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‘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

AEP testifies before the Public Service Commission for 'reliability issues'

Reliability issues from two American Electric Power subsidiaries put the utilities in front of the West Virginia Public Service Commission Thursday afternoon.

Brian Helton is Raleigh County’s new state senator for the ninth district

On this Election Day 2024, Raleigh County's state senate race for the ninth district came down to Brian Helton versus Christie Cardwell. Helton is all about faith, family and freedom. The lifelong southern west Virginian says we need a conservative business leader to represent us in Charleston.

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

West Virginia General Election 2024 Results

The polls are closing in West Virginia, and Election 2024 results will soon be coming in from counties across the Mountain State.

Statewide burn ban issued as drought conditions continue

As drought conditions continue in West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice on Monday issued a proclamation banning outdoor burning in all 55 counties.

Stock market today: Amazon leads Wall Street higher

Amazon led U.S. stock indexes higher, while a surprisingly weak jobs report marred by some unusual occurrences cemented bets on Wall Street for another cut to interest rates next week.

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.

Prep football: Spring Valley clobbers South Charleston 61-7

SPRING VALLEY -- Three high school football teams took the field at the Wolves Den on Friday night, and Spring Valley fielded the two best. Spring Valley's first team was No. 1 and the Timberwolves reserves No. 2 in a 62-7 rout of the Black Eagles. Spring ...

Editorial: Data center could help jumpstart downtown revival

Mayor Steve Williams said the city’s efforts in expanding broadband and Alpha Technologies’ planned data center will give tech businesses the opportunity to grow roots in Huntington as well as help neighboring communities.

South Charleston, WV – Accident with Injuries on Central Ave

A motor vehicle accident occurred late Tuesday night at approximately 10:49 p.m. on Central Avenue in South | Contact Police Accident Reports (888) 657-1460 for help if you were in this accident.

University of Charleston makes agreements with two schools to allow for seamless transfer process

The University of Charleston made agreements with Southern WV Community & Technical College and the Mongolian University of Science and Technology.

University of Charleston, community college to allow some students to transfer seamlessly

The University of Charleston and Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College have reached an agreement to help students continue furthering their educa

A man of (Mount) Hope: Fayette football legend passes away

The Pride of Mt. Hope has died.Lonnie Warwick, a 1960 graduate of old Mt. Hope High School, passed away Monday.Warwick played 10 seasons in the National Footba

Tucker DeVries named to watch lists for Naismith Player of the Year, Julius Erving Award

West Virginia men’s basketball forward Tucker DeVries is one of 50 Division I players on the Naismith Men’s Player of the Year Watch List. DeVries is also one of 20 players on the

Registration now open for Toys for Tots campaign

The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway, with registration now open for families seeking holiday assistance. Organized by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, the

W.Va. 12th highest emitter of greenhouse gases in US in 2023, says EPA

CHARLESTON — West Virginia is the 12th highest emitter of greenhouse gases from large stationary sources in the nation, according to data released earlier this month by the federal Environmental

One person injured after being struck by vehicle in Charleston

One person was injured after being struck by a vehicle Saturday in Charleston, officers said.The incident was reported just after 3:20 p.m. in the 1500 block of

WVDNR will stock trout at 40 lakes and streams during the weeks of Oct. 21 and Oct. 28

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will begin fall trout stockings during the weeks of Oct. 21 and Oct. 28, according to a press release from the governor's office. The third annual Monster Trout Contest will also return at the same time.

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

PEIA proposes premium increases of 14%, 16% for West Virginia employees

CHARLESTON — West Virginia state and county employees would pay more for their health care next fiscal year under a proposal presented Thursday to the Public Employees Insurance Agency finance

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.

Oak Hill Lions Club expands service with branch focused on visual impairment

In an effort to address the needs of West Virginia’s visually impaired community, the Oak Hill Lions Club has chartered a new branch — the WV Eye Can Lions Club

WVDOH working to alleviate congestion on US 19 as Z-way project continues

CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is actively working with contractors to alleviate traffic congestion while construction of the southern leg of the Beckley Z-Way project

Class AA, Region 4 XC: Buffalo boys, Hoover girls claim team titles

Buffalo’s boys and Herbert Hoover’s girls claimed the Class AA, Region 4 cross country team titles on Thursday at the Kennedy Center.

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

West Virginia sex offender sought by U.S. Marshals, reward offered

Federal investigators are asking for help from the public to locate a West Virginia man wanted failure to register as a sex offender and violating parole.Gabrie

12th annual First Lady Student Ornament Competition seeks entrees

First Lady Cathy Justice is inviting all West Virginia students to participate in the twentieth annual First Lady Student Ornament Competition.

Election 2024 | Early voting kicks off in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In-person early voting kicked off in West Virginia Wednesday, a lead up to the Nov. 5 general election. West Virginia offers 10 days of early voting, including two Saturdays, between Oct. 23 and Nov. 2. Early voting takes place in ...

Body located near Snowshoe after car wreck earlier in the week

Snowshoe security discovered the man's car on Tuesday on its top in a secluded wooded area, body located not far from the vehicle

Murder investigation underway in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Police are conducting a murder investigation following an altercation on Charleston’s East End Saturday afternoon. A call made to Kanawha Metro 911 reporting a stabbing in the area of Belvedere Apartments at just before 1 p.m ...

Javon Small goes big in making a good first impression, WVU takes down Charleston in exhibition

“He earned it pretty fast,” is the way DeVries explained it Friday night, after WVU took down the University of Charleston 94-61 in an exhibition game inside the WVU Coliseum. As to how that happened, well, Small’s play in the exhibition was anything ...

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.

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.

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