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These West Virginia counties are under State of Preparedness for Hurricane Helene remnants
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — 22 counties in West Virginia are under a State of Preparedness for possible remnants from Hurricane Helene, according to a proclamation from Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV). These are the counties, according to that proclamation: Hurricane Helene is expected to be a major hurricane once it makes landfall on Florida’s northwestern […]
Marmet council approves hiring of Montgomery police chief, enacts tent ordinance at special meeting
MARMET, W.Va. -- The Marmet town council met for a special council meeting on Sept. 26, approving the hiring of a new captain for the community’s police force and finalizing a tent ordinance that was under first reading earlier this month.
Burn ban lifted in Kanawha County, but burning still prohibited in at least one local municipality
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Kanawha County Commission has lifted a county-wide burn ban, but at least one local municipality has chosen to keep the ban in place – for now. “This week, the county has received a reasonable amount of rain,” commissioners wrote in a statement announcing the lifting of the county-wide prohibition. “With more rain on the way, the commissioners felt it was safe to lift the burn ban.”
Upcoming fall events in Charleston
Autumn is a great time to visit Charleston. The Capital City is rocking with great concerts and live performances, fall festivals, and a new USA Karate competition. Read about these events and many more in Charleston this fall and visit charlestonwv.com to get the whole schedule. Live Music Mountain Stage o Oct. 27, Nov. 3, […]
Belle’s Old Stone House to host holiday events, tours to round out 2024 season
BELLE, W.Va. -- Historical tours, ghost stories and a Children’s Pioneer Christmas. Belle’s Samuel Shrewsbury Mansion – commonly known as the Old Stone House – has something for almost everyone in the coming months.
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