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Dirty Birds score 26 in epic win over Lexington
LEXINGTON, K.Y. – The Charleston Dirty Birds made an emphatic statement in Wednesday’s dominant victory over the Lexington Legends. Not only did Charleston score a season-high 26 runs on 27 hits against Lexington’s pitchers, they also pushed their win/loss record back above .500 for the first time this summer.
Road reopens after Sissonville crash
UPDATE: (6:30 P.M. Thursday, July 18) – Allens Fork Road has reopened after a crash in Sissonville. The crash had one lane of traffic temporarily closed. Kanawha County dispatchers say no injuries were reported in the crash. KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – One lane of traffic is shut down...
West Virginia to unveil new exhibition on historic buildings and structures July 28
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History will soon unveil a new exhibition at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex. The event, featuring the exhibit “West Virginia Historic Buildings and Structures,” will begin at 2 p.m. on July 28, 2024, with a reception and awards ceremony.
No Contaminants At Union Carbide Site? False, Expert Testifies
An expert witness in an ongoing federal lawsuit against Union Carbide pushed back on the company’s recent assertion. Union Carbide has applied for a stormwater discharge permit for its Massey Railyard in South Charleston. In its application, submitted to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection last month, the...
Athletic Stars Return Home
After being displayed for many years at the Charleston Civic Center, Lewis County notables Eugene H. “Red” Edwards and Fred Wyant’s plaques have returned home to their families. At a meeting of Lewis County First, Freddie Potter presented the Edwards plaque to his son, Gene H. Edwards,...
Obituaries July 19, 2024
Shawn Michael Justice, 54, of Ona, formerly of Canada, Ky., died Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Pikeville, Ky., Jan. 2, 1970, the son of Monroe Justice Jr. and Sharon Curry Justice, of Canada, Ky. He was an auto body repairman and of the Baptist...
This West Virginia Chef Is The State’s First James Beard Award Winner
Chef Paul Smith recently made history, becoming the first West Virginian to win a James Beard award. The nod was Smith’s second straight nomination for the coveted "Best Chef: Southeast" award, one of approximately 25 annual accolades given by the James Beard Foundation for excellence in American cuisine. Though award recipients have frequently hailed from states such as New York, California, Texas, Illinois and the Carolinas, with his win, Smith hopes to unveil what West Virginians have known for a long time—that their state is home to a flourishing culinary scene, brimming with unique flavors and talented chefs.
State to change its child abuse and neglect referral system, partners with nonprofit
The West Virginia Department of Human Services will change how it screens referrals and manages cases involving child abuse and neglect. Child welfare leaders hope to better support families who may need assistance but not an investigation. DoHS leaders last month told reporters that they were editing their abuse and neglect screening process amid questions […] The post State to change its child abuse and neglect referral system, partners with nonprofit appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
🎥Trump vice presidential pick talks Appalachian ties in speech at RNC
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Newly minted vice presidential nominee JD Vance built his Wednesday night speech to the Republican National Convention around his own Appalachian roots, but it wasn't the first time he had shared his personal story. Long before he was a U.S. senator from Ohio, Vance rose...
Rand drainage project included in WVDOT bids
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A project to rebuild the storm and sewer system in Rand could finally be coming to fruition. According to the West Virginia Department of Transportation, the project is one of 30 projects included in a bid letting the DOT conducted on Tuesday. It comes after DOT engineers agreed in October […]
Man accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man from Kanawha County was arrested after investigators say he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl in Sissonville. Jeremiah Gibson, 21, of Sissonville, is charged with third-degree sexual assault, the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. The investigation started July 8. According to a release...
Childhood Eating Disorders Can Have Long-Term Impacts, but Help is Available
Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Valley Health Systems and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Valley Health Systems, visit https://valleyhealth.org. Pediatric eating disorders are a growing concern, and the disorders can impact long-term physical and...
Kanawha County man accused of having sexual relationship with minor
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Sissonville man was charged after deputies said he is accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor. Jeremiah G. Gibson, 21, of Sissonville is charged with sexual assault stemming from an investigation in July, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.
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