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West Virginia Weather Update: Isolated Showers, Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Charleston, WV – Drier weather is set to return to the lowlands of West Virginia, while a few showers or storms might linger along the mountains today. This pattern shift brings a quieter finish to the workweek for many residents. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, a front to the south will provide a focus for isolated showers and storms this weekend into early next week.
West Virginia American Water gives more than $845,000 to support organizations across the state
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Over the course of last year, West Virginia American Water managed to provide more than $845,000 supporting a host of organizations that dedicate their time in helping others. American Water’s Charitable Foundation recently announced its end of year total in charity donations for 2023. The...
College Students Learning on the Job with ZMM Architects and Engineers
Interns at ZMM Architects and Engineers (ZMM) are gaining real-world experience by working collaboratively with fellow interns and professional staff. The 17 students are seeing their classroom knowledge come to life in projects that benefit communities across the region. Our interns support operations across the firm in our Charleston, WV,...
Food Quest: 1861 Public House
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A popular pub and eatery is the talk of the Village of Barboursville and its inspiration is more than 150 years old. Jason Beter is the owner of 1861 Public House located on Central Avenue in Barboursville and one of it's main inspirations is the village's history.
Lawsuit could be filed over painting of Babydog in West Virginia State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — She may be one of the most loved pets in America right now, but a painting of Babydog may now be the subject of a legal fight. Attorney Harvey Peyton has been contacted by people concerned about Babydog’s image being painted into a historic mural in the Capitol Rotunda. He wants to know how much it cost and whether proper legal procedures were followed to decide to put the dog’s likeness in the mural.
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...
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...
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...
State to change its child abuse and neglect referral system, partners with nonprofit
The West Virginia Department of Human Services is located in the former Department of Health and Human Resources building, located at One Davis Square in Charleston, W.Va. (Lexi Browning | West Virginia Watch) The West Virginia Department of Human Services will change how it screens referrals and manages cases involving...
🎥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...
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...
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,...
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.
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