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Walking in the shoes of a paramedic: Mental health struggles and the reward of the job
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – First responders are equipped to respond to any kind of emergency, but oftentimes, the quantity of 911 calls they respond to and the difficult nature of being there for people in their worst moments can make the job emotionally difficult. The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is millions of dollars […]
Big Chimney home has serious smoke damage following fire
UPDATE: (11:47 p.m. Friday, August 16 ) – A home is not destroyed, but has serious smoke damage following a fire Friday night. A passerby saw smoke coming from the home on Lighthouse Way in Big Chimney and called for help, the family was not home a the time. Deputy Chief Charlie Cunningham with the […]
Columbus man pleads not guilty to shooting woman in face in Kanawha County
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A Columbus man has pleaded not guilty to charges in a Kanawha County shooting. Aweis Abdi, 29, is accused of shooting a woman in the face in Rand back in March and fleeing the scene. Abdi was indicted in July on charges of malicious wounding, wanton endangerment and prohibited person […]
Herbert Hoover students build desks for Kanawha County Board of Education
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Some Kanawha County students are in the middle of a woodworking project – building new desks for the Board of Education. Students from Herbert Hoover High School are working on the desks, which are still under construction. Kanawha County Board of Education employees will be using the desks during their […]
Woodford County, KY Man Sentenced for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking
ASHLAND, KY – The U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky is reporting that a Versailles, Ky., man, Francisco Camacho, Jr., 31, was sentenced on Wednesday, by U.S. District Judge David Bunning, to 198 months in prison, for conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 500 grams of methamphetamine.
Severe Weather Alert for West Virginia and Ohio: Heavy Rains and Hail Saturday Evening Until 11PM
Charleston, WV – A severe weather alert has been issued for parts of West Virginia and surrounding areas, with multiple hazards expected throughout the day. The National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, warns that active weather will bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with the highest risk occurring between 3 PM and 11 PM.
Pressing Forward: News and Sentinel earns awards in West Virginia Press Association’s Better Newspapers Contest
CHARLESTON — The Parkersburg News and Sentinel received multiple awards for editorial and advertising in the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Better Newspapers Contest, including second place in General Excellence for its division. The General Excellence awards are determined by points received for each winning entry. The News...
Advocates Rally Against Rising Utility Bills In WV; PSC Green Lights Solar Plant Construction
Residents in Nicholas and Clay counties could soon receive their electricity from a local solar plant, estimated to power around 90,000 homes in the region. The Public Service Commission of West Virginia recently approved construction of the plant. According to a June 2024 survey from the Pew Research Center, one-third of respondents said a nearby solar development would help their local economy.
State Fair of West Virginia schedule for Friday, August 16
GENERAL INFORMATION 8 a.m. – Gates open 11 a.m. – Carnival rides ope 12 p.m. – West Virginia Lottery Opens ENTERTAINMENT 10 a.m., 1 p.m. – FirstEnergy Live Wire Demo 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – Catherine Hickland 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – Hot Glass Academy […] The post State Fair of West Virginia schedule for Friday, August 16 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
$10.8 million-plus in investments set to create jobs in West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The US Department of Agriculture has announced $10.8 million-plus in investments which stand to strengthen communities, lower costs, and create jobs throughout West Virginia. “From upgrades to major water and wastewater infrastructure, to construction and renovation of essential community facilities, the funding announced today will have a significant impact on the […]
West Virginia 2025 Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has announced that the 2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available for purchase both online and in stores throughout the state. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the WVDNR’s publication of this widely appreciated calendar, which supports vital programs in the […]
Weekend looks unsettled with chance for showers & storms
Tonight features scattered off and on showers with temperatures only dropping into the low 60s. It’s a milder night in store and the weather will be unsettled – we’ll be seeing this trend continue over the next few days. Saturday continues our risk for showers as Friday’s warm front is followed by a cold front […]
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