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South Charleston's annual Summerfest kicks off Wednesday
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The 20th Summerfest in South Charleston kicked off Wednesday night. The annual event, complete with inflatables, snow cones, vendors and free live performances every evening, will run through Saturday, Aug. 17. This year’s Summerfest will feature a drone show on Friday. “We’re very...
2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the 2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online and in stores around the state. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the WVDNR publishing the popular calendar, which helps fund important Wildlife Resources Section programs. Calendars can […] The post 2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Thousands of WV kids could lose child care. State mum on plans to fix it.
Child care in West Virginia is facing a funding cliff, according to lawmakers and advocates, that could push thousands of kids from child care assistance by next month. As the crisis looms, the governor and state Department of Human Services haven’t offered concrete information about how they’ll fix the problem. State lawmakers are doubtful about […]
CAMC announces Shelda Martin as new Chief Medical Officer
Shelda Martin, MD, has been promoted to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Vice President for Medical Affairs after serving as the interim CMO for the last six months. Dr. Martin is a graduate of the West Virginia University School of Medical Technology and School of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine internship and residency at CAMC, including serving as the chief resident.
First Alert Forecast | Rain, Thunder Returns
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Lighter showers scattered through during the morning drive, but steadier rains and rumbles are coming through once most folks are where they need to be (at school or at the office). While obviously not so great for the folks that work outdoors, these showers will be well-received by the parched lawns and gardens out there. Mind the thunder, and there will be downpours in the mix, but the hope is that we’ll end up with thinner showers and more lulls by the time area events hit the prime time. Temperatures will hang in the 80s this afternoon (not 90s this time), and drift back to the lower 70s by tomorrow morning.
Wizardfest ‘Rennervate!’: Festival returns to Ironton for its sixth year
Fans of the Harry Potter series of books and movies can get their cloaks dry cleaned and ready as Ironton’s Wizardfest returns Nov. 9 and 10 with familiar faces and a pair of new guests. “It’s very exciting,” said Brad Bear, one of the organizers of the event, which is now in its sixth year. […] The post Wizardfest ‘Rennervate!’: Festival returns to Ironton for its sixth year appeared first on The Tribune.
Logan County first responders leap into action, reuniting escaped kangaroo with its owner
VERDUNVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — First responders hopped into action Friday after a kangaroo delayed morning commuters in Logan County. Dispatchers received multiple calls after the critter escaped its enclosure and was spotted along Mud Fork Road in Verdunville. Deputies responded to the area and learned the owners adopted the...
Schools in Mason, Roane counties get Friends with Paws
MASON/ROANE COUNTIES, WV (WOWK) – Some students may struggle with the stress of returning to the classroom or arriving for the first time, but one West Virginia program is helping by having man’s best friend step in to help. Two more West Virginia schools were introduced to their new Friends With Paws therapy dogs on […]
Keeping the cost of tech down
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Buying new tech can seem daunting, especially right now when it seems like the prices of our every day essentials – like food – have increased. For many of us – our phones have become part of our essentials, including our kids. A lot of parents allocate their back-to-school budgets to tech.
Herd Volleyball Set for 2024 Season
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Volleyball team is set to begin its 2024 season. It all starts with the team's Fans First Match on Saturday in a Green & White Scrimmage. The Herd is led by Ari Aganus, who is entering her sixth season at the helm in...
WVU Trains And Retains Highly Trained Nurses
Fifteen West Virginia University (WVU) School of Nursing graduates have earned one of the highest degrees a nurse can achieve. Among them, eight have accepted positions within West Virginia. According to the West Virginia Hospital Association’s 2023 workforce report, nursing professions have a vacancy rate of 19.3 percent and a...
More West Virginia high schools reclassified for 2024 football season
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission is adjusting the classifications for more schools for the 2024 football season. According to the WVSSAC, the Review Board initially reversed the WVSSAC Board of Diectors’ reclassifications of 11 schools, and now 11 more have been reclassified. The initial 11 schools included Frankfort, John […]
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