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Disaster declaration issued for April 11 flooding in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It was announced this week that a FEMA Disaster Declaration was signed by President Joe Biden for the April 11, 2024, flooding in Kanawha County. The declaration will purportedly allow for assistance opportunities for individuals impacted by the flooding the those who meeting FEMA guidelines. Individuals may utilize the Dunbar Recreation Centers […]
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...
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.
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 […]
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...
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 […]
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