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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonCHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Metro Valley residents in May to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.See the Story
AG Morrisey's mobile office sets May stops
Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonWAYNE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) -- On the eve of his 25th birthday, a man is in the hospital after being shot while out turkey hunting. That's according to his father, Wayne Williamson, who tells 13 News his son was in the area of Joel's Branch Road in Genoa Tuesday when the incident happened around one o'clock. Captain Dwayne Duffield with the West Virginia DNR says that the victim was able to give them leads on the person responsible and they are acti…See the Story
Man shot while turkey hunting recovering
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonPUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – On a county-wide level, first responders from all eight different fire departments in Putnam County are facing funding cuts and staffing shortages while the demand of 911 calls and emergencies ramp up. However, the power of voting could be a solution to this problem through this year’s 911 Levy. That levy equates to $2.5 million and must receive 60% votes in favor of the levy to take effect. The primary election to v…See the Story
How a 911 Levy passage could improve response times and conditions for Putnam County first responders
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonAfter decades of searching, a family finally has answers after the remains of Susan and Natasha "Alex" Carter were found on Monday in Raleigh County, West Virginia.See the Story
Father of 10-year-old killed in Raleigh County 23 years ago says he ‘never gave up hope’
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Golf · CharlestonHUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) - The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine hosted its 25th annual Golf Classic at the Guyan Golf and Country Club Tuesday. The four-player golf scramble included a putting contest, and players who competed in the tournament also got the chance to win a $5,000 cash prize. "Marshall University School of Medicine has done a really good job at positioning their graduate students in smaller rural areas to provide a service that's…See the Story
Marshall’s School of Medicine hosts Golf Classic
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - Students from across the Mountain State showed off their skills and brains for the Academic Showdown finale on Tuesday. The top 14 students went head-to-head at the West Virginia Culture Center in a bracket decided from seven regional match-ups. Last year's competition winners tell WOWK 13 News the event is an exciting and fun way to show off their knowledge. "This is an opportunity for you to use what you know and have f…See the Story
West Virginia students compete in Academic Showdown finale
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- The State of West Virginia will definitely have a special session of the legislature next month, according to Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV). The governor says the state does not have to give more than $300 million back to the federal government in a so-called, "clawback."
Chris Miller downplays Justice’s endorsement of Capito in West Virginia governor’s race The U.S. Department of Education says the expenditure of fede…See the Story
West Virginia Special Legislative Session more than likely in May
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) on Tuesday signed a bill looking to make retirement for 911 workers more accessible than ever in the Mountain State. The bill allows 911 operators and dispatchers to be seen as first responders with the benefits that come with that. This includes allowing them to retire with 20 years of service at 50 years old.
Chris Miller downplays Justice’s endorsement of Capito in West Virginia governor’s…See the Story
West Virginia governor signs bill to better retirement benefits for 911 workers
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