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Authorities recover vehicle from Kanawha River in Charleston
UPDATE: (5:43 P.M. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024) – Authorities have pulled a work vehicle from the Kanawha River in Charleston and are now working to clear the scene. The investigation is still ongoing and no further information has been released at this time. UPDATE: (4:30 P.M. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024) – Authorities are working to […]
St. Albans 14-year-old convicted of First Degree Murder
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 14-year-old out of St. Albans was recently convicted of First-Degree-Murder for the fatal shooting of an employee at a smoke shop. Kanawha County court documentation indicates that, on January 30, 2024, Kanawha County Deputies responded to Tobacco and Pipe in the Charleston area with regard to a potential robbery. Upon […]
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 […]
Yellowjackets too much for Dots, 48-0
WILLIAMSTOWN – ‘Draggin the Line’ was a smash hit made famous by Tommy James in the early 1970s. Despite the number of years which have passed, the song’s title and opening line carry over to the present thanks to the Williamstown football team. In a 48-0...
One person taken to hospital after I-64 crash near Dunbar
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – One lane of traffic is closed on I-64 East near Dunbar due to a crash. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, they first received a call around 10:50 a.m. Thursday for a crash between the 52 and 53 mile-markers of I-64E near Dunbar. Dispatchers say only one vehicle was […]
Pickup hauling trailer crashes on interstate in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Drivers are being asked to use caution on the interstates in Charleston due to a vehicle crash. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the single-vehicle crash happened just after 12 p.m. Friday at the split of I-64 East and I-77 South. Dispatchers say a pickup truck pulling a utility trailer […]
Treasurer Moore Returns More Than $360,000 of Unclaimed Property to Putnam County Commission
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – State Treasurer Riley Moore today announced the Putnam County Commission will receive more than $360,000 in unclaimed property funds. “My Office continues to be diligent in efficiently reuniting taxpayers with their lost funds at a record pace,” Treasurer Moore said. “I am proud to partner with the Putnam County Commission […]
Rainy weekend expected as storm system moves in
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service in Charleston is forecasting a wet and cloudy weekend for the region, with showers continuing into next week. A frontal boundary is drawing moisture from the Deep South, bringing steady rain throughout today, along with cooler-than-average temperatures. While thunderstorms are unlikely, there remains a small chance of […]
Experts say that recent rainfall will have little effect on drought conditions
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Joanna Ransley of Florida was headed to Charleston on Thursday, September 26, 2024. She said she and three friends from Orlando, all who were in need of a getaway, had planned to meet in Charleston, but the rain changed their plans. “All three are probably going to have to cancel coming. […]
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