Jessica Patterson
@jessicapatterson93.bsky.social
Digital Producer for WOWK 13 News in Charleston, West Virginia, and a book nerd.
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Praying for the Beckstrom family, Webster County, Staff Sgt. Wolfe and his family and the entire West Virginia National Guard this Thanksgiving.
November 28, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Praying for the Beckstrom family, Webster County, Staff Sgt. Wolfe and his family and the entire West Virginia National Guard this Thanksgiving.
You'd think my neighbor playing saxophone at 10:30 at night would warrant a complaint, but they're so good it's actually relaxing to listen to.
October 2, 2025 at 2:34 AM
You'd think my neighbor playing saxophone at 10:30 at night would warrant a complaint, but they're so good it's actually relaxing to listen to.
Here's to SIX YEARS at @wowk13news.bsky.social and to the start of year seven!
It's been a wild ride, but I'm so grateful for all of the friends and memories I've made here. Some days, I can't believe it's been that long, but time flies when you're having fun!
It's been a wild ride, but I'm so grateful for all of the friends and memories I've made here. Some days, I can't believe it's been that long, but time flies when you're having fun!
September 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Here's to SIX YEARS at @wowk13news.bsky.social and to the start of year seven!
It's been a wild ride, but I'm so grateful for all of the friends and memories I've made here. Some days, I can't believe it's been that long, but time flies when you're having fun!
It's been a wild ride, but I'm so grateful for all of the friends and memories I've made here. Some days, I can't believe it's been that long, but time flies when you're having fun!
Reposted by Jessica Patterson
Last year, Country Road House and Berries lost all of their crops and all of the income that came with them, but this year, the berries are abundant!
https://www.wowktv.com/news/sweet-comeback-kanawha-county-business-rebounds-with-long-lasting-malwina-strawberries/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/sweet-comeback-kanawha-county-business-rebounds-with-long-lasting-malwina-strawberries/
June 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Last year, Country Road House and Berries lost all of their crops and all of the income that came with them, but this year, the berries are abundant!
https://www.wowktv.com/news/sweet-comeback-kanawha-county-business-rebounds-with-long-lasting-malwina-strawberries/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/sweet-comeback-kanawha-county-business-rebounds-with-long-lasting-malwina-strawberries/
Chicago-born Pope #LeoXIV is the first Pope from the United States, and second born in the Americas following the late Pope Francis.
American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church.
https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/black-smoke-no-decision-after-cardinals-hold-morning-votes-on-new-pope/
https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/black-smoke-no-decision-after-cardinals-hold-morning-votes-on-new-pope/
Robert Prevost elected the first American pope in history, will take name Leo XIV
White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled Thursday after cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church.
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May 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Chicago-born Pope #LeoXIV is the first Pope from the United States, and second born in the Americas following the late Pope Francis.
This is such an incredible story coming out of #WoodCounty #westvirginia !!
#davincisrestaurant #lifechanging #tipyourservers
#davincisrestaurant #lifechanging #tipyourservers
DaVinci's Restaurant waitress Manhattan Deming is one step closer to achieving her dreams thanks to that $2,000 tip she received over the weekend.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/wood-county-wv/life-changing-tip-helps-west-virginia-waitress-reach-for-her-dreams/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/wood-county-wv/life-changing-tip-helps-west-virginia-waitress-reach-for-her-dreams/
Life-changing tip helps West Virginia waitress reach for her dreams
WILLIAMSTOWN, WV (WOWK) – Working in the restaurant industry, you meet all kinds of people across all walks of life. And at Davinci’s Restaurant in Williamstown, one waitress met a coup…
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May 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This is such an incredible story coming out of #WoodCounty #westvirginia !!
#davincisrestaurant #lifechanging #tipyourservers
#davincisrestaurant #lifechanging #tipyourservers
This just gets better the more you read, and falls under the "I couldn't make this up if I tried" category. 🤣
Also, does anyone remember when this happened in Logan County near the start of the school year?
Also, does anyone remember when this happened in Logan County near the start of the school year?
“She’s well, she’s safe, and she’s grounded.” - A runaway kangaroo is now home with her owner after causing traffic to come to a standstill on an Alabama interstate
https://www.wowktv.com/news/runaway-roo-escaped-kangaroo-shuts-down-alabama-interstate/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/runaway-roo-escaped-kangaroo-shuts-down-alabama-interstate/
WATCH: Escaped kangaroo shuts down Alabama interstate
Drivers along Interstate 85 in Alabama got quite the surprise Tuesday morning: a kangaroo casually hopping down the highway.
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April 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This just gets better the more you read, and falls under the "I couldn't make this up if I tried" category. 🤣
Also, does anyone remember when this happened in Logan County near the start of the school year?
