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Former Charleston City Council member, LGBTQ+ advocate Robert Sheets dies
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A former Charleston City Council member and LGBTQ+ advocate has died. Robert Sheets served three terms on the council from 2007 to 2022. He served as president of Prime Timers' Charleston chapter and founded the city's annual Pride Picnic. Mayor Amy Goodwin released a statement...
Pennsylvania man sentenced in Fayette County for bringing controlled substance into West Virginia
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced in Fayette County for bringing a controlled substance into West Virginia. According to Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti, Celester Vaughn, II, 62, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to one to ten years in prison for transporting a controlled substance into the state. The sentence […]
Kanawha County Commission urging those with damage from April storms to sign up for disaster relief
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Commission met Thursday evening, and on the top of the agenda, was the topic of disaster recovery following both the April 2-6 storms that featured tornadoes and the April 11-12 storms that caused flooding and landslides. Both storms had disaster declarations announced by...
Charleston business temporarily closed after car hits natural gas line
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A business was temporarily evacuated Monday afternoon after a car crashed into a natural gas meter and then into the building, Metro 911 dispatchers say. The incident happened just after 3:30 p.m. in the 5700 block of MacCorkle Avenue. A T-Mobile store was temporarily closed. No...
Court orders hearing that may allow for appeal in 2008 murder case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A convicted murder serving a life sentence with no chance for parole appeared in court Tuesday. Desmond Clark's 2008 murder of his 19-year-old girlfriend Na'lisha Gravely shocked Charleston. Clark shot the woman six times after chasing her into a Taco Bell location in the city’s West Side.
Bridgeport local named new president of WV Board of Education
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Nancy White’s commute just got longer. White was named West Virginia Board of Education’s new president and will now have an office in Charleston with her name on it. Originally from Grafton, White currently resides in Bridgeport. She has 36 years of experience in the West Virginia school business, serving in Taylor, Lewis, Jefferson and Morgan County schools. White has been on the board since 2018, most recently as the vice president. But the newly appointed president knows some adjustments will need to be made and one focus is crystal clear.
Man who pleaded guilty to 2023 Kanawha County bank robbery has sentenced reduced
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man who pleaded guilty in a 2023 bank robbery in South Charleston had his sentence reduced Tuesday. Logan Hall, who was originally sentenced to 10-20 years in prison, had his sentence moved to the Anthony Correctional Center with credit for time served. Inmates typically spend between six months and two years at the facility.
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.
Charleston seeing 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.
West Virginia Heat Warning: Severe weather and thunderstorms are expected.
Charleston, WV – Residents of Charleston and the surrounding areas should brace for a hot and stormy afternoon as the remnants of tropical system Beryl bring showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning, with temperatures expected to soar to 94 degrees by this afternoon.
South Charleston bank robbery suspect to complete youth offender program
A man sentenced in connection to a bank robbery back in November 2023 will now spend the next several months in a youth offender program in Greenbrier County, according to his lawyer, Joseph H. Spano Jr.
What Should You Consider Before Trying a Weight Loss Drug?
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Kanawha County Public Library is ‘bursting’ with fun for all ages
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Kids of all ages were just bursting with excitement Wednesday afternoon at the Kanawha County Public Library where they were able to make their own bubbles. The bubbly fun is a part of the Summer Library Club, where kids can participate in fun programs, attend events, and advance their reading skills. […]
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Secures Victory in Lawsuit Against Clendenin Monument Seller
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey successfully won a lawsuit against Glenn A. Naylor II, a monument and memorial seller in Clendenin, WV. Naylor, operating under Naylor Monument Sales and Naylor Monument Company LLC, was found guilty of taking money from consumers without delivering the promised products. The Kanawha County...
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