CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A sinkhole opened late Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Quarrier and Brooks streets in downtown Charleston. The sinkhole was initially reported to be about 6 feet deep and 5 feet wide, a Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatcher said. Charleston police and firefighters taped off and closed[Read More…]
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Invasive topiary
Frog jumping featured in Rivesville
RIVESVILLE, W.Va.. — The Rivesville Fourth of July weekend event included the second annual frog-jumping contest. The event also featured bands, food, vendors and free games for kids in addition to the frog jumping. According to Rivesville mayor Jim Hershman, the Rivesville Fourth of July celebration is held a day[Read More…]
Huntington dog show draws from wide region
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Jean Cline of Huntington took up dog showing about four years ago with her husband, Bob. And she’s learned something surprising — something beyond the secrets of raising a healthy, well-trained show dog. “Dogs are just amazing creatures,” she said as she groomed and loved on one[Read More…]
Freedom celebration at Huntington church
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The spirit of America and God was alive Wednesday night at Christ Temple Church as hundreds came out for its 4th of July celebration.
World Cup hopes are dashed
Westover church raises 50-foot flag for July 4
WESTOVER, W.Va. — Riverside Apostolic Church, 336 Dents Run Blvd., is flying an American flag that stretches 50 feet. It honors the country and the men and women who fight for it. Pastor David Hudson said the stars and stripes go up for almost all holidays with a patriotic tie:[Read More…]
See ya later, alligator
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Richard Bledsoe knows there are some things people have to see to believe. That’s why Bledsoe’s first instinct was to grab his phone and take a photo of a 3-foot-long alligator he found in his backyard along West Oakland Drive, just off of Norway Avenue, Monday evening.[Read More…]
Rodeo comes to Preston County
BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. — A tribute to David Allen Pretzel opened the bull riding competition Saturday night, June 28, at the memorial rodeo that bears his name. A fitting tribute, according to Pretzel’s sister, Joni Bryte. She said she knew David would want to be close to the main event.[Read More…]
Charleston celebrates popular artist’s new mural
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It rained on Charley “Jupiter” Hamilton’s parade Sunday, but friends, family and community members journeyed outside to celebrate the local artist’s work anyway. The intermittent rain caused slight difficulties for the remaining FestivALL events Sunday, starting with a shower that disrupted the official unveiling and celebration of[Read More…]
