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Charleston Shootings
Police Looking for Suspects
October 2, 2008 10:07am
A teenage girl is in critical condition after being shot in the face.
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West Virginia Budget
Governor Manchin Addresses The State's Economic Status
October 1, 2008 11:10pm
Governor Manchin states, "There's an old proverb that says it's better to be careful a hundred times than be killed once."
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Pesky Problem
Cellphone Numbers Being Released
October 1, 2008 1:36pm
Today, all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies.
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Fall Fire Burning Times
Fall Fire Season Starts
October 1, 2008 4:06pm
The fall fire season starts today and runs though December 31st.
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Cross Lanes Home Invasion
Suspect In A Violent Home Invasion Is Now Behind Bars
October 1, 2008 6:54pm
Keith Haynes turned himself in after being profiled on our Eyewitness News Fugitive Files. He's charged with malicious wounding, kidnapping, robbery and grand larceny.
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Weed And Seed
Law Enforcement Target Artisan Avenue
October 1, 2008 11:10pm
What better way to fight crime in the river city than with one million dollars?
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Copper Thefts
Police Crack Down
October 1, 2008 11:10pm
Charleston police are cracking down on metal thieves. As Christine Habrle tells us, Stealing metal is big business so police are turning to recycling centers for help as...
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Shot Fired
Police Search For Shooter
October 2, 2008 11:36am
Charleston Police are looking for two men who broke into a North Charleston house firing a shot at the people inside.
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Fall Festivities
West Virginia Pumpkin Festival Kicks Off
October 2, 2008 11:51am
It's fall and if you're looking for a great way to enjoy the season then Milton is the place for you!
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Behind Bars
Clendenin Man Arrested For Allegedly Sexually Abusing Niece
October 2, 2008 12:36am
West Virginia State Troopers arrested Michael Hudson and charged him with 20 counts of sexual abuse and 20 counts of sexual abuse by a person in a position of trust.
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Propane Explosion Update
Elderly Women Dies from Burns
October 3, 2008 10:37am
Family members say a Boone County woman burned in a propane explosion and fire Thursday died early this morning from her injuries at a Pennsylvania burn hospital.
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Breaking News
Interstate 64 Shut Down
October 2, 2008 3:36pm
Huntington dispatcher say a dump truck has overturned in the median around the 30 mile marker of Interstate 64. Right now all lanes of the interstate are closed. They say...
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Coverage Expansion
Verizon Expands Coverage in Tri-State
October 2, 2008 11:38pm
Some West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio people no longer have to ask the question can you hear me now?
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Drug Round-Up
Cabell County Cracks Down On Drugs
October 3, 2008 4:21pm
With 20 arrest warrants and 13 people on their list, the Cabell Sheriff's Office, along with the Cabell Prosecutor's Office, took to the streets Thursday.
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Domestic Violence Vigil
Fighting Domestic Violence with Education
October 3, 2008 11:22am
People fed up with domestic violence are making their voices heard in the capitol city. They took to the streets in Charleston for a silent protest. But as Christine Habrle...
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Fallen Soldier
CandleLight Vigil
October 3, 2008 11:22am
A candlelight vigil has been set for a Clay County soldier killed in action earlier this week.
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Police Chase
Man Leads Police On Wild Chase
October 3, 2008 11:22am
Kanawha County Deputies say they clocked a man at 101 miles per hour who led them on a 20 mile chase on I-79 early Friday morning.
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Rachel's Challenge
Poca Students Remember Columbine
October 3, 2008 7:51pm
Nicole Nowlen recalls when two students opened fire inside Columbine High School in 1999.
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Road Construction
Left-Hand Turning Lanes
October 6, 2008 11:25am
Drivers commuting in Boyd County, Ky. through Cannonsburg and Meads may experience some delays starting Monday.
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Bailout Strikes Nerves
Mainstreet West Virginians React To The Plan
October 3, 2008 11:52pm
Mainstreet West Virginian's want the government to put money back in their pockets quickly.. but they are not convinced this bailout package will do that. "I need to know...
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Huntington Oktoberfest
Tri-cycle Race Benefits CASA
October 4, 2008 4:21pm
Watch Eyewitness News's own Steve Borecky finish second in the tri-cycle race during this year's Oktoberfest.
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Child Neglect
Parents of Woman Accused of Child Neglect Speak Out
October 6, 2008 11:25am
The parents of the mother accused of neglecting her five children say some of the charges against her aren't true.
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Pumpkin Festival
Thousands Flock to Milton
October 6, 2008 11:25am
Thousands of people are taking in the festivities at the 2008 Pumpkin Festival this weekend in Milton.
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Fire Prevention Week
Malden Holds Annual Fire Prevention Parade
October 6, 2008 11:25am
Firefighters sounded the alarm about the importance of fire prevention.
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Missing Man Found
Paul Churton in "Good" Condition
October 6, 2008 11:25am
After missing for more than 15 hours, Paul Churton has been found.
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Picking Pumpkins
Stop And Find Your Perfect Pumpkin
October 6, 2008 12:06am
Halloween is just a few weeks away, and if you haven't found that perfect pumpkin we have the perfect place for you.
