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SCRIPT FOR EYEWITNESS NEWS NEWSCAST
Tuesday, July 15, 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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Return to Story IndexEARLY EDITION
WELCOME TO GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA. AND, I'M PATRICK McMURTRY. IT'S TUESDAY, JULY 15TH. DOUG HARLOW JOINS US WITH A LOOK AT THIS MORNINGS FORECAST.
Return to Story IndexVERIZON CONTRACT
THAT'S THE QUESTION VERIZON WORKERS ARE WAKING TO THIS MORNING. THEY DON'T HAVE MUCH TIME BEFORE THEY HAVE TO DECIDE IF THEY'LL WALK OFF THE JOB AND ONTO THE PICKET LINE. COMMUNICATION WORKERS IN WEST VIRGINIA, VIRGINIA, MARYLAND AND WASHINGTON, D-C HAVE ABOUT TWO WEEKS LEFT ON THEIR CURRENT CONTRACT. THEY VOTED YESTERDAY ON WHETHER TO STRIKE...WE SHOULD FIND OUT TOTALS IN A COUPLE OF DAYS. IF THE VOTE GOES THROUGH IT COULD GIVE THE UNION'S EXECUTIVE BOARD PERMISSION TO CALL A STRIKE. HEALTH CARE IS ONE OF THE BIG ISSUES.
Return to Story IndexKAN.SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD MEMBER PETE THAW IS PUSHING FOR AN EMPLOYEE DRUG-TESTING POLICY THAT TESTS MORE TEACHERS, AND PRINCIPALS-- ON DOWN TO-- COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS, COACHES AND BASICALLY ALL EMPLOYEES. ANOTHER TOPIC IS CONCERN IS OVER THE COUNTY'S OBLIGATION TO HELP FUND THE COUNTY'S LIBRARY. THE BOARD IS EXPECTED TO TALK ABOUT AN ARGUEMENT THAT STATE LAWMAKERS DID NOT CORRECT A FUNDING INEQUITY, THAT THE STATE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS, TOLD THEM TO FIX.
Return to Story IndexAFT PRESIDENT
THE 1.4 MILLION-MEMBER UNION SAYS LONGTIME WEST VIRGINIA AFT PRESIDENT JUDY HALE WILL SERVE TWO MORE YEARS AS VICE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER. HALE SAID YESTERDAY IMPROVING PUBLIC EDUCATION STARTS WITH MAKING SURE EVERY CLASSROOM HAS A HIGHLY QUALIFIED, CERTIFIED TEACHER. SHE SAYS UPPING TEACHER PAY IS THE FIRST STEP. HALE HAS BEEN PRESIDENT OF THE 7,000-MEMBER AFT-WEST VIRGINIA SINCE 1991.
Return to Story IndexRICKY HANDLEY
RICKY HANDLEY NOW LIVES IN ALABAMA ABOUT 40-THOUSAND TIRES WERE STORED ILLEGALLY AND BURNED WHEN AN ARSONIST TORCHED THE WAREHOUSE WHERE THEY WERE STORED. THIS IS VIDEO OF THAT HUGE FIRE IN 2006... A DEFENSE LAWYER STILL MAINTAINS HANDLEY DID NOT OWN THE BUSINESS.
Return to Story IndexB RICK HANDLEY
PROSECUTORS SAY THEY WILL PROVE THAT HANDLEY WAS A PART OWNER.
Return to Story IndexLOTTERY SCAM
THERE'S A NEW SCAM OUT THERE... AND IT'S ON THE LOTTERY'S SECOND CHANCE DRAWING.. WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY OFFICIALS SAY SOMEONE IS CALLING FOLKS SAYING THEY'VE WON THE DRAWING... AND THAT YOU NEED TO SEND MONEY TO CLAIM THE PRIZE. LOTTERY OFFICIALS SAY THAT'S NOT THE WAY IT WORKS. THEY WANT TO REMIND EVERYONE... TO NEVER GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION OR MONEY TO SOMEONE OVER THE PHONE.
Return to Story IndexB LOTTERY SCAM
THAT'S GOOD ADVICE.
Return to Story IndexSILVER ALERT
IT'S A PROGRAM THAT IS BASICALLY AN AMBER ALERT! IT'S CALLED THE SILVER ALERT GRANT NOTIFICATION ACT OF 2008. CONGRESSWOMAN SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO SAYS THE ACT WOULD ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM TO START A SILVER ALERT PROGRAM OR MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING ONES. JUST LIKE THE AMBER ALERT SYSTEM-- WHICH ALERTS THE PUBLIC WHEN A CHILD IS MISSING-- THE SILVER ALERT WOULD NOTIFY THE PUBLIC WHEN A SENIOR CITIZEN WANDERS OFF. TC: 24:10:16WHAT THIS BILL DOES WILL HELP THE STATES GET GOING WITH GRANTS FOR A SILVER ALERT 'CAUSE THE INFRASTRUCTURE IS ALREADY IN PLACE TO TRACK CHILDREN. THIS WAY IT WILL HELP US TRACK ELDERLY. ACCORDING TO THE ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION... HUNDREDS OF SENIORS WANDER AWAY EACH YEAR.
Return to Story IndexJOB RATE
PEOPLE WITHOUT JOBS HAS CLIMBED FOUR-TENTHS A PERCENT TO 5.5 PERCENT LAST MONTH. WORKFORCE WEST VIRGINIA REPORTED MORE THAN FOUR THOUSAND WEST VIRGINIANS JOINED THE RANKS OF THE UNEMPLOYED LAST MONTH. THAT BRINGS TO TOTAL IN THE STATE TO AROUND 45 THOUSAND. BUT, THERE IS GOOD NEWS FOR PEOPLE IN THE LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY SERVICES...THEY ADDED 15 HUNDRED JOBS.
