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Company investing $150M to redevelop West Virginia site, create 600 jobs
WEIRTON, WV (WOWK) – A company is planning to redevelop its facility in Weirton, West Virginia, after closing the steel processing plant earlier this year. According to U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Cleveland-Cliffs is planning to turn its facility into a manufacturing site for distribution transformers. They plan to use building assets and infrastructure already […]
WOWK Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis honored
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — 13 News Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis will recognized at the 60th Annual Ohio Valley NATAS Emmy Gala Saturday Night. On June 10, 2024, it was announced Curtis was inducted into the National Academy of Television of Arts and Sciences’ Silver Circle. The honor is given to those with 25 years […]
Bakers face off to be named the best at the second annual Pepperoni Roll Contest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Local bakers gathered at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston for the second annual Pepperoni Roll Contest. The bakers whipped up their best iterations of the West Virginia staple to compete for the prestigious Golden Thumb Awards. Both judge's choice and the people's choice awards were up for grabs.
Roane General Hospital begins renovation project
SPENCER, W.Va. — Construction is beginning on a renovation project at Roane General Hospital in Spencer. The hospital will use $5.4 million to improve its air handling and wiring systems. Hospital CEO Doug Bentz said some of the much-needed updates came to light even more during the covid pandemic.
Father and son arrested for attacking man in Pilgrim
PILGRIM — A father and son were arrested July 17 in Martin County following an altercation on KY-2032 that resulted in minor injuries, authorities said. Warren Jude, 62, and his son, Tyler Jude, 35, both of Pilgrim, were taken into custody after Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on Warren Jude Road.
Manchin says he won't run for president, calls for Democratic "mini primary"
Sen. Joe Manchin, the longtime West Virginia Democrat who recently became an independent, told "CBS Mornings" on Monday that he won't be running for president."I am not going to be a candidate for president," Manchin said a day after President Biden dropped out of the race. "I am a candidate for basically speaking to the middle of this country." Manchin called for Democrats to hold a "mini primary" to "find out if you have the strongest candidate," but added that it now "seems to be predetermined by President Biden." Mr. Biden has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, although he cannot...
Preserving West Virginia’s coal mining history
MOUNDSVILLE, W.V. (WTRF) — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex held a lecture on preserving West Virginia’s coal mining history. The Abandoned Mine Lands department oversees public safety issues related to coal operations like high walls, open portals, and blow outs. Regional planning supervisor, Jeff Davis, spoke about his experience working with mining operations prior […]
Jones: Mingo Central looking to retire Dillon's No. 5 jersey
NEWTOWN – Jeremy Dillon's high school football career is well documented. The former Kennedy Award winner led Mingo Central to the 2016 Class AA state championship and put up video game-like numbers in two seasons with the Miners, passing for a staggering 5,699 yards and 78 touchdowns, while running for 2,551 yards and another 44 scores.
Flags will be lowered to half-staff for Kentucky native who died while on active duty in Alaska
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, July 22, 2024, in honor of a Kentucky native who died while on active duty with the U.S. Air Force. According to the Governor’s office, Tech. Sgt....
No! Kentucky pundits, politicos make case against Andy Beshear as VP candidate
“Andy Beshear is definitely an influential big fish in a small pond. I think he would get eaten alive if he moved to the ocean,” one Kentucky Republican said. Numerous Republicans say Gov. Beshear is not ready for a spot on a new Democratic presidential ticket.
Students get 'Movin' and Groovin'' in Charleston to prepare for a new school year
CHALRESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — The first day of school is right around the corner and an event was held at the Charleston Town Center Mall Saturday to help kids prepare for the new school year. Movin' and Groovin' featured free giveaways and free or discounted services from local vendors...
Preseason football games set for Miners, Panthers
NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School football team will certainly get a tough test right out of the gate in the upcoming 2024 season. The Miners are scheduled to open up the preseason on Friday, Aug. 16 at home as Mingo Central is slated to host Kentucky state powerhouse Johnson Central at Mingo's Buck Harless Stadium in a 7 p.m. start.
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