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West Virginia youth groups honored for environmental volunteer work
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Multiple youth groups from around the state have been recognized for their efforts to better the environment in West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection presented nearly $15,000 in cash prizes to the youth groups through the DEP’s Youth Environmental Program (YEP). The groups were recognized at the 61st […]
Governor Justice responds to complaints about Crestview Drive road conditions
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia Governor Jim Justice responded to complaints about his handling of the road on Crestview Drive in Beckley. Crestview Village Apartment tenants are furious about the condition of their road after a logging job that Justice ordered a few years ago on land he owns on that same road. The […]
Watch: Troops Sing ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ While Flying Home
You never know when you might randomly hear someone start singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads” out of nowhere. So on a day designated to celebrate America’s independence, it’s only fitting to share a special occurrence of a group of people breaking out into the song.
Environmentalists concerned over forever chemical regulations after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling to overturn a 40-year-old precedent is raising concerns over the future of environmental regulations like the first-ever national drinking regulation. That rule would protect hundreds of millions of people from harmful chemical compounds called PFAs otherwise known as “forever chemicals.” “We know that they cause cancer. […]
Tug, Mingo play in ‘King of the Queen’ Seven on Seven
The Tug Valley and Mingo Central football teams competed in the “King of the Queen” Seven on Seven football event at Man High School's George A. Queen Memorial Field on Thursday, June 6. Also taking part in the summer event were Man, Scott, Chapmanville, Westside, Mount View and Wahama. Mingo Central has three quarterbacks vying for the starting job in Brennon Harrison, Caden Porter and Tug Valley transfer Jaxon Nenni-Mills. Tug Valley starting QB Preston May, a sophomore, is back for the Panthers. Both MCHS and Tug made it to the playoffs last year.
Attorney for inmates vows to appeal decision in lawsuit against governor, commissioner
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A lawsuit against West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and West Virginia Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mark Sorsaia was dismissed earlier this week, but an attorney for the plaintiffs said on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, that he plans to appeal. The lawsuit alleges that more than 10,000 inmates across West Virginia […]
Parkersburg Resident Detained for Lincoln County Homicide
Tony Williamson, a 35-year-old man from Parkersburg was detained in the early hours of Monday due to an allegation of first-degree murder linked to a case in Lincoln County. Agents from the Violent Crime and Narcotics Force alongside officers from the Uniform Division of the Parkers Police Department conducted the arrest.
Man stole car, claimed he was going to return it after he got married
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A man stole a car and claimed he would return it after getting married. At around 8:14 pm on July 2, 2024, deputies from Wyoming County responded to a stolen vehicle complaint at the Dollar General in Oceana. The complainant reported that Tommy Wilson had taken her father’s vehicle from her […]
Lincoln County July 4th Parade
HAMLIN, W.Va. (WSAZ) -There is an Independence Day tradition in Hamlin that dates back to the days of “Ike”, Dwight Eisenhower as president. A grand parade starts a day of Yankee Doodle fun. Tony Cavalier is no stranger to the fun, fanfare and patriotism. Tony spent part of his July 4th rubbing elbows with nieces and nephews of Uncle Sam who know how to throw an All American bash!
Arrest warrants issued following fatal Route 60 crash
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Investigators from the Barboursville Police Department have obtained arrest warrants for a driver involved in a crash that claimed the life of a teenager on July 4. The crash happened just before 9 p.m. on U.S. Route 60 at Davis Creek Road. One driver,...
Records: Man accused of threatening casino staff, leading police on pursuit in Nitro
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Tennessee man was charged early Friday morning in Kanawha County after being accused of threatening casino staff, leading police on a pursuit, resisting arrest and attempting to set a fire inside an emergency room while receiving medical treatment. Joshua Robert Orlikowski, 41, of...
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