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A Putnam County Girl Scout has received a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of her award-winning work.
03/07/2024

A Putnam County Girl Scout has received a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of her award-winning work.

A Putnam County Girl Scout has received a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of her award-winning work.Morgan Harris, an ambassador in the Girl Scouts of Black D

The resolution overwhelmingly failed at Monday night's city council meeting.
03/07/2024

The resolution overwhelmingly failed at Monday night's city council meeting.

Charleston City Council considered a resolutionMonday to prevent the Charleston Police Department from arresting the unhoused for non-violent offenses during t

A former Columbus Zoo executive who initially pleaded not guilty for his alleged involvement in a $2 million financial s...
02/07/2024

A former Columbus Zoo executive who initially pleaded not guilty for his alleged involvement in a $2 million financial scam changed his plea in court Tuesday.

A former Columbus Zoo executive who initially pleaded not guilty for his alleged involvement in a $2 million financial scam changed his plea in court Tuesday.Pe

Police officers in St. Albans have launched an investigation into former St. Albans High School Girls Basketball Coach R...
02/07/2024

Police officers in St. Albans have launched an investigation into former St. Albans High School Girls Basketball Coach Ricky Steele. Investigators will not release information on the nature of the investigation, however, Kanawha County Schools said that Steele is no longer an employee of the school system.

Police officers in St. Albans said an investigation has been launched into a former high school girls basketball coach.Officers said they began investigating St

Tim Hardesty was sworn in as the new superintendent of Cabell County Schools Monday evening
02/07/2024

Tim Hardesty was sworn in as the new superintendent of Cabell County Schools Monday evening

Tim Hardesty was sworn in as the new superintendent of Cabell County Schools Monday evening at the board of education meeting.Hardesty replaces Ryan Saxe who re

The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta kicks off tomorrow. Everything you need to know ⬇️
02/07/2024

The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta kicks off tomorrow. Everything you need to know ⬇️

One of Charleston’s signature events – the Sternwheel Regatta – is set to take over downtown once again this week.The five-day festival runs from July 3-7 and w

The former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 has resigned from a police force in West Vi...
02/07/2024

The former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 has resigned from a police force in West Virginia

The former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 has resigned from a police force in West Virginia, the third time in six years he l

Charleston City Council considered a resolution Monday to prevent police from arresting the unhoused for non-violent off...
02/07/2024

Charleston City Council considered a resolution Monday to prevent police from arresting the unhoused for non-violent offenses during the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta

The Charleston City Council decided on a resolution to prevent the Charleston Police Department from arresting the unhoused for non-violent offenses during the

A tractor-trailer carrying a steel beam has gotten stuck on Route 10 in Cabell County for the second consecutive day.
02/07/2024

A tractor-trailer carrying a steel beam has gotten stuck on Route 10 in Cabell County for the second consecutive day.

A second tractor-trailer carrying a steel beam has gotten stuck on Route 10 in Cabell County, dispatchers said.The incident was reported about 12:15 p.m. near D

The study analyzed menu prices across hundreds of fast-food chains in the largest cities in America to see who had the m...
02/07/2024

The study analyzed menu prices across hundreds of fast-food chains in the largest cities in America to see who had the most expensive price for a burger, french fries and soda.
https://wchstv.com/news/offbeat/study-finds-which-fast-food-chain-has-most-expensive-price-for-burger-fries-and-soda-meal-mcdonalds-wendys-five-guys-burger-king-jack-box-major-local-cities-moneygeek-inflation #

MoneyGeek analyzed menu prices across hundreds of fast-food chains in the largest cities in America to see who had the most expensive average meal price.

Crews responded to a house fire in Huntington early Tuesday morning.
02/07/2024

Crews responded to a house fire in Huntington early Tuesday morning.

Crews responded to a house fire Tuesday morning in Huntington.The fire was reported about 7:15 a.m. on Prospect Court, according to the Huntington Fire Departme

OH DEER! A doe and fawn are spotted in Eleanor, West Virginia. (📷 Jodi Mondy) Chime In with your wildlife photos today: ...
02/07/2024

OH DEER! A doe and fawn are spotted in Eleanor, West Virginia. (📷 Jodi Mondy) Chime In with your wildlife photos today: https://wchstv.com/chimein

The viral TikTok trend speculating that the chain's portion sizes had gone down has led to a Wells Fargo restaurant anal...
02/07/2024

The viral TikTok trend speculating that the chain's portion sizes had gone down has led to a Wells Fargo restaurant analyst testing the size of 75 bowls.
https://wchstv.com/news/offbeat/restaurant-analyst-test-chipotle-portion-sizes-by-comparing-75-bowls-heres-the-results-tiktok-viral-trend-bowls-burritos-shocking-inconsistent-locations-wells-fargo-true-truth-answers-white-rice-food-chain #

The viral TikTok trend of has led to a Wells Fargo restaurant analyst testing the food portions of 75 bowls.

