UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Former MU Player's Murder

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Posted: 5:54 AM Jul 5, 2008
Last Updated: 6:23 PM Jul 15, 2008
Reporter: Susan Nicholas
Email Address: susan.nicholas@wsaz.com

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UPDATE SUNDAY @ 4:13pm
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Huntington Police have arrested and charged Jerel Garner in the fatal shooting of former Marshall University football player Donte Newsome outside a night club.

Police Chief Skip Holbrook tells WSAZ that officers arrested Jerel Garner immediately after he was released from St. Mary's Medical Center Sunday afternoon.

Garner is charged with first degree murder. He has already been arraigned. He's in the Western Regional Jail.

His preliminary hearing is set for July 16.

Garner is accused of fatally shooting Donte Newsome around 3 a.m. Saturday morning in front of the dance club Fluid.

Chief Holbrook says this is an ongoing investigation. He says detectives think another person was also involved in the shooting.

Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for the latest information.

SATURDAY STORY/UPDATES
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- WSAZ has confirmed that the victim of an early morning shooting was a former football player for Marshall University.

A detective with the Huntington Police Department tells us Donte Newsome died and two other people were injured after a shooting. It happened about 3 a.m. Saturday morning on 4th avenue right in front of the dance club Fluid.

Police tell us they are close to arresting a man in connection to the shootings.

Newsome was 25 years old. WSAZ sports reporter, John Mulvaney says Newsome played for Marshall in 2005. He also played for the Huntington Heroes. Newsome was a rookie this year (2007 season) on the Amarillo Dusters of the Arena Football League.

Friends of Newsome have started a group on Facebook.com in remembrance of him where you can add comments and view photos.

Cheif Skip Holbrook told us former Marshall player Curtis Keyes, 24, and Jerel Garner, 28 of Kanawha County, were the other victims. They do tell us their injuries don't appear to be life threatening.

If you have information that can help police they would like you to call. You don't have to give your name, just your information.
The number to call is: 304-696-5510.

We’ll keep you updated as information becomes available. Keep clicking on WSAZ.com.

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Posted by: joann on May 20, 2009 at 07:04 PM
I am so sorry to hear about dolla he died at such a young age i really loved his music espically lets make a toast

Posted by: john on Apr 3, 2009 at 06:07 PM
i arrived as it was happening, they were trying to inflict bodily harm to G. he was protecting hiself and his girlfriend. he is not a violent person, neither were they. Alcohol and bad judgement is to blame. But fr

Posted by: Responsible on Jul 21, 2008 at 11:32 PM
FOR GOD SAKES PEOPLE STOP PUTTING BLAME ON A CLUB AND PUT RESPONSIBILTY ON THE ONE'S WHO DID THIS. IT BURNS ME UP TO SEE SOME OF THESE PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT ONE ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS FLUID AND DON'T TALK ABOUT ANY OTHER PLACE WHERE THERE HAS BEEN MORE CRIME. I DON'T HEAR ANYONE COMPLAINING ABOUT BW3....I CAN'T TAKE A DATE INTO BW3 WITHOUT HAVING SOME THUG ACTING A FOOL AND EVEN DEALING DRUGS FROM A BOOTH ACROSS FROM US. ENVY AND ICON HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS. IT KILLS ME TO SEE THE REPORTER CAN BE SO JUDGEMENTAL AND SAY THAT THE SHOOTING IN FRONT OF THE COURT HOUSE A FEW MONTHS AGO WAS FLUIDS RESPONSIBILITY CAUSE IT WAS A BLOCK AWAY FROM WHERE IT HAPPENED. BW3 IS JUST ACROSS THE STREET AND ENVY AND ICON ARE A HALF A BLOCK FROM THE COURT HOUSE.....MMMMMMM. I SEE A PATTERN HERE. WHEN IS THE NEWS GOING TO DO A STORY ON HOW THE MAYOR WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE RISING MURDERS AROUND TOWN DUE TO DRUGS OR HOW COME WE HAVN'T HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT THAT POOR GIRL THAT WAS MURDERED LAST DECEMBER.

Posted by: Chase on Jul 18, 2008 at 03:18 PM
To Teammate/Friend: The fact is someone shot Jerel am I to believe it was some random person that wasnt involved that decided to help and just happened to have a gun drawn? You are ignorant and just as big a liar as Curtis. Im sorry for Dontae but he should have choose his frineds better. And him and that bunch have jumped more than a few people in Huntington Night Clubs I've witnessed it. Jerel has never fought anyone in this town or shot at anyone in his life before this the truth will come out no matter how much they try to conceal it. This was Self-Defense! Look up the Redmond Act!

