Kim Rafferty
Reporter
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.
Education
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:51 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
The grant will be used to create a plan for safer roads and reduced traffic deaths.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:42 PM EST
|By Alyssa Hannahs and Kim Rafferty
The Regal Apartments along Kanawha Blvd. caught fire about 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:33 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
Company president, Paul Price, said the service has been out a total of over two weeks since November.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:31 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
“All these families are without there is a lot of us,” said Nelson.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:20 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
One mom said the bus has been late for pickup and drop-off every day for two weeks.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 1:06 AM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
Concerns were brought to the school board after four students charged in abuse incident.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:08 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
Police said the man is wanted by the task force.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:23 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
The complex will be the first veterans preference housing in the Mountain State.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 9:47 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
The property will be demolished in the next few months.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 7:58 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
The announcement will change patient care in Southern West Virginia.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 7:24 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
Crum Public Service District officials said they have never seen this many leaks and burst meters after freezing temperatures.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:22 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
The design will expand and add sidewalks to Charleston's riverfront.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 11:22 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
Goodwin spoke about the CARE team and infrastructure projects on the agenda.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 6:49 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
Mike Ruben, executive director of the city’s Convention Visitors Bureau, passed away Monday morning, according to Ripley Mayor Carolyn Rader.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 5:38 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
Investigators say the incident happened Wednesday in the 1100 block of Browns Run Road in Chapmanville.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 9:18 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
His wife Kaltyn says Shane was known for his contagious smile.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 4:26 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
The bridge has been open since 1962, serving drivers for six decades.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 10:58 AM EST
|By Alyssa Hannahs and Kim Rafferty
The accident happened along state Route 49 around 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 6:54 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
“Why are we taking too long to get people in place?” Gov. Jim Justice said.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 3:32 PM EST
|By Matt Lackritz and Kim Rafferty
Charleston Fire Department tells WSAZ.com one person has died following a house fire.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:50 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
West Virginia American Water said if the system is bought, they would fix the problems.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 6:46 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
"This is not a joke, it is never a joke we have had too many real life instances,” said parent Amber Witherspoon.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 6:58 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
Brenda Carter said she wants to move, but no one will want to live in her home.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 7:32 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
Steve Deweese said infrastructure, economic growth and improving the quality of life are the three main issues he wants to focus on.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 7:55 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
Marjie Truman said the water in her community went off again on Thanksgiving Eve.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 6:59 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
County funds would help pay for the demolition of abandoned or dilapidated properties.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 7:19 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
The grants are aimed to help law enforcement do their job better, including drug prevention and recovery efforts.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 7:28 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
“The first one, the black one, the whole entire driver’s side was taken out,” a car dealership employee said.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 9:34 AM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
The problem has been happening for thirty years, but the church and community members are searching for answers.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 10:07 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
"If the voters don't want to pay, we have to figure out a way to get money into the system," said Chief John Smoot.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 7:53 PM EST
|By Kim Rafferty
The bar has been the scene of three shootings this year, with a person killed in the most recent one.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 5:49 AM EDT
|By Alyssa Hannahs, Kim Rafferty and Eric Fossell
A nearby restaurant worker was critically injured by gunfire in the 1500 block of 4th Avenue.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 7:19 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
His team says for game night Friday, they'll play for Jacob.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
The mower and a new weed eater were stolen after Oct. 17.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 7:11 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
“I don’t feel like they listened to the parents' concerns then or even now,” said Teresa Brooks, who's a parent.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 7:45 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Heavy fines are just one consequence if charged with illegal burning.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
The building went up in flames, and pressure from the explosion prevented a rescuer from getting inside to the victim.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 6:47 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
All the people inside the building got out after trying to put out the fire themselves.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 9:15 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Dylan's quick thinking helped save a woman injured in a car crash.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 7:31 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Katie Davidson is worried her students and her own children could be vulnerable.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 7:29 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said some sober living homes could be violating the law.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 7:12 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Elected officials discuss what Amendment 2 could mean for county jail bills.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 8:46 AM EDT
|By Alyssa Hannahs and Kim Rafferty
King Coal Highway was shut down by emergency crews.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 6:43 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
The development will have hundreds of units and a long list of amenities.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 2:41 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
The complex will feature over 300 luxury-style apartments and amenities.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 9:01 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
He served on the department for more than 30 years.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 11:11 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Appalachian Power Park is only one of 10 fields getting a new turf.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 6:16 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
It will be open to the public one day a week starting in November.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 9:09 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Police said the fire is being investigated as arson.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 10:43 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
According to residents, the road could crumble with more rain, and it is the only way in or out of the neighborhood.
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