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SCRIPT FOR EYEWITNESS NEWS NEWSCAST
Monday, June 30, 2008.from Eyewitness News Online Note: Because breaking news happens fast, you may find typographic errors within news scripts. Odd punctuation, visual cues, anchor and producer notes may also appear with the scripts since these are the actual files that the news anchors present to you on Eyewitness News. OPEN 1
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WE'VE GOT SOME TIPS TO KEEP YOU SAFE AS YOU CELEBRATE.
Return to Story IndexEARLY EDITION
WELCOME TO GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA. AND, I'M PATRICK McMURTRY. IT'S MONDAY, JUNE 30TH. STEVE BORECKY JOINS US WITH A LOOK AT THIS MORNINGS FORECAST.
Return to Story IndexGAS PRICES TRUCKER
THERE'S NOT A WHOLE LOT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT EXCEPT COMPLAIN OR CHANGE THE WAY WE DRIVE. BUT BRYANT SOMERVILLE TALKED WITH ONE TRUCK DRIVER WHO SAYS HE WOULD RATHER FEED HIS FAMILY. (nats of trucks on interstate - horns) HAROLD TRAVITZ IS ONE OF HUNDREDS OF TRUCK DRIVERS; WHO THINKS AN OVERSIZED LOAD IS MORE THAN WHAT THEY'RE HAULING. TRAVITZ IS ON THE ROAD FROM CALIFORNIA; AND HEADED TO NEW JERSEY FOR WORK; AND SAYS HE SEES THE CONSEQUENCES DAILY OF HIGH GAS PRICES. BUT EVEN MORE IMPORTANT THAN DOING HIS JOB...TAKING CARE OF HIS FAMILY. AND MAKING MONEY IS WHAT TRAVITZ CALLS THE BOTTOM LINE; AND THATS ENOUGH TO KEEP HIM...ON THE ROAD. IN HUNTINGTON; BRYANT SOMERVILLE; EYEWITNESS NEWS. TRAVITZ ALSO SAYS THE COMPANY HE WORKS FOR HAS TURNED DOWN JOB OFFERS BECAUSE THE HIGH GAS PRICES CUT INTO THE BOTTOM LINE SO DEEPLY.
Return to Story IndexFREE GAS PROMOTIONS
THEY'RE OFFERING FREE GAS TO SELL EVERYTHING FROM GROCERIES TO GOOD TIMES. HERE'S MORE. IN A LOUSY ECONOMY YOU'VE GOT TO MOTIVATE CONSUMERS. AND, THE MOTIVATOR OF THE YEAR IS FREE GAS! THE PROMISE OF FREE FUEL IS HOW BUSINESSES ARE SELLING EVERYTHING FROM CANDY BARS TO CARS. "It brought a lot of customers in that may not have otherwise bought our product.") "This is a good bargain, it's a good deal and you know we as Americans, we all looking for a deal.") THERE ARE DEALS AT THE BALLPARK: $25 DOLLARS OF GAS IF YOU BUY 4 TICKETS TO THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS. FREE GAS FOR LESS WHOLESOME ENTERTAINMENT IN NEVADA. THE WOMEN OF THE SHADY LADY RANCH- A LEGAL BROTHEL - OFFER $150 GAS CARDS FOR THOSE WHO INDULGE IN 3 HOURS OF 'PLEASURE.' standup -- Free gas promotions are in the supermarket too. The Shoprite chain is offering $25 gas cards to shoppers who buy $75 worth of brand name products. So you can "fight gingivitis" and get free gas at the same time.) FOR THESE PHARMACISTS, GAS IS ALSO A LURE TO TAKE BUSINESS FROM COMPETITORS. TRANSFER PRESCRIPTIONS TO RITE AID AND THE PHARMACY WILL ENTER YOU INTO A WEEKLY DRAWING FOR A YEAR'S WORTH OF FUEL. with that coupon, the more chances they have to win. ") AND, FREE GAS IS MOTIVATING GOOD DEEDS. CONNECTICUT'S RED CROSS ENTERS BLOOD DONORS IN GASOLINE RAFFLES. "Gas cards these days are highly valued so we're finding it to be a successful promotion.") THE MORE YOU SPEND, THE MORE GAS YOU GET! BUY CALLOWAY'S BEST DRIVER- GET IT?- AND YOU'LL HAVE A FULL TANK TO GET TO THE GOLF COURSE. "This is the FTI which is their square driver, also composite head, and this one is $500 and gets a $100 gas card rebate." OR, IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT IN THIS ECONOMY--- RENT A YACHT FOR $20-THOUSAND DOLLARS AND GET $500 OF GAS. LET'S NOT EVEN THINK OF HOW MUCH GAS THAT YACHT IS BURNING.
Return to Story IndexDISASTER DECLARATION
EIGHT MORE COUNTIES IN WEST VIRGINIA HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION. WETZEL AND TUCKER COUNTIES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE LIST, WHICH ALLOWS PEOPLE THERE TO APPLY FOR INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS.
Return to Story IndexPHONE LINES
A CREW WITH WEST VIRGINIA AMERICAN WATER ACCIDENTALLY CUT A MAJOR PHONE LINE OVER THE WEEKEND. THAT CABLE CONTAINED 600 PHONE LINES. A VERIZON SPOKESMAN SAYS IT MIGHT BE AS LATE AS THURSDAY BEFORE ALL THE PHONE LINES ARE RECONNECTED IN THE CAPITAL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD!
Return to Story IndexWVU PRESIDENT
AND THEY'LL ALSO DISCUSS FINDING A PERMANENT REPLACEMENT FOR MIKE GARRISON. HE WILL STEP DOWN SEPTEMBER FIRST, AMID SCANDAL OVER THE AWARDING OF A MASTER'S DEGREE TO GOVERNOR MANCHIN'S DAUGHTER. AN INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT HEATHER BRESCH DID NOT EARN THAT DEGREE. THE FACULTY SENATE'S CHAIRWOMAN SAYS THEY WILL HAVE TO DO IN DEPTH RESEARCH TO FIND A NEW PRESIDENT ... AFTER FACING HARSH CRITICISM OVER THE APPOINTMENT OF GARRISON, WHO WAS JUST 39 WITH THIN ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS BUT WIDE REACHING POLITICAL CONNECTIONS.
Return to Story IndexJOHN KING FOLO
THOSE MALPRACTICE LAWSUITS STEMMED FROM INCIDENTS AT THE FORMER PUTNAM GENERAL HOSPITAL WHEN DOCTOR JOHN KING WORKED THERE. BUT THE LAW FIRM KING IS SUING IS BASED OUT OF GEORGIA ... AND REPRESENTED HIM AGAINST CHARGES BROUGHT IN FLORIDA IN THE 1990'S.