Return to Story IndexMIDWEST AIRLINES
THIS TIME, MIDWEST AIRLINES SAYS IT IS CUTTING 40-PERCENT, OR 12-HUNDRED EMPLOYEES, FROM ITS WORKFORCE. UNIONIZED PILOTS AND FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE CUTS. THE WISCONSIN-BASED AIRLINE HAS ALREADY STARTED NOTIFYING WORKERS. RISING FUEL COSTS ARE BEING BLAMED FOR THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL WOES.
Return to Story IndexBANKING MORGAGE MESS
BUT AMERICA'S TOP MONEY MEN WILL BE ON CAPITOL HILL TODAY, AS MORE BANK CUSTOMERS TAKE THEIR MONEY AND RUN. ABC HAS THE LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.
Return to Story IndexBASEBALL STAMP
NOW, FANS AT WEST VIRGINIA POWER PARK WILL MARK THE SONG'S ANNIVERSARY WITH THE UNVEILING TOMORROW OF A 42-CENT POSTAGE STAMP HONORING THE FAMED TUNE. BEFORE THE CLASS A WEST VIRGINIA POWER TAKE THE FIELD AGAINST THE COLUMBUS CATFISH, CHARLESTON POSTMASTER JON LITTON WILL REVEAL THE STAMP, BASED ON A VINTAGE 1880 "TRADE CARD." JOINING LITTON AT THE UNVEILING WILL BE A GROUP OF LOCAL BASEBALL NOTABLES, INCLUDING FORMER PROFESSIONAL PLAYER ROY BROWN AND LONGTIME CHARLESTON GAZETTE SPORTS WRITER MIKE WHITEFORD.
Return to Story IndexFULL WEATHER
Join Doug Harlow 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 IndexSNAP SHOTS
IT'S FROM NANCY ERVIN OF OF SAINT ALBANS. IT'S A PICTURE OF MATT BRINKLEY OF SAINT ALBANS. MATT GOT PRANKED AS YOU CAN SEE WITH POST IT NOTES. HE COULDN'T GET ALL THE NOTES OFF BEFORE HE HAD TO GO TO WORK...SO HE DROVE WTIH THEM ON.... NANCY, 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 IndexBELLE OF CINCINNATI
THE BELLE OF CINCINNATI WILL BE DROPPING ANCHOR IN PREPARATIONS OF TOMORROW NIGHT'S RIVER MAGIC EXTRAVAGANZA. THE EVENT IS SPONSORED BY HIGHLAND HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, CHARLESTON FAMILY YMCA AND THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION... THE EVENT WILL HAVE YOU CRUISING IN ULTIMATE COMFORT AND LUXURY ON THE VICTORIAN STYLE RIVERBOAT. YOU'LL BE ABLE TO ENJOY 4 SPLENDID DECKS OF ENTERTAINMENT WITH DIXIELAND SOUNDS OF THE B-TIES AND THE EARL OF ELKVIEW, SOLO GUITARIST JON FRITZ, DANCE MUSIC FROM RIC COCHRAN, JEANNE K AND MATT PAULEY. MAGICIAN, JOHN SLICER WILL ALSO BE PERFORMING DURING THE EVENING. BOARDING BEGINS AT 6:00 P.M. AT HADDAD RIVERFRONT PARK WITH THE BOAT DEPARTING AT 7:00 P.M. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE 3 CHARITIES. TICKETS ARE $100 PER PERSON. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL...348.1417, 720.7830 OR 340.3540.
Return to Story IndexOFF SHORE DRILLING
PRESIDENT BUSH LIFTED THE EXECUTIVE BAN ON OIL EXPLORATION OFF THE COAST. THE PRESIDENT URGES CONGRESS TO LIFT THE SAME BAN THEY HAVE IN PLACE. BUSH says:"it's been almost a month since I urged congress to act. they've done nothing. they've not moved any legislation and while the democratic controlled congress has sat idle, gas prices have continued to increase." THE PRESIDENT REMOVING THE EXECUTIVE BAN IS ONLY THE FIRST STEP. CONGRESS WILL HAVE TO REMOVE ITS LEGISLATIVE BAN BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE CAN HAPPEN. SUPPORTERS SAY DRILLING IN AMERICAN WATERS IS THE FIRST STEP TO FINDING RELIEF AT THE GAS PUMPS.
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Return to Story IndexNEW I PHONE 1 MILLION
THE I-PHONE 3-G WAS LAUNCHED IN 21 COUNTRIES JUST LAST WEEK. IF YOU BOUGHT ONE, YOU MIGHT HAVE A LITTLE TROUBLE GETTING IT TO WORK THIS MORNING. THERE HAVE BEEN SOME SOFTWARE GLITCHES WITH THE NEW VERSION. APPLE SAYS THE I-PHONE THREE-G OFFERS ACCESS TO HIGH-SPEED THREE-G NETWORKS, MEANING USERS WILL BE ABLE TO SURF THE INTERNET AT SPEEDS SIMILAR TO A BROADBAND CONNECTION. IT. ALSO HAS G-P-S. MORE THAN TEN MILLION FOLKS AROUND THE WORLD ARE EXPECTED TO BUY THE NEW I-PHONE BY THE END OF THE YEAR.
Return to Story IndexX BOX NETFLIX
MICROSOFT ANNOUNCED A DEAL YESTERDAY THAT WILL ALLOW OWNERS OF THE X-BOX THREE-SIXTY VIDEO GAME CONSOLE TO STREAM NETFLIX MOVIES OVER THE INTERNET. THE NETFLIX STREAMING SERVICE OFFERS TEN-THOUSAND MOVIES AND T-V SHOWS. MICROSOFT'S X-BOX HAD MOVIES AVAILABLE BEFORE, BUT NOT NEARLY AS MANY. THIS EXPANSION IS KEY IN HELPING MICROSOFT COMPETE WITH SONY'S PLAYSTATION THREE.
