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Pressure for a pool: Aquatics center tops Capital Sports Center wish list
Eleven out of 20 public comments sent to the Capital Sports Center Development Association mentioned a desire for a pool in the to-be-built facility. Our free daily newsletter – The West Virginia AM Update.
Here's when the new Kroger Marketplace will break ground in South Charleston
South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens Jr. said Kroger plans to break ground on its new Marketplace-style grocery store at the Park Place development on MacCorkle Avenue on April 1, 2025. “It’ll be the only Marketplace in the state of West Virginia,” he said Thursday during a ribbon cutting ceremony for...
West Virginia Heatwave to Persist Through Weekend; Relief Expected Mid-Week
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents can expect high temperatures to persist through the weekend and into the start of next week, with a slight chance of precipitation tonight. The ongoing heatwave, coupled with increasing humidity, will make temperatures feel even hotter. Daytime highs will soar into the mid-90s,...
Starbucks opens in South Charleston, second tenant to come to future Park Place Plaza shopping center
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens says the opening of the new Starbucks in the city is the second piece to the 500,000 square foot shopping center that’s coming to the area, and will be yet another major economic driver. The new Starbucks opened Thursday...
Summer music series in Oak Hill
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – Good music and food is making its way to Oak Hill on Saturday, July 13th. The second concert series called ‘Groovin in the Hills’ is set to be hosted at the Lively Amphitheatre. Different musical performances and food trucks are on the table for all who attend. Allyson Wyatt, Chairperson […]
Never Have I Ever: 59News Reporter Michael Hare tries Mountain Biking
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – 59News staff are embarking on adventures throughout the month of July. Specifically, they are doing things they have never done before. 59News reporter Michael Hare went mountain biking. Michael has experience riding dirt bikes, but mountain biking was a whole new adventure. “I really enjoy riding dirt bikes. It’s obviously much […]
Heat wave weekend
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -The SUMMER OF SIZZLE rolled on Friday as afternoon highs made the mid 90s. The air lacked moisture so the humidity was never really a factor. Adding to the heat was a lack of wind with a 5 mile per hour or less breeze barely stirring. This overall dry heat climate prevents rain which keeps fair and festival operators happy. The flip side of the coin, the dryness and sunshine working in tandem promote soaring temperatures in the sunlight of day.
USA Cycling Pro Road Event event left $4.6 million economic impact on Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The USA Cycling Pro Road Event was held in Charleston in May, and it's an event that left an economic footprint on the city. "We were thrilled with the results," Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO, Tim Brady, said. According to the CVB,...
West Virginia Weather: Blazing Heat to Linger, Mid-Week Rain Brings Cool Down
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents can expect temperatures to remain high over the weekend and into the start of next week, with a slight chance of precipitation tonight. The heatwave, accompanied by increasing humidity, will persist, causing temperatures to feel even hotter. Daytime highs will soar into the...
FEMA disaster recovery assistance readily available for affected residents
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — With the aftermath of severe storms and weather that hit in early April 2024, Fayette and Nicholas county residents now have the chance to apply for FEMA assistance. The severe storms and weather impacted 11 counties in total, which included Fayette and Nicholas counties, bringing...
Individual apprehended for breaking into a residence, assaulting the occupant, and taking a backpack.
A man from Raleigh County has been taken into custody for breaking into someone’s home, physically assaulting the resident, and making off with his backpack, according to reports from Charleston, WV (LOOTPRESS). As per the criminal complaint, the victim reported to the police on Sunday, June 30, that a...
Children present invention ideas like in ‘Shark Tank’ at Clay Center
From dog collar pouches to unique hair styling tools to glow-in-the-dark teddy bear clothing, kids had the opportunity to present inventions they created in a way similar to the popular TV series, "Shark Tank."
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...
South Charleston mayor looks forward to new businesses in Park Place development
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Some exciting news is coming to coffee lovers in Kanawha County this week. A new Starbucks will be opening at South Charleston's Park Place on Friday, adding one more store to West Virginia which still only has 25 Starbucks across the state, compared to California, which has over 3,000 Starbucks.
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