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News Wayne County
Man Charged In Killing Four People In Court
May 1, 2008 4:52pm   Watch Video
Bobby Frazier waived his case to the grand jury, and remains in jail on a $1million bond Tuesday afternoon. Fraizer is charged with killing four people, while druck driving,...
News Hunting Death
Students And Teachers Mourn
May 1, 2008 4:52pm   Watch Video
St. Albans High School staff and student are turning to each other for support the day after student, Nick Caldwell, was found dead in the woods. The avid outdoors man was...
News Riding Cross Country
Man Hits The Dusty Trail For A Good Cause
May 1, 2008 4:52pm   Watch Video
Cross country rider galloped into Huntington Wednesday afternoon to support a cause. Mick Thompson has been traveling cross country to raise awareness about what children...
News Logan Goodall Case
Merrifield To Spend Life Behind Bars
May 1, 2008 7:22pm   Watch Video
Michael Merrifield will spend the rest of his life behind bars with no possibility of parole. It is the recommendation handed down by the jury for killing and sexually abusing...
News Man Shot In Huntington
Neighborhood In Fear
May 2, 2008 2:51pm   Watch Video
A neighborhood is in fear after an early morning shooting in Huntington. Detectives say the victim was 23-year-old Timothy Taylor of Detroit, Michigan. It happened shortly...
News Up In Flames
Arsonist Sets Bar On Fire
May 5, 2008 3:21pm   Watch Video
Firefighters responded to a fire at the former 2152 Club on Greenbrier Street shortly after 11:00 p.m. Thursday night. Kanawha County Sheriff's Deputies and firefighters...
News Emotional Reunion
Son And Father Reunited After 17 Years
May 5, 2008 3:21pm   Watch Video
Tim and Blake Cartwright were separated 17 years ago when Blake's mother moved Blake to Ohio after her divorce from Tim. Just a few months ago the 19-year-old did some research...
News Raising Awareness
Cross Lanes Women Returns To Crash Site
May 5, 2008 11:22pm   Watch Video
Christina Starcher was driving to a doctors appointment on April 28th when her car hydroplaned and flipped into a ditch on Goff Mountain Road. She now wants a guardrail put...
News Andrew Smoot Murder
Triggerman Pleads Guilty
May 5, 2008 11:22pm   Watch Video
Charles Moore, the 20-year-old triggerman in the December murder of Andrew Smoot plead guilty to second degree murder, wanton endangerment and committing a violent crime,...
News Hope And Love
A Dream Come True For A Cancer Survivor
May 5, 2008 11:22pm   Watch Video
Michael Tabit was first diagnosed with cancer when he was almost three and after two years of treatment the cancer was gone, but the fight was far from over. One day shy...
News Tax Rebate Checks Hitting Your Wallet
Financial Freedom Series
May 5, 2008 11:51pm   Watch Video
A lot of families are going through some tough economic times, and with stimulus checks rolling out many wonder just exactly what to do with them. Experts are now questioning...
News Medical Students Help Out
Marshall Students Head South
May 6, 2008 4:52pm   Watch Video
Megan Thomas and Kathryn Turley are working on the skills they have learned during their first year of medical school at Marshall, and this summer they will put them to use...
News Garrison Interview
WVU President Speaks Out
May 6, 2008 4:52pm   Watch Video
West Virginia University's Faculty Senate has called for President Mike Garrison to step down in the wake of a degree scandal involving Governor Joe Manchin's daughter, Heather...
News WVU Scandal
Garrison Says No
May 6, 2008 10:51pm   Watch Video
WVU President, Mike Garrison says it is obvious mistakes were made in the Heather Bresch degree scandal, but he says he will not step down. Less than a year into his job...
News Couple Found In Wayne County
Missing Elderly Couple Found
May 7, 2008 7:50pm   Watch Video
West Virginia State Police says they believe they found the missing elderly couple that had been missing two months. The Fryes vehicle was found Tuesday morning in the woods...
