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WVDOH awards first contract for Corridor H, Wardensville to the Virginia state line

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CHARLESTON, WV – Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) awarded a construction contract for the first of several projects to extend Corridor H from Wardensville to the Virginia state line.

DOH awards contract for second roundabout in Kanawha County

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7 hours ago

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This one to be located at intersection of state Route 25 and I-64 Institute exit. The post DOH awards contract for second roundabout in Kanawha County appeared first on WV MetroNews.

Kanawha County Schools originally long RIF and transfer lists drastically reduced as attrition opens up positions

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Education

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County school officials say it's possible most all workers on those lists will get a job. The post Kanawha County Schools originally long RIF and transfer lists drastically reduced as attrition opens up positions appeared first on WV MetroNews.

Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office accepting applications for deputies until July 17

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Community

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The process includes a written exam and physical fitness test to evaluate candidates’ readiness to serve and protect the community. Fitness requirements include completing 18 push-ups in one minute, 28 sit-ups in one minute, and a 1.5-mile run in 14 minutes and 36 seconds. #KanawhaCounty #WOAY

Putnam County Fair 2026

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Charleston

4 days ago

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TICKET INFORMATION – CLICK HERE Friday, July 10th 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Registration of all 4-H & Open class Exhibits at the Putnam County Extension Oﬃce 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Register all... The post Putnam County Fair 2026 appeared first on 97.5 WQBE.

Kanawha ambulance workers involved in dragging death no longer on payroll

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Public Safety

6 days ago

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New Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority Executive Director Lance Wheeler announces the moves during his first day on the job. The post Kanawha ambulance workers involved in dragging death no longer on payroll appeared first on WV MetroNews.

One killed in early morning crash

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Public Safety

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One dead in two vehicle crash early this morning in Kanawha County The post One killed in early morning crash appeared first on WV MetroNews.

Putnam County man identified as victim in homicide investigation

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Weather Public Safety

1 week ago

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The Kanawha County Sheriff's Office said the victim was Joseph Lovett, 28, of Hurricane. The post Putnam County man identified as victim in homicide investigation appeared first on WV MetroNews.

ELLA LANGLEY in Pikeville

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Charleston

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97.5 WQBE and A to Z OUTLET (A To Z Outlet has moved to a brand-new location at 34 Putnam Village Drive, right off the Teays Valley Exit) don’t think you need to wait... The post ELLA LANGLEY in Pikeville appeared first on 97.5 WQBE.

Crash shuts down I-77 North, causing lengthy delays in Kanawha County

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I-77 North is shut down, detours are in place The post Crash shuts down I-77 North, causing lengthy delays in Kanawha County appeared first on WV MetroNews.

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WVDOH awards first contract for Corridor H, Wardensville to the Virginia state line

DOH awards contract for second roundabout in Kanawha County

Kanawha County Schools originally long RIF and transfer lists drastically reduced as attrition opens up positions

Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office accepting applications for deputies until July 17

Putnam County Fair 2026

Kanawha ambulance workers involved in dragging death no longer on payroll

One killed in early morning crash

Putnam County man identified as victim in homicide investigation

ELLA LANGLEY in Pikeville

Crash shuts down I-77 North, causing lengthy delays in Kanawha County

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