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Mental health organizations and first responders join forces at upcoming CIT summit
WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) — The West Virginia 988 and CIT Summit is quickly approaching at the end of the month. The summit brings together organizations from all over the state to discuss the importance of mental health resources and how to best help people in crisis. Groups like the crisis intervention team, individuals […]
Novotney: Gov. Jim Justice Should Honor Deal to Demo Bellaire Bridge
It was a done deal, or so they thought in Benwood. As Benwood’s public works director David McLaughlin explained recently on River Talk radio, he and Police Chief Frank Longwell attended a meeting back in late winter 2023 during which a $3 million deal was struck with the Governor’s Office. The money was to come out of the Governor’s contingency fund, and finally, the people of Benwood would be rid of the nightmare that’s haunted them for decades.
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 […]
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 […]
Man faces murder charges after a body was discovered in Vienna, police say
VIENNA, W.Va. (WCHS) — A body was discovered in Wood County on Saturday evening that kicked off a murder investigation and an arrest, police say. Reports came in just before 4:30 p.m. of an unresponsive person in an apartment on the1200 block of 19th Street. Upon arrival, Vienna police discovered a deceased female, Morgan Lee Lott, 22, and began collecting evidence and interviews.
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.
Students get 'Moovin' 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. Moovin' and Groovin' featured free giveaways and free or discounted services from local vendors...
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