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Sexual Assault And Abuse Charges
Cross Lanes Man Pleads Guilty
October 6, 2008 5:51pm
Mark Swoope, 50, faces a maximum possible sentence of 25 to 55 years in prison when he is sentenced in November.
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Dunbar Carjacking
Police Search For A Carjacker
October 6, 2008 6:52pm
Troopers say the man who allegedly car jacked the victim's car at gunpoint was asking for a ride to the Charleston area because his girlfriend was about to have baby. Security...
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Jobs Coming Back to Charleston
Bennigan's Set To Re-Open
October 6, 2008 5:51pm
The Town Center Mall's Bennigan's Restaurant is re-opening.
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Relief at the Pump
Gas Prices Falling Across Region
October 6, 2008 10:53pm
Good news for drivers, the price of gasoline is going down.
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Rafting Death
Name Released In Rafting Death
October 6, 2008 5:51pm
Authorities tell Eyewitness News, Shelia Clarke, 62, of Florida, died of a heart attack in an ambulance after a rafting trip on the Gauley River. Clarke was on a raft that...
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Election 2008
Sen. Obama to Visit Portsmouth
October 7, 2008 10:06am
Demcratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama is making several stops in Ohio on Thursday.
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Students Learn Sign Language
Poca Students Help A Friend
October 6, 2008 10:53pm
Poca Elementary 5th graders are not learning sign language for a class project. They're learning it for one very special student.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Show Your Pink
October 6, 2008 5:51pm
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Candidate Forum
State Supreme Court Candidates Meet With Voters
October 6, 2008 10:53pm
The three candidates vying for two open seats on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals talked to voters during a forum at the South Charleston Community center.
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Hotel Robbery
Man Robs Colonial Inn with Knife
October 7, 2008 10:21am
Police in Ashland are looking for the man who robbed a hotel early this morning.
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MyKey Technology
Ford Is Helping To Curb Teen Crashes
October 7, 2008 10:36am
Ford recently announced a new feature in an effort to curb teen car crashes.
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Milton Fire Update
Some Vendors Not Approved For Disaster Loans
October 7, 2008 10:51am
Only six business owners filled out the loan applications, and the SBA already has declined half of them.
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Nitro Tax Levy
Council To Decide On Re-Vote
October 7, 2008 10:51am
Members of Nitro City Council may decide Tuesday whether to take another shot at passing the city's excess tax levy.
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Attacker Dead
Cross Lanes Stabbing
October 7, 2008 6:37pm
The 22-year-old Nitro man made it into the parking lot of the West Washington Street business and apartment building before collapsing. Deputies said he had forced his way...
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April Myers Murder
Murder Suspect is brought back to Charleston
October 7, 2008 11:51am
Charleston Detectives will be bringing a murder suspect back from Detroit Tuesday morning.
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Breaking News
Dunbar Carjacker Suspect Caught
October 7, 2008 12:06am
West Virginia State Police say Nathan Scott Phillips, 28, was arrested Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. after troopers discovered him at a residence on Stover Road. Troopers...
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Animal Cruelty
Dogs and Cats Found Malnourished
October 7, 2008 6:37pm
Huntington Police recovered five dogs and atleast one kitten from a home on 11th avenue.
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No Students Hurt
School Bus Accident
October 7, 2008 4:06pm
Dispatchers say a a school bus loaded with children and car have collided on Sissonville Drive. The rear end crash happened around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. No one was...
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Flu Shot Recommendations
All Children Should be Vaccinated
October 7, 2008 5:51pm
New recommendations are set for the flu shot.
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No More Well Water
Frame Gets Fresh Water
October 7, 2008 7:06pm
Mark Jones says the water he and other people in Frame used to have looked like "watered-down chocolate milk."
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Presidential Debate
Voters React to Second Debate
October 8, 2008 12:06am
Some watched at campaign headquarters, others in private homes, but many tuned in to the second presidential debate.
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Flags Lower To Half-Staff
Soldier Laid To Rest
October 8, 2008 12:06am
All West Virginia flags will be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday.
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Do Over
A Second Chance to Vote for Nitro Residence
October 8, 2008 12:06am
Nitro City Council has decided to put the issue back on the ballot in January.
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Update
Ashland Bank Robbery Suspect Behind Bars
October 8, 2008 12:06am
A suspect wanted for bank robbery is behind bars Wednesday morning.
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Winfield House Fire
Family Looking For New Home After House Fire
October 8, 2008 6:53pm
Tina Burker says when her smoke alarm went off she had no clue what was about to meet her face to face.
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Early Voting
West Virginia Early Voting
October 8, 2008 2:21pm
Early voting begins in West Virginia next week, and Wednesday morning testers checked out the voting machines to make sure they were in tip-top shape.
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Stolen Wire
Police Catch Man With Stolen Wire
October 8, 2008 2:36pm
Belle Police allegedly spotted a man with a large spool of wire taken from Dupont property Tuesday.
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Gulity Plea
Dunbar Man Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Charges
October 8, 2008 4:36pm
Robert Simmons, 32, admitted to four counts of possessing kiddie porn.
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Staging Car Crashes
Family Behind Bars
October 8, 2008 4:51pm
Seven members of an Oak Hill family are behind bars for allegedly staging a car wreck to collect $30,000 in money.
