Kim Rafferty
Multimedia Journalist
Charleston, West Virginia
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Kim is a multimedia journalist at WSAZ.
The overall project will cost close to $2 million.
A specialty meat store attributes the problem to suppliers with lower production rates due to COVID, staffing problems and higher demand for chicken.
“These are not new issues this is something the city has had time to prepare for this was definitely avoidable,” said Smith.
Over 1,000 people in Kentucky have applied for federal funding in the last week.
County leaders say the fees would help pay for a much-needed 911 radio system.
The guidelines include updated recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines, safety procedures and checklists for camps to follow.
Priscella Cline-Smith died suddenly Wednesday. Today over a hundred community members in Logan County came to remember her life.
Charleston firefighters say a handful of dryer fires happen in the city each year, while in the U.S. there are around 26,000 cases annually.
The family still has no answers or closure for what happened.
Gov. Jim Justice made the announcement during a news conference Tuesday.
Some said they canceled their COVID vaccine appointments because they’re worried about potential side effects.
The march started where KJ Tayler was killed Wednesday.
Elias Johnson, 2, is recovering after a lawnmower accident in Lincoln County. He ended up losing his foot, and his community is coming together to help support him and his family.
The federal bill organizers of the concert say would create 50,000 new jobs in West Virginia.
Deputies say finding the truck driver who fled after hitting a man will be difficult.
Meigs County Sheriff's deputies believe whoever is responsible is not from the Pomeroy, Ohio area.
"All the ones that I can recall have been in houses with no smoke alarms," said Chief Kelley.
Community members applied for the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation grants themselves.
The bill is headed to Gov. Jim Justice's desk.
Two died and one survived the fire on March 21.
Owner Deno Stanley says he hopes this will make customers feel safer.
West Virginia is one of four states that have not started the process to enhance 911 services.
Most wildfires are caused by humans.
Those involved with the micro-distillery helped pass a state law in order to open their doors.
“For it to actually come true for us is amazing,” said After-Effects Salon co-owner Tabitha Holt.
Coal River Road is still blocked by high water.
Nearly two weeks after the first ice storm, some customers are still without power.
The city is working to put COVID-19 precautions in place.
An AEP crew tells WSAZ in 27 years he has never witnessed ice damage like what the tri-state is experiencing.
The Charleston Public Works Department said they have enough salt to last.
Thousand are still without power since last week's ice storm.
AEP said the latest power will come back on is in the next couple days.
An AEP spokesperson said ice storms can be very damaging for electrical utilities.
C.W. Sigman, emergency management director for Kanawha County, said this is the first Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service they have seen this year.
The sheriff says the deadly mobile home fire happened in the Yawkey community.
In order to fix the issues, St. Albans has a program to install fire alarms and carbon monoxide alarms for free.
Some families in the county were able to squeeze in both work and play.
The southern West Virginia county is working to vaccinate those 65 and older in mid-February.
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The vandalism cases spanned across three streets and two blocks in Kanawha City.
The units will be deployed to places that are over capacity holding deceased people.
Health officials said with the amount of volunteers the clinic was made possible.
Destinations like the marina and sports complex are the future for small town commerce, said Mayor Josh Miller.
Capitol police and State Troopers could be seen circling the complex.
Kanawha County Commission remembers community leader Damron Bradshaw.
"Any day we get to get vaccines in arms that is a wonderful success story," said Dr. Young.
This is to address equipment-related issues found during a visit and evaluation by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office.