Return to Story IndexHAM RADIO FIELD DAY
MEMBERS OF THE KANAWHA COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB TESTED THEIR EMERGENCY SKILLS ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF OTHER "HAMS" ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THEY HAD AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DRILL AT COONSKIN PARK. THE GOAL WAS TO GET THE BIGGEST NUMBER OF CONTACTS AND CONTACT POINTS IN THEIR PARTICULAR CLASS. THEY HAVE MADE OVER 2-THOUSAND CONTACTS WORLDWIDE. THIS OPERATION ALSO GIVES AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS A CHANCE TO TEST OUT THE NEW EQUIPMENT AT THE CENTER.
Return to Story IndexFIREWORKS SAFETY
BUT SOME FIREWORKS CAN EASILY TURN YOUR FUN INTO A TRIP TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. EYEWITNESS NEWS REPORTER CHRISTINE HABRLE HAS SOME TIPS TO KEEP YOU SAFE. Fireworks in the sky nats.. THEY'RE THE MOST ANTICIPATED PART OF EVERY FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.. SPARKING ALL KINDS OF OOHS AND AHHS.. NAT; "Oh my God!" .WHETHER IN A BIG DISPLAY OR AT HOME. AND EVERY YEAR PEOPLE SCRAMBLE TO BUY THEIR OWN FIREWORKS. SOT: Corey Lucas/parent: "At times when it rains I've seen where a certain bottle rockets will burn your grass." PARENT COREY LUCAS SHOPS WITH SAFETY ON HIS MIND. HE'S WELL AWARE HOW DANGEROUS EVEN THE SMALLEST FIREWORK CAN BE. nat: fireworks on kids clothes IN FACT THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMISSION REPORTS 11 DEATHS AND 98-HUNDRED INJURIES RELATED TO FIREWORKS ACROSS THE NATION IN 2007. WHILE A SALES CLERK MIGHT SUGGEST IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF.... SOT: "but have to use commonsense rules like everything else." THE C-P-S-C SAYS THERE'S MUCH MORE TO IT. SOT: Nancy Nord/CPSC: "only use legal fire works and use them corectly." EACH YEAR THE AGENCY DEMONSTRATES THE DANGERS. LOOK AT WHAT AN M-80 DOES. NAT: boom AND WHAT'LL HAPPEN IF YOU LEAN OVER THE WRONG FIREWORK. NAT:boom EVEN INNOCENT BYSTANDERS CAN FALL VICTIM. NAT:snap crackle SOT: parents need to remember please do not let your children buy and do not let your chiledren shoot or handle fireworks unattended. THESE ARE ALL THE REASONS COREY LUCAS IS PLAYING IT SAFE SO HE'LL BE AROUND TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH WITH HIS SON FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. SOT: "Most of the stuff I'm getting is littler stuff..." FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FIREWORKS SAFETY AND A LIST OF FIREWORKS THAT ARE ILLEGAL IN WEST VIRGINIA YOU CAN CALL YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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Return to Story IndexSNAP SHOTS
IT'S FROM STEVE AND JERI LEGG FROM TORNADO. IT'S A PICTURE OF THEIR SQUIRREL HAVING HIS LUNCH. THEY SAY HE LOVES CICATAS. STEVE AND JERI, THANKS FOR SENDING US YOUR PHOTOGRAPH. GET YOUR CAMERAS OUT IF YOU WANT TO SEND US ONE OF YOUR SNAP SHOTS.
Return to Story IndexGMWV ADDRESSES
IT'S SNAP SHOTS IN CARE OF WCHS-TV, 1301 PIEDMONT ROAD, CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA. THE ZIP CODE IS 25301. INCLUDE A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOP IF YOU WANT YOUR PHOTOGRAPH RETURNED. IF YOU PREFER TO SEND IT VIA E-MAIL, SEND YOUR JPEGs TO GMWV@WCHSTV-DOT-COM.
Return to Story IndexECONOMY MONDAY
OIL PRICES ARE ALREADY ON THE RISE THIS MORNING, ABOVE 141-DOLLARS A BARREL. AND ON THE JOBS FRONT - ANALYSTS EXPECT BAD NEWS FOR WORKERS - WHEN THE GOVERNMENT RELEASES ITS MONTHLY EMPLOYMENT REPORT ON THURSDAY, JUST BEFORE THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY.
Return to Story IndexCARRY ON BAGS
THEY WANT TO START CHARGING FOR CARRY-ON BAGS. IF YOU FLY AMERICAN, AND ARE STOPPED FROM BOARDING WITH AN OVERSIZE CARRY-ON, YOU WILL BE CHARGED 15 DOLLARS TO CHECK IT AT THE GATE. UNITED HASN'T DECIDED HOW TO HANDLE THE SUPER-SIZED SITUATION, BUT U-S AIRWAYS SAYS ITS PASSENGERS CAN CHECK THOSE BAGS FOR FREE AT THE GATE.
Return to Story IndexWORLD'S CHEAPEST CAR
TATA MOTORS IN INDIA HAS BEEN PROMISING THE NANO FOR YEARS ... BUT COMPANY OFFICIALS SAY THE CAR WILL BE READY TO GO IN OCTOBER. THE FOUR-SEATER HAS A 625 C-C ENGINE AND WILL COST ABOUT 25-HUNDRED DOLLARS.
Return to Story IndexOBAMA FUNDRAISING
THE PRESUMPTIVE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE HAS RAISED MORE THAN DOUBLE THE CAMPAIGN CASH AS REPUBLICAN JOHN MCCAIN. THOSE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION FILINGS ALSO SHOW HILLARY CLINTON OUTSPENT OBAMA 3 TO 1 IN WEST VIRGINIA ... A STATE SHE WON IN THE PRIMARY WITH 67 PERCENT OF THE VOTE. ALSO, AN A-P POLL INDICATES A LITTLE MORE THAN A THIRD OF CLINTON SUPPORTERS NOW BACK OBAMA.
