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Charleston Rock Radio Station Changes to Christmas Format

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Last Updated: 11:02 PM 11/06/09 - A radio station known for rocking out is now decking the halls with holiday music, and it's causing plenty of static. - (Full Story)

Nitro High Graduate Among Soldiers Serving at Fort Hood

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Last Updated: 9:48 PM 11/06/09 - Thousands of soldiers call Fort Hood a home away from home, including Nitro High School graduate Jason Lipford. On Friday, we caught up with his mother and girlfriend who didn't know about the shooting rampage there until they got a text message from Jason. - (Full Story)

	UPDATE: Boy Who Scares Away Car Thief Talks; Surveillance Video Released 98 Comments Last Updated: 10:02 PM 11/06/09 - Malik Youngblood says he stopped the man trying to steal his mom's car because, "I didn't want my little brothers to die." (Full Story)
	Police Cruiser Involved in Crash in St. Albans 7 Comments Last Updated: 4:24 PM 11/06/09 - Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a St. Albans Police cruiser. (Full Story)
	West Virginia Communities Named State's Cleanest 5 Comments Last Updated: 1:04 PM 11/06/09 - Six West Virginia communities are being honored for their efforts to beautify and clean up their corporate limits. (Full Story)
	3rd Grade Class Wins Pumpkin Drop at Glenwood Elementary 4 Comments Last Updated: 1:13 PM 11/06/09 - Pumpkins were flying off the roof Friday at Glenwood Elementary School in Charleston. (Full Story)
	Winfield High School Teacher, Coach Injured in Car Accident 13 Comments Last Updated: 12:25 PM 11/06/09 - A teacher at Winfield High School was taken to the hospital after a car accident early Friday morning. (Full Story)
	Toll Hikes Boost West Virginia Turnpike Revenue 5 Comments Last Updated: 9:40 AM 11/06/09 - Rate increases have boosted toll collections on the West Virginia Turnpike by more than 30 percent. (Full Story)
	Senator Byrd to Receive Honor 1 Comment Last Updated: 9:08 AM 11/06/09 - West Virginia Robert C. Byrd will be honored on Friday at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston. (Full Story)
	Mountain Mission Kicks Off Annual Christmas Sale 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:07 AM 11/06/09 - You can decorate your home for the holidays and help a local charity all at the same time. (Full Story)
	Greenbrier Nets Nearly $122K From New Casino 3 Comments Last Updated: 11:01 PM 11/05/09 - The Greenbrier netted nearly $122,000 from its new casino in the first month of operation. (Full Story)
	Two People Hospitalized After Accident in Charleston 4 Comments Last Updated: 2:37 PM 11/05/09 - One driver's decision to run a red light caused a traffic tie-up on Charleston's east end. (Full Story)
	UPDATE: Arrest Warrant Issued in Gun Incident at Charleston Apartments 7 Comments Last Updated: 2:35 PM 11/05/09 - Charleston Police tell WSAZ.com they have an arrest warrant out for a man wanted in connection with a gun incident at the Oakwood Terrace Apartments in Charleston. (Full Story)
	Local 'Public Safety Heroes' Honored for Service 6 Comments Last Updated: 1:18 PM 11/05/09 - The Charleston Public Safety Council honored several local public safety heroes Thursday at its 7th Annual Salute to Public Safety Luncheon. (Full Story)
	Kanawha County Judge Honored for Service 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:07 PM 11/05/09 - A Kanawha County judge was honored for her service on Thursday. (Full Story)
	'Jump Street' to Open at Charleston Mall 9 Comments Last Updated: 9:01 PM 11/05/09 - A new business is moving into the Charleston Town Center Mall. (Full Story)
	Charleston to Host SportFEST 2010, Details Released 5 Comments Last Updated: 12:19 PM 11/05/09 - The Charleston Convention and Visitor's Bureau (CVB) announced on Thursday it will host SportsFEST 2010 August 19-22 at Magic Island, Kanawha River, and Kanawha Boulevard at Haddad Riverfront Park. (Full Story)
	Metro Government Plan Off the Table in Kanawha County 5 Comments Last Updated: 7:08 AM 11/05/09 - Kanawha County and Charleston city leaders say they are abandoning plans for a metro style government. (Full Story)
	City of Dunbar to Host Ward Meetings 0 Comments Last Updated: 4:20 PM 11/04/09 - The mayor of Dunbar and members of city council are planning to host a series of Ward meetings with their constituents. (Full Story)
	Career Fair Set for Tri-State Casino & Resort 4 Comments Last Updated: 4:18 PM 11/04/09 - The casino is hosting a career fair Thursday and Friday in the Big Easy Lounge from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Full Story)
	List Changes for Local Post Offices Up for Review to Consolidate or Close 18 Comments Last Updated: 1:21 PM 11/04/09 - Cathy Yarosky, Communications Program Specialist with the U.S. Postal Service, tells WSAZ.com the list of post offices set for consolidation or closure has changed yet again. (Full Story)
	Career Day at Glenwood Elementary 1 Comment Last Updated: 9:51 AM 11/04/09 - A whole lot of careers were on display at Glenwood Elementary School on Wednesday. (Full Story)
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