A grandmother has made Team USA after qualifying at the Olympic trials on Saturday.
02/07/2024

A grandmother has made Team USA after qualifying at the Olympic trials on Saturday.

A grandmother has made Team USA after qualifying at the Olympic trials on Saturday.

Cabell County 911 dispatchers said traffic is blocked on Route 10, near Doss Hill Road, after a semi hauling a 100 foot,...
02/07/2024

Cabell County 911 dispatchers said traffic is blocked on Route 10, near Doss Hill Road, after a semi hauling a 100 foot, 16 ton steel beam lost its load.

An accident involving a tractor trailer is causing a traffic issue on a busy road in Cabell County.Cabell County 911 dispatchers said a tractor trailer lost it'

Firefighters said one person had to be flown to the hospital and another taken by ambulance after an ATV crash in Putnam...
02/07/2024

Firefighters said one person had to be flown to the hospital and another taken by ambulance after an ATV crash in Putnam County Monday evening. (Teays Valley Fire Department Photo)

Two people are hurt after an ATV crash in Putnam County.The accident happened on Route 34, near Mize Road, in Teays Valley Monday evening.Firefighters with the

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TEAM COVERAGE: Anthony Conn - WCHS, Leslie Rubin and Anna Saunders preview Thursday's press conference where updates on the Kyneddi Miller death investigation are expected. https://bit.ly/4aNWY9o

A Charleston mother pleads for help to find her son's killer. FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/45sP8Bj

A Boone County judge rules a news conference discussing details in the death of Kyneddi Miller can be held after an emergency motion was filed to stop it. https://bit.ly/3x2Xfro

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson looks at storm chances in the Tri-State for Wednesday afternoon and evening. 🌧️ Keep up-to-date with weather in your area: https://wchstv.com/weather

HAPPENING NOW: Demolition crews are taking down the iconic CASCI building in downtown Charleston. Latest online story >>> https://bit.ly/3xcive7

ONSTAGE: The Albans Arts Center showcases the jazz era and the rise of the Nazi Party in "Cabaret." https://bit.ly/3x4lZj2

Jason Hurst TV Sports introduces the Tri-State Coal Cats on opening day. ⚾ Tune in for highlights at 10 & 11. https://bit.ly/3VcDhm4

Daniel Burbank TV speaks with the mother of a murder victim as Charleston police continue to search for a suspect. BACKGROUND: https://bit.ly/4c5peW3

Anthony Conn - WCHS speaks with newly-appointed Kanawha County Commissioner Marc Slotnick about goals for his time in office. 🗣️ Get the latest news from the Kanawha Valley here: https://wchstv.com/

How do parents help their children prevent the "summer slide?" 📖 Jenifer McAndrews WCHS outlines benefits of summer reading programs. MORE NEWS: https://wchstv.com/

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson expects a turnaround in weather conditions with lower temperatures and humidity for your weekend ahead. 🌤️ MORE WEATHER: https://wchstv.com/weather

Eyewitness Sports has highlights from the annual North-South Game. ⚾ MORE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: https://wchstv.com/sports

Family and friends remember Sgt. Cory Maynard one year after his death. Paige Taylor WCHS has the story: https://bit.ly/3x12XKb

Jason Hurst TV Sports catches up with the back-to-back state champions at Cabell Midland to learn the recipe for success. ⚾ FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3V6ibpi

Meteorologist Brandon Stover provides an updated forecast and tracks the next chance for storms in the Tri-State. 🌤️ Keep up-to-date on weather in your area by following us on the web: https://wchstv.com/weather

Despite the rain, the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra brought the music to AVN Symphony Sunday For todays headlines visit: https://wchstv.com/news/local

Grab you putters because the annual Downtown Open pop-up putt-putt course is bringing the green to Charleston⛳

Eyewitness News' Dante Ricci is here with you forecast for this week.

Local artists and their creations are on show at Ritter Park in Huntington this weekend for the Art in the Park event

Eyewitness News was on the scene as Pride Month celebrations kicked off in Charleston Saturday. https://wchstv.com/news/local/pride-parade-in-downtown-charleston-kicks-off-pride-month

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