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Crews respond to fire at mobile home in Putnam County
(6:12 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7) – Putnam County 911 dispatchers say the fire is now under control, and crews are still at the home cleaning up the scene. According to dispatchers, no one was injured in the fire. PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Crews are on the scene of a structure fire in the Hurricane […]
“Ultimate Warrior” found hiding in grass after burglary
CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man described as the “ultimate warrior” enters home and when asked to leave he tried to get into the victim’s car. He was found hiding in the grass. On October 6, 2024, at approximately 2:13 PM, a male victim reported that Todd Thompson entered his Cabell County, Huntington, WV […]
Relive the magic of Motown at the Clay Center
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Relive the magic of Motown with The Temptations and The Four Tops as they head to the Clay Center to celebrate their hit songs! On April 15, 2025, the two iconic groups will take to the Clay Center to perform their most popular songs at 7:30 p.m. The Temptations will perform […]
Arizona man sentenced to life for child exploitation crimes
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — An Arizona man was sentenced to life in prison for child exploitation crimes in West Virginia. According to a press release, 61-year-old Alan J. Disomma Jr., of Payson, Arizona, was sentenced on Friday, October 4, 2024 to life in prison for two counts of attempted enticement of a minor and one […]
Man sentenced for shots fired incident in Huntington
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A man was sentenced to five years in prison after police said he fired shots in a Huntington neighborhood in 2023. Kyle Clay was sentenced to five years on a wanton endangerment charge, and all other counts in his indictment were dropped, according to the Cabell County Circuit Clerk’s Office. […]
Free-roaming felines topic of discussion for South Charleston council members
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Several cats are roaming the streets of South Charleston as of late, officials say. The problem is, many of the animals have no known owners. The issue of these free-roaming felines was the main topic of discussion at South Charleston City Council's most recent meeting.
Kanawha BOE members to determine if East Bank Middle, McKinley schools to close this week
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. -- The Kanawha County Board of Education will hold two school closing hearings this week. East Bank Middle School and McKinley Middle School are both being considered for consolidation. The closures would take effect at the start of the 2025-26 school year.
Kanawha Commissioners: Lowest bid on judicial annex project 60% higher than expected
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Kanawha commissioners held a special meeting on Monday concerning the county’s judicial annex renovation and expansion project. The expansion, initiated after the county added three new magistrates and one new circuit judge, includes plans for an expanded public entry section, six new courtrooms, a jury assembly suite and office space. It was designed by a Kanawha County firm Silling Architects, who first revealed blueprints to commissioners earlier this year.
The Rise of West Virginia’s Chemical Valley
West Virginia, known for its rugged mountains and coal mines, has also played a pivotal role in the chemical industry, particularly in the Kanawha Valley. The roots of this transformation trace back to the early 20th century, when the federal government set the stage for industrial development by constructing essential chemical plants during World War I. What began as a necessity during wartime soon turned into a booming industry that would leave a lasting imprint on both the state and the world.
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