Kheron Alston
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Kheron Alston started at WTAP in October of 2021. He's from Baltimore, MD and he graduated from The University of South Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. He also loves all things NFL and College sports.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:48 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Brylee Jones is a kicker for the Williamstown Yellowjackets and plays soccer for the school as well.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
“Our job at the CVB is to import money and to bring tourist in to enjoy all the fun events we have."
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:09 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
The week is dedicated to educating parents, grandparents, and caregivers about the importance of correctly choosing, installing, and using car seats, booster seats, and seat belts.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 12:04 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Zavier Heiss of Waterford high school was this weeks guest on 'The Toss Around'
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 6:26 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Student Athlete of the Week: Matthew Rasmussen
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 2:17 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
For ‘The Toss Around’ this week I got to interview two Marietta volleyball players, Taylor Karcher & Anna Ritter.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 6:43 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Sweet Apple Farm is preparing to open for the season.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 6:42 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Beverly Hackney met and exceeded that goal and now sits with 115 gallons and counting.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:57 PM EDT
|By Ryan Wilson and Kheron Alston
Football scores from Week 4 of Football Frenzy
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 3:25 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Our student athlete of the week is Parkersburg South QB/ MLB Turner Garretson.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 6:10 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
The highly anticipated sternwheel festival is quickly approaching.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 5:28 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
They have had live music, cake eating contests, dairy showmanship, tractor pulls and many other events.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 11:26 AM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
This weeks Toss Around WTAP got the opportunity to talk to quarterback, Jacob Sealey.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 10:46 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Alyssa Baker is our Student Athlete of the Week.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 2:05 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Maxwell Molessa of Williamstown is this weeks Toss Around
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 6:45 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Vienna Police Department officials ask that you drive with your undivided attention to keep parents, staff and children safe.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 6:42 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
There is no timetable for when the cameras will be put up but park officials say they are being contracted out currently.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 9:33 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Olivia Perkins is our Jan Dils Student Athlete of the Week
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 2:43 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
For this years river sweep the Wood County Solid Waste Authority is still searching for volunteers to help
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 7:32 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
All students are in need of certain shots and that is why the health department does their best to not turn people away.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 8:32 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
McMinn is in a unique situation because this is his first year ever playing organized football and he will have to play arguably the toughest position on the field
Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
At the event they gave away hundreds of bookbags, free haircuts, meals and tablets to help students have better access to education in the area.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 6:45 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Another summer, another Annual Parkersburg Homecoming parade rolls through Parkersburg.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 2:51 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
The Parkersburg Catholic Crusaders are entering their second season since 2019.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 7:15 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
The given supplies not only help benefit the teachers who use them but it also benefits the students who will be using the supplies.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 7:48 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Newsies is a musical that is about children in New York City fighting against inequality from their oppressors for themselves and other children in the area.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 8:02 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
The departments that aren’t funded by the city budget are more reliant on fundraisers to help them with their budget.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 7:48 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
For just a few hours many streets were closed due to the flooding cause by the severe thunderstorms.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 6:48 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey gave an update on the states opioid settlement funding.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 7:17 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
91 years. That’s how long the Belpre Homecoming festivities has taken place in the City of Belpre.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 6:42 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
This is the first time the event was held for the first time since 2019 and Rehab Director, Missy Covert, says it felt good to be able to fully interact with the community they serve again.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 4:11 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Students are now frantically trying to find a new school to attend in just a few weeks for now when the new school year begins.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
“... I’m here to talk about what I’ve done in the Attorney General’s office to reduce regulatory burdens,"
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 5:20 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Bole says that Faith Link serves as almost a middle man to helping get the seniors in the community the medical help they need.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
“The rule is if you make it or you bake it you can sell it."
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
At the workshop they are hoping to allow people to discover their family history and create personal memoirs.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2023 at 7:23 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Pastor, Deb Proctor, says she is hoping the church can become more than just a church
Updated: Jul. 29, 2023 at 7:13 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Bringing the bridge back to it’s original glory can help not only Downtown Marietta but Harmar Village as well.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Ray Brown celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends at Parkersburg City Park.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 7:56 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Christina Ullman has won her third career world championship in just 3.5 years
Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 7:19 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
One thing the fair board embraces is their family-friendly environment
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 7:01 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Local Belpre family gets displaced due to basement fire.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 6:40 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Harmar days festival returns to Marietta this weekend
Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 3:15 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Executive Director of Marietta Main Street, Jennifer Tinkler, believes that the program lines up with their thoughts of downtown Marietta and what it could become.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2023 at 6:13 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Many residents from the area have been fishing since they learned how to walk. Residents like, Shawn Kerns, who says he has been fishing as long as he can remember.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2023 at 8:05 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
Christmas in July parade is back in Marietta.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 7:11 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
River City Runners and Walkers club comes together again to raise money for kids in need.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 7:09 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
After weeks of searching American Red Cross finds Disaster Action Team volunteers
Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 6:47 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
“I think physical fitness and any type of activity is super crucial to our lives at this point"
Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 6:08 PM EDT
|By Kheron Alston
United Way brings happiness to children in need celebrating a birthday