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Rural King store coming to Kanawha City
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A new business is coming to Charleston, according to the mayor’s office. Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin’s Office says a Rural King store will be coming to the Capital City. The new store will be located at the old K-Mart in the 6500 block of MacCorkle Ave. SE in Kanawha City. There […]
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center hints at “BIG” announcement
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Who could it be? The Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center has hinted at a “BIG” announcement coming tomorrow. The Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center made a post to its Facebook page on Monday stating that a big announcement was coming tomorrow, October 1st. The post was accompanied by an image that […]
Montgomery readies to celebrate fall in annual festival, set for Saturday
MONTGOMERY, W.Va. — Drive down Third Avenue in this eastern Kanawha Valley community, bordering Kanawha and Fayette counties, and you’re greeted with rows of weather-beaten corn stalks flanked with bright orange bows.
Local ambulance authority recognizes ‘most valuable providers’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Four Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority employees have recently been recognized for their work with the public. The “Most Valuable Providers” (MVP) awards, bestowed quarterly by the county organization, recognize emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics and other first responders “for their compassionate patient care, hard work and dedication,” officials said.
West Virginia lawmakers delay taking up income tax cut and approve brain research funds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia lawmakers speedily approved funding for the state veterans home, a program to help kids at risk of dropping out of school and other proposals on Monday after gaveling in for a special session called by Republican Gov. Jim Justice. The GOP-controlled Legislature deferred action on proposals for an income tax cut and a child-dependent tax credit until Sunday, when lawmakers were already scheduled to return for interim meetings. Both the House and Senate voted to bypass a rule requiring bills to be read three times on three separate days to greenlight the funding proposals, which now head to the governor’s desk. The funding approved includes $1.2 million for the West Virginia Veterans Home in Barboursville and $10 million for Communities In Schools, a program that helps support students from low-income families to graduate high school.
Loudendale VFD sending aid to Tennessee first responders
LOUDENDALE, WV (WOWK) – While some parts of the Mountain State were battered by remnants of Helene, Tennessee was also majorly impacted by the hurricane’s aftermath. Because of the damage in the Volunteer State, first responders from our area are putting boots on the ground and stepping into action to volunteer their services to the […]
Race for District 57 on Inside West Virginia Politics
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to both parties in the race for District 57, learn about the VA’s Housing First approach and explore the latest inductees to the WV Broadcasting Hall of Fame. In Segment One, we talk to Kanawha County District 57 Delegate Hollis […]
Central IL volunteers support hurricane victims with Ameren
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Ameren Illinois volunteers are helping those impacted by Hurricane Helene. More than a dozen are from Central Illinois. “They are the heroes to the people who are without power, that’s for sure,” Ameren Illinois Brian Bertsch said. More than 115 people have died across six states since the storm hit the […]
The Resilience of West Virginia's Capitol is a Testament to the Strength of Mountaineers
West Virginia’s state capital didn’t settle down in Charleston right away—it took a rather winding road through history to find its permanent home. As a state born out of the Civil War in 1863, West Virginia’s early years were marked by a shifting political landscape, and its capital city was no exception. From Wheeling to Charleston and back again, the story of West Virginia’s capital journey is filled with historical milestones, burned buildings, and a legacy of resilience. Let’s take a look at how West Virginia’s capital found its place.
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