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Starbucks opens in South Charleston, second tenant to come to future Park Place Plaza shopping center
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens says the opening of the new Starbucks in the city is the second piece to the 500,000 square foot shopping center that’s coming to the area, and will be yet another major economic driver. The new Starbucks opened Thursday...
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 […]
Judge throws book at McDonald's employee who followed random customer into bathroom, stabbed him in face and neck
Former McDonald's employee Richard W. Thornton was sentenced to 100 years in a West Virginia prison for stabbing a customer in the restaurant bathroom. The post Judge throws book at McDonald’s employee who followed random customer into bathroom, stabbed him in face and neck first appeared on Law & Crime.
Kanawha County gravestone seller cannot operate business, must pay restitution after lawsuit
A Clendenin monument and memorial seller cannot operate a memorial business in West Virginia and must pay thousands after a lawsuit claimed he took money from customers and did not deliver what they paid for.
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...
Raleigh County judge denies bond to shooter in Chad Minor’s death
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) –A Raleigh County judge on Wednesday, June 10, 2024, denied a bond request by attorneys for a man accused of first-degree murder. Stephen Neal, 50, is charged in connection with the shooting death of 46-year-old Chad Minor in Stanaford in May 2024. Stacey Fragile, Chief Public Defender with the Raleigh County Public […]
Fayette County authorities apprehend Ansted resident for felony drug offense
A man from Ansted has been taken into custody on a serious drug offense in Fayette County. On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Jonathon M. Williams, 27, found himself facing felony charges following a midday incident. Sheriff Mike Fridley of Fayette County reported that his deputies were in the process of...
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.
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 […]
KCEAA on track to build four new EMS stations after additional state funding
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — As Gov. Jim Justice delivered a check for $1 million to the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority, this will now complete the funding needed to start the planning process for four new EMS stations in South Charleston, Dunbar, St. Albans and Marmet. KCEAA Executive Director...
Gov. Justice grants $1 million to establish four new, permanent EMS stations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More funding in the form of $1 million is going toward the ongoing project to build new and permanent ambulance stations across four Kanawha County locations. Governor Jim Justice met with the Kanawha County Commission and the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority at its Charleston-based headquarters...
Hartford Return Home for Matchup With Charleston
HARTFORD ATHLETIC (5-10-1) vs CHARLESTON BATTERY (10-2-6) LAST TIME OUT. Hartford Athletic are coming off a 3-0 loss to Loudoun United on the road last Wednesday, July 3rd. Hartford could not get a foothold of the match after Loudoun opened up the scoring in the 25th minute, then followed with another just before the end of the first half. It was Wesley Legget scoring the first goal, then he picked up the assist on the second goal from Zach Ryan. The two connected again to put the match out of reach at the start of the second half, as Leggett found Ryan in the box in the 46th minute to make the score 3-0. Hartford had 74 final third entries to Loudoun’s 40, but could not find a goal.
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.
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