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Breaking and Entering
Vehicle Break-In Numbers On The Rise
October 9, 2008 10:51am
The number of vehicle break-ins in Huntington has been on the rise in the past few months.
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Soldier's Funeral
Jamie Nicholas Laid to Rest
October 8, 2008 6:53pm
32 year old Sergeant First Class Jamie Nicholas was a husband, son, brother and soldier.
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Child Sex Case
Couple Pleads Guilty
October 8, 2008 6:53pm
Jonathan Porter and girlfriend Tiffany Williams both plead guilty Wednesday to their roles for inappropriate sexual contact between Williams And Porter's five-year-old nephew...
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Unanswered Questions
Bayer Plant Explosion Meeting
October 9, 2008 10:36am
Bayer met with concerned citizens Wednesday night who felt that the two hours after blast, the company repeatedly refused to give emergency responders details about what...
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Toy Recall
"Nerf N-Strike" Recalled
October 9, 2008 11:21am
Parents listen up we have a recall to let you know about.
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Table Games
Blackjack, Craps and Roulette Debut
October 9, 2008 11:21am
Dealers are finally warmed up for Thursday afternoons debut of blackjack, craps and roulette.
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Bizarre Accident
Driver Jumps Into The River
October 9, 2008 11:21am
A bizarre accident in Charleston shuts down a busy road for awhile.
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Mine Death
Pinned Between the Wall and Supply Car
October 9, 2008 11:21am
A contract worker is killed working at Massey's Justice Number 1 mine.
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Obama Supporters Rally
Veterans Rally For Obama
October 9, 2008 11:36am
West Virginia veterans kicked off their statewide tour Thursday at the West Virginia State Capitol. They say the Obama-Biden ticket is committed to improving benefits for...
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Obama in Southern Ohio
Obama Makes A Stop In The Buckeye State
October 9, 2008 12:21am
Senator Barack Obama will be campaigning in southern Ohio Thursday night.
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Clinton Visit
Stumping For Barth
October 9, 2008 11:51am
Senator Hillary Clinton will be in West Virginia on Friday to stump for congressional candidate Anne Barth.
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Strawberry Road Accident
Truck Rolls Into Coal River
October 9, 2008 6:06pm
Rachael Thompson was driving the truck on her way to St. Albans High School when she was apparently distracted by a flock of geese. She says she swerved and hit a tree....
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New Fire Truck
"The Panther" Named for Ona Elementary
October 10, 2008 11:38am
The Milton Flea Market fire left one fire engine from the Ona Volunteer Fire Department heavily damaged after fire fighters were forced to abandon the truck, due to the intense...
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BBC Bus Rolls In
BBC Lets West Virginians Be Heard
October 10, 2008 11:38am
The British Broadcasting Corporation says there's no way West Virginia should be overlooked in this year's election.
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GAMBLING JOBS
Tables Games Create New Jobs
October 10, 2008 11:38am
After two charity nights which gave Tri-State Racetrack and Gaming Center dealers valuable practice time, and a review of the facility's procedures by the West Virginia Lottery,...
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Campaigning In The Capitol City
Senator Clinton Makes a Stop
October 10, 2008 11:09pm
Senator Hillary Clinton is back in the Mountain State.
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Ohio News
Palin Is Criss Crossing The Buckeye State
October 10, 2008 12:06am
Sarah Palin attended a private fundraiser Friday morning in Cincinnati.
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Ribbon Cutting
First Phase Of Route 35 Done
October 10, 2008 11:09pm
Putnam County celebrated the first stretch of the new Route 35 Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Schedule of Events
Kanawha County Fair Kicks Off
October 10, 2008 3:36pm
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Matewan Stabbing
Troopers Make An Arrest in Stabbing
October 10, 2008 3:21pm
Leonard Ingersoll, 31, of Red Jacket is charged with malicious wounding. Troopers caught Ingersoll after a foot pursuit. He allegedly stabbed John Charles, 46, of Matewan...
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Voting Registration
Veterans One Step Closer to Election
October 10, 2008 11:09pm
Veterans at the VA Hospital in Wayne County are wanting their voices heard, and their vote counted.
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Arson Charges
Woman Pleads Not Guilty In Milton Arson
October 10, 2008 5:06pm
Deborah Smith was arraigned on five different charges including two counts of first degree arson and one count of 3rd degree arson.
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East End Attack
Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder Charge
October 10, 2008 11:09pm
Jonathan Parker, 25, still appeared to be trying to intimidate Eugene Mills, the man he stabbed more than 20 times last March on Jackson Street, as he walked into court Friday.
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Expensive Books
Textbook Prices On The Rise
October 10, 2008 8:22pm
Textbook prices are adding up to a little too much for some college students.
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Postal Cutbacks
USPS Cuts Hours In West Virginia
October 10, 2008 11:09pm
The United States Postal Service has cut operating hours to more than a fourth of the Mountain State's post offices.
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Drive-Thru Flu Shots
700 Vaccines in Boyd County
October 13, 2008 1:55pm
700 people who live in Boyd County, Kentucky are now ready for flu season.
