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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...
🎥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...
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.
Man arrested after striking girlfriend multiple times says he was trying to prevent her from driving drunk
NITRO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man has been arrested after striking his girlfriend multiple times. He told police he was trying to prevent her from driving drunk. According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, July 4, 2024, a domestic disturbance was reported at approximately 2:51 AM in the parking lot of Mardi Gras Casino and […]
VIDEO: East Bank Middle Football Field condemned by KCS
East Bank Middle School’s historic football stadium, Calvert Field, was condemned earlier in 2024 by the Kanawha County Schools due to unsafe bleachers and press box due to structural concerns. The video from May 8, 2024, shows Calvert Field located along the banks of the Kanawha River in the Upper Kanawha Valley community of East Bank.
Planned new housing development breaks ground in Putnam County
HURRICANE, W.Va. — AB Contracting Inc. on Wednesday hosted the groundbreaking of 304 at Valley Pointe, a multi-family housing development in Hurricane, West Virginia. The new development will feature 304 apartments, offering a range of amenities, officials said in a news release.
Public Courts Tennis: Ot Elmore finds tennis helps keep his competitive edge
Ot Elmore has taken his game from the basketball court to the tennis court. The former South Charleston and Marshall University hoops player is one of many participants in the 63rd Charleston Public Courts tournament and, as of Wednesday, he became a semifinalist.
VIDEO: Legends of the Kanawha Valley: Chuck Kinder
A graduate of St. Alban’s High School, Chuck Kinder served as the kicker for West Virginia University’s football team from 1963 to 1966. He left his mark both on the field with his 103 career points and in the photo album as the bearer of the iconic #100 jersey, making him the only player to wear a triple-digit number in Mountaineer football history.
Beckley Post 32 routs Winfield to open Area 3 American Legion Tournament
Saint Albans – The success story for Beckley Post 32 Top Prospects Thursday night in game one of the Area 3 American Legion Tournament matched the regular season formula – score quick and score often. The Beckley boys sent six runs across in each of the first three...
Luigi's Family Italian Restaurant brings scratch-made deliciousness to Milton
MILTON — There’s a new Italian restaurant in Milton that should be familiar to those in the Huntington area. Located in the former home of The Skillet, Luigi’s Family Italian Restaurant opened its second location on June 28, and just like the Huntington location it serves pizza, pasta, subs and salads. Both restaurants are co-owned by Adham Dossouki Afifi and Mohamed Kenswa.
Ot Elmore finds tennis helps keep his competitive edge
CHARLESTON — Ot Elmore has taken his game from the basketball court to the tennis court. The former South Charleston and Marshall University hoops player is one of many participants in the 63rd Charleston Public Courts tournament and, as of Wednesday, he became a semifinalist.
Condemned: Future uncertain for East Bank Middle School's Calvert Field
In a decision that has stirred strong emotions in the community, Kanawha County Schools has condemned Calvert Field at East Bank Middle School due to severe disrepair. The main bleachers and press box are structurally unsafe and cannot be used, school district officials said. This means that the school will not be able to host its three home football games this year. Instead, the games will be held at Riverside High School.
UC softball: Varney remains committed to Golden Eagles
For one incoming freshman, the departure of University of Charleston softball coach Michelle Frew didn’t change her mind about committing to the Golden Eagles. Recent Herbert Hoover graduate Laila Varney verbally committed to UC in December, then signed formally with the Golden Eagles in January.
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