Posted by: ILLEGALLY OPEN! on Jul 16, 2008 at 12:39 PM
THIS COULD ALL HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IS THE CITY AND STATE DID THERE JOBS. FLUID DID NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE LICENSES WHEN THE SHOOTING HAPPEND OUTSIDE THE CLUB, HENCE THE REASON THERE ARE CLOSED STILL TO THIS DAY (NO LISCENSE). IF THE OWNERS CARED SO MUCH THEN FOLLOW THE RULES, THEY SHOULD NOT BEEN OPEN. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL INVOLVED.

Posted by: Mike C. on Jul 15, 2008 at 07:28 PM
This is directed to "tired of thugs"! Just because someone goes to a club or dresses a certain way does not mean he or she is a so called thug. Look at all of the crooked, rich, politicians, dressing in suits and expensive clothes. Look at how the drug lords dress and push poison. I just wanted to let you know that just because someone goes to a club and chooses to dress a certain way means nothing. Stop the stereotypical comments and take a look at the big picture. The thugs are the ones wearing the suits and lying to us all for their monetary gain. Donte you will be missed!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:17 PM
I use to go to this bar a lot.After seeing someone get stabbed in a large group of people and their was not enough bouncers to take care of the problem the police had to handle it.The club was closed down early.There is to many people in club that should not be there and no one is doing anything about it.As long as it is packed from door to door there is going to be people get killed.Huntington is not a safe place to go out and have a good time anymore.Police do drive through this area a lot but to many people to watch.

Posted by: At a loss on Jul 9, 2008 at 02:13 AM
We're all at a loss ya'll. My prayers are with everyone involved. I've known Jerel for 8 years and have never known him to fight or beef with anyone. When I heard Donte was shot, I was shocked. When I heard Jerel was shot, I was shocked, (we got the call late Saturday night) but in no way did I think the shootings were related. As a matter of fact, I was convinced Jerel was at the wrong place at the wrong time. He has never been known to anyone that knows him to even have a temper. One of my best friends in college dated him for 3 or 4 years so I knew the kid. I'm just reading all these comments, knowing Jerel, knowing a huge part of him died with Donte. (Who I didn't really know but I send all my love to his family.) Jerel I haven't lost my faith in you. I know some folks won't appreciate that but I wasn't there Saturday night, I'm not condoning what happened but I wanted everyone to know that it's completly out of Jerel Garner's character. That's coming from someone who knows him.

Posted by: TEAMMATE/FRIEND on Jul 8, 2008 at 10:47 PM
To: Yall Wack were you there that night? No i didn't think so. So take your own advice an get the facts straight before you write a comment! Facts are that the ran a test gun trace test on Donte, Curtis and Jerel and guess who was the only one to test positive? The person your trying to defend Jerel. So what does that mean? He was the one shooting and they were unarmed, i hope they throw the book at him! Because it wasnt self defense he was leaving and stop after he could have been gone and started to shoot. He made that stupid decision to stop an go back if he would have left we probably wouldn't be going through this right now, so stop trying to defend a kill who needs to be off the streets! He made the choice to pull out a gun, no man in my eyes just a punk! R.I.P Donte aka Tae with love!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 8, 2008 at 03:35 PM
I would like to add that the vigil was more than likely outside of Fluid b/c that was where he was killed!!!! Duh!!!!!!

Posted by: To: Concerned on Jul 8, 2008 at 03:21 PM
I'm a frequent patron of Huntington bars. I have been for many years. Yet I've managed to never get shot, or get in any kind of fight for that matter. Please stop blaming objects for the actions of individuals. Remember, they tried prohibition once, it was a huge failure! The man (or woman) who cannot control their actions is not a man or woman, but a beast.

Posted by: great on Jul 8, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Getting rid of trailer parks in Huntington would only make wal mart less crowded the first of the month. Dumb idea. As i mentioned earlier getting rid of the projects would eleminate the violence. Also i stated earlier that we should just remove Huntington itself. Then we would live like a "Walgreens commercial". It's elementary my dear.

Posted by: Ashley on Jul 8, 2008 at 02:42 PM
To: projects?? on Jul 7, 2008 at 09:04 PM. I'm pretty sure that trailor parks are unlawful within the city limits of Huntington. I'm almost positive of this. The projects are an eye sore and a hot bed of all that is wrong with Huntington. I'm not naive, I know things happen in other locations throughout the city. However, it does seem that the crime rate is significantly higher the closer you get to the "projects". Coincidence? I think not!

