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Flash flood damage still visible Sunday in Braxton County
8+ hour, 53+ min ago (254+ words) BRAXTON COUNTY, W.Va (WCHS) — Evidence of flash flooding still apparent Sunday in the Corley area of Braxton County. Parts of the road completely washed out, being patched up by the West Virginia Department of Transportation to give people living in…...
No injuries reported, road closed after vehicle hits telephone pole in Kanawha County
14+ hour, 55+ min ago (126+ words) KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A roadway in Kanawha County was shut down Sunday after a vehicle crashed into a telephone pole, deputies said. The crash was first reported just after 2:45 p.m. at the intersection of Hemlock Drive and Elk River…...
Man rescued in Mason County after flash flooding sweeps away vehicle
14+ hour, 56+ min ago (133+ words) MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man in Mason County was rescued by emergency crews on Saturday after flash flooding washed his vehicle away, officials said. Due to the flooding, the man was found holding onto a tree and rescued by…...
NWS issues flood watch for portions of West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (83+ words) America honors the lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, 25 years after the deadly day changed the course of the nation. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for portions of West Virginia, Kentucky and…...
Oregon-linked WWII pilot finally accounted for, laid to rest over 80 years later
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (132+ words) WCHS ABC 8 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Charleston and nearby towns and communities in the Tri-State area, including Huntington, Dunbar, Marmet, Montgomery, Nitro,…...
Weather Alert through the weekend for flash flooding/severe storms
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (143+ words) 4 to 8" of rain fell Wednesday night across portions of eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia including Gallia, Mason and Jackson Counties, resulting in widespread flooding this morning. Some locations saw twice the amount of monthly rainfall for September in just…...
Heavy rain floods Point Pleasant streets and yards, snarling travel Thursday
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (209+ words) POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WCHS) — Heavy rain flooded roadways, driveways and yards in Point Pleasant on Thursday, making travel difficult and prompting Mason County Schools to close. Storm Team 8 meteorologists estimated 6 to 8 inches of rain fell in the area. Residents along…...
Pam Burka resigns from Charleston City Council, citing health concerns
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (88+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Charleston City Council is looking to replace a member who announced her resignation earlier this week. Pam Burka - who represented Ward 18 which encompasses Kanawha City - announced she would be leaving her seat due to health concerns. Burka…...
Strong storms brings flooding to western W.Va. and southeastern Ohio
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (92+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for portions of southeastern Ohio and western West Virginia. The warning will be in effect through 11 a.m. for Gallia and Meigs counties in Ohio along with Jackson…...
O'Charley's to close remaining restaurants, including locations in W.Va., Ky. and Ohio
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (86+ words) WCHS O'Charley's to close remaining restaurants, including locations in W.Va., Ky. and Ohio CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — It’s closing time for a chain of American restaurants. O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar will be closing all remaining eateries, including locations in West Virginia, Ohio…...