Return to Story IndexARMY REPORT
THE REPORT CRITICIZES BOTH THE MILITARY AND THE WHITE HOUSE...SAYING THEY WERE UNPREPARED FOR THE TOUGH, COMPLEX PROBLEMS THAT DEVELOPED AFTER THE FALL OF SADDAM HUSSEIN. HERE'S MORE. THIS IS A SCATHING CONTEMPORARY HISTORY OF THE WAR IN IRAQ WRITTEN BY THE ARMY'S OWN HISTORIANS SERVING AT FORT LEAVENWORTH IN THE COMBINED ARMS CENTER. 696 PAGES - OF SELF- REFLECTION AND FLAGELLATION. IT USED TO TAKE THE ARMY 10-15 YEARS BEFORE IT WROTE A HISTORY OF THE WARS IT FOUGHT. IT COVERS THE PERIOD FROM MAY 1, 2003 WHEN PRESIDENT BUSH DECLARED AN END TO ALL MILITARY OPERATION IN IRAQ TO JANUARY 2005 WHEN THE IRAQIS WENT TO THE POLLS TO VOTE - ESSENTIALLY THE POST SADDAM HUSSEIN ERA AND OCCUPATION. "If the Army's experience in Iraq in 2003 offers any single crucial insight, it is that this type of thoughtful, detailed, and deliberate planning must be done at the highest levels long before the campaign begins if military victory is to be transformed into strategic success." "The transition to a new campaign was not well thought out, planned for, and prepared for before it began." *"CENTCOM and Third Army did only the barest planning for Phase IV....The ...plan for this phase was not formally issued until the start of the ground invasion." THE ARMY HISTORIANS CRITICIZED GENERAL TOMMY FRANKS' DECISION TO RETIRE IN APRIL 2003 - ACTING AS THOUGH HIS JOB - THE INVASION WAS OVER. THROWING CENTCOM INTO DISARRAY.
Return to Story IndexSPAIN SOCCER
SPAIN BEAT GERMANY... ONE-NIL... IN THE EUROPEAN SUPERBOWL OF SOCCER. A SEA OF RED AND GOLD FLOODED MADRID'S CAPITOL SQUARE AS THOUSANDS OF FANS GATHERED TO WATCH IT ON GIANT OUTDOOR SCREENS. AND WHEN SPAIN WON... CHEERS ECHOED THROUGH SPAIN'S CAPITAL CITY. FERNANDO TORRES SCORED THE GAME'S ONLY GOAL IN THE THIRTY-THIRD MINUTE ... DEFEATING THREE-TIME CHAMP GERMANY.
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AND AS AJ GOOD TELLS US, THE BOYS OF NASCAR HAD TO TRY TO BEAT SOMETHING MORE THAN EACH OTHER TO WIN YESTERDAY'S RACE,,,
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WE'RE COMING BACK IN TWO MINUTES WITH A CHECK OF YOUR FORECAST WITH STEVE BORECKY.
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Return to Story IndexWELCOME
WELCOME TO GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA. AND, I'M PATRICK McMURTRY. IT'S MONDAY, JUNE 30TH. STEVE BORECKY JOINS US WITH A LOOK AT THIS MORNINGS FORECAST.
Return to Story IndexHUNTINGTON ROBBERY
POLICE SAY THIS MAN WALKED INTO THE 'PONDEROSA' ON ROUTE-60 IN HUNTINGTON-- ASKED FOR CHANGE FOR A DOLLAR-- WHEN THE CASHIER OPENED THE DRAWER-- HE GRABBED A HANDFUL OF MONEY AND RAN. POLICE CAUGHT HIM IN THE WOODS ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE AWAY. TWO OTHER PEOPLE WERE ALSO ARRESTED-- POLICE THINK THEY DROVE THE GETAWAY CAR. "hpd...cabell county sheriffs office...state police...everybody worked together, we had canine units we had man power out in the woods, we had perimeter set up, and everybody did the best they could." POLICE BELIEVE THIS SUSPECTED ROBBER IS CONNECTED WITH ANOTHER ONE THAT TOOK PLACE AT EASTERN HEIGHTS YESTERDAY.
Return to Story IndexLINCOLN CO ROB
DEPUTIES SAY THIS MAN WALKED INTO THE TOBACCO BARN IN WEST HAMLIN ... DEMANDED MONEY. IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROBBER, CALL THE LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.
Return to Story IndexCARJACKING ARREST
JOHN FITZPATRICK IS IN JAIL. POLICE SAY HE USED HIS MINI-VAN AS A GETAWAY CAR IN SEVERAL ROBBERIES. POLICE SAY AFTER FITZPATRICK STOLE THE CAR, HE ROBBED AT LEAST 2 CONVENIENCE STORES IN OHIO AND KENTUCKY.
Return to Story IndexCREDIT CARD THIEF
POLICE ARRESTED HIM SATURDAY NIGHT IN GREENUP KENTUCKY, ON CHARGES THAT HE BROKE IN TO AT LEAST 30 CARS TO STEAL CREDIT CARDS. POLICE SAY BARKER NOW FACES CREDIT CARD FRAUD AND GRAND LARCENY CHARGES.
Return to Story IndexMCCALLA REAX
THE ARRESTS WERE MADE SATURDAY IN COLUMBUS, OHIO. THAT'S EXACTLY THE NEWS MARK MCCALLA'S FAMILY WANTED TO HEAR. HIS TWO SONS SPOKE WITH EYEWITNESS NEWS SHORTLY AFTER THE ARRESTS WERE MADE. THEY SAY THEY'RE THANKFUL POLICE MADE AN ARREST AND NOW THEY'RE HOPING THE JUSTICE SYSTEM WILL WORK FOR THEIR FATHER. "smith or wilson...davis or craig or jeff, i dont think it much matters to us who the two individuals were, as far as we're concerned its two people who killed one man" THE TWO MEN ARE BEING HELD IN COLUMBUS OHIO...THEY'RE EXPECTED TO APPEAR IN COURT IN COLUMBUS THIS MORNING.
Return to Story IndexTRUCKER'S GAS
THE FOUR-FIFTY PLUS FOR A GALLON OF DIESEL IS TAKING ITS TOLL ON TRUCKERS... IT TAKES BETWEEN 6 AND 800 DOLLARS TO FILL UP THEIR TANKS. MANY DRIVERS BELIEVE UNLESS ALL TRUCKERS GET INVOLVED IN TAKING A STAND AGAINST HIGH GAS PRICES, NOTHING WILL CHANGE ANYTIME SOON. "no one has enough guts to stick to it, if all the truckers strike for 24 hours...or two days...it would put the country back six months." DRIVERS ARE EVEN SAYING THEY HAVE TO CUT BACK ON DOING BUSINESS...IN ORDER TO SAVE MONEY ON GAS.