Also, does anyone remember when this happened in Logan County near the start of the school year?
Reposted by Jessica Patterson
People love supporting the small businesses in their community and state, but how far would you be willing to drive to go to a small business?
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/study-names-top-2-west-virginia-small-businesses-worth-a-road-trip/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/study-names-top-2-west-virginia-small-businesses-worth-a-road-trip/
Study names top 2 West Virginia small businesses worth a road trip
CABELL/KANAWHA COUNTIES, WV (WOWK) – People love supporting the small businesses in their community and state, but how far would you be willing to drive to go to a small business? Business fi…
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April 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
People love supporting the small businesses in their community and state, but how far would you be willing to drive to go to a small business?
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/study-names-top-2-west-virginia-small-businesses-worth-a-road-trip/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/study-names-top-2-west-virginia-small-businesses-worth-a-road-trip/
Hoping everyone had a safe and Happy Easter weekend ✝️
It was difficult for the Gibbs/Warth family as we buried Grandma's nephew, and holidays without Mom and Grandma still aren't easy.
But the reason for Easter and the Resurrection of our Lord still shine light into each day.
It was difficult for the Gibbs/Warth family as we buried Grandma's nephew, and holidays without Mom and Grandma still aren't easy.
But the reason for Easter and the Resurrection of our Lord still shine light into each day.
April 21, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Hoping everyone had a safe and Happy Easter weekend ✝️
It was difficult for the Gibbs/Warth family as we buried Grandma's nephew, and holidays without Mom and Grandma still aren't easy.
But the reason for Easter and the Resurrection of our Lord still shine light into each day.
It was difficult for the Gibbs/Warth family as we buried Grandma's nephew, and holidays without Mom and Grandma still aren't easy.
But the reason for Easter and the Resurrection of our Lord still shine light into each day.
Reposted by Jessica Patterson
Pixelle Specialty Solutions announced Tuesday that it would be shutting down its paper mill in Chillicothe.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio/chillicothe-paper-mill-that-employs-about-800-being-shut-down/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio/chillicothe-paper-mill-that-employs-about-800-being-shut-down/
Chillicothe paper mill that employs about 800 being shut down
Pixelle Specialty Solutions announced Tuesday that it would be shutting down its paper mill in Chillicothe.
www.wowktv.com
April 16, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Pixelle Specialty Solutions announced Tuesday that it would be shutting down its paper mill in Chillicothe.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio/chillicothe-paper-mill-that-employs-about-800-being-shut-down/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio/chillicothe-paper-mill-that-employs-about-800-being-shut-down/
While in South Charleston this week made sure to stop by #CafeAppalachia for some breakfast!
Owner Cheryl Laws was our 2021 @wowk13news.bsky.social #RemarkableWoman, and what she does to help women on their recovery journeys is absolutely incredible. Plus the food is amazing!
Owner Cheryl Laws was our 2021 @wowk13news.bsky.social #RemarkableWoman, and what she does to help women on their recovery journeys is absolutely incredible. Plus the food is amazing!
April 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
While in South Charleston this week made sure to stop by #CafeAppalachia for some breakfast!
Owner Cheryl Laws was our 2021 @wowk13news.bsky.social #RemarkableWoman, and what she does to help women on their recovery journeys is absolutely incredible. Plus the food is amazing!
Owner Cheryl Laws was our 2021 @wowk13news.bsky.social #RemarkableWoman, and what she does to help women on their recovery journeys is absolutely incredible. Plus the food is amazing!
Reposted by Jessica Patterson
Last October, the City of Point Pleasant made plans to plant 62 cherry trees along Main Street. And now, those new Kwanzan cherry trees have begun to bud.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/where-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-west-virginia/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/where-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-west-virginia/
Where to see cherry blossoms in West Virginia
WOWK — While currently there is no West Virginia Cherry Blossom Festival, changes could be sprouting in a few years. Last October, the City of Point Pleasant made plans to plant 62 cherry tre…
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March 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Last October, the City of Point Pleasant made plans to plant 62 cherry trees along Main Street. And now, those new Kwanzan cherry trees have begun to bud.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/where-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-west-virginia/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/where-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-west-virginia/
We heard a lot of chatter about this on social media today, so I did some digging.
A KCS representative tells me they will have to switch to a different pepperoni to make pepperoni rolls.
Several brands' cured pepperoni contain BHA, which will be banned from food items sold in WV starting in 2028.
A KCS representative tells me they will have to switch to a different pepperoni to make pepperoni rolls.
Several brands' cured pepperoni contain BHA, which will be banned from food items sold in WV starting in 2028.
