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Charleston, West Virginia · Charleston‘We don’t need jobs:’ Fraziers Bottom residents against district rezoning PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) -- A Putnam County judge is one step closer to deciding the economic future of a small town. On Dec. 28, 2023, the Putnam County Commission unanimously approved a motion to rezone the unincorporated community of Fraziers Bottom to a C-2 high-density commercial district.
Lawsuit filed against Putnam County Commission after zoning change Tha…See the Story
Judge rules both sides must submit proposals in Fraziers Bottom district rezoning lawsuit
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - West Virginia International Yeager Airport is taking another step toward sustainability with new bottle filling stations at all gates. The project was done in collaboration with West Virginia American Water. "We understand the crucial role that airports play in promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility, said Dominique Ranieri, CEO of Yeager Airport. "This partnership with West Virginia American Water to in…See the Story
Yeager Airport works to go green with new water bottle filling stations
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonMORGANTOWN, WV (WOWK) — Kanawha County Schools are working with the West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences to help fight the shortage of educators. According to a release from the college, the school will be offering Kanawha County education professionals a "reduced per-credit tuition rate" to help them pursue a master’s degree in literacy education. “This opportunity provides educators with valuable opportunities for profess…See the Story
WVU offers reduced tuition for Kanawha County literary educators
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - The City of Charleston celebrated a brand new art installation with a special dedication downtown on Thursday. The colorful collective was designed in honor of the late Martha B. McKee, who served as the first full-time executive director of the famous Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. She also served as Deputy Secretary of Arts and Education for the Mountain State. The work of art was created by West Virginia native and art…See the Story
Charleston unveils new sculpture honoring late Regatta executive director
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonHUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) - It's National Bike to Work Week and Friday marks the official Bike to Work Day! In honor of the day, the City of Huntington Mayor's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council is sponsoring a bike to work celebration. Cyclists stopped by Jeff's Bike Shop Friday morning for free coffee, donuts and water.
Pro Road athletes visit children at CAMC National Bike to Work Week encourages people to stay active and promote hea…See the Story
Huntington promotes Bike to Work Week, staying active
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonPIKE COUNTY, KY (WOWK) -- A 17-year-old is dead after a crash in Elkhorn City Thursday morning, according to the Kentucky State Police. They say the call about the crash along KY-80 came in just after 8:30 a.m. The driver, 17-year-old Zena Newsome, of Elkhorn City, hit an embankment and the vehicle overturned, the Kentucky State Police say.
Man killed in Pike County motorcycle crash The Pike County Coroner's Office pronounced Newsome dea…See the Story
Teen killed in Pike County crash
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- Here are the winners of Thursday evening's 2024 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships events. Thursday saw the men's and women's junior criterium, and the men's U23 criterium races. 2024 U.S. Professional Criterium Championships - Junior Women's Results NameTeam1. Landrie McLainBMC/Walmart Oz Development2. Alyssa SarkisovDCDevo Racing Academy3. Bridget CiambottiTwenty24 Aevolo4. Sara ShannonMatrix Cycling P/B Bike …See the Story
Winners of Junior Men’s, Women’s and Men’s U23 Criterium Race
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonMASON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A local community is getting ready to start their engines once again after a popular dragway in Mason County announced they’re set to reopen this weekend. Kanawha Valley Dragway, which closed in 2017, will reopen as the Southside Dragway on Saturday, May 18, according to the new owner Earl Smith. […]See the Story
Mason County’s dragway reopening this weekend after seven years
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