WOWK 13 NEWS

09/21/2024

Here's how mortgage rates, auto loans and credit card APRs have changed in recent years.

Here’s how mortgage rates, auto loans and credit card APRs have changed in recent years.

09/21/2024

Plant bulbs in the fall for a low-effort, beautiful flower garden in early spring.

09/21/2024

A large meteor was spotted racing across the western sky just before 8 p.m. Friday night.

A large meteor was spotted racing across the western sky just before 8 p.m. Friday night.

09/21/2024

While questions remain in the death of West Virginia State University student athlete Jyilek Harrington, the campus community came together to hold a vigil and remember him.

While questions remain in the death of West Virginia State University student athlete Jyilek Harrington, the campus community came together to hold a vigil and remember him.

09/21/2024

A tropical depression could form next week as an area of low pressure in the Caribbean moves toward the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said Friday.

09/21/2024

Although there are nature and historical hikes across the Mountain State, the 2024 West Virginia Vacation Guide by the West Virginia Department of Tourism has a few recommendations for 2024.

Although there are nature and historical hikes across the Mountain State, the 2024 West Virginia Vacation Guide by the West Virginia Department of Tourism has a few recommendations for 2024.

09/21/2024

The study says Jefferson County residents give 0.92% of their income to charity.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Jefferson County is the most generous county in West Virginia, according to a study by SmartAsset. The study says Jefferson County residents give 0.92% of their income…

09/21/2024

When you’re hunting for work, a text alerting you to a new listing that sounds like your dream job could be your big break. But it could also be a scam designed to steal your personal information and money.

When you’re hunting for work, a text alerting you to a new listing that sounds like your dream job could be your big break. But it could also be a scam designed to steal your personal information a…

09/21/2024

RFK Jr., Gabbard eye top roles in possible Trump administration

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard are angling for positions in a possible Trump administration, hoping to help spark an anti-establishment surge in Washington post-November.  The two for…

09/21/2024

There are so many dog breeds to choose from. There’s a dog for everyone, from the Beagle to Boxer to Dachshund to Siberian Husky and so, so many more.

There’s a dog for everyone, from the Beagle to Boxer to Dachshund to Siberian Husky and so, so many more.

09/21/2024

You won’t be whining about this list!

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — You won’t be whining about this list! To create the list of the highest-rated wineries in the Mountain State, the wineries must: Have an address in West Virginia…

09/21/2024

Many states have similar popular last names and West Virginia is no different, according to a study by Ancestry.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Many states have similar popular last names and West Virginia is no different, according to a study by Ancestry. The study says West Virginia’s most popular surn…

09/21/2024

The study says that Slytherin is the most searched-for Hogwarts House, being in 27 states.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — West Virginia’s “Harry Potter House” is Slytherin, according to a study conducted by Dish. The study says that Slytherin is the most searched-for Hog…

09/21/2024

With two West Virginia cities being named some of the most sinful in the nation, people may wonder where they can find their part of “Sin City” in the Mountain State.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — With two West Virginia cities being named some of the most sinful in the nation, people may wonder where they can find their part of “Sin City” in the Moun…

09/21/2024

One West Virginia city was named one of the cheapest cities to live in, according to U.S. News & World Report.

One West Virginia city was named one of the cheapest cities to live in, according to U.S. News & World Report.

09/21/2024

States are ranked by the number of people who moved to Kentucky from a different state in 2022.

States are ranked by the number of people who moved to Kentucky from a different state in 2022.

09/21/2024

When you think of the most fun cities in America, what comes to mind?

When you think of the most fun cities in America, what comes to mind?

09/21/2024

Some called the display tone deaf in light of recent school shootings in the U.S.

09/21/2024

Harris sees reasons for cautious optimism in Pennsylvania

Vice President Harris is seeing encouraging signs in Pennsylvania, a state that many see as the key battleground in the fight for the White House in November. Many recent polls have shown Harris ho…

09/21/2024

This year's Ultimate Grand Prize winner was Ronald Kiger, who removed 20 pythons from the Everglades.

This year’s Ultimate Grand Prize winner was Ronald Kiger, who removed 20 pythons from the Everglades.

09/21/2024

From fuchsia to blush, pink is everywhere this spooky season.

09/21/2024

Trump's shutdown push falls flat with Republicans

House Republicans are overwhelmingly dismissing former President Trump’s calls for a government shutdown in the absence of a proof-of-citizenship voting bill being signed into law, a public break f…

09/21/2024

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Friday's Titan Marine Board of Investigation public hearing will feature a newly added witness, according to a late-night post from the Coast Guard. For day four, Former OceanGate Mission Specialist Fred Hagen, University of Washington Applied Physics Lab employee Dave Dyer, Triton Submarines employee Patrick Lahey, and Former OceanGate Contractor [...]

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Friday’s Titan Marine Board of Investigation public hearing will feature a newly added witness, according to a late-night post from the Coast Guard. For day fo…

09/21/2024

General Motors is recalling more than 449,000 of its SUVs and pickup trucks because the electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid takes place.

General Motors is recalling more than 449,000 of its SUVs and pickup trucks because the electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid takes…

09/21/2024

GOP scrambles to contain Robinson fallout in North Carolina

Republicans are scrambling to mitigate the fallout from North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson’s latest scandal, fearful it could cost them more than just the governor’s mansion as th…

09/21/2024

Lincoln County enacts burn ban

LINCOLN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Another county is joining in on the growing list enacting a burning bans. Lincoln County Commissioners enacted the ban on outside burning Friday night because as a…

09/21/2024

The vaccine FluMist, manufactured by MedImmune, which was acquired by AstraZeneca in 2007, was first approved by the FDA in 2003 for individuals between five and 49 years of age. Its approval has since been expanded to include children as young as two years old.

The vaccine FluMist, manufactured by MedImmune, which was acquired by AstraZeneca in 2007, was first approved by the FDA in 2003 for individuals between five and 49 years of age. Its approval has s…

09/21/2024

A cat named Rayne Beau was found in Roseville, California, two months after disappearing in Yellowstone National Park.

09/21/2024

Sternwheelers, food trucks and... giant gorillas? The Katie H crew is taking in all the sights at the Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta!
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09/21/2024

The Golden Delicious apple has some deeply rooted seeds planted in Clay County. That's why the county hosts the Golden Delicious Apple Festival each year.

CLAY COUNTY, W.V. (WOWK) – Fall is right around the corner, and that means apples are ripe for picking. And the Golden Delicious apple has some deeply rooted seeds planted in Clay County. That̵…