Natalie Tennant reacts to Kanawha County Commission victory following Tuesday night’s General Election
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The newest-elected Kanawha County Commissioner Natalie Tennant said her Tuesday night victory hasn’t even truly sunk in yet following the confusion caused from a corrupted data stick that delayed the election results.
WVU men’s basketball guard Ofri Naveh to take redshirt this season
West Virginia University forward Ofri Naveh did not play in the Mountaineers’ season-opening win over Robert Morris Monday night, and he will not see the court at all
West Virginia construction company, restaurant owner pleads guilty to federal tax crimes
A Jackson County, West Virginia, man is facing prison time after failing to file an individual income tax return and avoiding payment of $20,000 in taxes withhe
FEMA staff encourages residents to still register for disaster relief ahead of Saturday deadline
In addition, Saturday is also the final deadline to apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loan as well. Applicants for that can apply online at sba.gov/disaster, call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955, or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance.
Berkeley County adding machines at Moncks Corner early voting site
Berkeley County Administration Building at 1003 N. Highway 52 in Moncks Corner will occur in the assembly room, where more voting machines will be available. This change will help decrease the wait time for early voters as Berkeley County continues to witness historic early voter turnout ahead of the 2024 General Election.
Good 2 Grow: Exploring a wonderfully wicked garden
With trepidation, I got out of my car and started down the steep decline. It was well after sundown, and although there were remains of the Hunter’s full moon beaming
Pedestrian hit by car in Kanawha City
A pedestrian is injured after they were hit by a car Thursday in Kanawha City. Dispatchers said it happened on MacCorkle Avenue, near the Piggly Wiggly, about 7:30 p.m. The name and condition of the victim were not immediately available. Dispatchers said the 5000 block of MacCorkle Avenue is shut down.
Highmark West Virginia donates $102,000 in grant funds to West Virginia United Way Agencies
The Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health awarded $102,000 in grants to United Way organizations across West Virginia on Thursday.
Thirty-six bands to compete in West Virginia Marching Band Invitational
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 13th annual West Virginia Marching Band Invitational (WVMBI) Championship will feature 36 high school bands from 28 counties around the state on Saturday, Oct. 26, at
Charleston teenager sentenced for murdering tobacco shop employee
Bre'juan Williams-Hampton, 14, of Charleston pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in September for the shooting death of a Charleston tobacco shop employee. Caden Martin, 19, of Charleston was shot and killed on Jan. 30 while working at Tobacco & Pipe in the 2000 block of Seventh Avenue in North Charleston.
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
AARP WV encourage people to vote early with their “honk and wave” event
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Volunteer and staff of AARP West Virgina got out and encouraged people to vote with their “Honk and Wave” event Wednesday evening at the South Side Bridge in downtown Charleston. AARP has strived for voter engagement for years and to AARP West Virginia Volunteer president Jane Marks, this is one way they do that.
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.
Small game hunting, trapping seasons in West Virginia open Nov. 2
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunting and trapping seasons for several small game and fur-bearing species in West Virginia will open on November 2, 2024. Brett McMillion, director of the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources, says the season represents the state's diverse outdoor adventure.
Vibrant autumn hues continue to cover West Virginia
Charleston, W.Va. - West Virginia continues to experience some of the longest-lasting fall foliage the state has seen in decades.
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.
Oklahoma man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after trying to have sex with young girls in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An Oklahoma man is going to federal prison for 30 years after he tried to entice young children in West Virginia to have sex. Federal prosecutors said Jerrod Sharp, 41, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, began messaging a woman in West Virginia in July 2022 that he thought was the mother of two minor girls.
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 Fire Department to see phase two of renovation project for all eight stations
City Council members voted Monday evening to authorize the Mayor or City Manager to enter a contract with the Thrasher Group, Inc. for a second phase of the project.
WATCH: Jordan Lesley, Chad Scott offer thoughts ahead of Arizona game
West Virginia University defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley and offensive coordinator Chad Scott met with the media Monday afternoon ahead of the Mountaineers’ first
Crews respond to Dollar General fire
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A fire broke out at a Dollar General early Monday morning. The fire started at the Campbells Creek Dollar General at approximately 2 a.m. Crews were able to put the fire out within an hour.
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
TSA Debuts New Security Screening Technology at Yeager, Tri-State Airports
The newest generation of Credential Authentication Technology is now in use at West Virginia's two largest airports
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
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
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.
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,
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
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.
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,