Return to Story IndexFRUGAL FOURTH
A LOT OF PEOPLE TO SCALE BACK PLANS FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY. BUT ONE TOWN IN MASSACHUSETTS ... IS REALLY FEELING THE PINCH. THINGS ARE SO BAD IN SOME PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.... THAT IN ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS THIS YEAR'S FIREWORKS DISPLAY MAY NOT HAPPEN BECAUSE OF A LACK OF FUNDS. LOCAL OFFICIALS SAY THAT THEY STILL NEED $14,000 TO PAY FOR THE SHOW. SOT/ Bob Wing/ Abington Board of Selectmen Wing says: "The economy is tough; businesses are suffering, the price of gas ... I mean it's just horrendous and every nickel counts in a family now." MEANTIME IN CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, LOCAL OFFICIALS HAVE CANCELED THE TRADITIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS DISPLAY AS A WAY OF SAVING $200,000. SOT/ MOS: "Due to these budget cuts which have really been ridiculous... It's being canceled...then it's really sad. It's a sad day in CV." SOT/ MOS "I kind of disappointed you know. I'd take my sister and everybody to the park." THE EFFECTS OF THE DOWNTURN IN THE ECONOMY ARE ALSO BEING FELT BY CHARITIES ACROSS THE NATION. IN ONE DALLAS NEIGHBORHOOD FOR EXAMPLE, TWO OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S SPONSORS HAVE RECENTLY BACKED OUT OF THEIR SUPPORT FOR THE BUILDING OF MUCH NEEDED HOMES. MEANTIME, IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY, THE LEISURE INDUSTRY IS ALSO FEELING THE ECONOMIC CRUNCH.... IN MIAMI, HIGHER GAS PRICES HAVE CAUSED FEWER BOATERS TO VENTURE OUT OF OF THE MARINA IN THEIR SAILING BOATS.... SOT/ SAFFAN SAFFAN says: "The entire industry has definitely slowed down a lot. The price of fuel has gone up tremendously. Less than 2 years ago, we were at $1 .30 a gallon. Today, we're at $5." WITH SOME ECONOMISTS NOW PREDICTING THAT GAS COULD SHOOT UP TO $7 A GALLON.. . THINGS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO GET BETTER ANYTIME SOON.
Return to Story IndexFIREWORKS SAFETY
boom boom EVERY YEAR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE HURT BY FIREWORKS. EXPERTS WITH THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION SAY EVEN A SPARKLER CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU'RE NOT CAREFUL. SOT: parents need to remember please do not let your children buy and do not let your chiledren shoot or handle fireworks unattended. ABOUT 9-THOUSAND PEOPLE VISIT EMERGENCY ROOMS EVERY YEAR WITH INJURIES FROM FIREWORKS. BUT WE HAVE SOME TIPS TO KEEP YOUR CELEBRATION FROM TURNING INTO A TRAGEDY. --ONLY USE LEGAL FIREWORKS. --READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNING LABELS. --NEVER LET CHILDREN PLAY WITH OR IGNITE FIREWORKS THEMSELVES. --MAKE SURE OTHER PEOPLE ARE OUT OF RANGE. --AND ALWAYS LIGHT JUST ONE FIREWORK AT A TIME. IT'S ALSO A GOOD IDEA TO KEEP A BUCKET OF WATER OR A HOSE NEARBY-- IN CASE OF FIRE OR MALFUNCTION.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 2/UP CAM
WE'LL TELL YOU ABOUT A DEVICE THAT'S HELPING EASE THE PAIN. AND STEVE BORECKY WILL HAVE YOUR FORECAST WHEN GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA RETURNS.
Return to Story IndexFULL WEATHER
Join Steve Borecky and the entire Storm Team at the Weather Center Online for the only regional web site that provides live, local updates, 24 hours a day!
Return to Story IndexSNOWSHOE
HUNDREDS OF BIKERS HIT THE TRAIL THIS WEEKEND. THEY COMPETED IN BOTH DUAL SLALOM AND DOWNHILL RACING. THE WINNER GOT OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF CASH AND PRIZES.
Return to Story IndexCAPITOL ART FAIR
THE ORGANIZERS OF FESTIVALL HELD THEIR ANNUAL CAPITOL STREET ART FAIR YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE GOT A CHANCE TO BUY MASTERPIECES CRAFTED BY ARTISTS FROM THE MOUNTAIN STATE. LOCAL MUSICIANS EVEN GOT A CHANCE TO HIT THE STAGE AND DISPLAY THEIR TALENTS. ORGANIZERS SAY THE EVENT IS A GREAT WAY TO SHOW WHAT THE CAPITOL CITY HAS TO OFFER. FESTIVALL WRAPPED UP YESTERDAY BUT ORGANIZERS SAY THEY CAN'T WAIT TO START PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 3/SUMMER LUNCHES
BUT FIRST, HERE'S A LOOK AT WHERE YOUR CHILDREN CAN TAKE PART IN THE KANAWHA COUNTY SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM.....
Return to Story IndexMIGRAINE TREATMENT
HERE'S MORE ON THE LITTLE DEVICE THAT'S TAKING AWAY THE HEADACHES. Carol Murphy/Migraine Sufferer : YOU JUST WANT TO GO JUST PLEASE GIVE ME A HEADACHE , PLEASE GIVE ME A HEADACHE. LETS GET THIS OVER WITH. (TRACK ONE) For 62 year old Carol Murphy, the only thing worst than having a migraine....was knowing it was coming. ----. SOT CM "I'VE GOT TO THE HOSPITAL SIX OR SEVEN TIMES, AND I JUST SAYI'M TOO TIRED TO FIGHT THIS - GIVE ME ANYTHING I DON'T CARE!" ----. (TRACK TWO) But with the new study out this weekend -- this new device, allows migraine sufferers to take treatment into their own hands. ---. (NAT SOT/SHOW WOMAN ZAPPING HEAD) ZAP-ZAP ---. It's called, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator..or TMS. You push a button... and the TMS sends two very brief magnetic field pulses into the brain. ---. (NATS) ZAP-ZAP ---. (TRACK FOUR) Scientists believe those pulses...short circuit the building electrical storm in in the brain before a migraine...what's often called an Aura.. ---. Dr. Richard Lipton/Migraine Researcher WHATS HAPPENING IS A WAVE OF ELECTICITY IS MARCHING OVER THE STURFACE TURNING THEM OFF. -----. (TRACK FIVE) Seven million americans have migraines with auras -- changes in vision like spots or graying . The study tested hundreds of aura migraine patients -- Of that group.... 39 percent who TRIED TMS were PAIN FREE two hours later. Carol Murphy was among them . ----. (SOT MURPHY)THERE WAS NO PAIN, (EDIT: NO AURA) I WAITED..10 MINUTES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I COULD WALK OUT THE DOOR AFTER HAVING A MIGRAINE i was okay.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 4/HISTORY
IT WAS ON THIS DAY IN......1936, THE NOVEL "GONE WITH THE WIND" BY MARGARET MITCHELL WAS PUBLISHED IN NEW YORK.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 5/FUN FACT
HERE'S A LOOK AT TODAY'S FUN FACT. TO INCREASE BLOOD FLOW TO THE BRAIN AND RELEASE HORMONES THAT RELIEVE STRESS YOU SHOULD SMILE.
