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Students get 'Moovin' 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. Moovin' and Groovin' featured free giveaways and free or discounted services from local vendors...
Jackson Co. Commission clears up confusion on opioid settlement spending
RIPLEY, WV (WOWK) — Questions are being brought up about West Virginia opioid settlement money and what it’s being used for, specifically in Jackson County. Friday evening, the Jackson County Commission addressed public concerns about a new training center and gun range and how much of the settlement money was used to build it. According […]
Putnam County Fair livestock auctions underway
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The Putnam County Fair is offering a true farm-to-table experience for those interested in buying from the livestock auction. The fair’s annual Livestock Auction is underway this Friday night. The kids who participate, also known as exhibitors, raise their animals and auction them off to buyers. The funds raised go back to […]
Swimming championships: City Swim Meet is a Charleston tradition
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WCHS) — Summer is the time to relax and enjoy the crystal clear blue waters of a pool and while for most, it's all about cooling off and just chilling, for others it's serious business. A season of swimming showdowns is culminating this week at the...
Lobbyists file reports covering 2024 West Virginia legislative session expenses
CHARLESTON — Lobbying expenses on lawmakers during the West Virginia Legislature’s 2024 regular session earlier this year were on par with expenses during the same time period last year, while one county government and one public university filed contracts for lobbying services by a July 1 deadline. Registered...
Safe Haven Baby Box Blessing Event to be held at St. Albans Fire Department
St. Albans, WV – The public is invited to attend the dedication and blessing of the Safe Haven Baby Box at the St. Albans Fire Department Central Station on Monday, August 12, at 3 p.m. This important event will take place at the Central Fire Station, located at 51 6th Avenue, St. Albans, WV.
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