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Absentee ballots in West Virginia
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Absentee ballots are a way for those who are unavailable to vote in-person to still cast their vote. Absentee ballots are available online in West Virginia. In West Virginia, certain registered voters may receive and vote an absentee ballot bymail. West Virginians are encouraged to vote in person if you are […]
Class of 2028 starts medical school journey at Marshall University
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine welcomed its newest class of medical students to campus on July 24 with a series of orientation activities, followed by the official start of classes. The 82 incoming medical students embark on a four-year journey to become physicians....
Global outage becomes a teaching moment
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Since CrowdStrike pushed out an update causing computers to crash across the globe, flight cancellations and delays along with payment processing methods have continued to have trouble. Bill Gardner, associate professor in cybersecurity and forensics at Marshall University, said although it wasn’t an attack, there were...
Quite a run for HHS girls track team
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It’s been a fun few months for the Huntington High girls track team. They set a West Virginia state record in the 4x100 meter dash and then in June finished 10th in the prestigious New Balance National Tournament for the shuttle relay event. WSAZ Sports stopped by one of their summer workouts to try to catch up to some of the fastest girls in the region.
50 teachers to pursue master’s degrees through Kanawha County Schools, WVU
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia University celebrated 50 teachers who were chosen to get their master’s degrees Friday. The degrees will be in literacy education with a reading specialist certification. The teachers will be able to pursue their degrees online, and it will be paid for by Kanawha County […]
Georgia doctor, CEO accused of failing to spot brain tumor has Kentucky license revoked
The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure released an order on Monday revoking the license of a doctor accused of failing to diagnose a brain tumor while working for a western Kentucky hospital.
UPDATE 87-year-old man found ‘safe and sound’ | News
LOGAN — Law enforcement has called off the search for an 87-year-old man, after he was located Friday afternoon, hours after law enforcement had had asked for help locating him. David K. Christensen is reportedly from Ashland, Kentucky but was visiting a residence at 1480 E. 800 North, Thursday night when he disappeared.
Ohio’s new cell phone policy draws mixed reactions
IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) - Two months ago, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 250, mandating every school has a cell phone policy and Ironton High School new policy will mandate that cell phones go in their lockers from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. “I want to assure our parents...
Ironton community supports Olympian McKenzie Long
IRONTON, OH (WOWK)— The Paris Olympics are set to begin on Friday and in Ironton, members of the community are watching closely for runner McKenzie Long to make her debut. Long qualified for Team USA in the 200-meter at the end of June. Members of the Ironton community have rallied around Long. Valerie Freeman, owner […]
West Virginia Weekend Weather: Highs in the 80s and Plenty of Sunshine
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents can look forward to a stretch of pleasant weather, with sunny skies and warm temperatures dominating the forecast. The National Weather Service in Charleston has predicted clear and comfortable conditions for the state, making it an ideal time for outdoor activities. According to...
Wildfires could impact air quality in West Virginia
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) – The air quality around the country has drastically declined due to wildfires. The flames themselves are deadly, and the smoke hovering over the Mountain State can cause issues of its own. Dr. Donald Asbury is an Allergist at Allergy and Asthma Center of Bluefield. He says that there are a number […]
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