Return to Story IndexWALL-E
KENNIE BASS REVIEWS "WALL-E." Kennie Bass/Eyewitness News: If there's anything of a sure thing in the movie business, I'd venture to say it's Pixar. Time after time the studio cranks out great movies. The magic happens once again in "Wall-E." Set 700 years in the future, too much trash has forced the human race abandon the Earth. But a little robot, a Waste Allocation Load Lifter-Earth Class, has been left behind. And for seven centuries he's faithfully done his job every day, cleaning up the garbage. CLIP Kennie Bass/Eyewitness News: Over the years Wall-E has developed a personality and unfortunately an overwhelming feeling of loneliness. One day a spaceship lands and another robot enters his life. Wall-E quickly falls in love with Eve. CLIP Kennie Bass/Eyewitness News: Eve's job is to look for life on the Earth. When a small plant is found she's recovered and taken to where the human race has been hanging out for the last 700 years, on a spaceship. That's when the adventure kicks into high gear with Wall-E, Eve and a handful of rogue robots and humans trying to figure out if its time to return home. In many ways "Wall-E" isn't a typical Pixar movie. There aren't a ton of gags and outrageous characters. In fact, the dialogue is pretty sparse as Wall-E and Eve communicate through a series of beeps and other sounds. But what this movie does have is tons of heart. Wall-E is adorable. You will fall in love with this little robot. He's warm and caring and a sweetheart. However, this isn't just a sappy story. There are not-too-subtle jabs at how we're living our lives these days and what could happen under the right set of circumstances. When rampant consumerism consumes us we may miss the really important things. The animation is gorgeous with the first act setting up Wall-E's lonely existence, but then quickly moving into outer space with some spectacular scenes. Although this isn't a film that moves with rapid-fire pace its holds your attention and makes you care about the characters on screen. On my rating scale, "Wall-E" hits a home run. You can see it in high definition in Charleston at Marquee Cinemas at Southridge and in Huntington at Pullman Square. For Screen Gems I'm Kennie Bass. Enjoy the show. "WALL-E" IS RATED G. YOU CAN READ ALL OF KENNIE'S REVIEWS ON OUR SISTER STATION'S WEBSITE AT WVAH DOT COM.
Return to Story IndexBOX OFFICE
THE ANELINA JOLIE'S ASSASSIN THRILLER..."WANTED"...OPENED IN SECOND PLACE.. ROUNDING OUT THE TOP FIVE ARE "GET SMART," "KUNG FU PANDA," AND "THE INCREDIBLE HULK."
Return to Story IndexTEASE 6/EVENTS
BUT FIRST, HERE'S A LOOK AT SOME COMMUNITY EVENTS HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA.
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WE'VE GOT SOME TIPS TO KEEP YOU SAFE AS YOU CELEBRATE.
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WELCOME TO GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA. AND, I'M PATRICK McMURTRY. IT'S MONDAY, JUNE 30TH. STEVE BORECKY JOINS US WITH A LOOK AT THIS MORNINGS FORECAST.
Return to Story IndexGAS PRICES TRUCKER
THERE'S NOT A WHOLE LOT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT EXCEPT COMPLAIN OR CHANGE THE WAY WE DRIVE. BUT BRYANT SOMERVILLE TALKED WITH ONE TRUCK DRIVER WHO SAYS HE WOULD RATHER FEED HIS FAMILY. (nats of trucks on interstate - horns) HAROLD TRAVITZ IS ONE OF HUNDREDS OF TRUCK DRIVERS; WHO THINKS AN OVERSIZED LOAD IS MORE THAN WHAT THEY'RE HAULING. TRAVITZ IS ON THE ROAD FROM CALIFORNIA; AND HEADED TO NEW JERSEY FOR WORK; AND SAYS HE SEES THE CONSEQUENCES DAILY OF HIGH GAS PRICES. BUT EVEN MORE IMPORTANT THAN DOING HIS JOB...TAKING CARE OF HIS FAMILY. AND MAKING MONEY IS WHAT TRAVITZ CALLS THE BOTTOM LINE; AND THATS ENOUGH TO KEEP HIM...ON THE ROAD. IN HUNTINGTON; BRYANT SOMERVILLE; EYEWITNESS NEWS. TRAVITZ ALSO SAYS THE COMPANY HE WORKS FOR HAS TURNED DOWN JOB OFFERS BECAUSE THE HIGH GAS PRICES CUT INTO THE BOTTOM LINE SO DEEPLY.
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THEY'RE OFFERING FREE GAS TO SELL EVERYTHING FROM GROCERIES TO GOOD TIMES. HERE'S MORE. IN A LOUSY ECONOMY YOU'VE GOT TO MOTIVATE CONSUMERS. AND, THE MOTIVATOR OF THE YEAR IS FREE GAS! THE PROMISE OF FREE FUEL IS HOW BUSINESSES ARE SELLING EVERYTHING FROM CANDY BARS TO CARS. "It brought a lot of customers in that may not have otherwise bought our product.") "This is a good bargain, it's a good deal and you know we as Americans, we all looking for a deal.") THERE ARE DEALS AT THE BALLPARK: $25 DOLLARS OF GAS IF YOU BUY 4 TICKETS TO THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS. FREE GAS FOR LESS WHOLESOME ENTERTAINMENT IN NEVADA. THE WOMEN OF THE SHADY LADY RANCH- A LEGAL BROTHEL - OFFER $150 GAS CARDS FOR THOSE WHO INDULGE IN 3 HOURS OF 'PLEASURE.' standup -- Free gas promotions are in the supermarket too. The Shoprite chain is offering $25 gas cards to shoppers who buy $75 worth of brand name products. So you can "fight gingivitis" and get free gas at the same time.) FOR THESE PHARMACISTS, GAS IS ALSO A LURE TO TAKE BUSINESS FROM COMPETITORS. TRANSFER PRESCRIPTIONS TO RITE AID AND THE PHARMACY WILL ENTER YOU INTO A WEEKLY DRAWING FOR A YEAR'S WORTH OF FUEL. with that coupon, the more chances they have to win. ") AND, FREE GAS IS MOTIVATING GOOD DEEDS. CONNECTICUT'S RED CROSS ENTERS BLOOD DONORS IN GASOLINE RAFFLES. "Gas cards these days are highly valued so we're finding it to be a successful promotion.") THE MORE YOU SPEND, THE MORE GAS YOU GET! BUY CALLOWAY'S BEST DRIVER- GET IT?- AND YOU'LL HAVE A FULL TANK TO GET TO THE GOLF COURSE. "This is the FTI which is their square driver, also composite head, and this one is $500 and gets a $100 gas card rebate." OR, IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT IN THIS ECONOMY--- RENT A YACHT FOR $20-THOUSAND DOLLARS AND GET $500 OF GAS. LET'S NOT EVEN THINK OF HOW MUCH GAS THAT YACHT IS BURNING.