Return to Story IndexMONEYSCOPE
FOR MORE, WE SEND IT OVER TO ABC IN NEW YORK WITH THIS MORNING'S BUSINESS REPORT.
Return to Story IndexDVD TUESDAY
KENNIE BASS TELLS US MORE IN OUR D-V-D TUESDAY REPORT. CLIP Jason Statham, Stephen Campbell Moore and Saffron Burrows star in "The Bank Job." A group of small-time hoods dream of a big score when they find out a bank's surveillance system will be temporarily shut down. Special features include a digital copy of the film, extended scenes and a featurette on the making of the movie. The Bank Job is rated R and is available as a two-disc special edition. CLIP Martin Lawrence and Raven-Symone star in "College Road Trip." When a talented high school senior wants to check out her options for higher learning, her overprotective father insists on traveling with her. Special features include a gag reel, deleted scenes, an alternate opening, two alternate endings, a Raven-Symone video diary and her music video "Double Dutch Bus." "College Road Trip" is rated G. CLIP "Step Up 2: The Streets" stars Briana Evigan stars as a rebellious street dancer from the inner city whose talent lands her in a prestigious school for the performing arts. But she finds it hard fitting in with her new fellow students. Co-starring Robert Hoffman, special features on the "Dance Off Edition" include deleted scenes, music videos, outtakes, a video prank by Lead Actor Robert Hoffman, the outlaws of Hip-Hop and a making of featurette. "Step Up 2: The Streets" is rated PG-13. Kennie Bass, Eyewitness News reporting. ALSO AVAILABLE TODAY, CHRISTINA RICCI STARS IN THE OFFBEAT ROMANTIC COMEDY "PENELOPE." JOSHUA JACKSON STARS IN THE HORROR FILM "SHUTTER." MORE CHILLS CAN BE FOUND AS COLLEGE CO-EDS DISCOVER THEIR DORM HAS A SCARY SECRET IN "ASYLUM." ASHLEY SCOTT AND DINA MEYER STAR AS SUPERHEROES IN THE COMPLETE SERIES OF "BIRDS OF PREY." ACADEMY AWARD WINNER HOLLY HUNTER STARS IN SEASON ONE OF "SAVING GRACE." AND THE EWING CLAN IS BACK IN THE NINTH SEASON OF "DALLAS."
Return to Story IndexTEASE 1/UP CAMERA
AND DOUG HARLOW IS WORKING ON YOUR FORECAST. HE'LL HAVE THAT WHEN GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA RETURNS.
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THOSE STORIES AND A C HECK OF THE FORECAST WITH DOUG HARLOW IS STRAIGHT AHEAD.
Return to Story IndexWELCOME
WELCOME TO GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA. AND, I'M PATRICK McMURTRY. IT'S TUESDAY, JULY 15TH. DOUG HARLOW JOINS US WITH A LOOK AT THIS MORNINGS FORECAST.
Return to Story IndexAM WEST SIDE VIOLENCE
THEY COMBINED FORCES HOPING TO INSPIRE CHANGE! ABOUT TWO DOZEN PEOPLE GATHERED AT THE CORNER OF FOURTH AVENUE AND FLORIDA STREET LAST NIGHT. THEY HOPED THEIR SPIRITUAL MESSAGE WOULD REACH THOSE IN NEED AND WILL KEEP OTHERS FROM BEING MURDERED LIKE NALISHA GRAVLEY LAST WEEK. be a mouthpiece in the community we don't have to lose our children to drugs or alcohol or whatever it may be. AT LEAST FIVE WEST SIDE CHURCHES TOOK PART IN THE OUTDOOR SERVICE.
Return to Story Index11 TACO BELL
IT HAD BEEN CLOSED SINCE THE SHOOTING JULY 5TH. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WENT TO THERE YESTERDAY-- AS ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE DAY'S SALES-- WENT TO GRAVELY'S SON. RESTAURANT WORKERS TRIED TO HELP GRAVELY TO SAFETY BUT SHE WAS SHOT AND KILLED INSIDE THE BUILDING. MANY SAY WHILE THE RESTAURANT DIDN'T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING FOR THE FAMILY -- HELPING WAS THE RIGHT THING TO DO.
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Return to Story IndexMARMET COUNCILWOMAN
COUNCILWOMAN ANGIE HARLESS IS ACCUSED OF TELLING HER DAUGHTER TO "SUCKER PUNCH" ANOTHER GIRL WHILE SHE HAD THE CHANCE. HARLESS FACES A PENALTY OF UP TO A YEAR IN JAIL AND UP TO $500 IN FINES. HARLESS IS THE THIRD MEMBER OF MARMET CITY COUNCIL TO TANGLE WITH THE LAW IN RECENT MONTHS.
Return to Story IndexELECTRONIC THEFT
CHARLESTON DETECTIVES SAY THE SUSPECTS NEVER CONFRONTED THE CLERK AT THE DISTINCTIVE HI-FI ON WASHINGTON STREET... SO THEY'RE NOT CALLING IT A ROBBERY. POLICE SAY THE TWO SUSPECTS WAITED FOR THE CLERK TO WALK AWAY, AND THEN TOOK MONEY OUT OF THE REGISTER AND SOME STEREO EQUIPMENT. THE SUSPECTS ARE STILL ON THE RUN.
Return to Story IndexOBAMA COVER
WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS YESTERDAY, THIS MORNING, THOUGH, SOME ARE DEFENDING THE MAGAZINE COVER WITH BARACK OBAMA AS A TERRORIST AS PURE SATIRE. ABC'S HAS MORE ON THE LATEST FLAP FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.
Return to Story IndexGOVERNOR'S PRESIDENT
THE GROUPS SAY A STRONG TURNOUT FOR SUPPORTERS AT THE STATE LEVEL CAN ONLY HELP THEIR PARTIES' PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES. GOVERNOR MANCHIN IS CHAIRMAN OF THE DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS' GROUP. HE SAYS THE MONEY HE'S RAISING FOR GOVERNORS COULD INDIRECTLY AFFECT THE PRESIDENT'S RACE BY INCREASING TURNOUT BY THE DEMOCRATS.