News Uncut Hillary Interview
Clinton Talks To Eyewitness News
May 8, 2008 5:52pm   Watch Video
Following her speech, Sen. Hillary Clinton spent a few minutes with Eyewitness News Reporter Kennie Bass. Here is the unedited interview with Senator Hillary Clinton.
News Clinton Stop
Clinton Stump In The Mountain State
May 9, 2008 3:52pm   Watch Video
Sen. Hillary Clinton spoke about the issues affecting West Virginians at the State Capitol Thursday. Although she appeared a little more than an hour behind schedule, Clinton...
News Clinton Rally
West Virginians Come Out To Support Clinton
May 9, 2008 3:52pm   Watch Video
It is coming down to the wire for the Democratic party's front runners for president. Only a few more states have remaining primaries, including West Virginia. During her...
News Huntington Drug Problem
Fifth Grader Busted For Pot
May 12, 2008 4:54pm   Watch Video
A fifth grader at Spring Hill Elementary School was caught smoking marijuana in the schools bathroom. His mother says she was shocked when she found out because using drugs...
News Clinton Visit
Bill Clinton Stops In West Virginia
May 12, 2008 4:54pm   Watch Video
Former President Bill Clinton made another campaign swing in West Virginia Friday, as he tries to gain support for his wife. Clinton made appearances in Madison, Williamson,...
News CNN in Charleston
West Virginia Get National Attention
May 12, 2008 4:54pm   Watch Video
For the first time in nearly 50 years a West Virginia primary election is garnering national attention. Not since John F. Kennedy battled Hubert H. Humphrey in 1960 has...
News Man Arrested
Arrest In Huntington House Fire
May 12, 2008 4:54pm   Watch Video
An arrest has been made in last week's deadly house fire in Huntington. Bradley Watson, 21, is charged with the murder of Deanna O'Brian. Police then arrested Watson Sunday...
News Tuesday Election
Women Came Out On Top In Big Races
May 14, 2008 7:51pm   Watch Video
Hillary Clinton was not the only woman to win big in the Mountain State during Tuesday's primary. Natalie Tennant beat Joe Delong for the Democratic nomination for Secretary...
News Clinton Gears Up
Hillary Clinton Turns Attention To Kentucky
May 14, 2008 7:51pm   Watch Video
With Hillary Clintons win over Barack Obama by more than 147,000 votes, some Kentucky residents are hoping for a similar outcome of the West Virginia Primary.
News Tips To Keep Family Budget In Check
Financial Freedom Series
May 14, 2008 9:51pm   Watch Video
Mark Carson's has a secret weapon in his battle with balancing his tight finances and skyrocketing food prices, he is growing his own produce. Carson says you could definitely...
News Rodriguez Deposition
Rich Rod's Reasons for Leaving
May 14, 2008 11:53pm   Watch Video
In the 326 page deposition, Rich Rodriguez admits to calling two Michigan Football recruits with a cell phone provided by West Virginia University, the day he announced his...
News Pain In The Kitchen
Soaring Gas Prices Hit Your Wallet Harder
May 15, 2008 5:20pm   Watch Video
Main Kwong owner Carina Kwok knows her customers are facing tough times, and she is too.
News Kanawha County Levy
More Money For Kanawha County Schools
May 15, 2008 5:51pm   Watch Video
New construction and new technology are just two things that will be added to Kanawha County Schools now that voters passed the excess levy. Voter overwhelmingly passed the...
News Arson In The Capital City
Fire Sweeps Through West Side Building
May 16, 2008 3:22pm   Watch Video
Firefighters arrived quickly after a newspaper carrier spotted the blaze early Thursday morning in a condemned apartment building on Watts Street. The fire burned thru the...
News Campus Living
Students Feel The Pain At The Pump
May 16, 2008 3:22pm   Watch Video
Rising gas prices have forced some student commuters to reconsider their driving habits. Some Marshall students often drive over a 100 miles a day, five days a week to get...
