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Winter Storms Busting Road Salt Budget in Charleston Area

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Last Updated: 11:06 PM 02/09/10 - This winter's snow and ice have landed a serious blow to the bottom line in the Charleston area. - (Full Story)

Kanawha County Officials Say Plants Must Provide Emergency Info

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Last Updated: 8:52 PM 02/09/10 - Kanawha County emergency officials say responders called to chemical plants will no longer enter the facilities unless they know what they're facing. - (Full Story)

	Autism Health Insurance Bill Considered Again in W.Va. 3 Comments Last Updated: 8:42 PM 02/09/10 - Getting health insurance for families dealing with autism is back on the agenda for West Virginia lawmakers. (Full Story)
	Dow Chemical Technology Park's Future to be Revealed Soon 1 Comment Last Updated: 8:25 PM 02/09/10 - A decision on the future of Dow Chemical Technology Park is expected to be announced Wednesday. (Full Story)
	W.Va. Lawmakers Working to Ban Texting While Driving 10 Comments Last Updated: 8:13 PM 02/09/10 - West Virginia lawmakers are working to stop you from texting behind the wheel. (Full Story)
	Two Bills Could Lead to Beer Tax Hike in West Virginia 17 Comments Last Updated: 5:56 PM 02/09/10 - Could beer really be the solution to the Mountain State's growing substance abuse problem? (Full Story)
	New Appeals Court Unlikely, W.Va. Lawmakers Say 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:52 PM 02/09/10 - Some lawmakers favor the concept of a new midlevel appeals court for West Virginia, but they don't expect to create one this session. (Full Story)
	How Local Airports Deal with Aborted Takeoffs and Extended Landings 1 Comment Last Updated: 9:51 PM 02/08/10 - The safety of our local airports is once again in the headlines after another incident at Yeager Airport in Charleston on Monday. While the incident was only an aborted takeoff, it has many people wondering about safety issues and how our local airports deal with those issues. (Full Story)
	Part of Kanawha Boulevard to be Closed Next Week 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:20 PM 02/08/10 - Another major Charleston roadway will be closed starting next week. City leaders say construction crews are ready to begin working on the crosswalks associated with the Haddad Riverfront Park improvement project along Kanawha Boulevard. (Full Story)
	Pink Pony Strip Club Owners in Court Over Revoked Liquor License 22 Comments Last Updated: 8:07 PM 02/08/10 - The battle over whether or not the Pink Pony Strip Club in Cross Lanes should get its liquor license back headed into the court Monday morning. (Full Story)
	Three-Vehicle Crash on W.Va. Turnpike; Northbound Lanes Reopen 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:42 PM 02/08/10 - The northbound lanes of the West Virginia Turnpike have reopened after a three-vehicle crash earlier Monday night in Kanawha County. (Full Story)
	Armed Robbery Reported at Speedway 4 Comments Last Updated: 2:11 PM 02/08/10 - Kanawha County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating an armed robbery at the Speedway Convenience Store located at 524 Campbells Creek Drive near Charleston. (Full Story)
	Well-Known Local Developer Dies at Age 83 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:44 PM 02/08/10 - A well-known developer from Charleston has died. (Full Story)
	CAMC to Host Seasonal Flu Clinic 5 Comments Last Updated: 12:46 PM 02/08/10 - Charleston Area Medical Center is hosting a seasonal flu clinic for the public later this week. (Full Story)
	Soldiers Homecoming Delayed in Charleston 2 Comments Last Updated: 1:36 PM 02/08/10 - Soldiers with the 150th Armored Reconnaissance Squadron will now be flying to Tri-State Airport in Huntington and will be transported to Charleston. (Full Story)
	DuPont Plant in Belle Remains on Safety Stand-down 102 Comments Last Updated: 11:02 AM 02/08/10 - DuPont says one of its chemical plants near Charleston remains off line as officials continue to assess safety procedures at the facility. WEB EXTRA: listen to the 911 calls from/to the plant (Full Story)
	Bayer CropScience Creates Two New Positions, Promises to Increase Safety Efforts 10 Comments Last Updated: 10:35 AM 02/09/10 - Steven Hedrick has been named to the new role of Head of the Institute Industrial Park. (Full Story)
	Repair Delayed On Yeager's Emergency Stopping System 1 Comment Last Updated: 11:13 AM 02/08/10 - Construction begins this week to repair an emergency stopping system at Yeager Airport. (Full Story)
	Another Aborted Takeoff at Yeager Airport; Runway Reopens 32 Comments Last Updated: 10:34 AM 02/09/10 - The runway at Yeager Airport has since reopened after an aborted takeoff early Monday morning. (Full Story)
	Tractor Trailer Hauling Steel Cable Wrecks 0 Comments Last Updated: 5:03 AM 02/08/10 - Busy road in Kanawha County now back open after being closed most of Sunday night. (Full Story)
	Toyota Recall Forcing Some Dealerships to Make Tough Decisions 14 Comments Last Updated: 7:11 AM 02/08/10 - As Toyota dealerships handle a massive recall, other dealerships are feeling the fallout. (Full Story)
	Famed Songwriter Performs on Charleston Stage 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:01 PM 02/07/10 - Darrell Scott is a songwriter who's lent his talent to stars like Faith Hill, Garth Brooks and the Dixie Chicks. (Full Story)
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1.	Armed Robbery Reported at Speedway
2.	Pink Pony Strip Club Owners in Court Over Revoked Liquor License
3.	Three-Vehicle Crash on W.Va. Turnpike; Northbound Lanes Reopen
4.	How Local Airports Deal with Aborted Takeoffs and Extended Landings
5.	Bayer CropScience Creates Two New Positions, Promises to Increase Safety Efforts
6.	Dow Chemical Technology Park's Future to be Revealed Soon
7.	Well-Known Local Developer Dies at Age 83
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9.	Kanawha County Officials Say Plants Must Provide Emergency Info
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