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Offering a better way to sip and stroll downtown

The PODA district is a private outdoor designated area that allows people to carry open-container alcoholic drinks downtown.

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Prep volleyball: Brookes excited to run to state tournament

Two Brookes hope to flow to a state title. Brooke Heck of Wayne and Brooke Smith of Spring Valley lead their respective high school volleyball teams into the state tournament this week at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.

‘Laughter is the best medicine’: Kevin Farley to perform at cancer awareness fundraiser in Charleston

An organization dedicated to raising cancer awareness is using comedy to bring people together, with the help of a celebrity guest. On Tuesday night, the 3 Betties

Stabbing under investigation in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A woman is in custody after a Friday morning stabbing in Charleston. Police said the altercation occurred at a residence in the 1200 block of Griffin Drive at around 4:30 a.m. The victim suffered a non-life-threatening stab wound to the leg. Police described the victim as uncooperative.

FINAL: WVU beats University of Charleston 94-61

The exhibition matchup between the West Virginia University men’s basketball team and University of Charleston is officially underway. For watch/listening information and

Five Takeaways from West Virginia’s Preseason Exhibition

The WVU men's basketball defeated UCharleston (DII) 94-61 in a preseason exhibition on Friday. While it is an exhibition against a DII team, there is a lot to be learned about this completely refurbished West Virginia.

WATCH: Tucker DeVries, Javon Small discuss exhibition win over University of Charleston

West Virginia University men’s basketball players Javon Small and Tucker DeVries spoke with the media Friday night following the Mountaineers’ exhibition win over the

Concert to take place at Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church

Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, 513 10th St. in Huntington, will present “1+1=2: Great Duets of the Theatre” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, in the church’s

Woman arrested in connection with stabbing

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A woman was arrested and charged with malicious wounding following a stabbing on Friday, Oct. 18. According to Charleston Police, the stabbing victim was uncooperative and sustained a non-life-threatening stab wound to the leg.

WVU Starting Five for Preseason Exhibition

The West Virginia men's basketball starting five for their preseason exhibition against Charleston (DII) has become available and fans will get to see the newest Mountaineers start for the first time.

Where to Watch WVU Men’s Basketball Exhibition

Friday will be the first opportunity for fans to see the new look of West Virginia men's basketball. In his debut coaching appearance for the Mountaineers, Darian DeVries looks to get players valuable playing time before they officially start their season on Nov.

Dreama Denver to celebrate her new book at weekend festival in Charleston

Island to Icon, the Many Lives of Bob Denver celebrates her late husband's acting career with a collection of mementos, letters, pictures, and stories of each of his roles

Prep football: Timberwolves look to get back on track at Capital

Just as Capital appears to experience a resurgence in its high school football program, along comes Spring Valley.

PikeView High School Band heads to Governor’s Cup with multiple championships under their belt

PikeView’s Band will head to the West Virginia Marching Band Invitational on October 26th along with 33 other bands featuring Bluefield and Princeton Senior High Schools. Copyright 2024 WVVA. All rights reserved.

Heroic statue recalls role of Union-loyal "mountaineers" in Civil War

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Historian and journalist Jim Comstock battled ceaselessly to keep alive the memory of the West Virginia "mountaineer"— the independent, Union-loyal resident of the state's mountain regions.

Collegiate golf underway at Ocean Club

The White Sands Bahamas National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Golf Invitational is currently underway at Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island, The Bahamas.

West Virginia welcomes Charleston for exhibition

The Mountaineers will face outside competition in front of fans for the first time under Darian DeVries. The Division II opponent is led by former WVU player and staffer James Long.

Splish, splat go pumpkins at annual drop event

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There was a lot of splatting going on at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston Thursday with the 25th annual BridgeValley Community and Technical College Pumpkin Drop. Students from 25 different schools made up 40 different teams to try and get their pumpkin from a Appalachian Power bucket truck down to the ground intact.

Man sentenced for punching officer, auto shop owner in Dunbar

According to a release from the Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Juriah Jordan Roncal, 33, of Dunbar will serve a maximum sentence of 12 months for Battery, consecutive to an indeterminate sentence of one to five years for the Unlawful Wounding of a Law Enforcement Officer. He plead guilty to the charges on Oct. 9.

W.Va. officials urge participation in early antlerless deer season

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials are urging hunters to participate in the state’s 2024 early antlerless deer firearms season, which will open Oct. 24–27. The early season is vital to the health of the state's high deer population, says Brett McMillion, director of the W.Va. Department of Natural Resources.

Governor Justice and the WVDNR encourages hunters to participate in antlerless deer firearms season

Governor Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources are encouraging hunters to participate in antlerless deer firearms season. It'll open next Thursday the 24th-27th. They say this helps with the state's deer population,

Antlerless deer firearms season set to open

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State officials reminded hunters on Wednesday about the state’s early antlerless deer firearms season, which will open Oct. 24–27.

GreenPower Delivers Four School Buses in Arizona, California and West Virginia with Six Near Term Deliveries Planned

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market,

Man sentenced to 13 years in prison for federal drug crime

Keith Deshon Adams, 39, of Statesville, North Carolina, was sentenced on Tuesday to 13 years in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release, for

Charleston offers $20M for county land that's been slated for affordable housing for years

For years, Charleston County has considered housing on property it owns on Morrison Drive. Now, the city is eying the land for 500 affordable units.

This West Ashley home flooded so much, Charleston County is buying and demolishing it

Flooding has become a severe issue for West Ashley couple on Boone Hall Drive. Charleston County is buying their house and hopes to solve the flooding problem.

Flights from CRW to the Big Apple just a month away

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians will soon get to enjoy direct flights from Charleston to the New York City area after nearly a decade. Breeze Airways announced in August they would be offering flights to NYC out of West Virginia International Yeager Airport starting Thursday, November 14.

Disney On Ice to bring Frozen and Encanto performances to the Mountain State in 2025

The magic of Disney will skate its way into the Mountain State in February 2025. According to a press release, from February 20, 2025 to February 23, 2025, Disney On

Name released in Kanawha County fatal crash

The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department has released the name of the man killed in a motorcycle crash last Friday just outside of Charleston. Deputies said motorcyclist Carl Simpkins II, 37 of Raleigh,

WV to debut Filipino Heritage Festival at Capitol on Saturday

The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA), in partnership with the Filipino American Association of West Virginia, has planned the first Filipino Heritage Festival to take place 1-6 p.m.

WV Health Right to host one-day free healthcare event

West Virginia Health Right will host its inaugural We Care Day, a one-day clinic offering free medical, dental and vision services.

The Great Gatsby Ballet to make its way to West Virginia in 2025

Ballet will make its way to the stage in the Mountain State in 2025 with timeless style. According to a press release, the World Ballet Company will perform their show The Great Gatsby Ballet at the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center in Charleston,

Comedian Jo Koy’s Just Being Koy Tour to stop in West Virginia in 2025

Entertainment and humor will make its way to the Mountain State with a performance from comedian Jo Koy in 2025. According to a press release, comedian Jo Koy‘s Just Being Koy Tour will make an appearance at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center around 8:00 p.

Inspired by Oak Hill woman, part of 2-mile-long breast cancer scarf displayed at CAMC

Terri Lynne Massey, of Oak Hill, always told her family that, “someday, something good” would come out of her battle with breast cancer. “In the moment, it’s hard for us to wrap our heads around that,

West Virginia GOP holds Trump 47 Volunteer Engagement Rally in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Members of the West Virginia Republican Party joined forces Monday evening in Charleston for a Trump 47 Volunteer Engagement Rally ahead of the November General Election.