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Hometown Hero
Updated: Aug. 1, 2020 at 12:03 AM EDT
|By Amanda Barren
Jennifer Casto and Julie Turley work for Sorensen Communications. They are contracted through the state’s DHHR to provide American Sign Language interpretation for the deaf community during the pandemic.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2020 at 5:49 PM EDT
Elveda Womack Named WSAZ Hometown Hero
Updated: Jun. 26, 2020 at 9:09 PM EDT
|By John Lowe
Heart problems did not stop this week's WSAZ Hometown Hero from giving to people who need it most.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2020 at 11:57 PM EDT
Covid-19 has bought hardships on many families. Businesses have been closed, jobs have been lost, but a group of people in Ashland, Kentucky have devoted themselves to service during this rough time.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By Brendan Tierney
Diane Miller goes above and beyond to make sure no child goes hungry in Kanawha County despite COVID-19 completely changing how meal programs are managed.
Updated: May. 29, 2020 at 5:57 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
"For her to help one person it could possibly save one person's life, you know, by wearing a mask," said family friend, Rochelle Stewart.
Updated: May. 22, 2020 at 6:09 PM EDT
|By Kimberly Keagy
COVID-19 forced schools to close their doors, leaving many kids to rely on food boxes prepared by school districts. Shelby Moore, a Minford Local School district teacher's aide, volunteered to help deliver food boxes to students in her community.
Updated: May. 15, 2020 at 2:04 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
The posts on social media took off, even after the giveaway ended.
So Sam Jarwan cleared the shelves of canned foods and gave those away to others who were hungry.
Updated: May. 8, 2020 at 7:33 PM EDT
|By Taylor Eaton
A normal day for Angie Whitmore now consists of perfectly adjusting tassels on caps, fixing gowns, asking for a beautiful smile and snapping a few quick pictures -- free of charge.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2020 at 8:18 AM EDT
|By Andy Chilian
Wayne County residents D. J. Bradley and Amanda Watts have taken on the task of making face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Updated: Apr. 21, 2020 at 10:30 AM EDT
|By Katie Wilson
Daisy Randolph works day in and day out to provide protective equipment for essential workers. As News Channel 3's Katie Wilson reports, that's what makes her this week's hometown hero.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2020 at 5:53 PM EDT
|By Andrew Colegrove
When one woman was forced to close her business because of the COVID-19 crisis, she found a way to keep busy while helping those on the front lines of the pandemic.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2020 at 12:13 AM EDT
|By Amanda Barren
In the of the uncertainty with COVID-19 we appreciate them easing our aches and pains, and our minds full of questions and concerns.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2020 at 10:46 PM EST
|By Jim Treacy
Todd Boggs, our latest Hometown Hero, personifies extreme strength and determination.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2020 at 4:08 PM EST
|By Brendan Tierney
The Helping Pawz Pet Pantry provides free food and other supplies to pet owners struggling to care for their animals.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2020 at 9:15 AM EST
|By Katie Wilson
A robbery was thwarted last month thanks to a restaurant employee who witnessed the crime.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2020 at 8:32 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Tony visits the Commode Bowl where all who are part of the big game and its fanfare can share in this week’s Hometown Hero award.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2019 at 8:04 AM EST
|By Andy Chilian
A key community organization in one West Virginia town provides assistance to those in need, and there is one person in charge who continues to make everything come together after over a decade.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2019 at 3:48 PM EST
|By Taylor Eaton
Brittany Bowen and Scott Smith received a house full of furniture as part of Big Sandy Superstore's 'Homes of Hope' giveaway.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2019 at 2:41 PM EST
|By Taylor Eaton
Big Sandy Superstore delivered a house full of furniture to SJ and her son at their new home.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2019 at 1:59 PM EST
|By Taylor Eaton
Kim Carter is retired from her job and is helping raise her three grandchildren--ages 8, 2 and 6-months-old.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2019 at 1:20 PM EST
|By Taylor Eaton
Meredith Eastwood lost her 11-year-old daughter, Ayla, in a house fire in November. She was chosen as a recipient of Big Sandy Superstore's Homes of Hope Giveaway.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2019 at 8:41 PM EST
|By Taylor Eaton
'Santa and Mrs. Claus' made a stop at the Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse Saturday to visit with dozens of children.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2019 at 10:17 PM EDT
|By Tori Yorgey
One teacher has been going above and beyond her duties outside the classroom for more than 20 years.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2019 at 6:32 PM EDT
