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Wayne County officials scramble for solutions after Dunlow Fire and EMS closes its doors
DUNLOW, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Dunlow Volunteer Fire Department and EMS station in Southern Wayne County has decided to close its doors after being shut down for the third time this year by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal. Mutual aid is stepping in to cover the area while county officials figure out a more permanent solution.
Kermit introduced to emergency overdose kit, sets Fall Festival
KERMIT, W.Va. — The Kermit Council welcomed the ONEbox, an emergency opioid overdose reversal kit, to their meeting Monday. They also officially announced the date for this year’s Kermit Fall Festival as Oct. 5. Kirstyn Ooten, a representative from the West Virginia Drug Institute working in Mingo and...
West Virginia senior softball players take on the heat
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The West Virginia Senior Little League softball tournament began on a hot Tuesday evening at Barboursville Park. Wayne Central faced off against Summersville in the semifinals and won 14-4. Summersville player Samantha Brown said the journey to the semifinals was challenging. “We really didn’t think we’d...
‘Don’t lump us in’ — Ohio police reject GOP’s pension system overhaul due to teachers’ controversy
Ohio police officers are urging lawmakers not to punish them and the rest of the retirees for the controversy going on inside the teachers’ retirement pension fund. Statehouse Republicans proposed combining all five public systems to cut costs and stop alleged corruption. At 26 years old, Columbus police officer Mike Weinman responded to a car […] The post ‘Don’t lump us in’ — Ohio police reject GOP’s pension system overhaul due to teachers’ controversy appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Bridgeport local named new president of WV Board of Education
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Nancy White’s commute just got longer. White was named West Virginia Board of Education’s new president and will now have an office in Charleston with her name on it. Originally from Grafton, White currently resides in Bridgeport. She has 36 years of experience in the West Virginia school business, serving in Taylor, Lewis, Jefferson and Morgan County schools. White has been on the board since 2018, most recently as the vice president. But the newly appointed president knows some adjustments will need to be made and one focus is crystal clear.
West Virginia town’s residents concerned over raw sewage flooding homes
MONTGOMERY, WV (WOWK) – Montgomery residents are expressing their concerns over what they say is not only a smelly situation but also a health risk. “I’m not lying when I say there’s a waterfall in my kitchen,” said Taisa Massey, Montgomery resident. “This is the third day, there’s a waterfall in my kitchen … of […]
Wanted man from Illinois last seen in eastern Ky.
LOUISA, Ky. (WSAZ) - Police need your help finding a man from Illinois said to “have violent tendencies.”. William George Simmons, 31, was last seen in the Louisa area of eastern Kentucky. Louisa Police said Wednesday that Simmons is wanted in Illinois. Simmons is described as 5 feet 8...
Cycling championships generated $4.6 million, nearly 3,000 overnight guests in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — U.S. cycling championships that were held in Charleston earlier this year generated $4.6 million in the local economy, the city said. The 2024 USA Cycling Pro Road Championships drew 2,794 overnight guests that generated increased spending in the city by 22%, according to a news release from the City of Charleston.
West Virginia Weather: Heat and Humidity on the Rise Next Week, Storms
Charleston, WV – West Virginia will experience a mix of pleasant and challenging weather conditions in the coming days. Today will feature sunshine with a high of 87°F, providing a brief respite from the heat and humidity. However, this relief is temporary as temperatures are set to rise again starting Friday.
Former McDonald’s Employee Sentenced to 100 Years for Stabbing and Robbery
CHARLESTON, WV — A 32-year-old former McDonald’s employee, Richard W. Thornton, has been sentenced to 100 years in prison following a violent incident at a West Virginia McDonald’s. The sentencing,…
West Virginia Symphony announces The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy WVSO Diversity in Arts Awardee
CHARLESTON, W.VA. (7/9/24) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) announces the winner of the 2024 Diversity in Arts Award, The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy (NJAAAHA). The WVSO’s Diversity in Arts Award recognizes significant contributions of an individual or organization in West Virginia that have...
Union Carbide Seeks Water Pollution Permit For Site In Court Case
Union Carbide has sought a water pollution permit for a facility in South Charleston where the company has been in federal court for several years. Union Carbide applied to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection for a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit for its Massey Railyard. The application,...
South Charleston mayor looks forward to new businesses in Park Place development
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Some exciting news is coming to coffee lovers in Kanawha County this week. A new Starbucks will be opening at South Charleston's Park Place on Friday, adding one more store to West Virginia which still only has 25 Starbucks across the state, compared to California, which has over 3,000 Starbucks.
Construction start date announced for new Kroger location in Kanawha County
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A start date for construction on a new Kroger location in Kanawha County has been announced. Work will start on the new Kroger Marketplace at the Park Place shopping center on MacCorkle Avenue in April 2025, according to South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens. The...
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