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Goodwin issues statement on passing of former Charleston City Council Member Robert Sheets
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin shared the following statement on the passing of former Council Member Robert Sheets who served three consecutive terms from 2007 to 2022. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Charleston City Council Member Robert Sheets, an extraordinary individual whose contributions...
Family of murdered Chillicothe man upset that DeWine moves execution date of murderer
CHILLICOTHE— Last month, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine postponed the executions of three men on death row. One man was scheduled to be executed for the killing of a Ross County resident in 1985. Harold White Sr. was murdered in September of 1985 in his home in Chillicothe when he was 84 years old, his body was drained of blood after a deep knife cut to the throat. Lawrence Landrum was convicted of this crime and has been...
Pro Road National Championships generate millions in economic impact for Charleston
The 2024 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships brought in an estimated $4.6 million in economic impact, with visitor spending up 22% and 2,794 overnight guests staying in West Virginia's capital city.
Tolsia Football Puts In Volunteer Work At Dunlow Community Center Food Pantry
Dunlow, W. Va. — Several members of the Tolsia football team helped out at the Dunlow Community Center food pantry. Danny Ferguson, Devin Honeycutt, John Perry, Jessie Jarrell, Josh Wilson, Zach Waller, CJ Waller, Bradyn Weaver. The group was a huge help during the visit. Doing anything that was...
Clay Center hosts ‘Shark Tank’ for kids
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — This week at the Clay Center is hosting Innovation Tank this week, or ‘Shark Tank’ for kids ages 8 through 10. Participants have been working since Monday on their own inventions, and on Friday, they will display their creations and present their pitch. The concept is similar to that of the […]
Hartford Athletic Close Out First Half Of Season With Visit From Charleston Battery
Friday promises another hot day in Hartford as the Latics take on Charleston Battery to conclude a disappointing first half of the season. A leaky defense and a punchless attack have seen Hartford fall five points out of the playoff spots in the Eastern Conference and with last season’s conference champions coming to town, the task at hand is not getting any easier.
Crews battle house fire in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Flames shot out of the top floor of a home in Charleston Thursday night. Charleston Firefighters battled the flames that broke out around 10:30 in the evening along Avon Street. It was not immediately clear if anyone was living in the home. Crews did not find anyone in the home bu […]
AG Morrisey, Lainey Armistead give major update on fight to defend West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey was joined by Lainey Armistead, a former team captain for the West Virginia State University women’s soccer team, to follow up on the protection of the integrity of women’s sports at a press conference on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Charleston, West Virginia. The Save Women’s […]
Animal shelter begins repairs after U-Haul crashed into building
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Since March 27, the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association has dealt with damages done to the back of the facility where they kept some of their dogs. The driver was in a U-Haul and crashed into the building, injuring one dog. “A miracle it was a mild...
Kanawha County Public Library is ‘bursting’ with fun for all ages
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Kids of all ages were just bursting with excitement Wednesday afternoon at the Kanawha County Public Library where they were able to make their own bubbles. The bubbly fun is a part of the Summer Library Club, where kids can participate in fun programs, attend events, and advance their reading skills. […]
Demand for rare elements used in clean energy could help clean up abandoned coal mines in West Virginia
researchers are finding that groundwater pouring out of this and other abandoned coal mines contains the rare earth elements and other valuable metals that are vital to making everything from electric vehicle motors to rechargeable batteries to fighter jets smaller, lighter or more powerful.
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