News McCain Visit
McCain Comes To St. Albans
May 16, 2008 8:51pm   Watch Video
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News Bus Hits Deer
Freak Accident Sends Several Students To The Hospital
May 16, 2008 8:51pm   Watch Video
It was a bumpy ride to school for some students in Boyd County Friday morning. Homer Middleton never thought a deer could have an impact on his school bus, but after 14 students...
News McCain Visit
John Mccain Visits Charleston
May 16, 2008 10:51pm   Watch Video
Senator John McCain will be in the Kanawha Valley on Friday. McCain will have a private meeting in Charleston with republican leaders in the morning and then head over to...
News Bresch Degree Scandal
WVU Could Face Lawsuit Over Degree Scandal
May 16, 2008 10:51pm   Watch Video
Chiartas and Freeman Attorneys at Law are looking at filing a class action suit against West Virginia University, saying the recent Heather Bresch degree scandal has diminished...
News Child Abuse And Neglect Case
Troopers Make Arrests On West Side
May 17, 2008 11:51pm   Watch Video
West Virginia State Troopers make two arrests in a shocking Capital City child abuse and neglect case. With Nearly 700 felony counts of third degree child abuse and assault...
News New Credit Union
New Business Replaces Gambling Parlor
May 18, 2008 5:37am   Watch Video
Entrenched in controversy for years, the former home of the "Hot Spot" in Kanawha City has a new occupant.
News Armed Forces Day
Veterans Honored With Parade
May 18, 2008 5:37am   Watch Video
Veterans from every major american military conflict since World War I took part in the annual Armed Forces Day parade in South Charleston. Hundreds of supporters greeted...
News Soldier Funeral
Comunity Mourns Loss of Soldier
May 18, 2008 9:51pm   Watch Video
Loved ones and friends bid a tearful goodbye to Specialist Jeremy Gullett in Greenup county, Kentucky.
News Teacher Sex Charges
Two Ohio Teachers Arrested
May 18, 2008 11:51pm   Watch Video
Two Lawrence County, Ohio teachers are behind bars accused of the same thing.
News Protecting Your Nest Egg
Financial Freedom Series
May 19, 2008 11:54pm   Watch Video
Tim Holland is the Regional Manager for SunTrust Investment Services and says given the economy it may be a good idea to think about your investment strategies.
News Busting A Move
Ballroom Dancing Series
May 19, 2008 11:54pm   Watch Video
Thanks to ABC's hit show Dancing With The Stars, ballroom dancing has become somewhat of a craze. Many people are turning out to start with the basics. Our own Meredith Wood...
News Dancing Outakes
Ballroom Dancing Series
May 19, 2008 11:54pm   Watch Video
Our own Steve Borecky and Meredith Wood are tackling ballroom dancing like the celebs on Dancing With the Stars. Here are some out takes from their classes at Ray's Ballroom...
News NGK Upgrade
Jobs Are Coming To Kanawha County
May 20, 2008 4:23pm   Watch Video
A Sissonville spark plug plant will bring 80 jobs to northern Kanawha County.
News Southern Kitchen Sale
A Charleston Landmark Goes On The Auction Block
May 20, 2008 4:23pm   Watch Video
Southern Kitchen, a long stand Charleston eatery, was up for auction Monday. The restaurant closed last year when owner Delsie Mae Hersman passed away.
News Teachers In Court
Two Teacher Charged With Sexual Misconduct
May 20, 2008 4:23pm   Watch Video
Two Ohio teachers charged with sexual misconduct were in court Monday. The criminal complaint says both teachers had sexual contact with the students on school grounds over...
News High School Honors
Local High Schools Get Top Honors
May 20, 2008 4:23pm   Watch Video
Hurricane High School was added to the Newsweek's list of the best high schools in the country. It is an honor school leaders and students say they have earned. The school...
News Campbells Creek Fire
Family Homeless after Fire
May 21, 2008 3:52pm   Watch Video
The Tuesday morning fire left a Campbell's Creek mobile home a gutted shell.