Return to Story IndexELECTION BILL
THE MEASURE SPLIT THE HOUSE AND SENATE ALONG PARTY LINES, AND EXTENDED THE SPECIAL SESSION FROM TWO TO FIVE DAYS AS REPUBLICANS REFUSED TO SUSPEND RULES TO SPEED UP PASSAGE VOTES ON THE BILL. SUPPORTERS OF THE BILL SAY IT DOESN'T RESTRICT VARIOUS INTEREST GROUPS FROM CONDUCTING ELECTION ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS, JUST REQUIRES THEY SAY WHERE THEIR MONEY COMES FROM.
Return to Story IndexSTATE PROPERTY SALE
THAT'S WHAT YOU'LL SOON HEAR AS THE STATE GETS READY TO HOLD IT'S PUBLIC AUCTION. BUT, YOU MIGHT NEED A FORKLIFT TO GET IT ALL HOME! THIS SATURDAY, THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE AGENCY FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY WILL HOLD ITS PUBLIC AUCTION IN DUNBAR.. A VARIETY OF STATE PROPERTY'S THERE ARE UP FOR GRABS TO THE HIGHEST BIDDERS-- EVERYTHING FROM OLD COMPUTERS, TO OFFICE CHAIRS, AND A GREAT SELECTION OF OTHER ITEMS. IT OPENS AT 9AM AND BIDDING STARTS AT 10 SHARP!
Return to Story IndexKAN CITY BUILDING
A SERIES OF LEAKS, APPARENTLY CAUSED BY CONTRACTORS REPLACING THE ROOF HAS DAMAGED THE FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN THE BUILDING. THE MESS HAS FORCED CITY OFFICIALS TO CLOSE THE BUILDING FOR THE PAST THREE WEEKS. THE GYM AND WEIGHT ROOM HAS BEEN CLOSED SINCE LAST MONTH. NO WORD WHEN THE FACILITY WILL REOPEN, OR HOW MUCH REPAIRS WILL COST.
Return to Story IndexTHEATER CAMP
THE CHARLESTON STAGE COMPANY HAS KICKED OFF THEIR ANNUAL SUMMER ARTS CAMP AT WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY. THE CAMP IS DESIGNED TO LET KIDS GET HANDS ON EXPERIENCE IN ACTING, ART, MUSIC AND DANCE. AT THE END OF THE WEEK STUDENTS WILL GET TO PRESENT ALL THEIR GREAT WORKS TO THEIR PARENTS. ORGANIZERS SAY IT'S A GREAT WAY FOR KIDS TO LEARN AND HAVE FUN. NEXT WEEK THE JUNIOR-SENIOR CAMP WILL GET UNDERWAY AND THAT CAMP WILL RUN THOUGH AUGUST FIRST.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 2/UP CAMERA
WE'RE ALSO TALKING ABOUT MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN THIS SUMMER... TIPS FROM THE PRO'S ARE COMING UP. AND, DOUG HARLOW WILL HAVE A LOOK AT YOUR FORECAST.....YOU'RE WATCHING GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA...WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK!
Return to Story IndexFULL WEATHER
Join Doug Harlow 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 IndexSMITH GARDENING
FOR SOME OF ALLEN'S FAVORITE GARDENING TIPS JUST LOG ONTO TO HIS WEBSITE AT PALLENSMITH dot COM.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 3/SUMMER LUNCH
BUT FIRST, HERE'S A LOOK AT WHERE YOUR CHILDREN CAN TAKE PART IN THE KANAWHA COUNTY SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM.....
Return to Story IndexTEETH WHITENING
KENNIE BASS INVESTIGATES INTO THE DISPUTE OVER TEETH WHITENING. Kennie Bass/Eyewitness News: If you have a few minutes, and about 129 dollars, this Charleston Town Center Mall kiosk offers a whiter smile. But West Virginia's Board of Dental Examiners wants to close this business down for practicing dentistry without a license. But the shop's owner says she's not doing that. Terry Westfall/Brighten Smile USA: Basically we have a foam strip and we have a mouthpiece that you put into your mouth. We don't touch your mouth. You purchase our product. You put it in your mouth and then you rent our light for about 30 minutes. Kennie Bass/Eyewitness News: In a statement, the Executive Secretary of the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners says, "The Board considers teeth whitening to be a dental procedure and subject to regulation by the Dental Board. There are many issues with teeth-whitening kiosks and centers that are being opened throughout the State as they are not regulated by any entity." Darlene Ratliff Thomas/Asst. Attorney General: For the public's safety and health it is the Dental Board's obligation to see that these operations are run by licensed dentists or people that are qualified to do this work. Kennie Bass/Eyewitness News: Westfall maintains using her service is no different than buying teeth whitening strips at the store. And with dentists typically charging four to five hundred dollars for an elective procedure, Westfall thinks the board may have other motives than just safety. Terry Westfall/Brighten Smile USA: They're charging five, six, sometimes a thousand dollars to do teeth whitening and I'm charging $129. I just think they have a monopoly on it right now. Kennie Bass/Eyewitness News: Westfall says she's hired an attorney to fight for her right to keep her business open. ON BEHALF OF THE DENTAL BOARD, THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE HAS ISSUED A CEASE AND DESIST ORDER-- TELLING WESTFALL TO SHUT HER BUSINESS DOWN. SHE SAYS SHE WILL NOT COMPLY WITH THAT ORDER.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 4/HISTORY
IT WAS ON THIS DAY IN......IN 1922: FRUIT GARDEN AND HOME MAGAZINE PUBLISHED ITS FIRST ISSUE. TWO YEARS LATER, THE PUBLICATION BECAME BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 5/FUN FACT
BUT FIRST, HERE'S A LOOK AT YOUR MORNING FUN FACT. AFTER HIGH SCHOOL, INSTEAD OF GOING TO COLLEGE, DID TOM CRUISE: (A) TAKE ACTING LESSONS; (B) JOIN THE ARMY; OR (C) WORK AS A BUSBOY IN A RESTAURANT? A: WORKED AS A BUSBOY.
