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Man, Logan 10-12 softball compete in state tournament
The Man and Logan 10-11-12-year-old All-Star softball teams recently made the trip to Fayetteville for the West Virginia state tournament, and both teams made good runs despite being unable to capture the championship. Man defeated St. Albans 13-1 before dropping into the loser's bracket with a 4-0 loss to Hite...
Rail Explorers expands in Clay County after opening month success
CHARLESTON, WV — Governor Jim Justice recently announced the expansion of Rail Explorers in Clay County, marking a significant achievement for West Virginia tourism. The railbike operator, which opened only five weeks ago, has seen overwhelming success, prompting the addition of more tour times and an increased fleet. The capacity per tour has been raised from 36 to 60 people.
Belle foundation to host cancer listening sessions
The Belle-based 3 Betties Foundation Inc. is planning a series of statewide cancer needs listening sessions, with the first two coming up in August in Huntington and Charleston. "These meetings are meant to bring together all those with some stake in the battle against cancer," 3 Betties Foundation founder Chad...
TBT: Herd That using ‘outsiders’ to stay competitive in The Basketball Tournament
SOUTH CHARLESTON — As Ot Elmore looked across the gymnasium at the South Charleston Community Center Monday afternoon, it only confirmed the decision that was made to bring back Herd That for another year of The Basketball Tournament. TBT is a 64-team, single elimination, summer basketball tournament that awards...
Southeast Ohio, West Virginia Weather: High Heat, Humidity, and Storms on the Horizon
Charleston, WV – Southeast Ohio and West Virginia residents are bracing for another hot and muggy day as temperatures are expected to surpass the 90-degree mark. Coupled with rising humidity, the National Weather Service forecasts that the day will feel even warmer. According to the National Weather Service, isolated...
Charleston's historied Public Courts Tennis Tournament is underway
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A week-long Charleston sports staple got underway in the Capitol City. The Public Courts Tennis Tournament, one of the oldest of its kind in the country, started inside the Charleston Tennis Club. This year, Nate Burton, West Virginia State University athletic director, has taken the...
Capito celebrates signing of bill that fights against Parkinson’s Disease
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito made her way to Capitol Market in Charleston Monday evening to celebrate the signing of a bill trying to end Parkinson’s Disease. The Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which was signed by...
Charleston Council committee to take up pot possession issue again
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The petition to the City of Charleston that aims to create a new city code for the simple possession of cannabis will be looked at for the second consecutive week this evening. Charleston’s Committee on Ordinance & Rules discussed a pair of bills (Bill 8039 and...
KCHA introduces program for people seeking a day out with a furry friend
Charleston, W.Va (WCHS) — The Kanawha Charleston Humane Association started a new program called "Borrow a Buddy" allowing people can come to the shelter and pick up a dog to take on a day out, just as long as they have them back before closing. Employees at the KCHA...
Dunbar man arrested on child abuse charges
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Dunbar man has been arrested on charges relating to child abuse according to recent reports. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office indicates that, as the result of an investigation carried out by Wood County Sheriff Detective L.R. Board, 28-year-old Michael Eugene Mallory of Dunbar, WV has been taken into custody. The […]
8 former Dirty Birds have contract purchased by MLB teams
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Charleston Dirty Birds goal is to win games and get a playoff berth, but the Atlantic League is also designed to help guys get their careers on track. Thus far eight players who have worn a dirty birds jersey this season, had their contract purchased by a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise.
Elkview man sentenced to prison in connection to 2023 shooting, prosecutors say
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — An Elkview man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection to a shooting that occurred in 2023, prosecutors say. Robert Justin Lowers, 38, pled guilty in late May to charges of unlawful wounding and two counts of endangerment after he shot his spouse, Sara Lowers, 37, in the arm in October 2023, according to the Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney.
Hale House dig proves profitable
MALDEN, W.Va. — University students continue to uncover layers of the past at a local archeological dig site just outside of Charleston– from finding 1800 salt industry-era artifacts, to archaic pieces dating back long before. Students and staff from West Virginia State University’s Archeological Field School as well...
Hurricane racer wins Soap Box Derby Youth Volunteer Service Award, readies to compete
Hurricane resident and long-time Soap Box Derby racer Dakota Thomas has been named a recipient of the Soap Box Derby’s Youth Volunteer Service Award for her efforts to keep the wheels turning in the South Charleston Soap Box Derby program. A Hurricane High School alumnus and junior majoring in...
Storch: ‘We Now Will Lose Some Freedom’
Putting one’s name on any ballot should not be made in haste. When I first ran in 2010, the idea planted by my brother (and one of the people I was closest to) became a main topic in my conversations with God, looking for His direction. I also shared this idea and spoke to my family, close friends, and a trusted network.
'Legally Blonde' to be performed on stage in Charleston
The Charleston Light Opera Guild's summertime production of “Legally Blonde the Musical” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Aug. 2, 3, 9, and 10 and 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 4 and 11, at the Charleston Coliseum Theater. The Aug. 11 performance will offer American Sign Language interpretation for audience members.
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