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Man dies following accident on motorized bike

1 week ago | wowktv.com | Amanda Barren

MONTGOMERY, W.Va. (WOWK) — A man died Monday night while he was trying to negotiate a turn on a bridge, and fell off his motorized bike. That’s according to Montgomery Police Chief Paris Workman who says that the incident happened on the Montgomery Bridge a little before six o’clock. Witnesses told investigators said he was trying to head down the bridge towards Smithers when he took the turn too wide. He hit the barrier and then toppled over onto the road below.
West Virginia man appointed by President Trump as director of Bureau of Prisons

1 week ago | wtrf.com | Amanda Barren

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — President Trump says that a Wood County man is the next director of the Bureau of Prisons. In a post to Truth Social the President said:“I am pleased to announce that William “Billy” Marshall III, of the Great State of West Virginia, a State I love and won SIX times, as the next Director of the Bureau of Prisons.
President Trump appoints WV Prison Commissioner to federal post

2 weeks ago | wboy.com | Amanda Barren

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — President Donald Trump has announced that a Wood County man is the next director of the Bureau of Prisons. In a post to Truth Social Thursday night, the President said:I am pleased to announce that William “Billy” Marshall III, of the Great State of West Virginia, a State I love and won SIX times, as the next Director of the Bureau of Prisons.
Cabell Co. prosecutor says release of murderer is premature

2 weeks ago | wowktv.com | Amanda Barren

CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Cabell County’s prosecutor is asking a judge to halt the release of a woman who the West Virginia Parole Board has granted release. Prosecutor Jason Spears said in a court filing that Cherylethia “Bunny” Holmes has only served 13 and a half years for the murder charge for which she was convicted. On March 10, 2025, the West Virginia Parole Board granted her release for April 9, 2025.
Baby’s corpse, busted casket found on grounds of West Virginia cemetery

3 weeks ago | fox2now.com | Amanda Barren |Isaac Taylor

by: Amanda Barren, Isaac Taylor Posted: Mar 30, 2025 / 01:02 PM CDT Updated: Mar 30, 2025 / 01:02 PM CDT SALT ROCK, W.V. (WOWK) – A baby’s body and a busted casket were found at the Baylous Cemetery in Salt Rock, West Virginia, Thursday evening, according to the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office.
Baby’s corpse, busted casket found on grounds of West Virginia cemetery

3 weeks ago | pix11.com | Amanda Barren |Isaac Taylor

SALT ROCK, W.V. (WOWK) – A baby’s body and a busted casket were found at the Baylous Cemetery in Salt Rock, West Virginia, Thursday evening, according to the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office. A person called 911 just after 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, saying they found the body and the casket while decorating graves at the cemetery. According to the sheriff’s office, the boy’s body was found on the ground and the casket was over a hillside. They said the boy is believed to be a few months old.
Former Senator Joe Manchin transitions to energy

3 weeks ago | wowktv.com | Christian Meffert |Amanda Barren

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin is now, for the first time in more than four decades, just an average Joe. In January, he ended his political career, but he said he is busier than ever. The former West Virginia House member, state senator, U.S. senator, secretary of state and governor is now working as an energy consultant to companies who invest, generate power and build infrastructure.
Baby’s corpse, busted casket found on grounds of West Virginia cemetery

3 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Amanda Barren |Isaac Taylor

SALT ROCK, W.V. (WOWK) – A baby’s body and a busted casket were found at the Baylous Cemetery in Salt Rock, West Virginia, Thursday evening, according to the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office. A person called 911 just after 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, saying they found the body and the casket while decorating graves at the cemetery. According to the sheriff’s office, the boy’s body was found on the ground and the casket was over a hillside. They said the boy is believed to be a few months old.
Baby’s corpse, busted casket found on grounds of West Virginia cemetery

3 weeks ago | fox5sandiego.com | Amanda Barren |Isaac Taylor

by: Amanda Barren, Isaac Taylor Posted: Mar 28, 2025 / 12:05 PM PDT Updated: Mar 28, 2025 / 12:25 PM PDT SALT ROCK, W.V. (WOWK) – A baby’s body and a busted casket were found at the Baylous Cemetery in Salt Rock, West Virginia, Thursday evening, according to the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office.
Baby’s corpse, busted casket found on grounds of West Virginia cemetery

3 weeks ago | wavy.com | Amanda Barren |Isaac Taylor

SALT ROCK, W.V. (WOWK) – A baby’s corpse and a busted casket were found at a cemetery in Salt Rock, West Virginia, on Thursday evening, according to the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office. They said the infant boy’s body was found on the ground at the Baylous Cemetery around 7 p.m., and the casket was discovered over a hillside not far from where the child was discovered.