Return to Story IndexBABY STEPS 7/14
YOUR SUMMER SAFETY TIPS WOULDN'T BE COMPLETE WITHOUT AN UPDATE ON ENCEPHALITIS. THE VIRUS SPREAD BY MOSQUITOES... AND AS PEDIATRICIAN JOE MATUSIC REMINDS US, TO STOP IT FROM SPREADING, YOU HAVE TO STOP THE INSECTS FROM BREEDING. DOCTORS ARE SEEING AN UPSWING IN THE NUMBER OF CASES OF A MOSQUITO BORNE ILLNESS. YOUR SUMMER SAFETY TIPS WOULDN'T BE COMPLETE WITHOUT AN UPDATE ON ENCEPHALITIS. THE VIRUS SPREAD BY MOSQUITOES... AND AS PEDIATRICIAN JOE MATUSIC REMINDS US, TO STOP IT FROM SPREADING, YOU HAVE TO STOP THE INSECTS FROM BREEDING. -------------- Because of West Virginia's climate and layout of the land... there are generally many more cases of encephalitis here than any other state.. Encephalitis is a brain inflammation spread by mosquitoes... occasionally it proves to be fatal. Dr. Joe Matusic/Pediatrician We frequently can't treat the virus itself. It's self limited, it goes away, we don't have good drugs that work for it. But we can treat the complications. Once an infected mosquitoes bites it's unsuspecting victim... the signs of encephalitis include severe headache, fever, vomiting.. possibly stiff neck... and most importantly, confusion. Dr. Joe Matusic/Pediatrician Once you have confusion you know that encephalitis is getting more severe. And then we worry about seizures and other things that can occur from encephalitis. Dr. Joe Matusic With a child that may be confused, they may be disoriented. They may not recognize their parents think it's day when it's night. Anything more than you can say you are comfortable with, with a headache. When you see that it's time to go to the doctor or go to the ER. That's the severe case. Dr. Matusic stresses most cases are not harmful and can go away on their own... he says it's important to eliminate areas of standing water around your house and around where your child plays. That water is a breeding ground for the mosquitoes. And protect against mosquito bites by using insect repellents with DEET. --------------------------------- If you have a very young child... ask your doctor first before using an insect repellent containing DEET... and follow directions on how much to apply to their skin. IF YOU HAVE A VERY YOUNG CHILD... ASK YOUR DOCTOR FIRST BEFORE USING AN INSECT REPELLENT CONTAINING DEET... AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON HOW MUCH TO APPLY TO THEIR SKIN. IF YOU'D LIKE TO SEE THIS STORY AGAIN, LOG ONTO OUR WEBSITE... WCHSTV.COM ALSO, DR. MATUSIC WILL BE IN OUR STUDIO THIS MORNING ON FOX 11'S GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA TO TAKE YOUR CALLS LIVE ON THE AIR.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 6/EVENTS
BUT FIRST, HERE'S A LOOK AT SOME COMMUNITY EVENTS HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA.
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Return to Story IndexWELCOME
WELCOME TO GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA. AND, I'M PATRICK McMURTRY. IT'S TUESDAY, JULY 15TH. DOUG HARLOW JOINS US WITH A LOOK AT THIS MORNINGS FORECAST.
Return to Story IndexVERIZON CONTRACT
THAT'S THE QUESTION VERIZON WORKERS ARE WAKING TO THIS MORNING. THEY DON'T HAVE MUCH TIME BEFORE THEY HAVE TO DECIDE IF THEY'LL WALK OFF THE JOB AND ONTO THE PICKET LINE. COMMUNICATION WORKERS IN WEST VIRGINIA, VIRGINIA, MARYLAND AND WASHINGTON, D-C HAVE ABOUT TWO WEEKS LEFT ON THEIR CURRENT CONTRACT. THEY VOTED YESTERDAY ON WHETHER TO STRIKE...WE SHOULD FIND OUT TOTALS IN A COUPLE OF DAYS. IF THE VOTE GOES THROUGH IT COULD GIVE THE UNION'S EXECUTIVE BOARD PERMISSION TO CALL A STRIKE. HEALTH CARE IS ONE OF THE BIG ISSUES.
Return to Story IndexKAN.SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD MEMBER PETE THAW IS PUSHING FOR AN EMPLOYEE DRUG-TESTING POLICY THAT TESTS MORE TEACHERS, AND PRINCIPALS-- ON DOWN TO-- COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS, COACHES AND BASICALLY ALL EMPLOYEES. ANOTHER TOPIC IS CONCERN IS OVER THE COUNTY'S OBLIGATION TO HELP FUND THE COUNTY'S LIBRARY. THE BOARD IS EXPECTED TO TALK ABOUT AN ARGUEMENT THAT STATE LAWMAKERS DID NOT CORRECT A FUNDING INEQUITY, THAT THE STATE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS, TOLD THEM TO FIX.
Return to Story IndexAFT PRESIDENT
THE 1.4 MILLION-MEMBER UNION SAYS LONGTIME WEST VIRGINIA AFT PRESIDENT JUDY HALE WILL SERVE TWO MORE YEARS AS VICE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER. HALE SAID YESTERDAY IMPROVING PUBLIC EDUCATION STARTS WITH MAKING SURE EVERY CLASSROOM HAS A HIGHLY QUALIFIED, CERTIFIED TEACHER. SHE SAYS UPPING TEACHER PAY IS THE FIRST STEP. HALE HAS BEEN PRESIDENT OF THE 7,000-MEMBER AFT-WEST VIRGINIA SINCE 1991.
