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Man believed to have drowned in Sutton Lake
BRAXTON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A search is underway for a 25-year-old man from Charleston officials believe drowned in Sutton Lake Monday morning, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. They say the man was on a rental boat with friends and family when one of the...
Discover the Haunting Tale of the Ford Ghost in Summersville, WV
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — In the southwest of Summersville, West Virginia, there’s a local legend about the “Ford Ghost.” J.W. Benjamin shared this tale in the W.Va. Heritage Encyclopedia, highlighting details from Lonnie E. Legge that hint at the haunting’s location. Locals living near Laurel Creek,...
New River Gorge Park and Preserve to host trail volunteer program outreach event on July 23
Fayetteville, WV (WOAY)—The New River Gorge Park and Preserve and Friends of the New River Gorge are hosting a community outreach event on Tuesday, July 23, to discuss the trail volunteer program. The event will take place at Bridge Brew Works in Fayetteville from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
DNR’s dive team searching Sutton Lake for apparent drowning victim
SUTTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Natural Resources Police are engaged in the search for a man missing and presumed drowned at Sutton Lake. The incident happened just before noon Monday at the lake and according to the agency, the victim is a 25-year old man from the Charleston area.
Don Toliver bringing Psycho Tour to Walmart AMP
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Superstars Don Toliver, Teezo Touchdown and Monaleo will be coming to the Walmart AMP on Oct. 24. Tickets will range from $39.50-$109.50 and go on sale at noon on Friday, July 19. Don Toliver is coming to the AMP on Oct. 24 for the Psycho...
Charleston City Council approves expansion of urban hunting to include bears, coyotes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Charleston City Council has voted to expand options for urban hunting to include bears and coyotes. The ordinance allows for bears to be hunted with crossbows while coyotes may be hunted with .22 caliber rifles. Council members also expanded times for hunting coyotes to include nighttime hours on private property.
Charleston City Council holds lots of discussion regarding marijuana and urban deer hunt
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston City Council met Monday evening, with a couple of issues being at the center of the discussion. The topic that saw the most debate or questionnaire was the proposed ordinance that would change city code in Charleston to lessen the punishment for adults for the first offense of the simple possession of cannabis.
Archeological students uncover nineteenth century archaic findings at historic Hale House site in Kanawha County
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...
Fayetteville – WV Route 16, Road Paving
Fayette County, WV – West Virginia Route 16, will have one lane closed from milepost 15.33 to milepost 16.92, from 6:30 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2024, through 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2024, for roadway paving. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances may affect the project schedule. Local traffic will...
One injured in shooting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A person showed up to a hospital with a gunshot wound early Sunday morning, police say. According to the Charleston Police Department, a 20-year-old man was shot in the ankle around 3:00 a.m. in the 500 block of Main Street. At this time, police are looking...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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