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Six local golfers qualify for West Virginia Open
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Twenty-one golfers gathered at Cress Creek in an attempt to qualify for the West Virginia Open Thursday afternoon. Six earned a place in the prestigious tournament set to be held in Sissonville’s Edgewood Country Club from July 21 — August 2. Two athletes earned spots as alternates.
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.
Spring Hill Cemetery offers weekly walking tours
Walking tours at Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum are taking place every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. through September. Different weekly walks with a view in the 182-acre cemetery that overlooks the city will introduce participants to Charleston history, decorative monuments, selected landscape features, trees and shrubs, and more.
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.
Cancer survivor makes stop in Charleston on 50 state hospital tour
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This week was an emotional moment after a breast cancer survivor from South Carolina visited CAMC Women and Children's Hospital. "Cancer is a diagnosis, not a death sentence," Agnes Judge said. Through her whole life, Agnes said she would find multiple lumps on her body, but...
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 […]
Uber advertisement approved for Prestonsburg Tourism
At its July 9 meeting, the Prestonsburg Tourism Commission voted to renew their contract with Carvertise to continuing advertising the city on Uber cars in the Charleston, West Virginia, area. Prestonsburg Tourism Executive Director Lauren McCoart said the advertising campaign had run for the months of May and June. The...
FlingGolf introduced at West Virginia State Parks
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State Parks will be introducing an exciting new activity called FlingGolf, which combines elements of lacrosse and golf to provide a dynamic and enjoyable experience for players of all skill levels. The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources and State Parks will be launching FlingGolf at five state parks […]
Man arrested, accused of selling drugs to youths
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man from Putnam County was arrested for allegedly selling drugs to youths in the Buffalo community, the town’s police chief said Wednesday. Dickie Weaver, who’s from Buffalo, faces three counts of delivery of a controlled substance to a witness. Police say Weaver...
War Paint: Lawsuit over West Virginia Capitol mural project possible
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia agency that approves improvements to the State Capitol Building and other properties on the Capitol grounds signed off on renovations to the historic Holly Grove mansion and upgrades to Capitol bathrooms and conference rooms. However, there was no talk at Wednesday’s meeting of the...
GOP vice presidential pick Vance revisits Appalachian roots as bitter divide over memoir lingers
Introducing himself to the nation after being tapped as Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance used his address to the RNC to share the story of his hardscrabble upbringing and make the case that his party best understands the challenges facing Americans. Follow AP’s live coverage of the investigation...
Man ordered to Sharpe Hospital for parents’ deaths denied supervised trips motion
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A man accused of killing his own mother and father appeared by video in Kanawha County Court Wednesday for a hearing regarding his case. Takanao Kambara, who is being held at Sharpe Hospital, was denied a motion that would allow him the right to attend supervised trips. The judge cited […]
Bridgeport 9-11 Little League All-Stars Defeat Hurricane, 9-5, to win State Championship
The Bridgeport 9-11 Little League All-Stars captured the state championship on Wednesday with a 9-5 victory against Hurricane in Ona. Riley Haddix and Reed Hurst each had two hits to lead Bridgeport. Haddix, Walker Horne and Cam Nicewarner each scored a pair of runs. Parker Tuttle and Collin Benson each...
Diamond Jubilee Celebration for SCHS Class of 1964
Two teachers and twenty-nine members of the SCHS Class of 1964 plus 23 guests rendezvoused at the Smith County Heritage Museum at 4:30 PM on June 22, 2024, to celebrate their Diamond Jubilee year. In the 96-degree late afternoon heat, Donny and Shirley Horton Harbison arrived in a sweat in their un-airconditioned, all original, 1962 Oldsmobile Starliner convertible, which became a showpiece in the parking lot. Once inside, classmates clipped on their yearbook picture nametags so they could easily identify each other. Roaming through displays of history, these classmates became displays of history, living examples of the first wave of the Baby Boomer generation (1946-1964) to graduate high school.
Three new Charleston Police Officers sworn in
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Charleston Police Department expanded its ranks this week as three brand new officers were sworn in during a ceremony at City Hall on Monday. City of Charleson Mayor, Amy Shuler Goodwin, along with Charleston Police of Police Scott Dempsey, were on hand for Monday’s ceremony, which will proceed officer training […]
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.
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