Return to Story IndexRICKEY HANDLEY
RICKY HANDLEY NOW LIVES IN ALABAMA ABOUT 40-THOUSAND TIRES WERE STORED ILLEGALLY AND BURNED WHEN AN ARSONIST TORCHED THE WAREHOUSE WHERE THEY WERE STORED. THIS IS VIDEO OF THAT HUGE FIRE IN 2006... A DEFENSE LAWYER STILL MAINTAINS HANDLEY DID NOT OWN THE BUSINESS. " They have to prove that Ricky Handley was the one who collected these tires. If he's working for a business, a business that's wholly owned by another individual, he can't be the person collecting those tires.--anymore than my secretary could be responsible it I commit malpractice. " PROSECUTORS SAY THEY WILL PROVE THAT HANDLEY WAS A PART OWNER.
Return to Story IndexSCAM WARNING
THERE'S A NEW SCAM OUT THERE... AND IT'S ON THE LOTTERY'S SECOND CHANCE DRAWING.. WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY OFFICIALS SAY SOMEONE IS CALLING FOLKS SAYING THEY'VE WON THE DRAWING... AND THAT YOU NEED TO SEND MONEY TO CLAIM THE PRIZE. LOTTERY OFFICIALS SAY THAT'S NOT THE WAY IT WORKS. THEY WANT TO REMIND EVERYONE... TO NEVER GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION OR MONEY TO SOMEONE OVER THE PHONE. the guidelines are pretty clear if someone is asking for your social security number or money don't do it. GOOD ADVICE
Return to Story IndexSILVER ALERT
IT'S A PROGRAM THAT IS BASICALLY AN AMBER ALERT! IT'S CALLED THE SILVER ALERT GRANT NOTIFICATION ACT OF 2008. CONGRESSWOMAN SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO SAYS THE ACT WOULD ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM TO START A SILVER ALERT PROGRAM OR MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING ONES. JUST LIKE THE AMBER ALERT SYSTEM-- WHICH ALERTS THE PUBLIC WHEN A CHILD IS MISSING-- THE SILVER ALERT WOULD NOTIFY THE PUBLIC WHEN A SENIOR CITIZEN WANDERS OFF. TC: 24:10:16WHAT THIS BILL DOES WILL HELP THE STATES GET GOING WITH GRANTS FOR A SILVER ALERT 'CAUSE THE INFRASTRUCTURE IS ALREADY IN PLACE TO TRACK CHILDREN. THIS WAY IT WILL HELP US TRACK ELDERLY. ACCORDING TO THE ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION... HUNDREDS OF SENIORS WANDER AWAY EACH YEAR.
Return to Story IndexJOB RATE
PEOPLE WITHOUT JOBS HAS CLIMBED FOUR-TENTHS A PERCENT TO 5.5 PERCENT LAST MONTH. WORKFORCE WEST VIRGINIA REPORTED MORE THAN FOUR THOUSAND WEST VIRGINIANS JOINED THE RANKS OF THE UNEMPLOYED LAST MONTH. THAT BRINGS TO TOTAL IN THE STATE TO AROUND 45 THOUSAND. BUT, THERE IS GOOD NEWS FOR PEOPLE IN THE LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY SERVICES...THEY ADDED 15 HUNDRED JOBS.
Return to Story IndexMIDWEST AIRLINES
THIS TIME, MIDWEST AIRLINES SAYS IT IS CUTTING 40-PERCENT, OR 12-HUNDRED EMPLOYEES, FROM ITS WORKFORCE. UNIONIZED PILOTS AND FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE CUTS. THE WISCONSIN-BASED AIRLINE HAS ALREADY STARTED NOTIFYING WORKERS. RISING FUEL COSTS ARE BEING BLAMED FOR THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL WOES.
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BUT AMERICA'S TOP MONEY MEN WILL BE ON CAPITOL HILL TODAY, AS MORE BANK CUSTOMERS TAKE THEIR MONEY AND RUN. ABC HAS THE LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.
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NOW, FANS AT WEST VIRGINIA POWER PARK WILL MARK THE SONG'S ANNIVERSARY WITH THE UNVEILING TOMORROW OF A 42-CENT POSTAGE STAMP HONORING THE FAMED TUNE. BEFORE THE CLASS A WEST VIRGINIA POWER TAKE THE FIELD AGAINST THE COLUMBUS CATFISH, CHARLESTON POSTMASTER JON LITTON WILL REVEAL THE STAMP, BASED ON A VINTAGE 1880 "TRADE CARD." JOINING LITTON AT THE UNVEILING WILL BE A GROUP OF LOCAL BASEBALL NOTABLES, INCLUDING FORMER PROFESSIONAL PLAYER ROY BROWN AND LONGTIME CHARLESTON GAZETTE SPORTS WRITER MIKE WHITEFORD.
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AND, MARK MARTIN WILL BE IN WITH A PREVIEW OIF THE 2008 ALL-STAR GAME TONIGHT AT YANKEE STADIUM. AND DOUG HARLOW IS WORKING ON YOUR FORECAST. HE'LL HAVE THAT WHEN GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA RETURNS.
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JUST HEAD TO STARBUCKS! THAT'S BECAUSE STARBUCKS IS RAISNG THE BAR ON GOOD NUTRITION WITH IT'S INTRODUCTION OF A NEW BLEND OF COFFEE! GET THIS...THE NEW BLEND IS CALLED ORANGE MANGO BANANA AND BANANA CHOCOLATE! EACH CUP OF COFFEE PROVIDES AT LEAST ONE SERVING OF FRUIT, A "GOOD SOURCE" OF PROTEIN AND AT LEAST 5 GRAMS OF FIBER...ALL IN 270 CALORIES OR LESS!
