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Jaden Sayre is one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met! He continues to defy the odds in his recovery after being hurt in a hit and run accident three months ago. Now he is walking again, and it’s only a matter of time before he reaches a full recovery.

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Meeting being held to discuss possibility of needle exchange program in Charleston

07/27/2023

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Meeting being held to discuss possibility of needle exchange program in Charleston CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The city of Charleston is holding a meeting on Thursday to get the public’s input on the possibility of a local health clinic creating a syringe service program.…

07/05/2023

Inaugural Regatta hot dog eating contest champ crowned CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – For the first time ever, a hot dog eating champion has been crowned at the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. His name is Patrick Racer, a 34-year old from Kenna, West Vir…

19-year-old recovering ahead of schedule after hit-and-run

06/17/2023

Jaden Sayre is defying the odds after being seriously hurt in a hit-and-run crash just weeks ago. His doctors say they’ve never seen a patient so determined to get back on his feet, and his mother says she’s so proud and inspired by him as he learns to walk on his own again.

This one of my favorite stories I’ve covered to date, give it a watch!

19-year-old recovering ahead of schedule after hit-and-run CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Jaden Sayre is in recovery after being seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Ravenswood two weeks ago, and he says he’s determined to get back on his feet …

06/06/2023

Sgt. Cory Maynard could save as many as 75 people as tissue donor MINGO COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Even after his death in the line of duty last week, West Virginia State Police Sergeant Cory Maynard will continue to save lives. Sgt. Maynard’s bodily tissues…

04/27/2023

Putnam County residents react to cemetery vandalism PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The Poca Police Department is investigating to find the identities of the people responsible for allegedly trying to set four trees on fire and destroy two tom…

04/20/2023

Mourners gather at funeral for fallen West Virginia forester SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOWK) — The funeral for a West Virginia forester who died fighting a forest fire outside of Montgomery is happening in Summersville on Wednesday. Friends, family, community …

Vista View management apologizes to residents for no hot water

04/13/2023

We’ve been investigating Vista View apartments this week after residents reported to us they haven’t had hot water since December. Check out my story tonight for the latest update:

Vista View management apologizes to residents for no hot water CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Vista View residents say their hot water is still not back on. On Wednesday night, shortly after 13 News reported residents have been waiting since December for hot wa…

04/13/2023

Vista View Apartments residents calling for hot water to be restored CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Residents tell 13 News that Building 1311 in Vista View Apartments has been without hot water since December. 13 News sent a crew to the building with a water thermome…

04/12/2023

Jefferson Road expansion project in South Charleston leaves homeowners concerned SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Jefferson Road expansion project races forward in South Charleston, but neighbors say construction has completely deprived their sense of community. When con…

04/08/2023

Organ donor from West Virginia celebrates 21 years after giving kidney to older brother CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Craig Powers says if he had to donate one of his kidneys to his older brother, David, he would do it all over again. “I feel blessed that I could give my brother…

04/06/2023

West Virginians react to FDA approving over-the-counter Narcan CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Naloxone, better known by the brand name Narcan, will soon be available in West Virginia without a prescription after the FDA approved over-the-counter sales across th…

04/05/2023

Robert C. Byrd Bridge partially reopens, traffic concerns continue CHESAPEAKE, OH (WOWK) — Robert C. Byrd Bridge – connecting Huntington and Chesapeake, Ohio – will have one lane open each way while workers paint and clean the bridge. The bridge …

04/01/2023

West Virginians are hoping to commemorate aviation trailblazer and war hero Chuck Yeager by creating a postal stamp in his honor. Learn how you can help make the stamp a reality in my story tonight!

03/31/2023

Campaign to make West Virginia-legend Chuck Yeager postal stamps LINCOLN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – There is a push underway to have a stamp created in honor of local West Virginia hero and aviation pioneer Brigadier General Chuck Yeager. Board members on the Lin…

03/30/2023

Nitro supermarket set to reopen next week under new name NITRO, WV (WOWK) – A popular grocery store in Nitro is set to reopen Monday after a fire burned it down in August 2022. Nitro Supermarket is set to reopen on Monday under a new name, CookR…

03/28/2023

No power due to wind causes St. Albans restaurants to lose customers ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – It was a quiet Saturday night in St. Albans during a normally busy time. Restaurants on Main Street were forced to shut their doors during their busiest hours of the w…

03/24/2023

21 people arrested by US Marshals and West Virginia State Police after s*x offender investigation KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Authorities said 21 people were arrested after a two-week s*x trafficking investigation in West Virginia. The United States Marshals and West Virginia State Police…

03/22/2023

One of my favorite stories I’ve been able to cover with WOWK. Check out how UC alumni and fraternity brothers are rallying around one of their own to build a memorial in the campus basketball arena:

03/21/2023

West Virginia Veterans reflect on 20-year anniversary of Iraq War DUNBAR, WV (WOWK) — Monday marks the 20-year anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War. But for many veterans, their wounds from the war are still healing. Fighting for your country takes …

03/17/2023

Fans at watch party disappointed after WVU's NCAA Tournament loss CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Mountaineers are out in the first round of March Madness. WVU lost to the Maryland Terrapins, 67-65, in the opening game of the tournament. The Mount…

03/16/2023

Dairy Winkle restaurant on road to summer reopening CAMPBELL’S CREEK, WV (WOWK) – A beloved West Virginia restaurant is on the road to reopening. The Dairy Winkle restaurant was destroyed in a fire in January, and the owner is having the …

03/11/2023

Group of West Virginia families ask for investigation into Southern Regional Jail at Capitol Building CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia families are demanding answers after saying several of their relatives have died in a Raleigh County regional jail. A group called the West Virginia Poor Peopl…

Charleston man declares, celebrates 'Feed a First Responder Day' on his 30th birthday

03/10/2023

I’m honored to share my first package as a reporter at WOWK, spotlighting Charleston native Ben Wooddell, who celebrated his 30th birthday by declaring today “Feed a First Responder Day.” I promise you this story will make you smile!

Charleston man declares, celebrates 'Feed a First Responder Day' on his 30th birthday KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A Charleston man celebrated his birthday like no other. Ben Woodell and his sister, Ashley, stopped by the Kanawha County Ambulance Authority on Thursday to celebrate Be…

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