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WVDNR announces updated hunting regulations for 2024-25 seasons
SOUTH CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has announced updated hunting regulations for the 2024-25 seasons for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and black bear. These changes will go into effect on July 1, according to the WVDNR’s latest Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary. “With...
Unique vendors set up shop at the Sternwheel Regatta
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — While the Sternwheel Regatta brings a plethora of vendors to the streets of downtown Charleston, a few of these vendors are truly one-of-a-kind. Christean and Tabbatha Smith, owners of Bayou Classics, say they are thrilled to share their authentic Cajun cuisine to the Regatta attendees.
Couple maliciously attacked with steel dog chain
CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A couple maliciously attacked two females in a park with a steel dog chain. On June 11, 2024, at around 7:21 p.m., police were sent to the 1100 block of W 17th Street following reports of an assault in progress involving a male and female suspect attacking the victims. Upon […]
Pets joined in on the Regatta fun during the wiener dog race and costume contest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — On Saturday, the annual wiener dog race and all breed costume contest took place at Magic Island. This event kicked off at 10 a.m. and contestants were there and ready to show off their skills and outfits. Isabel Smith brought her two Boston terriers, Honey...
Elkins: Miners to be challenged in new regional format
NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School boys' basketball team hopes to turn the corner next season but it won't be easy. With the new “Super Regional” format implemented by the WVSSAC for the 2024-25 season and for the next three seasons, the Miners will have an even tougher climb in the road to Charleston.
Incoming Tug freshman Lackey tosses no-hitter for summer Tsunami team
A trio of Tug Valley High School softball players (two former and one upcoming) are staying busy this summer with the Tsunami 18-and-under travel ball team. Recently graduated Tug players Haleigh Muncy and Amelya Wellman, and incoming TVHS freshman player Emma Lackey have been active with the team. Muncy and...
SCHS Wildcat Basketball Camp Starts Monday
Monday is the start of the SCHS Wildcat Basketball Camp. Registration cost is $45 and campers will learn from lecture instruction, fundamental skills and competitive games under Wildcats head coach Pete Colclasure along with Wildcat players and staff. Boys entering 3,4,5 grades will go daily from 10-11:30 with 6-8th graders going from 12-2. Walk in sign up swill be accepted on the first day of camp.
Dirty Birds fall to Blue Crabs to open the second half of the season
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Charleston Dirty Birds are back in town and kicked off a six-game homestand on Friday, but it didn't start off the way they had hoped. The Dirty Birds blew a 5-1 lead, gave up 8 runs in the seventh inning to fall 11-6 to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Friday was the last game of the first half of the season with a new season starting on Saturday.
Good reviews for Cabell Midland/Marshall pitcher Kenyon Collins on Coal Cats start
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It’s a bit of a jump from Cabell Midland High School to pitching in the Appalachian League, but former Cabell Midland star and Marshall signee Kenyon Collins is handling the jump just fine. Collins helped Cabell Midland to the Class AAA state championship in June...
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta features event-packed Friday
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Day three of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta celebrations are underway all day Friday stemming to Friday night. The celebrations kicked off at noon with the “Family Fun Zone” in Charleston’s Slack Plaza. That “fun zone” featured a bubble-making machine, music featuring a live DJ, bouncy houses, food vendors and more in […]
Beckley holds 4th Annual Bill Withers Music Fest
BECKLEY (WVNS) – Beckley celebrated one of its most famous hometown heroes. The city held its 4th Annual Bill Withers Music Festival at the Bill Withers Plaza. The festival featured musical performances by seven West Virginia musical groups, food and merchandise vendors, the winners of an art competition, and fun activities for all ages. While […]
EXCLUSIVE: Skylar Neese’s family speaks out on the anniversary of her death, days before her killer sees parole board.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Rachel Shoaf, one of the girls who killed Skylar Neese, has her second parole hearing coming up on Monday morning. Skylar’s murder happened in the early morning hours of July 7, 2012. Her father, Dave, spoke exclusively with 5 News about his life 12 years...
Kentucky Authorities Seize Guns and Drugs in Major Operation
Over the past week, detectives from the Lexington Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit, Winchester Police Department, Gateway Area Task Force, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducted a joint investigation into several out-of-state suspects involved in trafficking narcotics into Lexington. During this meticulous operation, 27 pounds of methamphetamine, 1.5...
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