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MARK MARTIN IS IN NEXT WITH A PREVIEW OF TONIGHT'S ALL-STAR GAME AT YANKEE STADIUM BUT FIRST, HERE'S A LOOK AT WHERE YOUR CHILDREN CAN TAKE PART IN THE KANAWHA COUNTY SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM.....
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AND HITTING THE COURTS OF CHARLESTON...MARK MARTIN JOINS US FOR ANOTHER EDITION OF THE MORNING SPORTS REPORT...
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BUT FIRST, HERE'S SOME BIRTHDAY WISHES WE WANT TO PASS ALONG THIS MORNING.
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Return to Story IndexFALLING BEAUTY QUEENS
THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT FALLING THAT PEOPLE LOVE TO WATCH. JEANNE MOOS TAKES US ON A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE OF BEAUTY QUEENS TRIPPING.
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AND DOUG HARLOW IS WORKING ON YOUR FORECAST. HE'LL HAVE THAT WHEN GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA RETURNS.
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THOSE STORIES AND A C HECK OF THE FORECAST WITH DOUG HARLOW IS STRAIGHT AHEAD.
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WELCOME TO GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA. AND, I'M PATRICK McMURTRY. IT'S TUESDAY, JULY 15TH. DOUG HARLOW JOINS US WITH A LOOK AT THIS MORNINGS FORECAST.
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THEY COMBINED FORCES HOPING TO INSPIRE CHANGE! ABOUT TWO DOZEN PEOPLE GATHERED AT THE CORNER OF FOURTH AVENUE AND FLORIDA STREET LAST NIGHT. THEY HOPED THEIR SPIRITUAL MESSAGE WOULD REACH THOSE IN NEED AND WILL KEEP OTHERS FROM BEING MURDERED LIKE NALISHA GRAVLEY LAST WEEK. be a mouthpiece in the community we don't have to lose our children to drugs or alcohol or whatever it may be. AT LEAST FIVE WEST SIDE CHURCHES TOOK PART IN THE OUTDOOR SERVICE.
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IT HAD BEEN CLOSED SINCE THE SHOOTING JULY 5TH. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WENT TO THERE YESTERDAY-- AS ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE DAY'S SALES-- WENT TO GRAVELY'S SON. RESTAURANT WORKERS TRIED TO HELP GRAVELY TO SAFETY BUT SHE WAS SHOT AND KILLED INSIDE THE BUILDING. MANY SAY WHILE THE RESTAURANT DIDN'T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING FOR THE FAMILY -- HELPING WAS THE RIGHT THING TO DO.
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Return to Story IndexMARMET COUNCILWOMAN
COUNCILWOMAN ANGIE HARLESS IS ACCUSED OF TELLING HER DAUGHTER TO "SUCKER PUNCH" ANOTHER GIRL WHILE SHE HAD THE CHANCE. HARLESS FACES A PENALTY OF UP TO A YEAR IN JAIL AND UP TO $500 IN FINES. HARLESS IS THE THIRD MEMBER OF MARMET CITY COUNCIL TO TANGLE WITH THE LAW IN RECENT MONTHS.
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CHARLESTON DETECTIVES SAY THE SUSPECTS NEVER CONFRONTED THE CLERK AT THE DISTINCTIVE HI-FI ON WASHINGTON STREET... SO THEY'RE NOT CALLING IT A ROBBERY. POLICE SAY THE TWO SUSPECTS WAITED FOR THE CLERK TO WALK AWAY, AND THEN TOOK MONEY OUT OF THE REGISTER AND SOME STEREO EQUIPMENT. THE SUSPECTS ARE STILL ON THE RUN.
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WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS YESTERDAY, THIS MORNING, THOUGH, SOME ARE DEFENDING THE MAGAZINE COVER WITH BARACK OBAMA AS A TERRORIST AS PURE SATIRE. ABC'S HAS MORE ON THE LATEST FLAP FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.
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THE GROUPS SAY A STRONG TURNOUT FOR SUPPORTERS AT THE STATE LEVEL CAN ONLY HELP THEIR PARTIES' PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES. GOVERNOR MANCHIN IS CHAIRMAN OF THE DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS' GROUP. HE SAYS THE MONEY HE'S RAISING FOR GOVERNORS COULD INDIRECTLY AFFECT THE PRESIDENT'S RACE BY INCREASING TURNOUT BY THE DEMOCRATS.
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THE MEASURE SPLIT THE HOUSE AND SENATE ALONG PARTY LINES, AND EXTENDED THE SPECIAL SESSION FROM TWO TO FIVE DAYS AS REPUBLICANS REFUSED TO SUSPEND RULES TO SPEED UP PASSAGE VOTES ON THE BILL. SUPPORTERS OF THE BILL SAY IT DOESN'T RESTRICT VARIOUS INTEREST GROUPS FROM CONDUCTING ELECTION ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS, JUST REQUIRES THEY SAY WHERE THEIR MONEY COMES FROM.
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THAT'S WHAT YOU'LL SOON HEAR AS THE STATE GETS READY TO HOLD IT'S PUBLIC AUCTION. BUT, YOU MIGHT NEED A FORKLIFT TO GET IT ALL HOME! THIS SATURDAY, THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE AGENCY FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY WILL HOLD ITS PUBLIC AUCTION IN DUNBAR.. A VARIETY OF STATE PROPERTY'S THERE ARE UP FOR GRABS TO THE HIGHEST BIDDERS-- EVERYTHING FROM OLD COMPUTERS, TO OFFICE CHAIRS, AND A GREAT SELECTION OF OTHER ITEMS. IT OPENS AT 9AM AND BIDDING STARTS AT 10 SHARP!
Return to Story IndexKAN CITY BUILDING
A SERIES OF LEAKS, APPARENTLY CAUSED BY CONTRACTORS REPLACING THE ROOF HAS DAMAGED THE FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN THE BUILDING. THE MESS HAS FORCED CITY OFFICIALS TO CLOSE THE BUILDING FOR THE PAST THREE WEEKS. THE GYM AND WEIGHT ROOM HAS BEEN CLOSED SINCE LAST MONTH. NO WORD WHEN THE FACILITY WILL REOPEN, OR HOW MUCH REPAIRS WILL COST.