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EIGHT MORE COUNTIES IN WEST VIRGINIA HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION. WETZEL AND TUCKER COUNTIES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE LIST, WHICH ALLOWS PEOPLE THERE TO APPLY FOR INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS.
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A CREW WITH WEST VIRGINIA AMERICAN WATER ACCIDENTALLY CUT A MAJOR PHONE LINE OVER THE WEEKEND. THAT CABLE CONTAINED 600 PHONE LINES. A VERIZON SPOKESMAN SAYS IT MIGHT BE AS LATE AS THURSDAY BEFORE ALL THE PHONE LINES ARE RECONNECTED IN THE CAPITAL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD!
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AND THEY'LL ALSO DISCUSS FINDING A PERMANENT REPLACEMENT FOR MIKE GARRISON. HE WILL STEP DOWN SEPTEMBER FIRST, AMID SCANDAL OVER THE AWARDING OF A MASTER'S DEGREE TO GOVERNOR MANCHIN'S DAUGHTER. AN INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT HEATHER BRESCH DID NOT EARN THAT DEGREE. THE FACULTY SENATE'S CHAIRWOMAN SAYS THEY WILL HAVE TO DO IN DEPTH RESEARCH TO FIND A NEW PRESIDENT ... AFTER FACING HARSH CRITICISM OVER THE APPOINTMENT OF GARRISON, WHO WAS JUST 39 WITH THIN ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS BUT WIDE REACHING POLITICAL CONNECTIONS.
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THOSE MALPRACTICE LAWSUITS STEMMED FROM INCIDENTS AT THE FORMER PUTNAM GENERAL HOSPITAL WHEN DOCTOR JOHN KING WORKED THERE. BUT THE LAW FIRM KING IS SUING IS BASED OUT OF GEORGIA ... AND REPRESENTED HIM AGAINST CHARGES BROUGHT IN FLORIDA IN THE 1990'S.
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MEMBERS OF THE KANAWHA COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB TESTED THEIR EMERGENCY SKILLS ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF OTHER "HAMS" ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THEY HAD AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DRILL AT COONSKIN PARK. THE GOAL WAS TO GET THE BIGGEST NUMBER OF CONTACTS AND CONTACT POINTS IN THEIR PARTICULAR CLASS. THEY HAVE MADE OVER 2-THOUSAND CONTACTS WORLDWIDE. THIS OPERATION ALSO GIVES AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS A CHANCE TO TEST OUT THE NEW EQUIPMENT AT THE CENTER.
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BUT SOME FIREWORKS CAN EASILY TURN YOUR FUN INTO A TRIP TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. EYEWITNESS NEWS REPORTER CHRISTINE HABRLE HAS SOME TIPS TO KEEP YOU SAFE. Fireworks in the sky nats.. THEY'RE THE MOST ANTICIPATED PART OF EVERY FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.. SPARKING ALL KINDS OF OOHS AND AHHS.. NAT; "Oh my God!" .WHETHER IN A BIG DISPLAY OR AT HOME. AND EVERY YEAR PEOPLE SCRAMBLE TO BUY THEIR OWN FIREWORKS. SOT: Corey Lucas/parent: "At times when it rains I've seen where a certain bottle rockets will burn your grass." PARENT COREY LUCAS SHOPS WITH SAFETY ON HIS MIND. HE'S WELL AWARE HOW DANGEROUS EVEN THE SMALLEST FIREWORK CAN BE. nat: fireworks on kids clothes IN FACT THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMISSION REPORTS 11 DEATHS AND 98-HUNDRED INJURIES RELATED TO FIREWORKS ACROSS THE NATION IN 2007. WHILE A SALES CLERK MIGHT SUGGEST IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF.... SOT: "but have to use commonsense rules like everything else." THE C-P-S-C SAYS THERE'S MUCH MORE TO IT. SOT: Nancy Nord/CPSC: "only use legal fire works and use them corectly." EACH YEAR THE AGENCY DEMONSTRATES THE DANGERS. LOOK AT WHAT AN M-80 DOES. NAT: boom AND WHAT'LL HAPPEN IF YOU LEAN OVER THE WRONG FIREWORK. NAT:boom EVEN INNOCENT BYSTANDERS CAN FALL VICTIM. NAT:snap crackle SOT: parents need to remember please do not let your children buy and do not let your chiledren shoot or handle fireworks unattended. THESE ARE ALL THE REASONS COREY LUCAS IS PLAYING IT SAFE SO HE'LL BE AROUND TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH WITH HIS SON FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. SOT: "Most of the stuff I'm getting is littler stuff..." FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FIREWORKS SAFETY AND A LIST OF FIREWORKS THAT ARE ILLEGAL IN WEST VIRGINIA YOU CAN CALL YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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AND STEVE BORECKY IS WORKING ON YOUR FORECAST. HE'LL HAVE THAT WHEN GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA RETURNS.
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TAKE A LOOK.
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BUT FIRST, HERE'S A LOOK AT WHERE YOUR CHILDREN CAN TAKE PART IN THE KANAWHA COUNTY SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM.....
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IS IT A PROM? IS IT A WEDDING? NAH...JUST UNITY DAY FOR HILLARY CLINTON AND BARACK OBAMA. JEANNE MOOS HAS THE KISS AND TELL.
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BUT FIRST, HERE'S SOME BIRTHDAY WISHES WE WANT TO PASS ALONG THIS MORNING.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 10/EVENTS
BUT FIRST, HERE'S A FEW COMMUNITY EVENTS HAPPENING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
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AND AS AJ GOOD TELLS US, THE BOYS OF NASCAR HAD TO TRY TO BEAT SOMETHING MORE THAN EACH OTHER TO WIN YESTERDAY'S RACE.
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WE'RE COMING BACK IN TWO MINUTES WITH A CHECK OF YOUR FORECAST WITH STEVE BORECKY.
