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South Charleston Public Library announces reopening after storm damage
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A local library will soon be able to start a new chapter after suffering damage from the severe storms that hit the Tri-State back in April. The South Charleston Public Library has announced they’ll be reopening on July 8. The building has been under repair for more than two months. […]
The Great Rubber Duck Race makes a splash in Charleston once again
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha River will be awash with thousands of rubber ducks, as the Great Rubber Duck Race, a highlight of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, makes waves once again. Organized by the United Way of Central West Virginia, the event is a worthy cause, as ducks are released from the South Side Bridge, into the waters below.
New trails coming to Ridenour Lake, construction moving along
NITRO, W.Va. (WCHS) — Ridenour Lake provides fun for those living in the Nitro area. It draws in people and money to the community, supporting local businesses like Paddle A Wave. "There's picnicking. There's playgrounds for the kids. There's biking. They've bought over two hundred something acres... that they've...
Federal grant to fund new Capital Connector in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia is getting nearly $25 million toward a construction project aiming to provide better public transportation in Charleston. The project is being called the Capital Connector. The project will reconstruct Kanawha Boulevard and Greenbrier Street, and eliminate more than five acres of road surface. The $24,995,250 in funding will come […]
Storm causes power outages and mobile home damage
CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A mobile home was struck by a tree on Kilgore Lane in Cross Lanes on Wednesday. After the severe thunderstorms, AEP said multiple homes on the street were without power. “We saw an outage occur at 4:09 that took out power to the 35 customers...
Hurricane mourns the death of former city council member, mayor confirms
HURRICANE, W.Va (WCHS) — Former Hurricane City Council member Reggie Billups died of cancer, Mayor Scott Edwards confirmed Friday. Billups served on the city council for decades and was a member of several committees. He was also an important member of the community who coached football and taught at the local high school.
Part of I-77 getting a makeover
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - If your normal route is from downtown Charleston to Jackson County you have probably noticed it is a bit of a bumpy ride, but that is about to change. A project to rebuild Interstate 77 from Tuppers Creek Road to the Jackson County line was awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways.
West Virginia Fourth of July Festivities Could Be Dampened by Rain
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents should prepare for potential rain this Fourth of July. A weather system moving through the area brings a chance of showers on Thursday, potentially impacting holiday festivities. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, a cold front sweeping through this...
Charleston Town Center parking garages auctioned off
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Bondholders in parking garages surrounding the Town Center Mall in downtown Charleston are trying to cut their losses. The trustee and bondholders on the garages submitted the apparent high bids on two of the three garages up for public auction Thursday. One of the garages went...
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