Ariana Mintz
Reporter/Multimedia Journalist
Huntington, West Virginia
Ariana Mintz started as a Multimedia Journalist and reporter at WSAZ in June 2023. Ariana is originally from Huntington, New York and is thrilled to now be working out of Huntington, West Virginia.
Ariana graduated with a dual degree in International Relations and Broadcast and Digital Journalism. She also minored in Anthropology and graduated with Cum Laude.
As a college student, Ariana has interned for a West Virginia station, but this is her first time reporting in the state. She was stationed in D.C. as a bureau reporter for WBOY in the summer of 2022. It was here she found her passion for policy stories and impact journalism. Before that she was a reporter for a newspaper in London, England as part of her study abroad in the summer of 2021. Throughout her time at college, she was also involved in different campus broadcasting shows for a completely student run station, CitrusTV.
Outside of working as a reporter, you will often find Ariana hiking. She also loves all things music, whether it be musical theater or music of all kinds. Outside of watching performances and music, art and history museums are among some of her favorite places to go in her free time.
As drought conditions are setting in; gardeners might notice their plants starting to wilt.
Portsmouth City Council approved the transfer to of the Spartan Municipal Stadium and surrounding land to Shawnee State University
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The accident happened just before the Cross Lanes exit.
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The levy is a renewal of an existing levy and will not raise taxes, should voters approve it in this year’s general election.
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In a press release on Friday, Cabell County Schools announced a special board meeting to discuss the upcoming excess levy.
Skydivers were jumping out of planes to the sounds of an eager crowd, waiting for them to do it again. It’s the way the West Virginia Skydivers celebrate the 4th of July.
People have been out buying fireworks from vendors a head of the 4th of July.
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The road work is expected to bring delays and detours, causing a bit of a headache for some drivers.
People have been out in the sun at Wine and Jazz and getting help from vendors to stay cool.
Campers have been out at Beech Fork State Park taking advantage of some time off and the sunny weather.
“With the weather getting hot, one of the most efficient things that you can do to protect your system and keep it operating optimally is to make sure your filter is changed in your system."
Leaders in Magoffin County have issued a State of Emergency following a significant fracture of a main sewer line.
Members of the community during the meeting called for a “vote of no confidence” many times.
The project has been in the works for years and is now nearing the finish line.
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Employees at a car wash next to the CASCI building had mixed emotions watching it come down.
People found letters and trinkets from those 50 years ago, making this a day of mixed emotions.
Team seniors said it was a “dream of ours” to make it this far during their last year.
It came less than a month after the former mayor resigned and City Clerk Alma Smith was appointed as acting mayor.
A man is recovering after being struck in the hand in a drive by-style shooting in Lincoln County, West Viginia.
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Since the game was cut short, the soccer club decided these kids still deserved their moment on the stage -- receiving their hard-earned trophies and medals just a few days after.
Zenergy, a cycling studio, cheered on cyclists from thier stationary bikes set up along Bridge Road.
"...That’s the thing, letting them know that Charleston, West Virginia is behind them, I think,” said TonyWatts, a bystander.
It's a multi-lap road race where riders zip down city streets, navigating the course past cheering fans.
One woman said she quickly figured out the person on the other end was a scammer.
Chief Porter said adding the additional camera will provide clearer images to firefighters.
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“It’s amazing. They’ve been with me from the start, so I knew maybe something would happen, but it’s just amazing."
Police say the boys were taken into custody after a high-speed pursuit.
DOH said lanes will start to shift at 9 a.m. Monday.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation said “This bridge has been prioritized to be replaced as part of a routine bridge inspection and replacement system.”
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The city of Point Pleasant released plans of what their hope is for the project.
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