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Large drill with mass casualties planned for Kanawha County Wednesday
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Longtime Kanawha County emergency response official Mike Oakley says he’s never seen interest quite like it is now in the area of first responder training. Oakley said he had no difficulty getting 100 first responders to sign-up for three days of training with top professors...
Judge rules suspect in drive-by shooting was improperly released on bond
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A judge ruled Tuesday that one of the suspects in a drive-by shooting near the Shawnee Sports Complex was out of jail on an improper bond at the time of the shooting. Zion Clark, 23, of Dunbar was one of three people charged in connection...
Memorial softball tournament in honor of fallen W.Va. trooper's scholarship fund returns
LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A softball tournament benefiting a scholarship fund in memory of a fallen West Virginia State Police trooper is back for another year and bigger than before. The Cory Maynard Memorial Scholarship Tournament is returning for a second year on Aug. 10 and will now...
Deputies confirm identity of driver killed in head-on collision
HANDLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Authorities with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office have released additional details with regard to a head-on collision which occurred Monday and claimed the life of one motorist. The two-vehicle accident left one driver dead and left Maccorkle Avenue SE (WV Route 61) between the Montgomery and Handley areas shut down into […]
Southeast Ohio History Center to host talk on the Battle of Buffington Island
ATHENS, Ohio — The Southeast Ohio History Center will host author David Mowery on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. as he discusses the Battle of Buffington Island, Ohio’s only Civil War clash. Ohio contributed more men per capita to fight for the Union in the American Civil...
Kentucky Extreme Heat Warning: Index Could Reach 115 Degrees Thursday
Paducah, KY – Kentucky is experiencing dangerous heat this week, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory. Temperatures are forecasted to reach between 105 and 115 degrees through Thursday, putting residents at significant risk. According to the NWS Paducah office, high humidity...
Season Preview: Gallia Academy’s new squad and new head coach
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Gallia Academy Blue Devils are rebuilding after the loss of 14 seniors and their head coach of two years. The Blue Devils placed third in the Ohio Valley Conference last season with a 9-3 overall record. Players like Kenyon Franklin and Hunter and Hudson...
Brief Dry Break Then Rain Returns
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following a 5-minute shower or storm this evening, for many of you Wednesday will be dry. The pattern favors one or two storms between Summersville and Bluefield this evening and then most of Wednesday will be dry. The best threat for a storm (30% risk) will be after 3-4 p.m. Wednesday south of I-64. An approaching trough will then trigger rain for your garden late Thursday and Friday. The same trough will bring a splash or two over the weekend before a dry and hot pattern commences early next week.
The Scoop Announcements July 30 – Aug. 5, 2024
Note: All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Tuesday morning. Click the links for the most up-to-date information. Buchtel boil order: The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil alert for residents on Carbon Hill Buchtel Road from Bessemer Road to the Hocking County line, Dew Lane, Sandy Lane, Bessemer Road, and Conner Road until noon tomorrow, July 31. Residents should boil cooking and drinking water for at least three minutes before consuming it.
Athens County library staff requests voluntary union recognition
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Athens County Public Libraries staff have asked the ACPL board to voluntarily recognize an employee union, after 72% of eligible employees signed union cards. The union drive was announced yesterday in a press release from the Ohio Federation of Teachers, which represents about 20,000 active and...
WVU hockey scheduled to play four games at South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena
SOUTH CHARLETON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Mountaineers' 2024-25 hockey scheduled dropped Monday, showing multiple games scheduled at the South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena. WVU will visit Kanawha County four times this season. The DI team will host Alabama on Oct. 11 and 12 while the DII squad will battle Appalachian State on Feb. 7 and 8.
WVU Extension experts discuss current drought conditions, potential effects on growing season
Ongoing heat and prolonged periods without rain are stressing crops throughout the Mountain State and have the potential to do lasting damage, according to two West Virginia University experts. Lewis Jett, WVU Extension professor and commercial horticulture specialist, and Mira Danilovich, professor and consumer horticulture specialist, are offering insights on...
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