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Two Michigan men indicted on drug charges in Cabell County
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Two Michigan men were indicted after the Huntington Police Department’s SWAT Team arrested them on drug charges back in February 2023. Damon Brown and Clarence Walls were both arrested after the SWAT Team searched a home on 7th Avenue in Huntington on Feb. 1, 2023, the city police department said […]
West Virginia business owner charged by feds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — A federal grand jury in Charleston this week returned an indictment charging a West Virginia man with not paying employment taxes and not filing his personal tax returns. According to the indictment, since 1994, Dean Dawson, of Hurricane, owned and operated Real Property Consulting...
East Bank Pioneers to play on Calvert Field this year
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - After some devastating news last week, the East Bank Pioneers will now be able to play home games on their own field. Following a meeting with the superintendent, facility directors, and two board members, Head Football Coach David Peters made it happen. “He did listen...
Dr. Rahul Gupta returns to Charleston for WV Health Right tour
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The director of the Office of National Drug Policy was back in his old stomping grounds Thursday. Dr. Rahul Gupta toured West Virginia Health Right’s recently expanded East End Clinic in Charleston. The organization opened the upgraded facility in June with the goal of improving healthcare access to underserved people in […]
SWAT teams from Chillicothe and Portsmouth execute drug raid in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — On July 18, SWAT teams from Chillicothe and Portsmouth conducted a coordinated drug raid in rural Pike County, executing a “high-risk no-knock search warrant” at 483 Al Leeth Road. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, the SWAT units encountered a barricaded front door...
ZMM Architects and Engineers hosts 17 college interns for real-world experience
CHARLESTON — Seventeen college students from various institutions are gaining practical experience this summer through internships with ZMM Architects and Engineers. At ZMM, interns collaborate with other students and professional staff, applying classroom knowledge to real-world projects. These experiences benefit communities across the region. The interns are working at...
WVU President visits Jackson General Hospital after $35 million expansion
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WTAP) -In Ripley, Gordon Gee, the West Virginia University President, visited Jackson General Hospital as he toured the new $35 million expansion that was recently finished last month. Gordan said it has always been his goal to visit each county in West Virginia at least once every year,...
West Virginia Coal Mining Fatality: Woman Dies in Second Incident of 2024
Reporting from Charleston, WV: Ashley Cogar, a 33-year-old coal truck driver from Erbacon, West Virginia, tragically passed away due to injuries sustained in an accident at the Wyco Surface Mine. This incident is the second coal mining fatality in the state this year, which raises ongoing concerns about mine safety.
BBG Tech: The Cybersecurity Struggles of Small Rural Businesses in West Virginia
In the digital age, small businesses face many challenges, and for those located in rural areas like much of West Virginia, cybersecurity is a critical but often overlooked threat. With limited budgets and resources, these businesses are especially vulnerable to cyber attacks, which can have devastating consequences. This article explores the cybersecurity risks small rural businesses face, why they are targeted, and practical steps they can take to protect themselves. The reality is that these crimes may not be reported or seen in the news much, but the threat still exists, and business owners need to be aware.
Putnam Aging’s Senior Picnic celebrates Christmas in July
HURRICANE, WV (WOWK) – There are 153 days left until Christmas, but who’s counting? While the season may seem far away, some people in the City of Huntington are celebrating a bit early and getting into the Christmas spirit. The Putnam Aging’s annual Senior Picnic took place Thursday to celebrate Christmas in July. The event […]
Smoke fills air following fire in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Ohio (WSAZ) - Firefighters are on the scene of a fire on Friday morning. Smoke and flames were reported at 71 Private Drive, 1949 County Road 35, officials say. The call to dispatchers came in around 7:50 a.m. Friday morning’s fire was a rekindle from a fire that started...
West Virginia asks Supreme Court to allow Medicaid to deny coverage for gender-affirming surgery
West Virginia will take its fight over whether its Medicaid program must cover gender-affirming surgeries to the Supreme Court, the state’s Republican attorney general announced Thursday. “Once again, the state of West Virginia is going to the U.S. Supreme Court,” Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said at a news conference...
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