News Mother Outraged
Driver Hits Boy
May 21, 2008 3:52pm   Watch Video
Dimitri Sweatte, 14, rode his bike into Kanawha Boulevard where he was hit by a car Monday evening. He has bleeding in his brain, bruised lungs and numerous cuts and scrapes,...
News Kentucky Primary
Bluegrass State Takes The Spotlight
May 21, 2008 3:52pm   Watch Video
Last week the national spotlight was on West Virginia and now it's Kentucky's turn, as the Bluegrass State holds its primary elections. With only two more states to hold...
News Round Two
Ballroom Dancing Series
May 21, 2008 8:22pm   Watch Video
It's round two of Steve and Meredith's' attempt to dance like the stars on ABC's hit show Dancing With The Stars, and despite their best efforts the pair may not bring home...
News Buzzing Around
Georgia Honeybees Land In West Virginia
May 21, 2008 9:21pm   Watch Video
West Virginia has imported 6 million honeybees from Georgia and 100 tons of corn syrup to replenish the bee colonies that were devastated by drought and bad weather. The...
News Bad Smell
Foul Smell Lurks Around Local High School
May 21, 2008 9:21pm   Watch Video
For years Poca High School has been plagued with a foul smell, but now students and teachers say this week it has been unbearable. The culprit, the asphalt plant owned...
News Medical Miracle
Women Thought Dead Is Alive After All
May 22, 2008 4:22pm   Watch Video
Death came for Val Thomas at 1:30 a.m. in the morning Saturday, when her heart stopped at home. Paramedics managed to revive her, but she didn't look right. As paramedics...
News Dunbar Drug Bust
Tip Leads Police To Big Drug Bust
May 23, 2008 7:57pm   Watch Video
A tip lead Dunbar Police and the Metro Drug Unit to one of the biggest drug busts they have ever made on Wednesday. The large pot bust had a street value of more than $100,000....
News major disruptions
Bomb Found On Logan County Bus
May 23, 2008 7:57pm   Watch Video
Five Logan County homes were evacuated and 70 school buses thoroughly searched after a pipe labeled as a bomb was found on a school bus in Man, Thursday afternoon.
News Travel Problems
A State Helicopter Makes An Emergency Landing
May 23, 2008 7:57pm   Watch Video
Governor Manchin was on his way to several appointments in the southern part of the state when a helicopter warning light forced a quick change in plans.
News Huntington Quadruple Murder
Family Members Gather In Remembrance
May 23, 2008 7:57pm   Watch Video
Family members of the four teens killed in Huntington three years ago gathered to in remembrance on Thursday.
News Honoring America's Heroes
The Annual Run For The Wall Rode Into Charleston
May 23, 2008 9:53pm   Watch Video
Every year motorcyclists travel across the country from California to Washington D.C., reminding us about our prisoners of war. The bikers rolled through West Virginia...
News Part Two
Modern Miracle
May 23, 2008 9:53pm   Watch Video
A Kanawha County woman who literally died and came back to life is making a miraculous recovery. Val Thomas is now out of bed and moving around, even though she had no brain...
News Holiday Travel
Gas Prices Put A Crunch On Holiday Plans
May 23, 2008 9:53pm   Watch Video
Millions of Americans will fill up, load in and pull out for the un-official start to summer this Memorial Day weekend.
News Pain at the pump
Gas Prices Change Everyday Routine
May 26, 2008 4:52pm   Watch Video
With the gas prices hitting $4.00 in Charleston, some commuters have decided to shift gears to save their hard earned cash.
News Campbells Creek Fire
Gift Of A New Home For Fire Survivors
May 26, 2008 4:52pm   Watch Video
A Campbells Creek family gives what little they have to another family that lost everything in a house fire Tuesday.
News St. Albans Memorial Day
Honoring Those Who Paid The Ultimate Sacrifice
May 27, 2008 4:22pm   Watch Video
Community members gathered at Cunningham Memorial Park to observe Memorial Day. Surrounded by reminders at Cunningham Memorial Park of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice,...