Posted by: ...So stupid. ya'll need to get a life! on Jul 8, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Quit putting blame on the bar. It was a person not the bar who was in the wrong. And for the people who want bars and clubs closed down, where do you want people to hang out and have a good time at? In their house next door to you, then you'd complain about the noise level. If you don't like or agree with the clubs or bars being open, then don't go to them and stay away from them. Shut up and let the young live. Just because someone does something wrong the entire town should NOT be punished. Six months ago Fluid was still fluid not the Monkey bar.

Posted by: Grown Up on Jul 8, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Come people need to be responsible for thier own actions. It's not like the bar asked for this to happen. I'm sure everyone there would have preferred it not to happen. Stop blaming the state and the gov and everyone else. It's the shooters fault. He can't control his anger. And your helping that by constantly looking for other reasons. He did it and that's it. End of story and now he's going to trail. People in this day and age really need to take responsibility for themselves and stop trying to blame everyone else. Stop letting excuses for these horrible actions be ok. It's like you can except it better if you know why they did it. But you can't. Bad things happen and bad people do those things maybe they were miss guided but what happpend to the day WHEN PEPOPLE WERE RESONSIBLE FOR THIER OWN ACTIONS. Grow UP

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 8, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Can we have another update PLEASE?!?!?!?!?!?!

Posted by: A Friend on Jul 8, 2008 at 10:34 AM
I don't understand how someone could assume anything about anyone without knowing them. Don't judge a book by its cover. I knew Donte and spent quite a bit of time with him. He was the most level headed person I have meet. I can still see his beautiful smile and his jokes. I can't imagine what he could have done to provoke the shooter nor do I believe it. I am still in shock. I hope the shooter gets max punishment, because nothing said or done is worth the life of someone. My prayers go out to his entire family. Tae you were truely a good friend, father, teammate and person. I love you and you will forever be in my heart. Rest In Peace.

Posted by: Complaints on Jul 8, 2008 at 01:47 AM
Does no one else have anything better to do than say negative things about this situation? Why can't you thank your lucky stars that you live and breathe another day instead of trying to belittle a deceased person's family's wishes as to where they wanted to have the candlelight vigil. Were you there to pay respect to the family? Probably not. Have you ever lost someone and had a situation as this? Probably not... bc if so you would probably refrain from the negative things you have to say and just say "It's really bad that this happened to this kid and his family and his fiancee and his friends" instead of concocting some dramatic array of pessimism to make yourself feel better. Nice. I can't wait to hear all the asinine things people come up with to say if something like this ever happens to me or someone I love... but then again... someone loves me enough not to say things like that.

Posted by: Yall Wack..... on Jul 7, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Were you there do you know 100% that you have the facts straight? Because since you think you know everything then you need to speak with the police not wsaz.com.

Posted by: PLEASE READ on Jul 7, 2008 at 10:43 PM
This is a very sad situation, but it would not have happened if the city and the state would work together. This bar was open the weekend of the shooting of Dante Newson illegally. The bar should not have even been open. If the state and city employees that monitor bars and nightclubs would have been doing there job and making sure that this business wasnt open, then this young man would still be alive. The bar should be closed down. I live right around the corner and there is always police there and its not because they are there at the end of the night running off the crowd. It is all night long, since they have been open. When it was the monkey bar, they had a shooting inside. IT HAS THE SAME OWNERS. Why did a bar that had a shooting inside 6 months ago, still open. Just because they changed the name. Like I said, they shouldnt have been open, because they didnt even have the correct licenses. Do the job that your paid for ABCC and CITY OF HUNTINGTON.

Posted by: K on Jul 7, 2008 at 10:12 PM
First and foremost I would like to send my condolences to the friends and family of Donte. Secondly, I would like to thank Fluid Nightclub for getting together with Donte's family on such short notice to get everyone together to pay our respects and send massive love to his family. The candlelight vigil was most appropriate and a perfect way for his family to get a sense of how much love Donte had projected to him. Lastly, I would like to object to any comments people are making against the bar scene. These crimes do not occur JUST there. He could have been standing inside TACO BELL apparently and this may have happened as well. The bar is there so that people have a social outlet where they should be responsible enough and intelligent enough to go and be with their peers and have a good time. When everyone puts aside the anger and lets it all go, like Dante's father said, you would see that it would make all the difference in the world. Think about that next time you go out in public.

