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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.
Monument seller ordered to pay restitution, civil penalties after defrauding customers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County monument seller has been banned from operating memorial businesses in West Virginia and ordered to pay restitution and civil penalties after defrauding customers, state officials said. Glenn A. Naylor II failed to provide services to paying customers while operating a monument sales...
KY Charleston WV Zone Forecast
KY Charleston WV Zone Forecast for Saturday, July 13, 2024. Zone Forecast Product for Central Appalachians and Middle Ohio Valley. This product provides average values for each zone and may not. be representative of exact locations. For a more site-specific. forecast visit: https://weather.gov/rlx. KYZ103-142000- Boyd- Including the cities of Ashland...
Weather Pattern Looks Grim For Drought Relief
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Moderate drought has established itself in much of our area and Mother Nature won’t lend us a helping hand until next week. Humidity levels will ramp up a bit on Friday, drop a notch on Saturday and then go off to the races early next week. That being said, highs will be in the 80s this weekend. The hottest day will likely occur Monday with most of the region cracking the 90-degree mark yet again.
New Clay County railbikes already expanding after immediate success
After just five weeks in operation, the Rail Explorers railbike trails in Clay County are expanding. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice says the expansion from the nation's leading railbike operator is due to the new location's "overwhelming success."
Summersville Tailgate Farmers Market open every Wednesday and Saturday
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Looking for fresh local produce? The Summersville Tailgate Farmers Market has you covered! The Summersville Tailgate Farmers Market is now open offering fresh produce and local goods every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM. The market is conveniently located on Broad Street, directly across from Dairy Queen in […]
Dirty Birds avoid sweep with 8-4 win over Gastonia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Charleston Dirty Birds were able to avoid a sweep with an 8-4 win over Gastonia Baseball Club. Gastonia took a 2-0 lead in the first inning when Jake Gatewood blasted a two-run homer. Charleston cut the lead in half when Delino Deshields led off the bottom frame with a solo-shot.
Ansted man arrested on felony drug charge in Fayette County
ANSTED, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Ansted man has been arrested on a felony drug charge in Fayette County. Jonathon M. Williams, 27, is facing felony charges after a midday incident on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, deputies were attempting to execute a felony warrant in the area of White […]
USA Cycling Championships held in Charleston generates millions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The USA Cycling Championships didn’t just decide who would be traveling to the Summer Olympics, it brought millions of dollars to Charleston. The Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau announced on Thursday morning that the event in May generated more than $4 million in economic impact.
Future of iconic Union Building unknown after high bid in May auction rejected
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The future of the iconic Union Building in downtown Charleston is still up in the air after a high bid in an auction earlier this year was rejected. Building owner Martin Riggs told Eyewitness News the $950,000 high bid in an auction in May was...
Swiss chocolate & Guatemalan chicken at the mall
Finally some good news to report at Westfield Montgomery mall: Swiss chocolatier Läderach and Guatemalan chicken chain Pollo Campero made their respective debuts this week. Läderach has taken over the second-floor space that once belonged to Godiva, turning it into a wonderland of chocolate truffles, chocolate pralines, heart-shaped chocolates, alcohol-infused chocolates, and the company’s signature “FrischSchoggi” chocolate bark. There’s also a bar where you can purchase rotating flavors of chocolate by the piece or by the slab — and the staff is not shy with the samples. This is the first Maryland location for Läderach, which has a flagship store on New York’s Fifth Avenue and is quickly expanding throughout the U.S. If you’re looking for something heartier, Pollo Campero is now open in the Dining Terrace serving up chicken, salads, empanadas, tortillas, beans, rice, and fries made from potato or yuca.
Pro Road National Championships generate millions in economic impact for Charleston
West Virginia Ohio Kentucky National News Watch Weather Sports Community About Us. 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.
Ansted Man Detained On Felony Drug Charge In Fayette County
Fayette County authorities arrested a man from Ansted on a felony drug charge. On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Jonathon M. Williams, aged 27, was charged with felony after an incident that occurred during midday. Sheriff Mike Fridley of Fayette County reported that his deputies were in the process of serving...
Charleston sees economic impact from USA Cycling Pro Road Championships
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The Capital City is still reaping the rewards from the recent 2024 USA Cycling Pro Road Championships that the city hosted in May. The six-day event that featured over 400 cyclists from nearly every state in the nation, generated an estimated $4.6 million in economic impact, as reported by the City of Charleston and the Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau on Thursday. Economic impact numbers.
Fire crews respond to vacant house fire in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Firefighters battled a vacant house fire in Charleston Thursday night. Reports of the came in about 10:30 p.m. of a blaze to a home along Avon Street with dispatchers confirming the home was vacant but engulfed in flames. The Charleston Fire Department was able to...
7Brew Drive Thru Coffee to hold soft opening on July 15th
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — 7Brew is only five days away from its soft opening! The grand opening and ribbon cutting will happen on July 18th. Workers will be serving customers starting this Monday, July 15, 2024. Turner Garza, New Store Opener, said the 7Brew experience is very customer oriented. “We focus mainly on that customer […]
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,…
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