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Effort underway to remove Kent Carper’s name from two Kanawha County buildings
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — A long-time lobbyist in West Virginia is asking that the names on certain buildings be changed. At issue is the controversy surrounding former Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper. The Justice and Public Safety Complex in Kanawha County was named after long-time Commission President Kent Carper, and the building bears his […]
‘Once in a generation’ drought raises water quality concerns
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – Experts are calling the drought impacting large areas of West Virginia, a ‘Once in a Generation’ drought, as a drought has not affected the region to this degree since 1999. The drought could cause issues with vegetation, livestock and even water. City of St. Albans residents have expressed concerns with […]
New FEMA center opens in Boone County for those impacted by April storms
BOONE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Relief is still available for those feeling the impact of the severe weather that struck the Tri-State back in April of this year. A new FEMA disaster recovery center opened its doors in Boone County Friday morning to help families still dealing with the aftermath of the storms that hit […]
‘Sober curious’ music venue to open in Charleston’s West Side
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A unique new business is coming to Charleston’s West Side. This business, called Pumzi’s, focuses on fun and inclusivity for all. If you take a look around the building or parking lot, you’ll see that there’s no bar in sight. That’s because this business promotes the sober curious movement, which encourages […]
Child Care: Charleston officials avoiding responsibility
West Virginia officials are developing a reputation for knowing — for a year or more — that a deadline is coming and sitting on their hands until it is time to act stunned there might be consequences for inaction. This time around, our state’s child care facilities are...
Kanawha County elementary school launches state’s pilot program to reward students for attendance
Chronic absenteeism remains a serious problem for West Virginia schools after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted learning for students. Nearly 30% of West Virginia students were chronically absent — missing 18 or more days — during the 2022-23 school year, according to the most recent data from the state education department. In an effort to get […]
Veterans cemetery makes changes to fix erosion problem
INSTITUTE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Erosion concerns in section two of the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery led to the removal of 107 headstones. Building Maintenance Supervisor Michelle Roth said the project will protect the headstones from floods. “So far we’ve been blessed to not have anything damaged or...
Lawmakers begin interim committee meetings Sunday, no special session scheduled
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State lawmakers return to Charleston Sunday to begin three days of interim committee meetings at the state capitol. There are just more than two dozen meetings scheduled through Tuesday. There is no special session scheduled in connection with meetings. Gov. Jim Justice has said a number...
W.Va. DOT, VA plan erosion mitigation efforts at Donel C. Kinnard Cemetery
DUNBAR, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two state agencies are partnering for an erosion mitigation project at a Kanawha County veterans’ cemetery. The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance and Division of Highways are working to protect burial sites at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar, according to a news release from transportation officials.
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