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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...
Person taken to hospital in I64W crash involving 2 semi-trucks
UPDATE: (11:45 A.M. Saturday, July 13) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office told 13 News that the person involved in the crash was talking and had minimal injuries. UPDATE: (6:49 P.M. Friday, July 12) – Kanawha County 911 dispatchers say I-64 West is now reopened after a crash that sent one person to the hospital. […]
Elkview man sentenced to prison in connection to 2023 shooting, prosecutors say
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — An Elkview man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection to a shooting that occurred in 2023, prosecutors say. Robert Justin Lowers, 38, pled guilty in late May to charges of unlawful wounding and two counts of endangerment after he shot his spouse, Sara Lowers, 37, in the arm in October 2023, according to the Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney.
This weekend, the largest pickleball tournament in West Virginia will be held.
NITRO, WV (WVPREPBB) – This weekend, Metro 911 of Kanawha County is hosting the largest pickleball tournament in West Virginia, featuring over 200 athletes. The Pro-Am event will take place at the Nitro Athletic Complex pickleball courts. Tournament Details:. Date and Time:. Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cooling centers to open in Kanawha County next week
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Due to expected high temperatures next week, the Kanawha County Commission says several cooling centers will be available to help residents beat the heat. Temperatures are expected to hit the upper 90s early next week, and along with the cooling centers, the commission shared some tips to keep yourself safe […]
Hiring event gives community members a second chance in Kanawha County
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A speed-hiring event that helped dozens of people find employment has returned for a second year. This follows Thursday’s ‘Prepped and Polished’ event, which helped people look and feel their best by providing them with clothes, haircuts, and other resources. Friday focused on hiring, where individuals who were looking for […]
Biggest pickleball tournament in West Virginia taking place this weekend
NITRO, WV (WOWK)- Metro 911 of Kanawha County is hosting a Pro-Am pickleball tournament this weekend, featuring more than 200 athletes. With so many athletes competing, it’s the largest pickleball tournament in the state of West Virginia. The tournament kicks off on Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Nitro Athletic Complex pickleball courts and will […]
Traffic tie-up reported along I-64
PUTNAM/KANAWHA COUNTIES, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Major traffic delays are being reported along I-64 on Friday morning. The congestion begins in the westbound lanes close to St. Albans and continues through Nitro and mile marker 46. The traffic seems to clear near Cross Lanes. Traffic is moving slowly on I-64 W...
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