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Pedestrians, officials ready for new Capital Connector project
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Local and state officials are touting the latest upgrades coming to the Capital City. Funding for the new Capital Connector project was announced earlier this week, with the City of Charleston set to get $25 million in grant funding from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant […]
Search for WV Capitol tree begins with Christmas in July
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia General Services Division (GSD) is gearing up for its annual “Christmas in July” tradition, marking the start of its search for the perfect holiday trees to adorn the Capitol grounds. This longstanding tradition not only celebrates the spirit of the holidays but also showcases the natural beauty of West Virginia’s landscapes.
Review: Nichols' 'The Bikeriders' a lean, mean look at biker culture
Largely devoid of cliches, Jeff Nichols’ “The Bikeriders” is an absorbing voyeuristic expose of the fragility of egotistical male posturing. While Nichols wears his Scorsese influence on his sleeve, he thoughtfully chooses to forge his own path chronicling the rise and fall of a group of incendiary men spiraling out of control.
Youth soccer: WVFC 17U boys edge Rhode Island side to advance
DUNBAR, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Futbol Club played timely defense to hold on to a 2-1 victory over Rhode Island Surf Elite in the 17U boys division of the United States Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Championships played at Shawnee Sports Complex in Dunbar on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Youth...
Youth soccer: WVFC 14U girls play up-front soccer to win 1-0, advance to semis
BARBOURSVILLE – The West Virginia Futbol Club girls 14U team knew it had a tough opponent when it faced Steel United Elite on Saturday afternoon at Barboursville Park. Behind a tremendous performance by WVFC goalkeeper Maddie Kirchner their defense shut down the talented squad from Virginia Beach, Virginia, for a 1-0 victory to complete USYS Eastern Regional championship group play and advance to the semifinals.
Woman identified, arrest made after body found in Harts
HAMLIN – West Virginia State Police have released the name of the woman whose body was found on Taunton Way in Harts and an arrest has been made in the case. Marissa Brandjes of Parkersburg was found and later identified by tattoos on her lower calves. State Police had released photos of the tattoos to the public for help identifying the body after the State Medical Examiner’s Office was unable to make a positive identification.
KY Charleston WV Zone Forecast
KY Charleston WV Zone Forecast for Monday, July 1, 2024. Zone Forecast Product for Central Appalachians and Middle Ohio Valley. This product provides average values for each zone and may not. be representative of exact locations. For a more site-specific. forecast visit: https://weather.gov/rlx. KYZ103-022000- Boyd- Including the cities of Ashland...
KCS teacher's aide arrested for allegedly kicking, pushing disabled toddler
A teacher’s aide at Elk Elementary Center was arrested last week after allegedly kicking and pushing a 3-year-old child with learning disabilities, according to a criminal complaint. Deborah Richards, 62, of Cedar Grove, was arrested by the West Virginia State Police Friday and charged with the felony of battery...
Hurricane mourns the death of former city council member, mayor confirms
HURRICANE, W.Va (WCHS) — Former Hurricane City Council member Reggie Billups died of cancer, Mayor Scott Edwards confirmed Friday. Billups served on the city council for decades and was a member of several committees. He was also an important member of the community who coached football and taught at the local high school.
Leaders announce $25 million in construction funding for Capital Connector Project
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A project aimed at transforming a stretch of the Kanawha Boulevard in Charleston got a big financial boost Friday. A $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation was announced for the construction phase of the Capital Connector Project. The announcement was made during a joint news conference between the city and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito.
Man blocks mother in with vehicle to prevent her from leaving, leads to arrest
HAMLIN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Lincoln County man faces multiple charges following an incident over the weekend in which he unlawfully attempted to prevent his mother from leaving a shared residence. According to documents from the Magistrate Court of Lincoln County, on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at approximately 11:45am, Senior Trooper Chaffin with the West […]
GreenPower Delivers 1st BEAST Electric Bus Order of 37 BEASTs to be Delivered in 2024 to School Districts in West Virginia
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. GreenPower Delivers First BEAST Produced in West Virginia Manufacturing Facility and Provides Update on Order for 37 BEASTs to be Delivered in 2024 to School Districts in West Virginia. South Charleston, West Virginia —...
Part of I-77 getting a makeover
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - If your normal route is from downtown Charleston to Jackson County you have probably noticed it is a bit of a bumpy ride, but that is about to change. A project to rebuild Interstate 77 from Tuppers Creek Road to the Jackson County line was awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways.
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