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Financial Crisis
People on Main Street Talk about Problems of Wall Street
October 13, 2008 1:55pm
A parade is as American as apple pie. So, there is no better place than a parade on Main Street to talk to people about the troubles on Wall Street.
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Firefighters Memorial
Firefighters Honor Their Fallen Comrades
October 13, 2008 1:55pm
Firefighters all over West Virginia gathered to pay their respects to their fallen brothers and sisters.
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Palin Visits Tri-State
Supporters and Protestors Rally
October 13, 2008 1:55pm
With Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin touching down in the tri-state, her arrival brings mixed emotions.
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RACIST WVU MOVIE?
Scene in "The Express" Derails the Truth
October 13, 2008 1:55pm
A new movie at the box office is making some West Virginians very upset.
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PALIN PROTESTORS
Palin Doesn't Fly With Local Democrats
October 13, 2008 1:55pm
Governor Sarah Palin's short stop in the Mountain State left a lot of people in the Charleston area, with a less than admiring outlook on the Republican Duo.
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Cleaning Up The Mess
Ammonia Leak in Kanawha County
October 13, 2008 8:22pm
Emergency crews are now cleaning up an ammonia leak in southeastern Kanawha County.
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Gubernatorial Debate
Voters React to First Debate
October 13, 2008 11:21pm
Democrat Governor Joe Manchin and Republican challenger Russ Weeks faced off in the first gubernatorial debate at the Clay Center
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RT. 119 Crash
Women Injured In Car Wreck
October 13, 2008 4:36pm
A 79-year-old woman was seriously injured when the car she was driving plowed into a tree and caught fire on US 1-19 in Charleston Monday afternoon.
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Bus Safety
Bus Drivers Keeping More Kids Safe
October 13, 2008 11:37pm
Kanawha County bus driver, Brian Slaman says, "Almost daily you will have someone attempt to pull out in front of you 'cause they don't want to wait behind a school bus."
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Trouble With Electronic Voting
Kanwha County Forced To Do Emergency Test On Ballots
October 14, 2008 10:38pm
Tuesday brought an emergency public test of the 16 voting machines slated to count the early votes in Kanawha County. While the machines and their program cards passed a...
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Hold On To You Wallet
Gas Rate Hike Recommended
October 14, 2008 3:36pm
The State Public Service Commission is recommending a rate increase for most of the state's natural gas companies.
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Brother Says He Did It
Brown Admitted To Robbing Two Banks Last Spring
October 14, 2008 4:51pm
The brother of a former Stonewall Jackson Middle School teacher admitted in federal court Monday that he robbed two banks in April with his sister's help.
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South Charleston Home Invasion
Man Receives Five Years For His Part In A Home Invasion
October 14, 2008 3:51pm
Marvin Garrett was set to go on trial Tuesday, but instead pleaded guilty to two counts of wanton endangerment. He was sentenced immediately because his prison time was part...
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Behind Bars
Man Confesses To Sexual Abuse
October 14, 2008 7:36pm
Earl Lee Conway, 40, confessed to abusing his girlfriend's 11-year-old daughter two years ago when they lived with him.
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Sexual Abuse Charges
Man Arrested For Allegedly Abusing 11-year old Girl
October 14, 2008 10:38pm
West Virginia State Police have charged Earl Lee Conway with 30 counts of sexual abuse and assault of a then 11 year old girl.
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Stinky School
Big Otter Elementary Has Big Stink
October 14, 2008 10:38pm
Bigger Otter Elementary in Clay County has one nasty problem.
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2008 Election
Early Voting Starts in West Virginia
October 15, 2008 11:51pm
In West Virginia you can now officially have your say in the election.
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New Job
New Partnership In Technology Brings Jobs To Charleston
October 15, 2008 4:36pm
South Charleston's mid-atlantic technology research and innovation center is forming a partnership with a Florida company.
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Behind Bars
Charleston Man Is In Jail On Meth Charges
October 15, 2008 2:06pm
Steven Thaxton, 28, of Charleston was arrested last night. West Virginia State Police worked on a tip that lead them to him on Red Oak Street, on the Charleston's West...
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UPDATE: School Board Meeting
Mandatory Drug Testing Policy Passes
October 15, 2008 11:51pm
In a 4 to 1 vote, members of the Kanawha County School Board voted to pass a mandatory drug testing policy Wednesday night.
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Behind Bars
Charleston Man Jailed For His Alleged Role In A Robbery
October 15, 2008 2:36pm
Nicholas Neophytou, 21, is charged with first degree robbery. He allegedly helped another man beat and rob Nick Oldham in Kanawha City, Monday. The victim said they threatened...
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Biden Rally
Another Candidate Campaigns in Ohio
October 15, 2008 11:51pm
Barack Obama and Joe Biden supporters came out by the hundreds to see the Delaware Senator.
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Suicide Prevention Walk
Families Come Together to Raise Awareness
October 15, 2008 11:51pm
Tim Dillon says no one ever wants to talk about depression and suicide.
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Power Team
Strong Men, Stronger Message
October 16, 2008 2:06pm
Jonathan Caldwell says when he and his friends do their shows they have their audience's attention and respect.
