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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.

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

Kanawha County sees strong turnout in early voting, thousands cast ballots

West Virginia allows for in-person early voting beginning 13 days before Election Day and on Wednesday, Kanawha County saw thousands heading out to one of its n

Road shut down following accident in South Charleston

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – An crash has closed US 60 at WV 601 in South Charleston. The eastbound and westbound roads are closed. Injuries have been reported. Keep checking the WSAZ app for the latest information.

Capito, other leaders speak at 2024 West Virginia Broadband Summit

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito was among the leaders within that arena speaking Tuesday at the 2024 West Virginia Broadband Summit in Charleston. Capito told MetroNews after speaking at the summit Tuesday that the progress toward the deployment and expansion of broadband internet in West Virginia is finally starting to come to fruition.

Scene Calendar: Charleston area events Oct. 24-30

This week, go to a Halloween trick-or-treating event or see a "Dracula" ballet performance. Then, check out a pop concert, comedy show or march for a cause.

Machinists’ workers go on strike to demand higher wages

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Union Carbide Workers in South Charleston went on strike Monday to demand for higher wages after their previous contract ended Sunday, October 20.

Employees At South Charleston Union Carbide Plant Strike

Union Carbide Corporation, a subsidiary of the Dow Chemical Company, operates the South Charleston Manufacturing Site Plant in Kanawha County. Nearly 80 employees at a Kanawha County chemical plant have gone on strike over pay and benefits concerns.

Charleston Museum unveils 'Beyond the Ashes,' exploring Lowcountry's pivotal history

The Charleston Museum is opening a new permenant exhibit titled,The Charleston Museum to Offer First Look at New Permanent Exhibit “Beyond the Ashes: The Lowc

More information released in a Charleston murder investigation

The Charleston Police Department is releasing more information involving a murder investigation following an altercation that took place on the city’s East End Saturday afternoon. Police said they responded to a burglary call at an apartment complex in the 1500 block of Virginia Street East Saturday where,

Biden says Sinwar's death is an 'opportunity' for a hostage deal and an end to war in Gaza

President Joe Biden says the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli troops is a “good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world." He calls

Avery Johnson throws for 3 TDs, Kansas State beats West Virginia 45-18 in road Big 12 test

MORGANTOWN — No. 17 Kansas State knew that West Virginia would try to shut down Big 12 rushing leader DJ Giddens, and that enabled quarterback Avery Johnson to put together a career game. Johnson threw three touchdown passes in the Wildcats' 45-18 win over West Virginia on Saturday night,

Homicide investigation is underway in Charleston, police say

P.M.A homicide investigation is underway after police responded to a reported disturbance in Charleston Saturday afternoon, police said.According t

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

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.

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,

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,

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.

Inspired by WV woman, part of 2-mile-long breast cancer scarf displayed at Charleston hospital

Part of a 2-mile-long breast cancer awareness scarf is on display at the CAMC Cancer Center in the Kanawha City neighborhood of Charleston, West Virginia from Oct. 14-31, 2024, in honor of Terri Lynne Massey of Oak Hill,

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