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EPA: Nickel emissions in Huntington create ‘health risks’ for residents
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – Nickel emissions into the air from the Special Metals facility could have “potential lifetime health risks” for residents on the eastern side of Huntington, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The data comes from the newest version of the EPA’s AirToxScreen, or Air Toxics Screening Assessment. The AirToxScreen tool is […]
Huntington Rotary Club says area seeing impact of Mason County’s Nucor project
MASON/CABELL COUNTIES, WV (WOWK) – Construction continues on Nucor Steel’s new plant in Mason County. In Huntington on Monday, the Rotary Club of Huntington met with speakers from Nucor to hear updates on the new, state-of-the-art sheet steel mill. David Lieving, Huntington Rotary Club President, says Nucor has already made a significant impact in the […]
Cabell County Fair week kicks off with parade, festivities begin Wednesday
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – It’s time once again for the Cabell County Fair! To kick off this year’s fun and festivities, the area community gathered in the City of Milton for the Cabell County Fair Parade. The 2024 Cabell County Fair runs from July 24-27, at the West Virginia Pumpkin Park in Milton. The […]
New dock nears completion in Greenup County, Ky.
GREENUP, Ky. (WSAZ) - Greenup County’s new fishing dock at Little Sandy Boat Ramp is near completion. The renovation project at the Little Sandy Boat Ramp started years ago. After dredging efforts, the water is not muddy and shallow -- allowing emergency personnel and boaters to use it to access the water.
Community cuts ribbon on new Huntington Children’s Museum
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK)– The Huntington Children’s Museum is officially open after a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday. The idea for the museum came from Tosha Pelfrey, who noticed grassroots children’s museums opening across Appalachia. After speaking with organizers of other museums, Pelfrey and her husband decided this was something they could do. Over the following three years, […]
Temporary solution to ambulance response times up and running in Wayne County
A temporary solution to Wayne County’s ongoing problems with emergency response times is now up and running. A county-contracted ambulance service called Jan-Care hit the roads this weekend, providing 24/7 service to residents.
Several Huntington firefighters awarded promotions in a special ceremony
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Huntington Fire Department held a promotion ceremony for six firefighters on Wednesday after several positions opened up because of retirement. Testing and longevity with the department factors into promotions. During the ceremony, Aaron Williams was promoted to Deputy Chief while Jeremy Kress, James Vogt,...
ACT changes rolling out
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - High-schoolers will experience changes to ACT testing next year. English, reading, and math remain the core sections of the ACT that will result in a college-reportable score. Like the writing section, science will be offered as an additional section, according to Janet Goodwin, the CEO of ACT.
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