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Students in 8th grade and below to be accompanied by adult during Fayette County Schools athletic events
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Beginning on October 4, 2024, Fayette County Schools will implement a new policy requiring all students in the 8th grade and below to be accompanied by an adult when attending athletic events. According to Fayette County Schools Superintendent Gary Hough, the adult must be at least 19 years of age. Students […]
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.
Student essay winner, National Merit Scholar award recipient to be recognized at upcoming meeting of Fayette County Commission
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The upcoming Regular Session meeting of the Fayette County Commission is set to take place this week and will see consideration of letters recognizing the Fayette Student Essay winner and Fayette Student for National Merit Scholar Award recipient, respectively. Scheduled for 9:00am on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, the session will follow […]
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 […]
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.
East Bank fire department, football team seek donations for North Carolina flood victims
EAST BANK, W.Va. -- A fire department and football team in eastern Kanawha County is collecting items for victims of flooding in North Carolina. The East Bank Fire Department announced its donation drive on social media.
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 […]
14 Kanawha Valley individuals, organizations win 'We Love Our Community' awards
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Individuals and organizations throughout the Kanawha Valley were recently recognized for their commitment to the communities they live in. The Charleston Area Alliance presented 14 “We Love Our Community” awards on Monday evening. The nonprofit organization works with individuals, businesses and other organizations through various economic and community development projects.
WV Department of Health hosts Pediatric EMS Symposium at Summit Bechtel Reserve
GLEN JEAN, WV (WVNS) — In an effort to support the medical care for kids in the state, the West Virginia EMS for Children Pediatric Symposium is taking place through October 2nd at the Boy Scouts of America’s Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean. The event features workshops, presentations, and interactive sessions that are designed […]
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