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Yeager Airport: TSA ready for anticipated surge in Memorial Day travel
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Get ready for a busy Memorial Day Weekend at Yeager Airport. TSA is prepared for the surge in travelers with new technologies. This summer, TSA is expected to screen over 3 million passengers in a single day for the first time. With an anticipated surge in travelers, Charleston is likely to […]
Starbucks announces closure of one West Virginia location
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Starbucks will close one of its locations in southern West Virginia next month. According to a message written on a chalkboard outside the Starbucks in the Charleston Town Center Mall, they will officially close on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The announcement comes weeks after two major restaurants within the mall abruptly […]
Charleston unveils new sculpture honoring late Regatta executive director
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The City of Charleston celebrated a brand new art installation with a special dedication downtown on Thursday. The colorful collective was designed in honor of the late Martha B. McKee, who served as the first full-time executive director of the famous Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. She also served as Deputy Secretary of […]
Yeager Airport works to go green with new water bottle filling stations
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia International Yeager Airport is taking another step toward sustainability with new bottle filling stations at all gates. The project was done in collaboration with West Virginia American Water. “We understand the crucial role that airports play in promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility, said Dominique Ranieri, CEO of Yeager Airport. […]
Charleston woman celebrates 100th birthday
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A local woman is reaching a big milestone this week! Charleston Resident Zelma Cole will celebrate her 100th birthday this Thursday, May 30! Friends and family gathered Sunday, May 26 to celebrate her big day. At the celebration, Cole shared part of her secret to a long life. “Watch television, that’s […]
Charleston’s Capitol Market showcasing artists leading up to FestivALL
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Every weekend leading up to the start of FestivALL in June, the Capitol Market in Charleston will be showcasing different artists in a variety of mediums. There was a little bit of everything, from jewelry to canvas paintings to digital creations. “This is our second year doing shows with FestivALL and […]
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