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Gambling on the rise in West Virginia as mobile betting fuels addiction concerns
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (516+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) " March madness is in full swing and on this st patrick's day, experts say more west virginians are taking their chances with betting picking up across the state. Gambling has become more accessible than ever, shifting from…...
Man accused of barricading himself in Wood County apartment, making threats, police say
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (150+ words) VIENNA, W.Va. (WCHS) " A man who barricaded himself in an apartment complex armed with a knife was taken into custody after an hourslong standoff Tuesday in Vienna. Joseph Cody, 38, is accused of making threats to other residents at an apartment…...
Lil Wayne to make a return visit to Charleston later this year
1+ day, 11+ min ago (125+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) " One of the biggest names in hip-hop is returning to Charleston this year. Lil Wayne is extending his North American tour in 2026 with dozens of new dates, including a Friday, Oct. 16 stop at the Charleston Coliseum. The…...
Residents seek answers as AI data center proposal near Mason County Airport takes shape
21+ hour, 50+ min ago (400+ words) MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) " A major artificial intelligence infrastructure project could be coming to Mason County, with state leaders saying it has the potential to become one of the largest data center complexes in the world. Del. Jonathan Pinson, R-Mason,…...
Boys State Tournament: Class A semifinals are set; two AA teams advance
12+ hour, 29+ min ago (132+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WCHS) " The annual West Virginia High School Boys Basketball Tournament opened on Tuesday inside the Charleston Coliseum. The day featured four Class A quarterfinals and two in Class AA. No. 1 Greater Beckley, No. 2 Tug Valley, the two-time defending…...
Game 5: Wheeling Central cruises to Class AA semifinal with 95-56 win over Frankfort
19+ hour, 1+ min ago (174+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) " No. 1 Wheeling Central Catholic walloped No. 8 Frankfort in a Class AA quarterfinal 95-56 as the West Virginia Boys State Basketball Tournament continued Tuesday evening in Charleston. The top-seeded Maroon Knights doubled up the Falcons in the first quarter…...
Spring Valley High School rallies around student-athlete injured in structure fire
17+ hour, 9+ min ago (171+ words) HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) " A Spring Valley High School student remains in the hospital after a weekend fire at Gino's in Kenova. Officials have not released his name because he's underage, but as he recovers, his teammates and the community are…...
Keith Thomas selected as superintendent for Cabell County Schools
22+ hour, 23+ min ago (74+ words) CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) " The Cabell County Board of Education has named a new superintendent. Keith Thomas will step into the role following the retirement of Tim Hardesty. Thomas has been an assistant principle at Milton Elementary and served as…...
AEP names Brian Abraham, Sen. Justice's chief of staff, head of Appalachian Power
23+ hour, 15+ min ago (197+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) " U.S. Sen. Jim Justice's chief of staff has been named the president and chief operating officer of Appalachian Power, company officials announced Tuesday. Brian Abraham is set to take the role on April 13, according to a news release…...
Cabell County Schools granted state waiver for missed days during winter storm
14+ hour, 55+ min ago (113+ words) Cabell County Schools granted state waiver for missed days during winter storm'WCHS Cabell County Schools granted state waiver for missed days during winter storm CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) " Education officials have announced plans to release Cabell County students before June…...