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WELCOME TO GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA. AND, I'M PATRICK McMURTRY. IT'S MONDAY, JUNE 30TH. STEVE BORECKY JOINS US WITH A LOOK AT THIS MORNINGS FORECAST.
Return to Story IndexHUNTINGTON ROBBERY
POLICE SAY THIS MAN WALKED INTO THE 'PONDEROSA' ON ROUTE-60 IN HUNTINGTON-- ASKED FOR CHANGE FOR A DOLLAR-- WHEN THE CASHIER OPENED THE DRAWER-- HE GRABBED A HANDFUL OF MONEY AND RAN. POLICE CAUGHT HIM IN THE WOODS ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE AWAY. TWO OTHER PEOPLE WERE ALSO ARRESTED-- POLICE THINK THEY DROVE THE GETAWAY CAR. "hpd...cabell county sheriffs office...state police...everybody worked together, we had canine units we had man power out in the woods, we had perimeter set up, and everybody did the best they could." POLICE BELIEVE THIS SUSPECTED ROBBER IS CONNECTED WITH ANOTHER ONE THAT TOOK PLACE AT EASTERN HEIGHTS YESTERDAY.
Return to Story IndexLINCOLN CO ROB
DEPUTIES SAY THIS MAN WALKED INTO THE TOBACCO BARN IN WEST HAMLIN ... DEMANDED MONEY. IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROBBER, CALL THE LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.
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JOHN FITZPATRICK IS IN JAIL. POLICE SAY HE USED HIS MINI-VAN AS A GETAWAY CAR IN SEVERAL ROBBERIES. POLICE SAY AFTER FITZPATRICK STOLE THE CAR, HE ROBBED AT LEAST 2 CONVENIENCE STORES IN OHIO AND KENTUCKY.
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POLICE ARRESTED HIM SATURDAY NIGHT IN GREENUP KENTUCKY, ON CHARGES THAT HE BROKE IN TO AT LEAST 30 CARS TO STEAL CREDIT CARDS. POLICE SAY BARKER NOW FACES CREDIT CARD FRAUD AND GRAND LARCENY CHARGES.
Return to Story IndexMCCALLA REAX
THE ARRESTS WERE MADE SATURDAY IN COLUMBUS, OHIO. THAT'S EXACTLY THE NEWS MARK MCCALLA'S FAMILY WANTED TO HEAR. HIS TWO SONS SPOKE WITH EYEWITNESS NEWS SHORTLY AFTER THE ARRESTS WERE MADE. THEY SAY THEY'RE THANKFUL POLICE MADE AN ARREST AND NOW THEY'RE HOPING THE JUSTICE SYSTEM WILL WORK FOR THEIR FATHER. "smith or wilson...davis or craig or jeff, i dont think it much matters to us who the two individuals were, as far as we're concerned its two people who killed one man" THE TWO MEN ARE BEING HELD IN COLUMBUS OHIO...THEY'RE EXPECTED TO RETURN TO WAYNE COUNTY SOMETIME THIS WEEK.
Return to Story IndexTRUCKER'S GAS
THE FOUR-FIFTY PLUS FOR A GALLON OF DIESEL IS TAKING ITS TOLL ON TRUCKERS... IT TAKES BETWEEN 6 AND 800 DOLLARS TO FILL UP THEIR TANKS. MANY DRIVERS BELIEVE UNLESS ALL TRUCKERS GET INVOLVED IN TAKING A STAND AGAINST HIGH GAS PRICES, NOTHING WILL CHANGE ANYTIME SOON. "no one has enough guts to stick to it, if all the truckers strike for 24 hours...or two days...it would put the country back six months." DRIVERS ARE EVEN SAYING THEY HAVE TO CUT BACK ON DOING BUSINESS...IN ORDER TO SAVE MONEY ON GAS.
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A LOT OF PEOPLE TO SCALE BACK PLANS FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY. BUT ONE TOWN IN MASSACHUSETTS ... IS REALLY FEELING THE PINCH. THINGS ARE SO BAD IN SOME PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.... THAT IN ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS THIS YEAR'S FIREWORKS DISPLAY MAY NOT HAPPEN BECAUSE OF A LACK OF FUNDS. LOCAL OFFICIALS SAY THAT THEY STILL NEED $14,000 TO PAY FOR THE SHOW. SOT/ Bob Wing/ Abington Board of Selectmen Wing says: "The economy is tough; businesses are suffering, the price of gas ... I mean it's just horrendous and every nickel counts in a family now." MEANTIME IN CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, LOCAL OFFICIALS HAVE CANCELED THE TRADITIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS DISPLAY AS A WAY OF SAVING $200,000. SOT/ MOS: "Due to these budget cuts which have really been ridiculous... It's being canceled...then it's really sad. It's a sad day in CV." SOT/ MOS "I kind of disappointed you know. I'd take my sister and everybody to the park." THE EFFECTS OF THE DOWNTURN IN THE ECONOMY ARE ALSO BEING FELT BY CHARITIES ACROSS THE NATION. IN ONE DALLAS NEIGHBORHOOD FOR EXAMPLE, TWO OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S SPONSORS HAVE RECENTLY BACKED OUT OF THEIR SUPPORT FOR THE BUILDING OF MUCH NEEDED HOMES. MEANTIME, IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY, THE LEISURE INDUSTRY IS ALSO FEELING THE ECONOMIC CRUNCH.... IN MIAMI, HIGHER GAS PRICES HAVE CAUSED FEWER BOATERS TO VENTURE OUT OF OF THE MARINA IN THEIR SAILING BOATS.... SOT/ SAFFAN SAFFAN says: "The entire industry has definitely slowed down a lot. The price of fuel has gone up tremendously. Less than 2 years ago, we were at $1 .30 a gallon. Today, we're at $5." WITH SOME ECONOMISTS NOW PREDICTING THAT GAS COULD SHOOT UP TO $7 A GALLON.. . THINGS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO GET BETTER ANYTIME SOON.
Return to Story IndexFIREWORKS SAFETY
boom boom EVERY YEAR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE HURT BY FIREWORKS. EXPERTS WITH THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION SAY EVEN A SPARKLER CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU'RE NOT CAREFUL. SOT: parents need to remember please do not let your children buy and do not let your chiledren shoot or handle fireworks unattended. ABOUT 9-THOUSAND PEOPLE VISIT EMERGENCY ROOMS EVERY YEAR WITH INJURIES FROM FIREWORKS. BUT WE HAVE SOME TIPS TO KEEP YOUR CELEBRATION FROM TURNING INTO A TRAGEDY. --ONLY USE LEGAL FIREWORKS. --READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNING LABELS. --NEVER LET CHILDREN PLAY WITH OR IGNITE FIREWORKS THEMSELVES. --MAKE SURE OTHER PEOPLE ARE OUT OF RANGE. --AND ALWAYS LIGHT JUST ONE FIREWORK AT A TIME. IT'S ALSO A GOOD IDEA TO KEEP A BUCKET OF WATER OR A HOSE NEARBY-- IN CASE OF FIRE OR MALFUNCTION.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 12/UP CAM
IT'S FROM STEVE AND JERI OF TORNADO. AND STEVE BORECKY WILL HAVE YOUR FORECAST WHEN GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA RETURNS.
