarettes for over 300 years and have come a long way since being created from cigar scraps in the 1700s. From cigar scraps to e-cigarettes, the one common factor in the history of tobacco use is that, most commonly, people are first introduced to tobacco as an adolescent. […]
‘Sober curious’ music venue to open in Charleston’s West Side
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A unique new business is coming to Charleston’s West Side. This business, called Pumzi’s, focuses on fun and inclusivity for all. If you take a look around the building or parking lot, you’ll see that there’s no bar in sight. That’s because this business promotes the sober curious movement, which encourages […]
Laidley Field gets upgrades ahead of football season
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)– All summer, crews have been working to make improvements to the well-known Laidley Field in Charleston. Some of the changes are cosmetic, with a fresh layer of paint and new counters for concession stands. Others are to help behind-the-scenes aspects including adding a roof to the press box, as well as creating […]
New FEMA center opens in Boone County for those impacted by April storms
BOONE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Relief is still available for those feeling the impact of the severe weather that struck the Tri-State back in April of this year. A new FEMA disaster recovery center opened its doors in Boone County Friday morning to help families still dealing with the aftermath of the storms that hit […]
Gayle Manchin, Ryan Thorn to visit Fayette County to celebrate award of federal funds
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) Gayle Manchin, Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission, and Ryan Thorn, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development West Virginia State Director, Ryan Thorn will be joining West Virginia Hive and New River Gorge Regional Development Authority in celebration of federal funds awarded in support of a new Fayette County food incubation […]
Class back in session for Putnam County Schools
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Hundreds of students and teachers across the region are back in the classroom, but a couple of counties are just getting started! Putnam County Schools had their first day of school Thursday, and students at Conner Street Elementary were glad to be back! “Just very excited, you know. We – […]
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