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Road reopens after Sissonville crash
UPDATE: (6:30 P.M. Thursday, July 18) – Allens Fork Road has reopened after a crash in Sissonville. The crash had one lane of traffic temporarily closed. Kanawha County dispatchers say no injuries were reported in the crash. KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – One lane of traffic is shut down...
Man ordered to Sharpe Hospital for parents’ deaths denied supervised trips motion
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A man accused of killing his own mother and father appeared by video in Kanawha County Court Wednesday for a hearing regarding his case. Takanao Kambara, who is being held at Sharpe Hospital, was denied a motion that would allow him the right to attend supervised trips. The judge cited […]
War Paint: Lawsuit over West Virginia Capitol mural project possible
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia agency that approves improvements to the State Capitol Building and other properties on the Capitol grounds signed off on renovations to the historic Holly Grove mansion and upgrades to Capitol bathrooms and conference rooms. However, there was no talk at Wednesday’s meeting of the...
Man accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man from Kanawha County was arrested after investigators say he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl in Sissonville. Jeremiah Gibson, 21, of Sissonville, is charged with third-degree sexual assault, the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. The investigation started July 8. According to a release...
Kanawha County man accused of having sexual relationship with minor
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Sissonville man was charged after deputies said he is accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor. Jeremiah G. Gibson, 21, of Sissonville is charged with sexual assault stemming from an investigation in July, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.
Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department making changes due to community concerns
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A month after nearly a dozen firefighters resigned from a Kanawha County fire station, questions about the future of the department remain as they are trying to get back on their feet. The firefighters who walked out said they had no choice but to...
Salango says slicing aquatics center at Capital Sports Center project disappointing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two factors killed plans to include an aquatics center in the Capital Sports Center planned for Charleston. Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango said bondholders would not let go of the parking garage property along Lee Street at Town Center Mall and a feasibility study said an aquatics center wouldn’t be feasible.
Condemned: Future uncertain for East Bank Middle School's Calvert Field
In a decision that has stirred strong emotions in the community, Kanawha County Schools has condemned Calvert Field at East Bank Middle School due to severe disrepair. The main bleachers and press box are structurally unsafe and cannot be used, school district officials said. This means that the school will not be able to host its three home football games this year. Instead, the games will be held at Riverside High School.
Lawsuit over Capitol mural project possible
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia agency that approves improvements to the State Capitol Building and other properties on the Capitol grounds signed off on renovations to the historic Holly Grove mansion and upgrades to Capitol bathrooms and conference rooms. However, there was no talk at Wednesday’s meeting of the...
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