Kim Rafferty
Multimedia Journalist
Charleston, West Virginia
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Kim Rafferty is a multimedia journalist with WSAZ. Kim is originally from Nashville, Tennessee, but has come to love Charleston and the surrounding area she now calls home. Kim graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in multimedia journalism and French studies. Meeting people and telling their stories is Kim's passion.
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A man taken to Pittsburgh Burn Center for his injuries, according to firefighters.
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The fire chief said those signs could help the department get approved to lower the community's insurance rates.
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At least 10 people have died in traffic accidents at the intersection.
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The vote is the first step for people who live along Blaine Boulevard and are concerned they may lose their homes.
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A sign hangs on the porch of the burnt office building, offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to whoever started the fire.
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Logan County deputies are searching for the person that dumped tons of trash near Pines Creek.
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Officials said it would turn three hospitals into urgent care and primary care facilities while contracting out surgeries and other services.
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First game of baseball season in Charleston starts this Thursday!
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Frank Lambert had been wanted in connection with an incident in the 2600 block of Harvey Road that left a 61-year-old man and his 64-year-old wife severely beaten.
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The crash happened Friday morning along Route 119 and Old Logan Rd.
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Police say the man's stab wound to the leg appears to be random.
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Another tragic accident at the intersection of U.S. 119 and Old Logan Road took the life of 65-year-old Linda Lee on Friday morning.
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The project will bring in an estimated $28 million to Boone and Lincoln counties.
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Deputies say a woman was shot in the face and has non-life-threatening injuries.
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Two people has been taken to the hospital after a shooting in Huntington.
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A man is facing sexual abuse charges after an incident where he is accused of inappropriately touching an 11-year-old girl.
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Police say the shooting happened in an alley after an argument inside a Huntington bar.
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The pool is expected to open for the 2023 season.
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The incident was reported around 1:30 p.m. Thursday on Riffee Ridge in Putnam County.
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The accident left Piper King paralyzed from the neck down.
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The store helps people recovering from addiction while offering a wide variety of clothes.
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A dam broke spilled hundreds of millions of coal slurry down the Buffalo Creek watershed.
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Montgomery Mayor Greg Ingram said they have a suspect.
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Prices are predicted to go up for gas, retail and restaurants.
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Brush fires have been common with windy conditions in our region.
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There are over 500 dresses to choose from.
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The West Virginia Fire Marshal has been called out to investigate how the fire started.
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The city's recommendations will be reviewed Wednesday by the American Rescue Plan Committee.
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The restaurant says they have specials for what they call 'Single Awareness Day'.
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A man has died from his injuries after police say he was hit by a car in the Kanawha City area.
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The incentive gives $1,500 to people who come off of unemployment and take a job.
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It is unclear what if any law enforcement agency is investigating the vandalism.
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The WVDEP was notified of a possible spill in the area and has an inspector en route to investigate the situation.
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Deputies say the four are linked to a lengthy list of recent thefts.
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Firefighters said the Red Cross has been called to help assist seven people also living inside the home.
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Byron's family says he was traveling to his daughter's basketball game when a serious health condition forced him to lose control.
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The grant make firefighters safer, and create a greater ability to fight fires more quickly.
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The man had to stop at a hospital and needed batteries an hour away in order to survive.
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It was reported just after 11:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Quarrier Street.
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Crews say to plan for rain and ice Wednesday evening into Thursday morning.
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Firefighters say the fire started on the couch.
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“It’s gonna be snowing. Don’t drive like its the speedway,” said Kanawha County Emergency Manager C.W. Sigman.
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County officials say they were shocked by the number of new cases each day last week.
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Emergency crews spent Monday and Sunday assessing damages throughout the county.
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Widespread flooding in Pike County has put the county in a state of emergency.
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The Dunbar Police Chief explain what a catalytic converter is and why they are stolen -- after an incident that happened Monday along Interstate 64.
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First responders say a million tires are on fire in a disposal that goes 80 feet deep.