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Hiring event gives community members a second chance in Kanawha County
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A speed-hiring event that helped dozens of people find employment has returned for a second year. This follows Thursday’s ‘Prepped and Polished’ event, which helped people look and feel their best by providing them with clothes, haircuts, and other resources. Friday focused on hiring, where individuals who were looking for […]
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 […]
10,000 Coin Collection and Car Title Theft Leads to Arrest in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV – A Raleigh County man has been arrested for stealing a car title and $10,000 worth of collectible coins. On June 29, 2024, at 3:49 PM, police were called to Kanawha Blvd West in Charleston due to a theft from a parked Buick sedan. The victim reported...
Father who saved child at Sutton Lake now missing
BRAXTON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A search operation is underway at Sutton Lake in the Bee Run area on Tuesday, according to 911 dispatchers. WVDNR crews are searching following a call on Monday just before noon regarding a possible drowning. DNR reports a 25-year-old man from Charleston is presumed dead...
How one nonprofit behind Charleston’s cooling centers changes lives in a heat wave
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The heat index hit triple digits in Charleston on Monday, making the city difficult to bear for those without a home or without functioning air conditioning. Though one nonprofit behind one of the cooling centers has been a source of security for people in need for years, including during extreme heat.
Search for missing man at Summersville Lake
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — State Police and the DNR’s Natural Resources Police are engaged in an investigation for a missing man at Summersville Lake. The individual is a 44-year old man from Morgantown and was last believed to have gone to the lake for a day trip at Battle Run Beach on Sunday. According to information collected, the man entered the area and purchased his permit at 4:12 p.m. Sunday and hasn’t been seen since that time.
Oak Hill Assistant City Manager, Dae Dae Kirk Retires
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – The city of Oak Hill is making a bittersweet announcement. The assistant city manager, Dae Dae Kirk, is retiring. After 37 years of working for the city of Oak Hill, Kirk says that the time is now. Coworkers, family, and friends joined together at...
‘CharCon’ returns to Charleston for 17th year
CharCon, West Virginia’s annual gaming convention, is on this weekend at the Clay Center in Charleston. From board games and miniatures, to role-playing and a cosplay contest, CharCon has something to satisfy both the casual and competitive game enthusiast. This year’s event runs through Sunday, July 14. Travis...
Weather Extra | Heat wave, lack of rain and the push to 100 degrees
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It’s funny how Mother Nature is quite methodical in her weather ways. When she distributes rain to one area, nearby territory sees a lack of water. When she makes it hot in one region. other regions relish in cooler summer climes. There is a fancy mathematical term for this called continuity. But for you and me, it simply means we need to watch the weather across the country (even continent, even the world) to best predict what’s to come next. Today’s feature at Weather Extra shows two examples of that!
One Month at a Time: Exploring the wide world of wine
I had no idea what I was looking at. I had no idea what I was looking for, but Amy Snow at Breathe Wine & Culture in Cross Lanes tolerated my questions and tried to help as best she could. I wound up at Breathe on a Monday afternoon, on...
New vintage store will offer curated shopping experience
Some may remember when 609 D Street in South Charleston was a bowling alley or a department store. More recently, others may remember it as an antique store. Continuing in this tradition, the latest iteration of the building, Vintage and Vines Mercantile, is a new antique store, yet owner Amy Burdette is making it her own.
West Virginia and Idaho Are Requesting a Review of Supreme Court Decisions Permitting Transgender Athletes to Participate
The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked by West Virginia and Idaho to reconsider decisions that prevented the implementation of state legislation that forbade transgender athletes from participating in sports. At a press event on Thursday at the state Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey stated, “If...
Things to do: Week of July 16-July 22, 2024
Wednesday: Three Things “Season 9, Episode 6” 7 p.m. The John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education and Community Center. Featuring Valecia Leary, Maurice Cohn and Trey Kay. Tickets $10. festivallcharleston.com. Thursday: “Shattered” by Shoji Satake opens, the Clay Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Noon to 5...
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