Some WV restaurants and schools will need to switch up their ingredients to make pepperoni rolls, as some pepperoni brands have the soon-to-be-banned ingredients.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/does-west-virginias-food-dye-ban-endanger-pepperoni-rolls/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/does-west-virginias-food-dye-ban-endanger-pepperoni-rolls/
Does West Virginia's food dye ban endanger pepperoni rolls?
Related Video: Food dyes, vaccines and schools: West Virginia senators discuss legislative session progress CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – With West Virginia’s new ban on certain food dyes, so…
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March 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
We heard a lot of chatter about this on social media today, so I did some digging.
A KCS representative tells me they will have to switch to a different pepperoni to make pepperoni rolls.
Several brands' cured pepperoni contain BHA, which will be banned from food items sold in WV starting in 2028.
A KCS representative tells me they will have to switch to a different pepperoni to make pepperoni rolls.
Several brands' cured pepperoni contain BHA, which will be banned from food items sold in WV starting in 2028.
Reposted by Jessica Patterson
Dollar Tree has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell Family Dollar in a $1 billion deal, ending the short-lived merger deal that it believed would help the company compete against its larger, growing rivals.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/dollar-tree-sells-family-dollar-for-1-billion/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/dollar-tree-sells-family-dollar-for-1-billion/
Dollar Tree sells Family Dollar for $1 billion
Dollar Tree has agreed to sell Family Dollar for $1 billion, ending the short-lived merger deal and allowing both companies to focus on their core operations.
www.wowktv.com
March 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Dollar Tree has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell Family Dollar in a $1 billion deal, ending the short-lived merger deal that it believed would help the company compete against its larger, growing rivals.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/dollar-tree-sells-family-dollar-for-1-billion/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/dollar-tree-sells-family-dollar-for-1-billion/
Heads up! Changes are coming to the #megamillions #lottery game.
Would you still play with these changes?
Would you still play with these changes?
Mega Millions is about to be overhauled with the promise of bigger prizes, better odds and faster-growing jackpots — if you don't mind paying a higher ticket price.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/mega-millions-is-changing-7-things-to-know-before-aprils-price-change-game-overhaul/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/mega-millions-is-changing-7-things-to-know-before-aprils-price-change-game-overhaul/
Mega Millions is changing: 7 things to know before April’s price change, game overhaul
More expensive tickets, faster-growing jackpots, and a built-in multiplier — here’s what to expect when Mega Millions gets overhauled next month.
www.wowktv.com
March 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Heads up! Changes are coming to the #megamillions #lottery game.
Would you still play with these changes?
Would you still play with these changes?
What do you think of this bill? Would you have wanted to work later as a teenager?
#ohiostatehouse #teenemployment
#ohiostatehouse #teenemployment
Some teens in Ohio could soon be permitted to work longer hours during the school year.
https://www.wowktv.com/ohio-3/ohio-bill-would-extend-working-hours-for-teens/
https://www.wowktv.com/ohio-3/ohio-bill-would-extend-working-hours-for-teens/
Ohio bill would extend working hours for teens
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Some teens in Ohio could soon be permitted to work longer hours during the school year. The current law permits 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. when sc…
www.wowktv.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
What do you think of this bill? Would you have wanted to work later as a teenager?
#ohiostatehouse #teenemployment
#ohiostatehouse #teenemployment
One of our @wowk13news.bsky.social #RemarkableWomen finalists this year is Mason County's very own Denee Sidenstricker!
We've unveiled three finalists so far, and we'll reveal the fourth next week. We'll name the winner on April 1!
Read all of their stories here: www.wowktv.com/the-tri-stat...
We've unveiled three finalists so far, and we'll reveal the fourth next week. We'll name the winner on April 1!
Read all of their stories here: www.wowktv.com/the-tri-stat...
Remarkable Women Nominee Denee Sidenstricker of Mason County has made it her life’s mission to save the lives of animals.
https://www.wowktv.com/community/remarkable-women/remarkable-women-nominee-denee-sidenstricker/
https://www.wowktv.com/community/remarkable-women/remarkable-women-nominee-denee-sidenstricker/
Remarkable Women Nominee: Denee Sidenstricker
POINT PLEASANT, WV (WOWK) – One Mason County woman has made it her life’s mission to save the lives of animals. After working as a Vet Tech at the Mason County Shelter for years, Denee Sidens…
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March 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
One of our @wowk13news.bsky.social #RemarkableWomen finalists this year is Mason County's very own Denee Sidenstricker!
We've unveiled three finalists so far, and we'll reveal the fourth next week. We'll name the winner on April 1!
Read all of their stories here: www.wowktv.com/the-tri-stat...
We've unveiled three finalists so far, and we'll reveal the fourth next week. We'll name the winner on April 1!
Read all of their stories here: www.wowktv.com/the-tri-stat...