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Return to Story IndexSNAP SHOTS
IT'S FROM STEVE AND JERI LEGG FROM TORNADO. IT'S A PICTURE OF THEIR SQUIRREL HAVING HIS LUNCH. THEY SAY HE LOVES CICATAS. STEVE AND JERI, THANKS FOR SENDING US YOUR PHOTOGRAPH. GET YOUR CAMERAS OUT IF YOU WANT TO SEND US ONE OF YOUR SNAP SHOTS.
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IT'S SNAP SHOTS IN CARE OF WCHS-TV, 1301 PIEDMONT ROAD, CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA. THE ZIP CODE IS 25301. INCLUDE A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOP IF YOU WANT YOUR PHOTOGRAPH RETURNED. IF YOU PREFER TO SEND IT VIA E-MAIL, SEND YOUR JPEGs TO GMWV@WCHSTV-DOT-COM.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 13/SUMMER LUNCHES
BUT FIRST, HERE'S A LOOK AT WHERE YOUR CHILDREN CAN TAKE PART IN THE KANAWHA COUNTY SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM.....
Return to Story IndexECONOMY MONDAY
OIL PRICES ARE ALREADY ON THE RISE THIS MORNING, ABOVE 141-DOLLARS A BARREL. AND ON THE JOBS FRONT - ANALYSTS EXPECT BAD NEWS FOR WORKERS - WHEN THE GOVERNMENT RELEASES ITS MONTHLY EMPLOYMENT REPORT ON THURSDAY, JUST BEFORE THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY.
Return to Story IndexCARRY ON BAGS
THEY WANT TO START CHARGING FOR CARRY-ON BAGS. IF YOU FLY AMERICAN, AND ARE STOPPED FROM BOARDING WITH AN OVERSIZE CARRY-ON, YOU WILL BE CHARGED 15 DOLLARS TO CHECK IT AT THE GATE. UNITED HASN'T DECIDED HOW TO HANDLE THE SUPER-SIZED SITUATION, BUT U-S AIRWAYS SAYS ITS PASSENGERS CAN CHECK THOSE BAGS FOR FREE AT THE GATE.
Return to Story IndexWORLD'S CHEAPEST CAR
TATA MOTORS IN INDIA HAS BEEN PROMISING THE NANO FOR YEARS ... BUT COMPANY OFFICIALS SAY THE CAR WILL BE READY TO GO IN OCTOBER. THE FOUR-SEATER HAS A 625 C-C ENGINE AND WILL COST ABOUT 25-HUNDRED DOLLARS.
Return to Story IndexOBAMA FUNDRAISING
THE PRESUMPTIVE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE HAS RAISED MORE THAN DOUBLE THE CAMPAIGN CASH AS REPUBLICAN JOHN MCCAIN. THOSE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION FILINGS ALSO SHOW HILLARY CLINTON OUTSPENT OBAMA 3 TO 1 IN WEST VIRGINIA ... A STATE SHE WON IN THE PRIMARY WITH 67 PERCENT OF THE VOTE. ALSO, AN A-P POLL INDICATES A LITTLE MORE THAN A THIRD OF CLINTON SUPPORTERS NOW BACK OBAMA.
Return to Story IndexARMY REPORT
THE REPORT CRITICIZES BOTH THE MILITARY AND THE WHITE HOUSE...SAYING THEY WERE UNPREPARED FOR THE TOUGH, COMPLEX PROBLEMS THAT DEVELOPED AFTER THE FALL OF SADDAM HUSSEIN. HERE'S MORE. THIS IS A SCATHING CONTEMPORARY HISTORY OF THE WAR IN IRAQ WRITTEN BY THE ARMY'S OWN HISTORIANS SERVING AT FORT LEAVENWORTH IN THE COMBINED ARMS CENTER. 696 PAGES - OF SELF- REFLECTION AND FLAGELLATION. IT USED TO TAKE THE ARMY 10-15 YEARS BEFORE IT WROTE A HISTORY OF THE WARS IT FOUGHT. IT COVERS THE PERIOD FROM MAY 1, 2003 WHEN PRESIDENT BUSH DECLARED AN END TO ALL MILITARY OPERATION IN IRAQ TO JANUARY 2005 WHEN THE IRAQIS WENT TO THE POLLS TO VOTE - ESSENTIALLY THE POST SADDAM HUSSEIN ERA AND OCCUPATION. "If the Army's experience in Iraq in 2003 offers any single crucial insight, it is that this type of thoughtful, detailed, and deliberate planning must be done at the highest levels long before the campaign begins if military victory is to be transformed into strategic success." "The transition to a new campaign was not well thought out, planned for, and prepared for before it began." *"CENTCOM and Third Army did only the barest planning for Phase IV....The ...plan for this phase was not formally issued until the start of the ground invasion." THE ARMY HISTORIANS CRITICIZED GENERAL TOMMY FRANKS' DECISION TO RETIRE IN APRIL 2003 - ACTING AS THOUGH HIS JOB - THE INVASION WAS OVER. THROWING CENTCOM INTO DISARRAY.
Return to Story IndexSPAIN SOCCER
SPAIN BEAT GERMANY... ONE-NIL... IN THE EUROPEAN SUPERBOWL OF SOCCER. A SEA OF RED AND GOLD FLOODED MADRID'S CAPITOL SQUARE AS THOUSANDS OF FANS GATHERED TO WATCH IT ON GIANT OUTDOOR SCREENS. AND WHEN SPAIN WON... CHEERS ECHOED THROUGH SPAIN'S CAPITAL CITY. FERNANDO TORRES SCORED THE GAME'S ONLY GOAL IN THE THIRTY-THIRD MINUTE ... DEFEATING THREE-TIME CHAMP GERMANY.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 14/BIRTHDAYS
BUT FIRST, HERE'S SOME BIRTHDAY WISHES WE WANT TO PAST ALONG THIS MORNING.
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STEVE, ???? STEVE PITCHES TO WEATHER GRAPHICS
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