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New Jobs
MATRIC to Add 150 New Jobs
October 15, 2008 11:51pm
The South Charleston technology company MATRIC is growing again. It will soon add 150 new high tech jobs.
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Two Men Behind Bars
Police Find Heroin In A South Charleston Home
October 16, 2008 3:06pm
Shawn Jason Davis, 25, and Joshua Logan Pomp, 26, were charged with possession of heroin with intent to deliver.
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Check Scam
Couple Will Spend Time Behind Bars For Check Scam
October 16, 2008 6:38pm
Judge Jim Stucky sentenced Keven Sexton and Harriet Miller to one to 10 years in prison for forging workers compensation checks from the state. Sexton and Miller lived in...
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Cabell County
Man Behind Bars After Police Chase
October 16, 2008 3:21pm
Todd Webster Handley was arrested in Barboursville, after police saw him walking along Route 60 wet and muddy.
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Students Remember
Teacher Of The Year Award
October 16, 2008 4:06pm
An elementary school teacher who passed away from cancer was honored by a student who nominated her for teacher of the year.
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Animal Cruelty
Four Month Old Puppy Expected to Recover
October 16, 2008 6:38pm
Veterinarian Dr. Jan Ball says it breaks her heart to see such a violent act of animal cruelty.
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Circus In Town
Greatest Show On Earth Comes to Huntington
October 17, 2008 8:22pm
It's 138 years old, consists of everything from Asian elephants and white bengal tigers, and this weekend the "Greatest Show on Earth" will be in Huntington.
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Southern Kitchen for Sale
Owner Selling the Property
October 17, 2008 8:07pm
A Charleston landmark still sits locked up and unopened.
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Car Break-Ins
Residents Staying On Guard
October 17, 2008 8:07pm
There have been several break-ins to cars in South Hills, especially around Autumn Road.
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UPDATE: SEX ABUSE ARREST
Man Allegedly Touches 4 Year Old
October 19, 2008 8:36pm
Belle City Police say yet another victim has come foreword in the sex arrest case against Charles Pennington.
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Clothing Give-A-Way
Ona Church Gives Clothes Away for Free
October 18, 2008 7:06pm
They have it all, racks of suits and shirts...shelves of sweaters and shoes.
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A House For Harley
Family and Friends Dedicate House
October 19, 2008 10:51pm
Monica Randolph remembers her daughter, Harley Thornton.
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GUBERNATORIAL DEBATE
Candidates for Governor Face Off
October 19, 2008 11:06pm
Senator Russ Weeks, Governor Joe Manchin, and Mountain Party candidate Jesse Johnson went head to head during the Gubernatorial Debate.
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BRIDGE DAY
Thousands Flock to Fayetteville
October 19, 2008 9:51pm
Thousands of people packed the New River Gorge Bridge Saturday for Bridge Day.
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Man Shot by Deputies
Suspect Allegedly Stabbed Investigators First
October 20, 2008 2:36pm
A Southern Ohio man is dead after allegedly stabbing two sheriff's deputies.
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Murder Trial Delayed
Drown Accused of Kentucky Triple Murder
October 20, 2008 2:36pm
The trial of the man charged with murdering a young mother and her two little girls has been delayed.,
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Biden to Visit Region
VP Hopeful to Campaign in Charleston
October 20, 2008 2:36pm
Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Joe Biden is expected to make a stop in Charleston on Friday.
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Workers Protest Hospital
Administrators Say Hospital Needs More Funding
October 20, 2008 5:21pm
Fair wages and better treatment, that's what workers at the Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital are demanding.
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Water Supply Threat
Mingo Man Charged with Threat
October 20, 2008 11:37pm
58 year old Roy Tiller says he never threatened to poison the water in Varney, and he wants his name cleared.
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Voting Machine Problems
Clerks Defend Their Machines
October 20, 2008 11:37pm
Bobbi Oates says when she voted early, she noticed that her ballot didn't reflect her choice for U.S Senator.
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Parole Hearing
Cop Killer Denied Parole
October 20, 2008 11:37pm
A parole board denied a convicted cop killer early release from prison. Robert Gray was denied parole during a hearing Monday.
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Water Main Break
East End Roads Closed
October 21, 2008 9:06am
A water main break shuts down several roads on Charleston's East End.
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Residents Told to Move
City Wants to End Rental Agreement
October 21, 2008 3:51pm
It's time to move out. That's what residents in one trailer park are being told.
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Coaches Suspended
A Questionable Act of a Middle School Bus
October 21, 2008 6:06pm
The John Adams Middle School Falcons are getting ready for one of the final football games of the season, but the next game will be challenge.
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Thrift Stores Thriving?
Thrift Stores With Mixed Reviews
October 21, 2008 6:51pm
Although reports show many thrift stores around the country are thriving because people want to save money in today's struggling economy, the Salvation Army Store in Hurricane...
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Magistrate Candidate Arrested
Democratic Front-Runner Faces Felony Charges of Possession, Bribery
October 22, 2008 7:08pm
Democratic candidate for Cabell County magistrate, Amy Walker Daughery, was arraigned late Tuesday evening on six felony counts of possession with intent to deliver and one...
