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Crews respond to fire at Charleston daycare
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Crews are responding to a working structure fire at a daycare in Charleston, according to dispatchers. The fire was reported around 6:40 a.m. at Friendly Faces Daycare on Fledderjohn Rd. Dispatchers say the building is empty. No injuries are being reported. The Charleston Fire Department and Charleston Police Department are on […]
As extreme heat continues, more needs to be done to help West Virginians stay safe
It brings me sincere joy to write the next sentence. After what felt like a summer full of heat advisories, It’s finally cooling down. The average daily high in Charleston in the second half of June and the entire months of July and August was 90 degrees. And it’s been a dry summer, with a […]
West Virginia sports officials say guardian caps are legal
When it comes to policy for that equipment, the WVSSAC officials say that high schools in West Virginia can use guardian helmets. However, they are advised to check with helmet manufacturers to make sure the caps do not void their warranty.
Bone Thugs N’ Harmony, E-40, Too $hort, more coming to Charleston as part of Kings of the West tour
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A stacked lineup of hip-hop royalty will be making its way to the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center as part of the Kings of the West tour. Several west coast hip-hop legends will be making their way to the Mountain State as part of the scheduled performance, which is set to […]
RAIN, a tribute to the Beatles, coming to the Clay Center for one night only
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A new show has been added to the 2024-2025 Broadway in Charleston season from Nederlander National Markets and the Clay Center. According to a press release from the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia, RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles is a wonderfully trippy and electrifying […]
Drug Emporium to close pharmacies at all three area stores
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A popular one-stop-shop store in Charleston and Barboursville will be closing its pharmacies. Drug Emporium Owner Bob Petryszak confirmed to WOWK 13 News that the pharmacies for its stores in Barboursville, Kanawha City and Charleston’s West Side will take effect on Sept. 11, 2024, which will be the last day for […]
New Chief Logan State Park Connector Trail now open
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The new Chief Logan State Park Connector Trail is now open for recreation! The opening is just in time for the beautiful fall foliage, which is coming in a little earlier this year due to the drought. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice hosted a ribbon cutting for the new trail […]
Reid-Smith responds to West Virginia State Capitol mural lawsuit
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Cabinet Secretary Randall Reid-Smith has released a statement about a lawsuit asking that a mural containing a likeness of Gov. Jim Justice's (R-WV) pet bulldog, Babydog, be removed.
Sober living home for mothers in recovery holds grand opening
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Sober living homes and transitional housing already exist across the Tri-State area, however, some have noticed a gap in resources for mothers needing this type of transitional living environment. That’s why Susan Conner, the Executive Director of ‘Hope for All,’ decided to design sober living for women and mothers who […]
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