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- West Virginia native to fulfill promise he made to his late wife 58 years ago April 25, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A soon to be 2025 graduate of the University of Charleston will be fulfilling a promise he made to his late wife on Saturday. Glenn Kirk, a Mingo County native, will be graduating with an associate’s degree in business administration, 58 years after he promised his wife, Joyce, he would do so. Kirk, along…Morgan Pemberton
- Overturned vehicle temporarily closes road in Dunbar April 25, 2025DUNBAR, W.Va. –An overturned vehicle Friday afternoon in Dunbar temporarily closed down a portion of road. According to Metro 91, the wreck was reported at about 2:20 in the 400 block of 16th Street near a GoMart gas station. No injuries were reported. Photo: WCHSTVMorgan Pemberton
- Crews respond to structure fire at Huntington church April 25, 2025HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –Crews in Cabell County worked to contain a blaze at a church Friday afternoon. The fire at the Beverly Hills Church of Christ, located along Norway Avenue in Huntington, was reported before 1:30 p.m. According to firefighters, the initial investigation indicates that it’s not suspicious but fire marshal from Huntington has been called to…Morgan Pemberton
- Local authors host book signing this Saturday April 25, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. – This Saturday, stories will come to life at the South Charleston Public Library. Two local writers, Monya Grace Robert and Justin Hart Crary will meet readers, sign books and share the story behind their writing. Robert, a nurse, author and a mother, will present her book “Penny for your Thoughts,”. “I always wrote…[email protected]
- Charleston Police Department among the many agencies helping on Drug Take Back Day April 25, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Law enforcement agencies from across the country will be participating in Drug Take Back Day this weekend to help get expired and unused drugs out of cabinets. Drug Take Back Day is a nationwide effort that sees officers standing in front of participating stores to accept the drugs that need disposed of.…Aaron Parker
- One dead, another injured in Logan County crash April 24, 2025LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. — A man is dead, and another person is injured as a result of a multi-vehicle accident in Logan County. Arnold Oney, 73, of Grayson, Kentucky, died after colliding with another vehicle along Route 10. The crash was reported near the Vocational School Road exit at about 1:45 p.m. The driver of…Aaron Parker
- University of Charleston commencement set for this Saturday April 24, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The University of Charleston is all set for their spring commencement ceremony’s this Saturday. Both commencements are set to be in Wehrle Arena, which is located inside the Innovation Center on the university’s campus. The first ceremony, which is for undergraduate students, will begin at 10 a.m. and the second ceremony for graduate students…Morgan Pemberton
- State Community College Council looks at what’s next for Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College following take over April 24, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The newly-appointed interim president of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College since the state’s take over of the institution earlier this month says it has been a busy time for him there as he looks into what the next steps are regarding its uncertain future. West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission…[email protected]
- CAMC Teays Valley Hospital holds groundbreaking celebration for new building April 24, 2025HURRICANE, W.Va. –Bringing accessible healthcare to Putnam County continues to be the goal for CAMC Teays Valley Hospital as they plan to expand the facility to allow more services and opportunities for existing and future patients. A groundbreaking celebration was held at the hospital Thursday morning, where hospital officials and community leaders turned dirt at the…Morgan Pemberton
- National Guard member gets appointed as new Executive Director of VOAD April 24, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Belle, West Virginia native and a member of the West Virginia Army National Guard, Evan Conley says he’s ready to take on his new role as Executive Director of the state’s Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster group, or VOAD. “I’m very excited to start with VOAD, I haven’t worked directly with…[email protected]