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THE CHARLESTON STAGE COMPANY HAS KICKED OFF THEIR ANNUAL SUMMER ARTS CAMP AT WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY. THE CAMP IS DESIGNED TO LET KIDS GET HANDS ON EXPERIENCE IN ACTING, ART, MUSIC AND DANCE. AT THE END OF THE WEEK STUDENTS WILL GET TO PRESENT ALL THEIR GREAT WORKS TO THEIR PARENTS. ORGANIZERS SAY IT'S A GREAT WAY FOR KIDS TO LEARN AND HAVE FUN. NEXT WEEK THE JUNIOR-SENIOR CAMP WILL GET UNDERWAY AND THAT CAMP WILL RUN THOUGH AUGUST FIRST.
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IT'S FROM NANCY ERVIN OF SAINT ALBANS. AND DOUG HARLOW IS WORKING ON YOUR FORECAST. HE'LL HAVE THAT WHEN GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA RETURNS.
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IT'S FROM NANCY ERVIN OF OF SAINT ALBANS. IT'S A PICTURE OF MATT BRINKLEY OF SAINT ALBANS. MATT GOT PRANKED AS YOU CAN SEE WITH POST IT NOTES. HE COULDN'T GET ALL THE NOTES OFF BEFORE HE HAD TO GO TO WORK...SO HE DROVE WTIH THEM ON.... NANCY, 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 IndexBELLE OF CINCINNATI
THE BELLE OF CINCINNATI WILL BE DROPPING ANCHOR IN PREPARATIONS OF TOMORROW NIGHT'S RIVER MAGIC EXTRAVAGANZA. THE EVENT IS SPONSORED BY HIGHLAND HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, CHARLESTON FAMILY YMCA AND THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION... YOU'LL BE CRUISING FROM 6 TO 10 IN ULTIMATE COMFORT AND LUXURY ON THE VICTORIAN STYLE RIVERBOAT. YOU'LL BE ABLE TO ENJOY 4 SPLENDID DECKS OF ENTERTAINMENT WITH DIXIELAND SOUNDS OF THE B-TIES AND THE EARL OF ELKVIEW, SOLO GUITARIST JON FRITZ, DANCE MUSIC FROM RIC COCHRAN, JEANNE K AND MATT PAULEY. MAGICIAN, JOHN SLICER WILL ALSO BE PERFORMING DURING THE EVENING. BOARDING BEGINS AT 6:00 P.M. AT HADDAD RIVERFRONT PARK WITH THE BOAT DEPARTING AT 7:00 P.M. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE 3 CHARITIES. TICKETS ARE $100 PER PERSON. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL...348.1417, 720.7830 OR 340.3540.
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BUT FIRST, HERE'S A LOOK AT WHERE YOUR CHILDREN CAN TAKE PART IN THE KANAWHA COUNTY SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM..... >>>>>>>
Return to Story IndexECOMOMY
THE CALIFORNIA BANK CRUMBLED UNDER LIQUIDITY PRESSURE AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS NOW PICKING UP THE PIECES. ABC HAS THE LATEST.
Return to Story IndexOBAMA SPEECH
AND HIS PLEDGE TO COMPLETE A U.S. TROOP PULLOUT WITHIN 16 MONTHS OF BECOMING PRESIDENT. THE WASHINGTON SPEECH IS EXPECTED TO SET THE STAGE FOR HIS UPCOMING VISIT TO IRAQ. THE DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WILL EXPLAIN HOW MISSTEPS IN IRAQ HAVE HURT EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN U.S. SECURITY. HE'LL ALSO ADDRESS OTHER GLOBAL CHALLENGES SUCH AS CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY SECURITY.
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BECAUSE OF THE RUNUP OF GAS PRICES, U.S. AUTO SALES HAVE BEEN FALLING AND CONSUMERS HAVE BEEN MOVING TO SMALLER, MORE FUEL EFFICIENT VEHICLES. AT A NEWS CONFERENCE THIS MORNING, GM PLANS TO ANNOUNCE FURTHER SLASH ON TRUCK PRODUCTION AND CUT SEVERAL THOUSANDS SALARIED JOBS.
Return to Story IndexSUSAN ATKIN'S PAROLE
SUSAN ATKINS HAS BEEN IMPRISONED FOR THE MURDER OF EIGHT PEOPLE,INCLUDING ACTRESS SHARON TATE. ATKINS IS TERMINALLY ILL WITH CANCER. SHE HAS ALREADY SERVED 37 YEARS OF A LIFE SENTENCE. LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY HAS ASKED THE BOARD TO DENY HER REQUEST.
Return to Story IndexLEAN POCKET RECALL
NESTLE PREPARED FOODS COMPANY IN KENTUCKY IS RECALLING ABOUT 200 THOUSAND POUNDS OF FROZEN STUFFED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WHICH MAY CONTAIN PIECES OF PLASTIC. THE 9 OUNCE BOXES OF LEAN POCKET'S SPINACH ARTICHOKE CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH THE BEST BEFORE DATE OF NOVEMBER 2009 FOLLOWED BY THE CODE NUMBER ON YOUR SCREEN IS BEING RECALLED. CONSUMERS WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RECALL SHOULD CONTACT THE COMPANY SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-350-5016.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 14/BIRTHDAYS
BUT FIRST, HERE'S SOME BIRTHDAY WISHES WE WANT TO PAST ALONG THIS MORNING.
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DOUG, ???? DOUG PITCHES TO WEATHER GRAPHICS
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FOR CONTINUING LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE MAKE SURE TO TUNE INTO OUR SISTER STATION FOX 11 IN JUST TWO MINUTES. HAVE A GREAT MORNING.
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