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Frances Ellen Felber
Frances Ellen (Folger) Felber, 95, of Charleston, West Virginia, died July 7, 2024 at Arthur B. Hodges Center at Edgewood Summit. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Alexandria, Minnesota. Fran taught English in Fergus Falls, Minnesota and Sisseton, South Dakota. She worked as a teacher of the...
Metro calendar
The submission deadline for Metro calendar items is noon the Wednesday prior to publication. Submissions should be emailed to metrokanawha@hdmediallc.com or mailed to Metro, Charleston Gazette-Mail, 1001 Virginia St., E., Charleston, WV 25301. Submissions are not accepted by telephone. Items will also be placed weekly on the Metro Kanawha and Pulse online pages.
State to change its child abuse and neglect referral system
CHARLESTON — 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...
Legal Aid of WV receives grant
CHARLESTON — Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) recently received a grant from the Truist Foundation to help better serve clients in their Charleston office. The $50,726 grant will support LAWV’s move to a newly renovated space in the former Staats Hospital building on Charleston’s West Side, along with functional additions to the space like furniture, office equipment and technology infrastructure.
Vehicle erupts into flames after crash on Charleston’s West Side
UPDATE (12:38 p.m. on July 20, 2024) — Power in the affected area has been restored after a vehicle crash in Charleston’s West Side knocked the power out Friday night, according to Appalachian Power. CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — A two-vehicle crash on Charleston’s West Side caused one of them to flip over and crash into […]
Otterbots and Flyboys split doubleheader Saturday
The Danville Otterbots and the Greeneville Flyboys played a doubleheader Saturday, a continuation of the game rained out in Greeneville on June 9. The Otterbots won Game 1 decisively by a score of 11-1 and then the Flyboys held their breath in Game 2 as they won 9-8. In Game...
Crash in Charleston leaves many without power, dispatchers say
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A two-car crash that caused a vehicle to roll over into a utility pole in the west side of Charleston has left hundreds of people without power, dispatchers say. Reports of the wreck came in about 8:30 p.m. on Friday along the 300 block of...
Suspect found with 29 grams of cocaine and 8 grams of fentanyl
DANVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – State Police charge suspect who had 29 grams of crack cocaine and 8 grams of fentanyl. On Thursday, July 18, 2024, Trooper A. R. Workman of the West Virginia State Police Madison Detachment responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance at the Boone Motor Lodge in Danville, WV. Upon arrival, […]
Bakers face off to be named the best at the second annual Pepperoni Roll Contest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Local bakers gathered at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston for the second annual Pepperoni Roll Contest. The bakers whipped up their best iterations of the West Virginia staple to compete for the prestigious Golden Thumb Awards. Both judge's choice and the people's choice awards were up for grabs.
City Holding: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — City Holding Co. (CHCO) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $29.1 million. The bank, based in Charleston, West Virginia, said it had earnings of $1.96 per share. The bank holding company for City National Bank of West Virginia posted...
UC Partners with New River CTC
New River Community and Technical College and the University of Charleston (UC) are thrilled to announce the establishment of a comprehensive 2+2 articulation agreement, opening doors for students to embark on a seamless educational journey from associate to bachelor’s degree. This agreement allows New River CTC students possessing either...
Multi-vehicle crash on Charleston’s West Side causes fire, power outages
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A multi-vehicle crash on Charleston’s West Side has caused a fire and loss of power for local residents. The two-vehicle accident occurred around 8:30 Friday night on the intersection of Tennessee Avenue and Randolph Street. The wreck caused one car to flip over and crash into a nearby transformer, causing it to explode.
Students get 'Movin' and Groovin'' in Charleston to prepare for a new school year
CHALRESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — The first day of school is right around the corner and an event was held at the Charleston Town Center Mall Saturday to help kids prepare for the new school year. Movin' and Groovin' featured free giveaways and free or discounted services from local vendors...
Boone County man arrested after authorities find drugs and cash, troopers say
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Boone County man faces felony drug charges after he was caught with various amounts of drugs and $1,000 Thursday, troopers said. Jamie Osborne, 36, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession with intent to deliver after troopers responded to a disturbance call to Boone Motor Lodge in Danville.
1 injured in Cabell County crash
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – One person has been taken to the hospital after a crash in the Barboursville area. According to Cabell County 911 dispatchers, the crash happened around 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Route 60 and Alternate Route 10. There is no word on the condition of the person who was injured. […]
Kevin's Lazy River Adventure launches July 27
RACINE - A trek down the Big Coal River has become a tradition as Kevin's Lazy River Adventure will celebrate its 17th year on July 27. Participants will float from Racine Park to Dartmont Park as the fun kicks off at 9 a.m.
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