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Trash Troubles
Trash Pick Up Should Be Back to Normal
October 21, 2008 10:21pm
The air should be smelling a lot better in Putnam County by the end of the week. The Public Service Commission (PSC) says a plan is in place to deal with the delayed trash...
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Shooting in Charleston
A Man Is Found Shot To Death In An SUV
October 22, 2008 7:08pm
Elwood Pete Pegram, 38, of Charleston was found dead in his overturned SUV about 3:20 a.m. Wednesday morning on Stockton Street. Cops were intially sent to a shots fired...
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Man in Hospital
Prisoner Tries To Hang Himself
October 22, 2008 6:06pm
Charleston Police say a man tried to hang himself with string from his sweat shirt in their booking area.
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Highland Hospital
Local Hospital Stops Expansion Plans
October 22, 2008 10:51am
Highland Hospital says the volatile market has forced them to postpone construction plans for a new four story building.
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North Charleston Area
Boil Water Advisory
October 22, 2008 11:06am
West Virginia American Water says the affected areas are along Seneca Drive, Rural Route 9, Elk Two Mile, and Rural Route 6.
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Bank Robbery
Woman Wearing Skeleton Mask Arrested
October 22, 2008 11:37pm
A bank robbery in the sleepy town of Rutland, Ohio is big news.
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Same Day Voter Registration
Some For and Some Against
October 22, 2008 11:37pm
West Virginia is one of several states that's had issues with voter registration.
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More Car Break-Ins
Alum Creek Car Robberies
October 22, 2008 7:08pm
Tom and Judith Roberts say even if you take precautions you can still be targeted by thieves.
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John Adams Coaches Suspended
Falcon's Play Without Three of Their Coaches
October 22, 2008 11:37pm
It's a big win for the Falcons Wednesday night as their undefeated season continues. They beat Andrew Jackson 18 to 0.
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Trooper Training
State Police Train With Canines
October 23, 2008 5:06pm
West Virginia State Police Troopers say they have to be extremely careful when they pull over a vehicle.
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John Adams Incident
Asking More Questions
October 23, 2008 10:21pm
The John Adams Middle School Falcons are still unbeaten, but the team is up against much more than just winning.
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Bateman Speaks Out
Psychiatric Hospital's Namesake Talks About Conditions
October 23, 2008 11:37pm
In the past few months, the Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Psychiatric Hospital in Huntington has come under fire with picket signs and protesting.
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Politicking Hits the Streets
Republicans and Democrats Fight to the Finish
October 23, 2008 11:37pm
With the presidential election less than two weeks away, both parties are boosting their campaign efforts.
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Joe Biden Visit
Campaigning in the Capitol City
October 24, 2008 4:51pm
In West Virginia the polls are slanting to the right, but Democrat Vice President candidate Joe Biden isn't ready to write off this state's voters.
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Animal Cruelty
Adkins Says He's Innocent
October 24, 2008 5:51pm
Benjamin Adkins says he did not cut the ears of an eleven week old puppy last week.
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Meth Bust Hearing
Mother Accused of Operating Meth Lab
October 24, 2008 7:21pm
Carol Demersman's preliminary hearing was full of tears.
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Flu Shots
Vets Drive Up to Get Flu Shots
October 25, 2008 6:06pm
Some got out of their car. Others decided to stay seated, but no matter what, veterans driving up to the Charleston VA center left with a flu shot.
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Cemetery Vandalized
Vandals Knock Over Headstones
October 26, 2008 10:36pm
Vandals knocked over 18 headstones at the Teays Hill Cemetery sometime Saturday night.
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Man Killed in Ohio
Shooting Occurs During Attempted Break-In
October 26, 2008 5:51pm
While responding to a shots fired call, police in Scioto County Ohio instead found a man dead from a gunshot wound.
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Pedestrian Killed
Man Hit by Train
October 26, 2008 5:51pm
An alzheimer's patient who walked away from a nursing home is dead after being hit by a CSX train overnight.
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Man Shot in Stomach
Victim's Mother Recalls Details
October 26, 2008 10:36pm
Rebecca Misner says she can't believe someone would shoot her son.
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Apartment Fire
One Person Recovering After Huntington Apartment Fire
October 27, 2008 10:51am
The fire happened around 8:30 p.m. Sunday night in the 900 block of 5th Avenue in Huntington.
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Open House
Infocision To Hire 150 Employees
October 27, 2008 10:51am
Infocision Management Corporation is holding a community open house Monday for anyone interested in telecommunications.
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UPDATE: Man Killed In Crash
Car Slams Into Telephone Pole
October 27, 2008 11:21am
The driver that slammed his car into the telephone along Route 60 has died. Police say Jeffrey Harper,18, was driving the car at the time of the accident.
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Pumpkin House
Carving Up A Wickedly Good Time In Kenova
October 27, 2008 6:37pm
Volunteers have carved up more than 3,000 pumpkin creations for the Kenova pumpkin house. The pumpkin man, Ric Griffith has been carving pumpkins for 30 years.
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Sexual Abuse Charges
Kanawha County Minister Pleads Not Guilty
October 27, 2008 6:37pm
Sandy Cook may be out on bond but he can't escape the charges against him.
