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A shelter in West Virginia discusses impact of fireworks on pets
KANAWHA COUNTY, West Virginia – Fireworks are a beloved Fourth of July tradition, but they can be distressing and harmful to pets. Loud noises can startle animals, induce PTSD-like symptoms, and even cause them to run away from home. July 5th is the busiest day of the year for...
Federal disaster declared for April 11 storm in Kanawha County
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va — Kanawha County has learned that the White House has declared a federal disaster declaration for flooding that happened in parts of Charleston and parts of western Kanawha County on April 11th. The declaration is for individual assistance. Kanawha County Emergency Management Director C.W. Sigman says...
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.
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...
White Couple Accused Of Adopting Black Children And Forcing Them To Work “As Slaves” On Farm In West Virginia
Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lutz face numerous criminal charges, including human trafficking, forced labor and child neglect. A white West Virginia couple is accused of adopting five Black children and forcing them to work on their farm. The couple faces numerous criminal charges, including human trafficking, forced labor, and child neglect, NBC reports.
Child neglect case against St. Albans father waived to circuit court
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The case against a father accused of child neglect after his infant was hospitalized with meth in his system is being sent to circuit court. David Mallo, 27, of St. Albans, waived his preliminary hearing in the case in Kanawha County Magistrate Court on Wednesday. Mallo was arrested last month […]
Police investigating former St. Albans High School Girls Basketball Coach Ricky Steele
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WCHS) — Police officers in St. Albans said an investigation has been launched into a former high school girls basketball coach. Officers said they began investigating St. Albans High School Girls Basketball Coach Ricky Steele in May, but will not release information on the nature of that investigation.
Pothole repairs to slow I-64 traffic
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Drivers on I-64 should expect delays in their morning commute. The Department of Highways will have rolling roadblocks for road patch repairs on both I-64 east and westbound lanes between mile markers 57 and 58 beginning at 9 a.m. DOH says the delays could last until as late as 11 […]
Cedar Grove Police Chief, cyclist get into fight, no charges filed: KCSO
No arrests have been made nor have any charges been filed after law enforcement was called to a fight between Cedar Grove Police Chief Jack Ice and a cyclist, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office.
Kanawha County included in severe thunderstorm watch
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for nearly two dozen West Virginia counties until 7 p.m. Friday. The counties are located in central and southern West Virginia and include:. Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Gilmer, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason,...
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