Kim Rafferty

Charleston

Reporter at WSAZ-TV (Huntington, WV)

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Lawmakers honor enslaved craftspeople who built the Tennessee State Capitol

Feb 28, 2025 | ktvz.com | Kim Rafferty

By Kim RaffertyClick here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Capitol is a monument representing democracy and freedom but state archives found enslaved people were the ones who built it. Students read a resolution by Democratic Rep. Justin Jones to honor the skilled but forced labor of 15 people. “When I filed this resolution it made me emotional because I could hear them saying ‘someone can finally see us finally saying our names’,” said Jones.
Lawmakers honor enslaved craftspeople who built the Tennessee State Capitol

Feb 28, 2025 | krdo.com | Kim Rafferty

By Kim RaffertyClick here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Capitol is a monument representing democracy and freedom but state archives found enslaved people were the ones who built it. Students read a resolution by Democratic Rep. Justin Jones to honor the skilled but forced labor of 15 people. “When I filed this resolution it made me emotional because I could hear them saying ‘someone can finally see us finally saying our names’,” said Jones.
Family and friends attend memorial service for Josselin Dayana Corea Escalante

Jan 26, 2025 | newschannel5.com | Kim Rafferty

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A crowded room gives way for family, friends and the Antioch community to say goodbye to 16-year-old Dayana Corea Escalante. Hugs grip in the name of grief for her parents and family while a sermon in Spanish shares the responsibility of parents to set an example, pleads for changes to make children safer in their communities, hopes for better education, warns of social media and realizes the difficulties raising children today.
Rural counties lean on state dollars to boost school safety

Jan 25, 2025 | newschannel5.com | Kim Rafferty

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — For years rural counties like Franklin County, funded safety measures for schools including School Resource Officers. Though the farming valley of Franklin County looks much different, Director of Schools Cary Holman finds what's the same in us all. "It reminds us to always be very reflective in our practices," said Holman.
Mt. Juliet High School introduces weapon detectors one week prior to shooting at Antioch High School

Jan 23, 2025 | newschannel5.com | Kim Rafferty

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Nashville Public School doesn't utilize metal detectors at school entrances, and in fact, we found most schools don't. But just a week ago Wilson County Schools implemented metal detectors at Mt. Juliet High School. Wilson County Schools said these metal detectors are in a pilot phase at the school.
Talking to children about the school shooting at Antioch High School

Jan 23, 2025 | newschannel5.com | Kim Rafferty

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — After a school shooting, especially in our hometown at Antioch High School, a licensed social worker said these conversations with children and teens need to be even more sensitive. Emotions can be heightened such as shock, fear, anger and sadness. Checking in with your young ones can help acknowledge those feelings may exist in them.
Celebration Youth Chorus performs at the Schermerhorn MLK celebration

Jan 19, 2025 | newschannel5.com | Kim Rafferty

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — At the steps of the Lincoln Memorial we remember the historical "I Have a Dream" speech by Martin Luther King Jr. This, and many other of his speeches during the Civil Rights Movement, revealed the hope Martin Luther King Jr. had for the future. Margaret Campbelle-Holman instills these principles in the youth she guides as part of the Celebration Youth Chorus.
People's March brings hundreds to Nashville's Public Square

Jan 19, 2025 | newschannel5.com | Kim Rafferty

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The People's March began with Leanna Willmon. "For me, it started by being sad after finding out election results," said Willmon. "a lot of people are facing inequality right now so whether that is racial injustice, LGBTQ Trans Rights."The march hoped to protect progress, resist harmful policies, and fight for justice and equality for women and all those who call this country home.
Line-of-duty funeral honors Hendersonville Fire Captain Don Dallenbach

Jan 17, 2025 | newschannel5.com | Kim Rafferty

HENDERSONVOLLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — For 32 years Don Dallenbach answered the call to serve as a firefighter for the Hendersonville Fire Department. As a father, husband and firefighter he died on Jan. 12. Most of all his family said Don Dallenbach wanted the Hendersonville community to know he is thankful for them. Jeanie Bandy described the way her brother, Don, led his life. "My momma always says that a person preaches their own funeral by the way they live their life.
Free to Move nonprofit honors Alyssa Lokits by empowering women

Jan 16, 2025 | newschannel5.com | Kim Rafferty

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Like the vibrant colors of changing leaves, the brilliance of Alyssa Lokits left the Mill Creek Greenway months ago. Without her warmth, Bethany Matheson brings some of her brightness back to Orchard Bend Park. "We want to continue she was such an incredible person she was such a brilliant person," said Matheson. "She had a lot that she was already doing."On a hot afternoon in October, Alyssa ran here, meant to leave safely and come back soon.