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Huntington Murder Plea
Suspect In A Huntington Murder Pleads Guilty
October 27, 2008 5:06pm
Ronell Myers admitted to shooting David Simpson back in 2005. Police quickly named Myers the suspect shortly after the shooting, leading investigators on a manhunt that...
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Roane County
Fire Destroys Three Mobile Homes
October 27, 2008 6:37pm
Strong winds pushed the flames from an old house trailer used for storage into two other mobile homes. Four fire departments tried to control the fire near Amma.
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Election 2008
Huntington Mayor Race Heating Up
October 27, 2008 11:37pm
It's down to the final week before the election and all of the Huntington Mayor candidates agree on one thing, lowering the city's crime rate.
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New Road Signs
Old Route, New Number
October 27, 2008 7:06pm
The section of road connecting West Virginia Route 34 to U.S. Route 60 in St. Albans will now be West Virginia Route 817.
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Bullying Problem?
Middle School Student Claims to be Target of Constant Bullying
October 28, 2008 10:22am
Outside of a Teays Valley hospital, 7th grader Amber Pates shows us bruises and cuts, wounds she said she got after being beat up at Hurricane Middle School Monday afternoon.
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Touring West Virginia and Ohio
Republicans Hit The Road On A Brainstorming Bus Tour
October 28, 2008 10:51am
Republicans are going on a barnstorming bus tour in West Virginia and Ohio.
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Early Voting
Early Voters Get A Warning From The Secretary Of State's Office
October 28, 2008 10:51am
They want to remind you to make sure you're tapping the correct part of the screen when casting ballots on electronic machines.
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Closing the Doors
Value City Files For Bankruptcy Protection
October 28, 2008 11:06am
The company headquarters has reported they will likely close all 66 stores nationwide. That will include stores in our region in St. Albans, Barboursville, Beckley, and...
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Vote 08
Clinton To Stop In The Mountain State
October 28, 2008 2:06pm
Bill Clinton will be in Beckley on Thursday morning.
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2008 General
Official Write-in Candidates List
October 28, 2008 11:51am
Donald K. Allen - Youngstown, OH - U.S. President
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Deadline For West Virginia Nurses
Time Is Running Out For Nurses To Renew Licenses
October 28, 2008 12:06am
The deadline draws near for some 4,000 West Virginia nurses who have not renewed their licenses yet.
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Exclusive Barack Obama Interview
Obama Talks About W.Va., Coal and Assassination Plot
October 28, 2008 1:53pm
In a statewide exclusive, Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama talks one-on-one with Eyewitness News reporter and political analyst Kennie Bass about campaigning...
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Sexual Assault Charges
Man Turns Himself Into Police
October 28, 2008 4:36pm
Marmet Police arrested Travis Snodgrass, 24, of Marmet on Monday.
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Bank Rescue Plan
Five WV Banks Approved To Use Rescue Plan Money
October 28, 2008 4:51pm
Five banks in West Virginia have announced they have either accepted or have been approved for federal cash.
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Election 2008
Battle for Cabell Co. Sheriff
October 28, 2008 11:23pm
The race for Cabell County Sheriff is between two men with a combined 59 years in law enforcement.
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Tracking Treaters
Verizon Offers Safety to Trick-Or-Treaters
October 28, 2008 11:23pm
Verizon Wireless has a chaperone program to track your ghosts and goblins.
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Motorcycle Accident
Police Officer Injured In Crash
October 29, 2008 10:36am
The officer was escorting the Marshall Football Team along Route 60 to Tuesday night's game in Huntington.
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Heating Help
Programs Available to Help People Stay Warm
October 28, 2008 11:23pm
Ruby Bryant shows us the house warming improvements made to her trailer in Buffalo, West Virginia.
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Will They Light Up?
Blackhawk Saloon Set To Reopen
October 29, 2008 12:36am
The Blackhawk saloon is set to reopen after closing three weeks ago due to a fire.
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Kanawha County
Some School Board Members Want To Give President A Raise
October 29, 2008 12:21am
Kanawha County School Board Superintendent Ron Duerring is paid $100,000 a year, and now board members wants to give him a raise.
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Meth Lab
Police Bust Meth Lab
October 29, 2008 12:06am
A meth lab near Clendenin was broken up by police.
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Lost Pigs
Officials Warn Don't Eat the Pigs
October 29, 2008 11:36am
Five pigs are still on the loose after a livestock truck overturned earlier this month in Putnam County.
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Tight Times
Wal-Mart Scales Back On Expansion Plans
October 29, 2008 11:21am
The world's largest retailer says it will open 191 stores in the current fiscal year.
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Tight Times
Whirlpool Cuts Jobs
October 29, 2008 11:21am
The company says it's cutting about about 5,000 jobs by the end of 2009 to cope with the credit crisis and weak demand.
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Kanawha County
Woman Gets Probation For Her Part In A Meth Lab Bust
October 30, 2008 1:51pm
Megan Stowers was sentenced to 2 years on probation for her alleged role in a meth lab in 2006 in Kanawha County. The alleged conspiracy in 2006 also involved Melissa Carte.
