Gina Marini

2 weeks ago | wchstv.com | Gina Marini

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The USA Cycling Pro Road National Championship races are inspiring young mountain bikers to think about their future. "It's just you and the bike and God's creation out in the woods. You get to see nature and you can travel. You can go wherever you want. You can just ride and forget about stuff," McIlvaine said. Charleston's chapter of NICA serves Kanawha, Putnam and Cabell Counties. The mountain bike team, known as the Kanawha River Wildcats, is coached by Jack Hoblitzell.

3 weeks ago | wchstv.com | Gina Marini

KANAWHA CITY, W.Va. (WCHS) — If you drive through the Mountain State, it seems like vape shops are popping up everywhere. In Kanawha City alone, there are several. Eyewitness News wanted to find out who regulates the shops and the items they carry; it turns out, several state agencies are involved.

2 months ago | wchstv.com | Gina Marini

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — When most people think about the word homeless, they typically think about an adult, but it's a situation that also impacts thousands of children in our region. "I feel that a lot of people are embarrassed to just say that they're homeless, I feel like everyone deserves basic necessities. Clothes, food, transportation, and yet it takes a lot of courage to stand up and let someone know you need help," Cheyenne said.

Oct 6, 2024 | wchstv.com | Gina Marini

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The American Heart Association held it’s annual Heart Walk in Charleston Saturday morning to raise money for heart health. Dozens of people showed up with laced sneakers, ready to walk the GoMart Ball Park to raise money for the non-profit. The goal of the event was to bring awareness to heart health while raising funds to help those in the mountain state. "My heart condition kept me from living a very normal childhood,” David Humphreys, event attendee, said.

Oct 4, 2024 | wchstv.com | Gina Marini

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Meet 9-year-old Bri Barger. She has a big love for animals, and decided she wanted to help shelter animals any way she could. "Even when you're sad, they're, they're someone to listen to you, someone to cuddle with when you don't feel the best they're just always here for you,” she said. Three years ago, Barger came up with the idea of setting up a lemonade stand where all of the profits would be used to purchase donations for the Putnam County Animal Shelter.