|By John Lowe
Brothers Larry and David Moore have raised over $300,000 for refurbishing the Ceredo-Kenova Community Center.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2019 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Brendan Tierney
Baseball is known as America's pastime, and in one West Virginia town, it's the new favorite activity for many children playing Little League baseball every chance they get.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2019 at 12:55 PM EDT
|By Sarah Sager
This week's Hometown Hero faced a potentially deadly situation and didn't hesitate when she saw a woman in need.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2019 at 8:51 PM EDT
|By Elizabeth Suarez
At age 91, Mullen has 66 years as a volunteer Meigs County Sheriff’s deputy, making him our latest WSAZ Hometown Hero.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2019 at 7:33 PM EDT
|By Taylor Eaton
On Tuesday, Aug. 20, a call came across the radios at the Dunbar Fire Department for an emergency that had them all scared of what they were going into.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2019 at 1:12 PM EDT
|By Andy Chilian
As financial setbacks continue to plague a Sheriff's Office in one county, a local business owner offered to step in and help.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2019 at 6:24 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
WSAZ Chief Metorologist Tony Cavalier present's this week's hometown hero certificate to the Huntington Area Regional Theatre for their hard work on HART in the Park.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2019 at 1:40 PM EDT
|By Katie Wilson
The Gabriel Project provides expecting women and families of two-year-old children or less with any baby items they need.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2019 at 7:15 PM EDT
|By Chad Hedrick
Sisters Mary Gifford and Donna Suttle are honored for their decades of work in their flower business that was a community staple for more than 70 years.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2019 at 10:50 PM EDT
|By Andrew Colegrove
Parents nominated the Soldiers coaching staff, saying their dedication to the team exceeds what's expected of them.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2019 at 10:30 PM EDT
|By Tim Irr
A film, entitled "Unwritten," is the product of StandWatch Academy, an organization dedicated to education outside the classroom.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2019 at 5:11 PM EDT
|By Amanda Barren
Though he wouldn't admit it, Tom Lane is the person who dreamed up the idea of Live on the Levee.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2019 at 5:16 PM EDT
|By Rob Johnson
For 39 years Jackie Servadea and Judy Cooper have gone through fundraisers and coordinated help with local veterinarians for some of the most basic help like spay and neuter clinics paid for through their help.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2019 at 5:04 PM EDT
|By Keith Morehouse
Well before the U.S. Youth Soccer Eastern Regional championships come to Barboursville, Scott Miller changes his schedule before the fever pitch begins.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2019 at 5:52 PM EDT
|By Dan Klein
Ashleigh Dotson, Laiken Maggard and Megan Hall are this week's Hometown Heroes.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2019 at 7:14 PM EDT
|By Taylor Eaton
Jan. 9, 2019 is a day that Mary Hall and Raymond Dixon Jr. won't ever forget.
Updated: May. 24, 2019 at 8:44 PM EDT
|By Katie Wilson
Jack and Susan DeFazio have been involved with the Cabell County Special Olympics for more than 40 years.
Updated: May. 24, 2019 at 2:07 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Tony Cavalier takes us to Hambly Boulevard where the Shriners make it their mission to serve those kids in need.
Updated: May. 3, 2019 at 10:53 PM EDT
|By Andrew Colegrove
An army veteran has dedicated a big portion of his retirement to providing companionship to 4-legged friends waiting to find a permanent home.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2019 at 9:22 PM EDT
|By Tim Irr
He serves as a mentor to young kids, including at the A.D. Lewis Community Center where he spent his own childhood.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2019 at 5:06 PM EDT
|By Chad Hedrick
Suddenly losing a loved one is heartbreaking, and knowing why they died can often times bring a family closure.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2019 at 7:20 PM EDT
|By Taylor Eaton
Volunteer drivers are needed to take disabled veterans to and from appointments at VA medical centers across the state.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2019 at 3:39 PM EST
|By Amber Sipe
Moses is an 8-year-old Newfoundland. He is the therapy dog at CAMC Women and Children's Hospital.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2019 at 5:47 PM EST
|By Dan Klein
Some people just refused to give up, even when things are difficult. That’s why Allie Gilkerson is this week’s WSAZ Hometown Hero.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2019 at 10:34 PM EST
|By WSAZ News Staff
Mark Cooper, known to many as Commissioner Cooper, passed away Wednesday.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2019 at 6:24 PM EST
|By Taylor Eaton
Almost a year ago, Toni Walker started a program called Backpack Blessings.