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Montgomery Area Robbery
Police Catch A Man Allegedly Involved In A Robbery
October 29, 2008 12:06am
Montgomery Police say they've caught the man who allegedly fired a gun during the robbery at the video palace, a liquor store, on Second Avenue late Tuesday night.
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Sissonville Area
Accident Send One Person To The Hospital
October 29, 2008 12:36am
An employee at Edgewood Country Club in Sissonville rolled his tractor into one of the ponds while he was mowing the course grounds. People on the scene say they heard him...
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Crash And Burn
Tractor Trailer Crash Closes I-64
October 29, 2008 11:37pm
One man was seriously injured and two trucks were destroyed by fire in a Raleigh County crash that closed eastbound Interstate 64 for ten hours Wednesday.
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Putnam County Assessor Race
Candidates Say It's Making Work Awkward
October 29, 2008 11:37pm
The candidates for Putnam County Assessor are closer than just side-by-side names on a ballot.
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Gas Prices
Price at the Pump at Record Three Year Low
October 31, 2008 10:36am
Filling up the gas tank isn't as painful as it use to be. Gas prices are at a record three year low.
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Football Matchup Mishap
Marshall Students React
October 29, 2008 11:06pm
Houston University wide receiver Patrick Edwards is in the hospital after breaking his leg during Tuesday night's football matchup with Marshall.
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Obama Hits the Networks
Obama Buys Network Time to Campaign
October 29, 2008 11:22pm
Obama's use of the media in this election has really caught the attention of people all across the country. Many even say they believe it will set precedent for future campaigns.
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Shooting
Toddler Injured
October 31, 2008 10:36am
Kanawha County Deputies are investigating a shooting involving a toddler.
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Investigating the Accident
Women Falls Out Of A Car And Dies
October 31, 2008 10:36am
The accident happened Wednesday afternoon on Derricks Creek Road in Sissonville.
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Dunbar Mayor Removed from Office
Court Sides with Council Members
October 31, 2008 11:39am
Dunbar Mayor Roger Wolfe was ordered out of office today by a three judge panel.
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Trick or Treat
Area Halloween Times
October 28, 2008 3:36pm
Halloween Hours
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Obama Rally
Marshall Students Get Excited for Election Day
October 31, 2008 11:39am
With megaphones in hand, the Marshall University Students for Barack Obama Organization made one final plea to a large crowd Thursday, urging them to vote for their candidate...
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Dunbar Mayor Removed
Residents Surprised at Removal of Dunbar Mayor
October 31, 2008 10:36am
The news of Mayor Roger Wolfe's removal from office spread like wildfire throughout Dunbar.
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Trick or Treat Trouble
Vandals Run Amok on Halloween
October 31, 2008 11:39am
Many kids hit the streets Thursday night for trick or treating, but some did more tricks than treats.
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Putman County
Man Rescued From Wreckage
October 31, 2008 11:39am
The accident tied up traffic on Rt. 34 in Winfield for hours Friday morning while crews cleaned up the scene. Emergency crews were called out just after midnight.
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Huntington News
Police Search for Shooting Suspect
October 31, 2008 2:51pm
Huntington's 911 says that police found 30-year-old Lance B. Hunnicutt in the 1100 block of 11th street early Friday morning.
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Morning Treat
Dunkin' Donuts Coming to Charleston
October 31, 2008 12:21am
Dunkin' Donuts announced Thursday they will be expanding their stores in West Virginia and Virginia.
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Holiday Airfare
Holiday Pricing Starts Early
October 31, 2008 11:39am
Many of the major US airlines are cutting fares for the Thanksgiving and Christmas travel.
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Bizarre Accident
Funeral Arrangements Made For Former Sissonville Homecoming Queen
October 31, 2008 11:39am
Friends and family will gather Saturday night from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Sissonville High School gymnasium to remember 22-year-old Shana Cowley.
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Street Mugging
South Charleston Police Search For Suspects
October 31, 2008 12:21am
South Charleston Police are looking for three men after a violent street mugging that happened Friday morning.
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VOTE 08
Palin To Stop In Marietta
October 31, 2008 4:36pm
Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin is scheduled to appear at Marietta College this Sunday.
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7-11
Robbery Caught On Tape
October 31, 2008 5:36pm
Police say early Friday morning a man stole a wallet and beat a woman during a robbery inside the 7-11 on Washington Street.
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State Finds Salmonella In Dog And Cat Food
Pet Food Recall
October 31, 2008 4:36pm
The West Virginia State Department Of Agriculture is warning pet owners after an investigation discovers salmonella bacteria in some dog and cat food sold at Wal-Mart.
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Home Invasion
Judge Hands Down Century Long Sentence
November 3, 2008 11:39pm
Marcus Jerdine, already convicted of three felonies in Michigan, knew he was going to prison. Found guilty in July here, 23-years-old Jerdine was part of a two man home invasion...
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Clinton in Ironton
Urges Residents to Vote for Obama
November 3, 2008 11:39pm
With Election Day in her sight, Senator Hillary Clinton stopped at Ohio University's Southern Campus in Ironton for one simple reason.
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Shoddy Work
Woman Says Bad Work Brings Costly Damages
November 3, 2008 11:39pm
A South Charleston woman says a satellite company ripped up her home.
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