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Two charged after missing child report reveals 'deplorable' living conditions in Ona
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two Cabell County residents have been charged with child neglect after the report of a missing autistic child revealed “deplorable” living conditions in a camper housing four children, court records said. Courtney Markin, 23, and Cory Markin, 31, of Ona, have been...
Newest 'Almost Heaven' swing erected at Point Pleasant's Tu-Endie-Wei State Park
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WCHS) — The latest "Almost Heaven" swing has been installed in Mason County, West Virginia, providing a picturesque place to take a rest. City workers in Point Pleasant have erected a new wooden swing in Tu-Endie-Wei State Park, according to a social media post from the city.
Barboursville church’s roof collapses, no one injured
BARBOURSVILLE, WV (WOWK) – Crews responded Wednesday evening after a roof collapsed at a church in Barboursville. According to Cabell County 911 dispatchers, the call first came in around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday that the roof of the Elmwood Baptist Church at 3045 Martha Road in Barboursville had collapsed. Dispatchers say no one was injured in the […]
St. Albans acquires the third Safe Haven Baby Box in the state to help provide the safe, anonymous surrender of newborns
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — A safe and legal option for the anonymous surrender of newborns is now being provided in the City of St. Albans. The Safe Haven Baby Box was recently dedicated at the St. Albans Fire Department Central Station. A collaborative effort between the fire department, the...
Nearly one month since the Safer Kentucky Act became law
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Thursday marks one month of the Safer Kentucky Act or House Bill 5 being in effect. The law criminalizes street camping or setting up shelter in a public place. The law is part of a sweeping tough-on-crime bill that also includes increased penalties and fines for...
Fires in Scioto County considered suspicious, possibly connected
Two fires that broke out within three days of each other and destroyed both structures in Lucasville are considered suspicious and are believed to be connected, according to the Division of State Fire Marshal in Ohio.
Police find meth, fentanyl in drug bust
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - A Letcher County man is facing multiple charges after a drug bust. Police were searching for wanted fugitives when they said they found drugs in a barn. “Once we went in the barn/building we’re calling it, searched that area, we found what we believe a crystal-like...
2024 High School Football First Look: Wirt County Tigers
ELIZABETH, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Wirt County Tigers have a lot to look forward to entering the 2024 season. The Tigers are coming off a playoff appearance and a 6-4 regular season record in 2023, and return a lot of key starters. Head coach Jason Hickman says that while he likes the experience coming back, he makes sure they continue to have plenty to work on.
Second bee sting death in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A second person is reported as having died due to a bee sting in Raleigh County. Although, this time, the victim did not have a known allergy to the insects. So, how did this happen? Diane Tyson was a healthy 63-year-old Air Force veteran from Raleigh County. As an avid lover […]
Two I64E/I77S crashes send total of four people to hospital
UPDATE (1:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14) – All lanes of I-64-E/I-77S are open after two crashes Wednesday just two miles apart. The first crash happened around 11:15 a.m. near the 93-mile marker and sent three people to the hospital. The second crash happened just before 12:40 near the 95-mile marker and sent one patient to […]
Two-vehicle crash along W.Va. Turnpike in Charleston results in multiple injuries
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Emergency personnel responded to a Kanawha County crash with multiple injuries on the West Virginia Turnpike Wednesday morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported by dispatchers about 11:20 a.m. near mile marker 93 along Interstate 77 South in Charleston as an SUV rear-ended a tractor trailer.
Gov. Justice announces launch of the inaugural West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Health, the West Virginia Department of Education, and Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, announced the launch of the inaugural West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest. The initiative aims to recognize and celebrate elementary schools across the state that are leading efforts to improve health outcomes […] The post Gov. Justice announces launch of the inaugural West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Governor Justice announces Concord University graduate as Circuit Judge of the 12th Family Circuit Court
MCDOWELL COUNTY/MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Circuit Judge for the 12th Family Circuit Court was announced by Governor Jim Justice. According to a press release from Governor Jim Justice, Adam Wolfe was selected as the Circuit Judge for the 12th Family Circuit Court and in 2025 he will serve his full term. I would […]
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