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Nuclear deal back on the table? US-Iran talks explained
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (130+ 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,…...
Former lieutenant at eastern Kentucky penitentiary sentenced to prison in assault case
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (323+ words) FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WCHS) " A Floyd County man who served as a lieutenant at an eastern Kentucky penitentiary was sentenced to prison Wednesday for falsifying records related to the assaults of inmates. Michael Childers, 47, of Harold, Ky. , was sentenced to…...
Rolling roadblocks along I-64 East planned for Thursday to allow for pothole patching
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (85+ words) BARBOURSVILLE, W. Va. (WCHS) " Transportation officials announced rolling roadblocks will be placed along Interstate 64 in Cabell County Thursday for pothole patching. Drivers should expect eastbound delays between the Guyandotte River Bridge and 29th Street in Barboursville, according to a news release from…...
Marshall approves tuition increase, continues push for affordability
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (339+ words) Huntington, W. Va. (WCHS) " Marshall University's Board of Governors approved another tuition increase for next year during a meeting this afternoon, passing the university's fiscal year 2027 budget with a 2. 5% tuition increase for in-state students. University leaders said that while students may…...
Multiple Crashes Shut Down Westbound Lanes on Cabell County Stretch of I-64
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (134+ words) CABELL COUNTY, W. Va. (WCHS) " Drivers in Cabell County are being urged to find alternate routes after two separate accidents shut down westbound traffic on Interstate 64 Thursday. The first crash happened at mile marker 9 near the 5th street exit when a semi…...
Six Ohio counties to benefit from $65 million settlement over 'forever chemicals"
19+ hour, 27+ min 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,…...
Eleven candidates join Capital Conversation panel to discuss Charleston's future
15+ hour, 50+ min ago (125+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WCHS) " On Wednesday night, 11 candidates sat on the Capital Conversation panel and shared their ideas to keep Charleston growing. Building a brighter future for the city was the main goal between the candidates running for Charleston at-large city…...
W. Va. lawmakers push special session to suspend gas tax as prices near $4 per gallon
11+ hour, 2+ min ago (402+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WCHS) " The war in Iran continues to put a dent in the wallet of West Virginians at the pumps, so much so that Democrat state lawmakers are wanting a special session to address the nearly $4 per gallon prices…...
Six Ohio counties to benefit from $65 settlement over 'forever chemicals"
19+ hour, 44+ min ago (131+ 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,…...
Three juveniles accused of firing guns in St. Albans face charges, police say
16+ hour, 37+ min ago (138+ words) ST. ALBANS, W. Va. (WCHS) " An investigation into shots fired Wednesday in St. Albans led to three juveniles being charged and multiple guns being seized, police said. Charges include wanton endangerment involving a firearm and possession of a deadly weapon by…...