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Two charged after missing child report reveals 'deplorable' living conditions in Ona
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two Cabell County residents have been charged with child neglect after the report of a missing autistic child revealed “deplorable” living conditions in a camper housing four children, court records said. Courtney Markin, 23, and Cory Markin, 31, of Ona, have been...
Barboursville church’s roof collapses, no one injured
BARBOURSVILLE, WV (WOWK) – Crews responded Wednesday evening after a roof collapsed at a church in Barboursville. According to Cabell County 911 dispatchers, the call first came in around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday that the roof of the Elmwood Baptist Church at 3045 Martha Road in Barboursville had collapsed. Dispatchers say no one was injured in the […]
‘Everyone gets nervous’: Dealing with separation anxiety during back-to-school season
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – Back to school is an exciting time for students, families, and teachers, but it is also normal to feel anxious about it. Kanawha County Schools Psychologist Lauren Winter said while it is an exciting transition, it can be especially challenging if you’ve never been to school before. “You may have […]
Newest 'Almost Heaven' swing erected at Point Pleasant's Tu-Endie-Wei State Park
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WCHS) — The latest "Almost Heaven" swing has been installed in Mason County, West Virginia, providing a picturesque place to take a rest. City workers in Point Pleasant have erected a new wooden swing in Tu-Endie-Wei State Park, according to a social media post from the city.
St. Albans acquires the third Safe Haven Baby Box in the state to help provide the safe, anonymous surrender of newborns
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — A safe and legal option for the anonymous surrender of newborns is now being provided in the City of St. Albans. The Safe Haven Baby Box was recently dedicated at the St. Albans Fire Department Central Station. A collaborative effort between the fire department, the...
Nearly one month since the Safer Kentucky Act became law
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Thursday marks one month of the Safer Kentucky Act or House Bill 5 being in effect. The law criminalizes street camping or setting up shelter in a public place. The law is part of a sweeping tough-on-crime bill that also includes increased penalties and fines for...
Fires in Scioto County considered suspicious, possibly connected
Two fires that broke out within three days of each other and destroyed both structures in Lucasville are considered suspicious and are believed to be connected, according to the Division of State Fire Marshal in Ohio.
Fairland West Elementary students return for first day, months after storms ripped roof off
PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WSAZ) - Wednesday started just like any other first day of school at Fairland West Elementary. The parents and buses dropped their students off, and the smiling faces lit up the school hallways. But that moment was not a guarantee this year. Back on April 2, a portion...
Police find meth, fentanyl in drug bust
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - A Letcher County man is facing multiple charges after a drug bust. Police were searching for wanted fugitives when they said they found drugs in a barn. “Once we went in the barn/building we’re calling it, searched that area, we found what we believe a crystal-like...
2024 High School Football First Look: Wirt County Tigers
ELIZABETH, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Wirt County Tigers have a lot to look forward to entering the 2024 season. The Tigers are coming off a playoff appearance and a 6-4 regular season record in 2023, and return a lot of key starters. Head coach Jason Hickman says that while he likes the experience coming back, he makes sure they continue to have plenty to work on.
Second bee sting death in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A second person is reported as having died due to a bee sting in Raleigh County. Although, this time, the victim did not have a known allergy to the insects. So, how did this happen? Diane Tyson was a healthy 63-year-old Air Force veteran from Raleigh County. As an avid lover […]
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