"It only takes one desparate generation to change history - even erase it .... One generation to change the text. One generation chooses to teach that text. The next grows, and the lie becomes history." - #FourthWing, Rebecca Yarros.
March 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"It only takes one desparate generation to change history - even erase it .... One generation to change the text. One generation chooses to teach that text. The next grows, and the lie becomes history." - #FourthWing, Rebecca Yarros.
Reposted by Jessica Patterson
Law enforcement are searching for a woman in West Virginia who has not been heard from since early February.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-state-police-searching-for-missing-woman-in-braxton-county/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-state-police-searching-for-missing-woman-in-braxton-county/
West Virginia State Police searching for missing woman in Braxton County
Law enforcement are searching for a woman in West Virginia who has not been heard from since early February.
www.wowktv.com
March 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Law enforcement are searching for a woman in West Virginia who has not been heard from since early February.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-state-police-searching-for-missing-woman-in-braxton-county/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-state-police-searching-for-missing-woman-in-braxton-county/
I was SUPER excited to write this one! I've been a big #JoshGates fan since back in the #DestinationTruth days and I've been hoping he'll come to Charleston!
Side Note: @wowk13news.bsky.social's security camera footage of my reaction to seeing the press release on this is probably hilarious! 😂
Side Note: @wowk13news.bsky.social's security camera footage of my reaction to seeing the press release on this is probably hilarious! 😂
Discovery's Josh Gates bringing live tour to Charleston this summer
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/discoverys-josh-gates-bringing-live-tour-to-charleston-this-summer/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/discoverys-josh-gates-bringing-live-tour-to-charleston-this-summer/
Discovery's Josh Gates bringing live tour to Charleston this summer
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Television personality, explorer and author Josh Gates is extending his live tour with a stop in the Mountain State. The Discovery Channel host will bring his tour, &#…
www.wowktv.com
March 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I was SUPER excited to write this one! I've been a big #JoshGates fan since back in the #DestinationTruth days and I've been hoping he'll come to Charleston!
Side Note: @wowk13news.bsky.social's security camera footage of my reaction to seeing the press release on this is probably hilarious! 😂
Side Note: @wowk13news.bsky.social's security camera footage of my reaction to seeing the press release on this is probably hilarious! 😂
Reposted by Jessica Patterson
Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather, the couple recently found guilty of abusing and human trafficking their adoptive children, have been sued by one of the children.
Adopted child files lawsuit against couple convicted of human trafficking, abuse
Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather, the couple recently found guilty of abusing and human trafficking their adoptive children, have been sued by one of the children.
www.wowktv.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather, the couple recently found guilty of abusing and human trafficking their adoptive children, have been sued by one of the children.
When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a sensation in China and even created a tourist destination.
‘So magical and cute’: Photo of puppy-shaped mountain goes viral, creates tourist destination
When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a sensation in China and even created a tourist destination.
www.wowktv.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Reposted by Jessica Patterson
A local family is honoring their daughter's memory by keeping her mission of helping animals alive through an annual fundraiser.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/maddies-mission-fundraiser-honors-memory-of-young-animal-lover/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/maddies-mission-fundraiser-honors-memory-of-young-animal-lover/
Maddie's Mission: Fundraiser honors memory of young animal-lover
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A local family is honoring their daughter’s memory by keeping her mission of helping animals alive through an annual fundraiser. “We are trying to honor he…
www.wowktv.com
February 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A local family is honoring their daughter's memory by keeping her mission of helping animals alive through an annual fundraiser.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/maddies-mission-fundraiser-honors-memory-of-young-animal-lover/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/maddies-mission-fundraiser-honors-memory-of-young-animal-lover/
Reposted by Jessica Patterson
A royal tomb belonging to an ancient Egyptian King has been unearthed, in what has been called a “remarkable” discovery by officials
Tomb of ancient Egyptian King unearthed in ‘remarkable’ discovery | CNN
A royal tomb belonging to an ancient Egyptian King has been unearthed, in what has been called a “remarkable” discovery by officials.
www.cnn.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A royal tomb belonging to an ancient Egyptian King has been unearthed, in what has been called a “remarkable” discovery by officials
Praying for the people of Kentucky and everyone impacted by this flooding. 💜
UPDATE: Eleven people have now been confirmed dead as a result of Kentucky’s catastrophic storms, with three being in Pike County and one in Floyd County, Gov. Beshear said during a press conference on Monday.
11 dead in Kentucky storms; 3 in Pike County, 1 in Floyd County
Eleven people have now been confirmed dead as a result of Kentucky’s catastrophic storms, with three being in Pike County and one in Floyd County.
www.wowktv.com
February 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Praying for the people of Kentucky and everyone impacted by this flooding. 💜