News Ironton Parade
Longest Running Parade Kicks Off Memorial Day
May 27, 2008 4:22pm   Watch Video
The nation's longest running parade continued the tradition this Memorial Day. The Ironton Memorial Day Parade was first held in 1868 to honor the Civil War Veterans by...
News Coca Cola 600
Rick Thompson Was Honorary Starter For Race
May 27, 2008 4:51pm   Watch Video
Nascar's longest race belongs to Kasey Kahne, but before the Budweisder Dodge could take the checkered flag, a West Virginian had to wave the green flag.
News Boone County Mine Accident
Miner Life-flighted To Hospital
May 27, 2008 8:53pm   Watch Video
A miner is critically injured when he is crushed between a continuous mining machine and a wall. The accident happened at the Elk Run's Roundbottom-Powelton Mine Tuesday...
News Gas Price Relief
Capito Proposes Liquid Coal Bill
May 27, 2008 8:53pm   Watch Video
Shelley Moore Capito is taking her influence to Washington and proposing a bill which would help jump start turning coal into liquid fuel. Capito wants to tap into one of...
News Huntington Shooting
Shooting Sends Man To The Hospital
May 27, 2008 8:53pm   Watch Video
Huntington Police say one man is in the hospital Tuesday after a fight over stolen property.
News Supermarket Sting
Girl Gets Stung In The Produce Department
May 27, 2008 8:53pm   Watch Video
A stowaway scorpion gave 12-year-old Megan Templeton a rather painful surprise while shopping with her family at the Barboursville Wal-Mart. Megan says she had her hand inside...
News Hospital Expansion
CAMC Memorial Hospital's Newest Additon Almost Complete
May 28, 2008 5:56pm  
Charleston Area Medical Center is expanding. The newest addition will be at Memorial Hospital and used primarily as a teaching facility for WVU's Medical School in Charleston....
News Sexual Abuse Charges
Juvenile Worker Is Wanted By Police
May 28, 2008 7:22pm   Watch Video
A former Cabell County juvenile center worker now has three warrants out for his arrest. Joey Plybon, 23, was fired just after only four days on the job for inappropriate...
News Funding Four Lane
Possible Toll Road For Route 35
May 28, 2008 7:22pm   Watch Video
County Commissioners in Putnam and Mason Counties say they may have to change Route 35 to a toll road to fund the four lane expansion on the road.
News John Amos Plant
Power Plant Bomb Hoax
May 28, 2008 7:22pm   Watch Video
Security is tighter around the John Amos Power Plant following a pair of bomb threats and the discovery of a box labeled an explosive. Found in a portable restroom, bomb...
News LifeLock Problems
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against LifeLock
May 29, 2008 8:51pm   Watch Video
The CEO of an identity protection firm answers critics after a class action lawsuit is filed against his company.
News S.W.A.T. Training
Kanawha County Sheriff's Department Does Training
May 30, 2008 4:20pm  
The Kanawha County Sheriff's Department is adding on to it's S.W.A.T. team. This week new members are learning the ropes of what it takes to handle hostile situations. The...
News Round Two
State Spelling Bee Representative Hang In For Another Day
May 30, 2008 7:52pm   Watch Video
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News House Blaze
Women Dies In House Fire
May 30, 2008 8:21pm   Watch Video
A Beckley woman is dead after her house goes up in flames on Friday.
Happy Homecoming
Soldier Comes Home From Iraq
May 30, 2008 8:21pm  
Private First Class, Nathan Bostic met his parents, who both happen to be police officers, at Yeager Airport Friday morning. The soldier is stationed at Camp Striker in...
News WVU Emergency Meeting
Garrison Faces Board Of Governors
May 30, 2008 8:50pm   Watch Video
WVU President Mike Garrison faced the Board Of Governors Friday during an emergency meeting over the Heather Bresch scandal.
News Animal Cruelty
Dog Found Dead After Being Tortured
May 30, 2008 10:51pm   Watch Video
A gruesome and disturbing case of possible animal cruelty in Ottawa has neighbors searching for answers. The young dog named Lucy that was possibly dragged by a fourwheeler,...







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