Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:18:28 GMT
Three people were inside this burning home but managed to get out safely.
Firefighters are battling a massive fire in East Bank in Kanawha County. A house on Walnut Street went up in flames around 5:15 a.m. Firefighters said two people were home at the time but managed to
Three escape massive fire in a home on Walnut Street in Kanawha County
The Charleston Convention and Visitor's Bureau joined leaders from the city of Charleston on Wednesday to welcome visitors for a weekend full of events.
The World Championship Chili Cookoff runs all weekend and features some of the top chili chefs in the country, along with several live bands, according to organizers.
The University of Charleston is holding its homecoming this weekend, so is West Virginia State University. Both schools will be hosting parades, pep rallies and tailgating events before their football games on Saturday.
The Rod Run & Doo Wop is also happening along Kanawha Boulevard this weekend. Charleston's mayor said the forecast was the only concern he had. Danny Jones is hoping for good weather, although Stormtracker 13 Chief Meteorologist Spencer Adkins predicts that the temperatures will be cooler and there is rain in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday.