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News Underwood Memorial Service
Former Governor Remembered
December 1, 2008 11:38pm   Watch Video
Governor Cecil Underwood's memorial service was a time of mourning but also a time of laughter.
News Spurring Auto Sales
Billions Freed Up For Auto Loans
December 1, 2008 11:38pm  
Trying to make it as easy as possible for customers to pick up a new vehicle, the Federal Reserve is establishing a 200 billion dollar program to facilitate new car loans.
News New Detour
Barriers Hurting Business?
December 1, 2008 11:38pm   Watch Video
Al Arnold, the manager of Bob's Barbershop says his customers are being cut off... and he doesn't mean by his scissors.
News Child Abuse Investigation
Police Charge Father of Baby With Abuse
December 2, 2008 2:22pm   Watch Video
The father of a seven-month old baby hospitalized with a fractured skull, ribs and pelvis is behind bars.
News Gallipolis Break-Ins
Man Arrested for String of Burglaries
December 2, 2008 2:51pm  
A string of break-ins at businesses across Gallipolis has been solved.
News Fatal Train Accident
Two Women Killed When Van Hits Train
December 2, 2008 11:38pm   Watch Video
Two women are dead and two others injured when a van hits a train in Wayne County.
News Arson Arrest
Man Admits to Setting House Fires
December 2, 2008 2:36pm  
A Huntington man is behind bars for allegedly setting several houses on fire over the past couple months.
News Animal Abuse?
Cat Taped and Burned Alive
December 2, 2008 11:38pm   Watch Video
Workers at West Virginia steel in Poca are used to seeing stray cats around the warehouse.
News Governors Meet with Obama
Conference Focused on Economy
December 2, 2008 11:38pm   Watch Video
West Virginia is in a very good category, one of only nine states with a budget in the black.
News Fatal Shooting
One Dead, One Injured After Early Morning Shooting
December 4, 2008 11:07am   Watch Video
It was an early wake up call for Tracy Phillips Wednesday morning.
News Job Losses
Greif Plant Losing Over 40 Workers
December 3, 2008 10:54pm   Watch Video
Finding out you're losing your job is never good news. But when that news comes around the holidays, it makes it even worse.
News Home Invasion
82-Year-Old Woman is Home While Robbed
December 4, 2008 10:38am   Watch Video
An 82 year old South Charleston woman is home while robbers break in.
News Family Speaks Out
Family of Teen Shot By State Police Speaks Out
December 4, 2008 10:38am   Watch Video
Stephen Krein's grandmother says the situation Monday night should have turned out very differently. But instead, state police say Krein tried to run over them, turning this...
News Major Layoffs
Dupont to Cut Jobs
December 4, 2008 11:07am  
Dupont is cutting 2,500 jobs and it is also trimming 4,000 contractors in the United States by the end of this year.
News New Hydrogen Plant
Yeager Airport To Be Site Of New Plant
December 4, 2008 12:51am  
Charleston's Yeager Airport will be the site of a federally sponsored project to build a hydrogen fuel plant that will eventually be open for public use.
News Auto Accident
Doctor And Daughter Killed In Accident
December 4, 2008 11:21am  
A former Huntington doctor and his 13-year old daughter were killed Wednesday night in an auto accident near Roanoke, Virginia.
News Riverside High School
Foul Odor Plagues Local High School
December 4, 2008 10:52pm   Watch Video
Students arriving at Riverside High School were greeted by a strong unpleasant odor that was almost overwhelming in the science wing of the sprawling school complex. Wayne...
News Road to Wheeling
Bragging Rights On The Line
December 4, 2008 12:37am   Watch Video
Anticipation is in the air at South Charleston High School. The school is on the brink of an undefeated championship season, with an arch rival standing in the way.
News Car Crash
I-77 Fatal Crash
December 4, 2008 5:06pm  
It happened around 11:45 a.m. Thursday morning in Kanawha County. Sheriff's Deputies say 23-year-old Autumn Meadows was driving a Tacoma pick up truck South on I-77 near...
News Mason County
Fatal Accident
December 4, 2008 12:51am  
Mason County Sheriff say 48-year-old Robert Allen Keys was killed in an accident along Route 2 on Gallipolis Ferry Road Wednesday evening.
News Soldier Deployment
A Heartwarming Soldier Sendoff
December 6, 2008 11:21pm  
Even a cold, rainy morning couldn't keep supporters of America's finest indoors.
News Murder Suspect Arrested
Victim Identifies Shooter
December 6, 2008 11:32pm  
Huntington Police have made an arrest for Wednesday morning's shooting that left one man dead and another in the hospital.
News Drug Testing Policy
Kanawha Co. Commission Backs School Boards Decision
December 6, 2008 11:21pm  
It's an issue that's faced scrutiny, and resistance, now the Kanawha County School Board's decision to randomly drug test teachers is gaining the support of the County Commission.
Man Arrested for Sex Abuse
Ray Ritchie Picked Up in Pennsylvania
December 6, 2008 8:06pm  
A Huntington man has been picked up in Pennsylvania for an outstanding warrant.
News Bomb Threats
Bobby Sparks Waives Preliminary Hearing
December 6, 2008 11:21pm  
Bobby Sparks made an appearance in Putnam County Magistrate Court, however since he recently hired a new lawyer his hearing is now postponed until a later date.
Illegal Immigrants in Huntington
Arrested on Drug Charges
December 6, 2008 11:21pm  
Four men are in jail and three of them may soon be leaving the country.
News Tessa's Creations
11 Year Old Girl Raises Money for Three Year Old Cancer Patient
December 6, 2008 11:36pm  
Back in September, three year old Drew Powers was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, which is a rare form of pediatric cancer.
News Fatal Accident
Slick Roads Kill Man in Kanawha Co
December 7, 2008 4:21pm  
Dangerous road conditions caused a four car collision that killed a man on Dutch Hollow Road.
News State Football Championship
South Charleston Wins State Title
December 6, 2008 11:32pm  
South Charleston High School is celebrating it's first state football championship since 1994.
News Holiday Luncheon
Family, Friends Give Thanks to 201st Engineering Battalion
December 7, 2008 10:51pm   Watch Video
Brian Hovis is one of more than 450 soldiers from the 201st Engineering Battalion that will be spending Christmas in Afghanistan.
News Dow Layoffs
Dow Cuts 5000 Jobs
December 8, 2008 7:52pm   Watch Video
There's plenty of evidence that the chemical industry is just a shell of its former self in the Kanawha Valley. But South Charleston's mayor is hopeful that a sweeping...
News Toxic Air and Schools
Huntington Ranks Among Worst
December 8, 2008 7:52pm   Watch Video
It's a typical day at school in Huntington, but students aren't just learning reading, writing and arithmetic.
News Consumer Alert
Forget the Gift Cards
December 8, 2008 10:37pm   Watch Video
Charleston Department Store Manager Dale Haynes says he's been stung by gift cards before.
News Billy's Closing
Southridge Restaurant Closing The Doors After Three Months
December 9, 2008 10:51am  
Billy's Restaurant in Southridge is closing after being open three months. Owner Bill Sohovich says he hopes to open again in a few months, but right now business just...
News Emergency Response Changes
Bayer Plant Explosion Prompts Changes
December 9, 2008 11:06am  
The changes come about three months after a deadly explosion at the Bayer Plant in Institute.
News Hunting Death
Hunter Killed In ATV Accident
December 9, 2008 10:51am  
The DNR says Alan Crouse, 60, of Bluefield was killed Friday when the ATV he was riding flipped over. Crouse suffered head injuries.
News Project 301
Special Commission Meeting to Decide on Project 301
December 9, 2008 11:21am  
The Kanawha County Commissioners will consider the proposed $10 million Project 301 bond relating to the renovations to the former AEP building Tuesday night.
News Energy Assistance
Governor Offers Families Money For Heating Bills
December 9, 2008 11:21am  
Governor Joe Manchin is offering more money to help low income families pay their heating bills this winter.
News Robbery Investigation
Woman Robbed In Front Of Michael's Craft Store
December 9, 2008 5:06pm  
Charleston Police say a woman was robbed in front of Michael's Craft Store at the Dudley Farms plaza Tuesday morning.
News Guns and Crime
West Virginia Tops Exporting List
December 9, 2008 11:06pm   Watch Video
It's hunting season in the Mountain State, and many are out honing up on their skills.
News Project Lifesaver
Putnam Gets Project Lifesaver
December 9, 2008 11:22pm   Watch Video
Sergeant Steve Hamrick with the Putnam County Sheriff's department says it's not uncommon for frantic family members to call asking for help because their loved ones have...
News In Hot Water
Coach Suspended At G.W. High School
December 10, 2008 6:53pm   Watch Video
Steve Edwards, Junior has never had a better season as a football coach. His George Washington Patriots garnered 12 victories and made it to Wheeling for the West Virginia...
News UPDATE
Trooper Resigns
December 10, 2008 10:51am   Watch Video
A West Virginia State Trooper, accused of improper sexual conduct with a woman, has resigned.
News Behind Bars
Man Accused Of Stabbing A Taxi Driver Is In Jail
December 10, 2008 11:06am  
William Hale, 24, is charged with aggravated robbery and being a fugitive from justice.
News DUI Charges
Former State Lawmaker Arrested for Drunk Driving
December 10, 2008 12:21am   Watch Video
The head of a free clinic proving key health care to the poor and uninsured is arrested for drunk driving.
News Burglary Charges
Sissonville Man Behind Bars For Allegedly Breaking Into Cars
December 10, 2008 6:53pm   Watch Video
Travis Camp is charged with breaking and entering.
News Daugherty In Court
Five Charges Dropped, Lack of Evidence
December 11, 2008 10:21am  
Amy Daugherty was on the fast track to becoming a Cabell County Magistrate, but an arrest for crack cocaine derailed that journey. Wednesday, Daugherty was in court facing...
News New Study Warns
West Virginia Leads in Prescription Drug Overdose Deaths
December 10, 2008 6:53pm   Watch Video
Boone County Deputies and the US 119 drug task force rounded up suspects, most the facing charges linked to prescription pain killer, as part of Operation Bad Santa Wednesday.
News Remembering Haven
West Hamlin Remembers Haven McCarthy
December 10, 2008 10:37pm   Watch Video
It's been exactly one year since six year old Haven McCarthy was hit by a car and killed after getting off the bus. At a candlelight vigil held at the exact spot she died,...
News Helping Hardships
The Economic Downturn is Forcing People to Seek Help
December 10, 2008 10:52pm   Watch Video
The economic downturn is forcing people across the country and here in West Virginia to seek help through assistance agencies.
News Job Cuts
Wheeling-Nisshin To Layoff 90 Workers
December 11, 2008 10:36am  
There are more job cuts in the Mountain State.
News Wolfe Appoints Administration
Huntington Mayor-Elect Appoints Administration
December 11, 2008 11:51am   Watch Video
Out of all the offices, there are only two new faces on the team, Deron Runyon, who has been appointed Finance Director, and Tom Bell, who will be the New Deputy Mayor.
News Production Cut Backs
Toyota Is Cutting Back Production At The Buffalo Plant
December 11, 2008 11:07pm   Watch Video
Although it's not in dire straits like Detroit's big three, even Toyota isn't immune from the effects of the worldwide economic slowdown.
News Robbery Investigation
Late Night Robbery Send Man To The Hospital
December 11, 2008 11:51am  
The victim told police that he was hit in the head with a bottle along West Washington Street around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday night.
News Exclusive Video
Man Gets Twenty Years in Jail for East End Stabbing
December 11, 2008 11:07pm   Watch Video
A man who stabbed his victim 22 times gets a long prison term in an emotionally charged sentencing hearing.
News UPDATE: Grandparents Grieve Allegedly Murdered Grandson
A Logan County Man Jailed For Allegedly Shooting And Killing His 3-Year-Old Son
December 12, 2008 6:36pm  
It's a shocking crime and absolutely hard to believe. A Logan County man is accused of shooting and killing his three year old son Kagan.
News Holiday Giving
More Families Need Help
December 11, 2008 11:24pm   Watch Video
Sonia Taylor is dropping off christmas presents at the Salvation Army for the first time.
News Student Arrested
Point Pleasant High School Officials Investigate Threatening Allegations
December 11, 2008 6:36pm  
A student at Point Pleasant Jr. and Sr. High School has been arrested after making serious threats.
News New Circuit Judge
Historical Day for Cabell County
December 11, 2008 6:36pm  
It was history in the making Thursday in the Cabell County Courthouse.
News Immunization Alert
Make Sure You're Vaccinated
December 11, 2008 11:24pm   Watch Video
"We had no idea what was wrong with our child."
News MASON FIRES
Separate Fires Kill 2 in Mason County
December 12, 2008 8:22pm   Watch Video
Fire roared through the rented house on Ripely Road in Mason County early Friday. An 83-year-old man was inside the burning home near Point Pleasant. A neighbor had spotted...
Singing for Obama
Lady D Singing Her Way D.C
December 12, 2008 5:36pm  
She started out singing in West Virginia. Then her voice was heard nationwide. And soon it may be heard by President elect Barack Obama.
News Taxi Cab Stabbing
Driver Tells Story To National Media
December 12, 2008 10:37pm   Watch Video
For 18 years, Corky Asbury has been driving a Taxi cab.
News Armed Robbery
Suspects Rob Dollar General
December 13, 2008 4:36pm  
Two men robbed the Campbell's Creek Dollar General at gunpoint just after eight o'clock Saturday morning.
News Booming Business
Making Profits With Affordable Prices
December 13, 2008 11:36pm   Watch Video
The holidays are often referred to as a time when the mall is crowded, while people are busy trying to find that perfect gift from the perfect store.
News Meth Lab Busted
Three Men Arrested for Alleged Meth Lab
December 14, 2008 9:23pm   Watch Video
Three men are in jail facing felony charges of operating a meth lab in Dunbar.
News Hickman Anniversary
One Year After Leah's Death
December 14, 2008 9:23pm   Watch Video
"I've thought about taking the bracelet off a couple times, but everytime I've thought about it a little part of me says, 'you know, just keep it on and keep remembering...
News Surveillance Video
Dollar General Robbery
December 15, 2008 11:06am   Watch Video
The suspects held up the Dollar General Store in Campbell's Creek over the weekend.
News Job Openings
Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center In Nitro Is Still Hiring
December 15, 2008 11:06am  
Tri-State and West Virginia State Community and Technical College are starting two eight-week classes to new dealers.
News One Man Shot
Police Searching For Suspect
December 15, 2008 11:06am  
A Portsmouth man is in stable condition after being shot, but the guy who shot him is still on the loose.
News Armed Robbery Charges
Eyewitness Helps Take Down An Alleged Armed Robber
December 15, 2008 2:51pm  
Police say quick thinking of an eyewitness helped to catch an alleged robbery suspect.
News Missing Blind Man Found
Body Found in River
December 16, 2008 10:23am   Watch Video
A tragic discovery in the Kanawha River, the body of Billy Turley, 35.
News Holiday Cards and Letters
Postal Service Says Today Is The Busiest Day Of The Year
December 15, 2008 12:52am   Watch Video
The United States Postal Service says today is the busiest mailing day of the year.
News Logan County
Student Stabbed
December 15, 2008 5:06pm  
A Chapmanville High School student is recovering after he was stabbed at school.
News Suspect Caught
Robbery, Abduction And Sexual Assault Arrest
December 16, 2008 10:23am   Watch Video
West Virginia State Troopers say Eyewitness News viewers may have already seen Shannon Blankenship, 33, on TV before this video arraignment Monday. Troopers had made this...
News Poca vs. Nitro
Backyard Brawl Basketball
December 16, 2008 10:23am   Watch Video
It's been more than ten years since Nitro High School's boys basketball team stepped foot on Poca's basketball court.
News Toy Settlement
Mattel Settles With West Virginia and 38 States Over Tainted Toys
December 15, 2008 11:22pm   Watch Video
West Virginia will be getting it's share of a $12 million settlement with Mattel Inc. over tainted toys.
News Jefferson Area
House Fire
December 16, 2008 11:06am   Watch Video
The fire started just after two Tuesday morning in Jefferson.
News House Fire
Alleged Meth House Goes Up In Flames
December 16, 2008 11:06am   Watch Video
The fire started around 10:00 p.m. Monday night in the 7300 block of Sissonville Drive.
News Final Approval
Nitro Tire Fire Settlement
December 16, 2008 11:21am  
A Kanawha County judge gave the final approval to a settlement Monday.
News Unemployment Increase
Unemployment Is Up In The Mountain State
December 16, 2008 11:21am  
According to Workforce West Virginia, the rate was up in November 4.2 percent. That numbers is up three-tenths of a percentage point from October.
News Spending Freeze?
Proposed Spending Freeze for Kanawha County
December 16, 2008 11:51am  
Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper is pushing for a spending freeze for this fiscal year.
News Kanawha County Schools
Shelter In Place Drills
December 17, 2008 6:06pm  
If your child goes to a Kanawha County School, chances are they experienced something a little different at school on Tuesday.
News School Threats
Alleged Threats At A Local Elementary School Anger Parents
December 16, 2008 12:22am   Watch Video
Rumors are swirling at Cedar Grove Elementary Schools that two students threatened to kill other kids. Cedar Grove Police showed up at the school Tuesday to make sure nothing...
News Weather Wrecks
Slick Roads Caused Multiple Wrecks
December 16, 2008 6:37pm   Watch Video
Cabell County reported only a handful of accidents as snow and sleet covered area roadways. A wreck about seven miles from the Kentucky border did shut down westbound I-64....
News Icy Roads
Crash Closes Bridge
December 16, 2008 5:06pm  
Slick conditions caused a chain reaction crash that shut down the West 17th Street bridge in Huntington Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 3:00 p.m., six vehicles collided...
News Armed Robbery
Police Looking For Suspect
December 16, 2008 5:06pm  
Huntington Police are looking for a knife-wielding robber.
News SUV Crash
Man Injured In Early Morning Crash
December 17, 2008 11:07am   Watch Video
One man was injured when his sport utility vehicle plunged 75 feet over a hillside and crashed into a building Wednesday morning.
News Possible Shutdown
Aluminum Plant Could Be Shutting Down
December 17, 2008 6:51pm   Watch Video
Century aluminum is in danger of closing in sixty days. That's 685 jobs in Ravenswood with the average salary without benefits of $50, 000 a year.
News Rivalry Returns
Wildcats and Dots Play Each Other For the First Time in Over a Decade
December 17, 2008 11:07am   Watch Video
Poca and Nitro fans can hardly contain their excitement over the first basketball with the two schools in over a decade.
News St. Albans
Alleged Shoplifter Caught
December 17, 2008 12:21am  
St. Albans Police arrested Katherine VanClief, 31, they say was trying to steal more than $1500 worth of merchandise from the St. Albans K-Mart Tuesday morning.
News Man Arrested
Man Caught After Running From Police
December 17, 2008 12:21am  
St. Albans Police arrested Vernon Ray Jackson Jr., of Nitro for fleeing from police early Wednesday morning.
News Gifts for Children
Local Organization Stops By Hospital, Delivers Presents
December 17, 2008 10:53pm   Watch Video
Armed with presents, video games and even pet ponies, Santa Claus and his elves made a special stop at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Wednesday.
News Century Aluminum
Ravenswood Worrying About the Future
December 18, 2008 5:52pm   Watch Video
After hearing that more than 120 workers will be laid off from Century Aluminum, people throughout Ravenswood are concerned about what might be next.
News DTV Switch
Are You Ready For DTV?
December 17, 2008 10:53pm   Watch Video
In 62 days we say goodbye to analog television and hello to a brand new digital world.
News Standoff
Police Searching For Answers After an Early Morning Standoff
December 18, 2008 6:36pm   Watch Video
Deputies are still trying to determine who was responsible for the shooting that led to a nearly five hour standoff near St. Albans early Thursday morning.
News Donut Connection Robbery
Supect Still On The Loose
December 18, 2008 1:06pm  
Police say the suspect walked thru the back door of the Donut Connection in Kanawha City just before 1:00 a.m. Thursday morning.
News Meth Lab Investigation
House Fire Possible Result of Meth Lab, Close Proximity to Pre-School
December 18, 2008 11:21pm   Watch Video
Angie Crawford is a preschool teacher at Bethesda United Methodist Church in Ona, and if she looks out the window of her classroom, she can see a house that might have been...
News Charleston Shooting
Police Arrest Two Men in Incident
December 18, 2008 6:21pm  
Charleston Police arrested two people in connection with a shooting incident on Charleston's west side. Richard Moss faces charges of carrying a concealed weapon and destruction...
News Innappropriate Online Relationship
A Worried Mother Questions St. Albans High
December 18, 2008 11:07pm   Watch Video
Deborah Redd of South Charleston says, "It can happen to anybody. " and says she never expected it to happen to her daughter.
News New EMS Building
Sixth Station for Cabell County
December 19, 2008 10:37pm   Watch Video
"I think it's wonderful because everything's mostly in the east end," Kenneth Young said.
News Abandoned Horse
Man says Vet Wouldn't Help Dying Horse
December 19, 2008 10:37pm   Watch Video
Mike Chapin says when he saw an injured horse on the side of Fisher's Branch Road in Cross Lanes, he tried to help it. Unfortunately, there was little he could do once he...
News Club Shooting
3 Men Shot Outside Charleston Nightclub
December 20, 2008 5:51pm  
Three men are shot and wounded at a Charleston bar, now police are searching for the gunmen.
News Veteran's Christmas Party
Celebrating, While Honoring Service To Country
December 20, 2008 6:06pm  
When you see Christmas decorations like reindeer, neon lights and a six foot tall Santa Claus, it's probably safe to say you're at a Christmas party.
Aultz Trailer Park
Kanawha County Files Sues to Clean Up Problem Trailer Park
December 20, 2008 6:06pm  
Kanawha County officials have filed a lawsuit to gain access to a run-down trailer park in Sissonville.
News The Economy
College Graduates Weather Tough Job Market
December 21, 2008 5:36pm  
The West Virginia State University Commencement ceremony is a the culmination of years of hard work for Jeffrey Pelear.
News Windy Wonderland
First Day of Winter Brings Cold, Wind to River City
December 21, 2008 6:06pm  
Mark Brodof says a nice stroll in Ritter Park in the cold weather is just what the doctor ordered.
Drug Arrest
Drugs Found at Hotel
December 22, 2008 5:36pm  
A Kanawha County couple is behind bars charged with drug crimes.
News Body Found
Man Found Dead Outside Church
December 22, 2008 11:36pm   Watch Video
A body is found outside a Huntington church and now police say the man may have froze to death.
News New Charleston Officers
Police Force at Full Capacity
December 22, 2008 11:23pm   Watch Video
A hefty hire for the Charleston Police Department, ten new officers are sworn in.
News Freezing Temperatures
Helping the Homeless Stay Warm
December 22, 2008 11:23pm   Watch Video
Dave Snead the Director of the Union Mission Crossroads Shelter in Charleston can always expect more people to come through their doors when it's bitterly cold.
News Car Break-ins
St. Albans Police Urge Residents to Lock Cars
December 22, 2008 11:23pm   Watch Video
Following a string of car break-ins around St. Albans, police want to remind you to lock your car.
News Triple Murder
Woman Turns Herself In
December 23, 2008 11:06pm  
Crime scene tape still blocks off the home of Edward and Juanita Mollett, and the horror of what happened inside the home Monday night.
News Century Aluminum
Elected Officials Meet To Discuss Ways to Keep Plant Open
December 23, 2008 11:06pm  
Century Aluminum officials painted a grim picture of it's financial health during a meeting with elected officials Tuesday. Governor Joe Manchin led the meeting aimed at...
News Barbour County
State Delegate William Proudfoot Dies In Accident On Icy Roads
December 24, 2008 1:21pm  
The wreck happened on Route 33 near the Talbott Road intersection in Barbour County. West Virginia State Police say Proudfoot lost control of his truck, and was thrown from...
News Terramite Corporation
Job Cuts Possible In The New Year
December 24, 2008 1:21pm  
The construction equipment manufacturer, Terramite, has been acquired by a Kansas company, Coneqtec Corporation.
News Out Of A Job
3M Plant Closing the Doors in April
December 24, 2008 1:21pm  
The 3M plant in Poca is closing in April leaving ten full-time workers and some contract workers with out a job.
News On Schedule
Is Santa Wasting Time?
December 24, 2008 2:36pm  
On the slopes?
News Project Base Learning
Poca High Trying New Teaching
December 25, 2008 6:36pm  
Tests and worksheets may soon be a thing of the past at Poca High School. It's now the first school in West Virginia to try "Project Based Learning."
News Gift of Giving
Last Minute Shoppers Scramble for Perfect Gift
December 25, 2008 6:36pm  
This Christmas, Aaron Henson wants an XBOX 360. But even more than that, he wants...to give.
News Spirit of the Season
Eleanor Man Gives Christmas Present to Stranger
December 25, 2008 9:51pm  
This is story about a ring, the spirit of the season and the creation of a new bond between two strangers. It starts with Joe Crockett helping out a friend.
News Candlelight Service
River Ridge Celebrates Christmas
December 25, 2008 9:51pm  
Members of River Ridge Church in Charleston gathered for a candlelight service Christmas Eve. Parishioners sang Christmas carols and hymns to celebrate the birth of Christ.
News Christmas Memories
Favorite Things About the Holiday Season
December 25, 2008 11:06pm  
We all have those times in the holiday season where we all get a little on edge like with the last minute shopping, the holiday travel, and decorating the house.
News Spirit of the Season
Eleanor Man Gives Christmas Present to Stranger
December 25, 2008 9:36pm  
This is story about a ring, the spirit of the season and the creation of a new bond between two strangers. It starts with Joe Crockett helping out a friend.
News Silent Day
City Workers Still Clock-In
December 25, 2008 11:06pm  
'Twas Christmas Day in Huntington and you wouldn't believe how quiet the river city seemed.
News Turnpike Travel Heavy
Bowl Traffic Puts More Cars on Turnpike
December 26, 2008 11:06pm  
Boosted by travelers headed for W-V-U 's bowl appearance in Charlotte, heavy traffic is predicted this weekend on the West Virginia Turnpike.
News Tire Slashing
The Nightmare After Christmas
December 26, 2008 11:06pm  
Sean Rose says when he woke up the morning after Christmas he had a very unpleasant surprise.
News Coping With a Loss
Roommate Cleans Out Dorm Room of Friend Killed in Car Crash
December 26, 2008 11:06pm  
"He's a very hard person to replace, no one is ever going to take his spot," Kyle Rase said.
News Accident Involving Police Cruiser
Police Urge Drivers to Pay Extra Attention to Emergency Vehicles
December 27, 2008 4:21pm  
Lieutenant Hugh Leishman, a 20-year veteran police officer, knows the dangers involved when responding to a emergency call in a hurry.
News WVU Fans
Bleeding Blue and Gold in the River City
December 27, 2008 5:36pm  
With friends and family by his side, Jeremy Black watched the Meineke Car Bowl Saturday afternoon.
News Gas Prices Drop
Gas at Lowest Price in 5 Years
December 27, 2008 6:36pm  
As many people are returning home from their holiday destinations, they are getting a late present. Gas prices have hit their lowest point in nearly 5 years.
News Troops Deploy
Air National Guardsmen Leave for Afghanistan
December 28, 2008 4:06pm  
Master Sergeant Meredith Gray gets plenty of good-bye hugs from her family just before getting on a C-130 taking her to Afghanistan.
News Deadly Road
Father of Corey Taylor Wants Ice Spots Fixed
December 28, 2008 5:36pm  
"This is my goal in life right now, to get this section of road straightened out," Randy Taylor said.
News Domestic Violence Victim's Father Arrested
Ricky Gravely is Charged with Domestic Battery
December 28, 2008 8:06pm  
Ricky Gravely, the man whose daughter was gunned down by a man police say was her boyfriend, has now been arrested and accused of domestic battery.
News No Random Drug Tests
Judge Issues Injunction
December 30, 2008 12:02am   Watch Video
A victory on the steps of the federal courthouse worth celebrating for Kanawha County teachers.
News ATM Theft
Burglars steal ATM Machine
December 30, 2008 12:02am   Watch Video
Detectives are searching for the burglars who broke into a Kanawha County supermarket overnight and took cash, cigarettes, candy and an entire ATM machine.
News New County Prosecutor
Mark Plants Sworn In as Kanawha County Prosecutor
December 30, 2008 12:02am   Watch Video
As the new prosecuting attorney for Kanawha County, Mark Plants said his family shapes the way he'll do his job.
News Firefighter Funeral
Man Dies After Battle with Cancer
January 5, 2009 10:21am   Watch Video
At just 23 years old, cancer took the life of Jesse Temple.
News Abuse Allegations
Charleston Man Accused Of Beating Child
December 30, 2008 9:38pm   Watch Video
West Virginia State troopers say 28-year old James A. Mauger of Charleston struck a 6-year old boy in the face and buttocks, leaving bruises on the child that look like they...
News New Year 2009
Area Singles Celebrating 2009 in Fellowship
January 4, 2009 10:11pm  
Many of you may be spending New Year's Eve watching the famous ball drop in Times Square or perhaps you're bringing in the new year with that special someone over a quiet...
News Meth Bust
Drug Lab Found in North Charleston
January 4, 2009 10:11pm  
A tip to sheriff's deputies leads them to a meth lab in Charleston and to children who may have been exposed to dangerous chemicals.
News Stolen Property
Thieves Steal More Than $4,000 of Construction Supplies
January 4, 2009 10:11pm  
When developer Jeff Maddox began building townhouses in Spring Valley, he never imagined someone stealing $4,000 worth of his construction materials.
News DUI Patrols
Beefed Up Patrols During Holiday Season
January 4, 2009 10:11pm  
It's one of the deadliest nights of the year, New Years Eve is a time of celebration but also of increased patrols.

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