Posted by: tired of thugs on Jul 7, 2008 at 09:48 PM
A candlelight ceremony outside of the bar? Get real people. That has to be the craziest thing I've ever heard. It shows what type of people he hung with. Good people would have done things a little more respectful. Thugs and junkies do things the only way they know how. Sad to say but you just can't teach and old "dawg" new tricks. Now somebody will try to make some stupid rap song with those words turned int lyrics.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 7, 2008 at 09:40 PM
Yea H-Town is just a bad place to go anymore. Their is either someone getting killed,shot,stabed,or something of that nature. If it's not that then their robbing a gas station, breaking into someones vehical, or robbing a pharmacy for drug money or drugs them self. I hope that one of these days that HPD can get that town under control. The only thing that is keeping that town from going under is the two hospitals and MU. (My thoughts and prayers are with Dontes family and friends)

Posted by: don on Jul 7, 2008 at 09:28 PM
WHAT IS A ""COWHERD????"

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 7, 2008 at 09:05 PM
it doesnt matter if he is that kind of guy or not. He shot someone. and took a life of a young man. who had a career in football. He took someones life so he should spend the rest of his in jail

Posted by: anonymous on Jul 7, 2008 at 09:04 PM
im sure that whatever donte did it wasnt worth his life. that was a dumb comment. an i do not know why people are trying to defend a MURDERER!!!!

Posted by: projects?? on Jul 7, 2008 at 09:04 PM
For all the people with the comments about taking out the projects, come on and get a life! How bout let's get rid of all the trailer parks in Huntington and maybe we wouldn't have so many ignorant people in Huntington...Donte was a great person and my he rest in peace!!

Posted by: Tim on Jul 7, 2008 at 06:44 PM
WOW Fluid had a Fight!! Whats new? Every weekend they have a fight but this one ended up in a death. Police do something about that bar before this happens again!!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 7, 2008 at 06:25 PM
prayers 2 the family of donte but i kno jerel he not that kind of guy we have 2 think about what donte did 2 make him do that

Posted by: anon on Jul 7, 2008 at 06:12 PM
There is not a fight every weekend shows how much you know and how you people live for the drama and other peoples business

Posted by: Yall wack on Jul 7, 2008 at 04:04 PM
Yo you guys really dont have the facts straight and it would be nice if you would do so. Garner def did not shoot himself in the foot. Poor Donte, RIP, was not innocent in the situation at all. Also, garner is prolly gonna get off with a slap on the wrist becuase it was self defense. there are alot of witnesses that say they saw Donte and Curtis and a couple of more guys trying to get at Jeril while he was trying to flee. And Donte was not shot until after Jerial was shot. And thats a FACT. Jerial was not a Thug! My prayers are with Dontes family.

Posted by: CONCERNED on Jul 7, 2008 at 01:41 PM
Nothing good ever becomes of going out to clubs or bars. Most of the patrons to these establishments are Marshall students,which makes the majority of them under 21. The ABCC should monitor underage drinking better and the police could set up numerous DUI checkpoints on 3rd,4th and 5th avenues every Friday and Saturday night and most of theses establishments would have to close there doors due to lack of business.

Posted by: anonymous on Jul 7, 2008 at 12:58 PM
this has nothing to do with where, or the school they used to go to. The fact is that Huntington is getting bigger, and more dangerous. I recently went on a trip, and couldn't wait to get back home to Huntington. Huntington is a wonderful place, we just need to understand that its got more crime now. More than ever. So, just be careful. My prayers are with the families. RIP

Posted by: TO JOE on Jul 7, 2008 at 12:32 PM
hey JOE keep those dumb comments to yourself, you didnt even know him so dont judge him by a grill, you worry me with those ignorant comments

Posted by: terry (bouncer) on Jul 7, 2008 at 12:30 PM
im not quite understanding the whole shutting down bars talk do you realize how stupid u sound its a college town dummy kidsgo to school for an education and to party.close one bar and those same trouble makers go to the next close them all and what?youll prob have a shooting at a frat house cause thats the next closest pary then what do we do?exactly!people only we can control ourselves its up to us to walk awy or let sensless things slide and not want to shoot or fight everytime someone bumps or steps on your shoe.

Posted by: terry (bouncer) on Jul 7, 2008 at 12:10 PM
first off i see alot of ignorant comments from people whos for one never ran nor worked in a night club lived in the projectcs or knew mr newsome as i have all 3.first off rest in peace tae a man i didnt chill or hang with but aman id pass on the streets once a week or would come in whatever bar id be employed in at the time as a bouncer never no problems dressed in suspenders a dress shirt and designer shoes at most.always a yes sir and a super happy friendly guy never no problems grill or not to you judgemental idiots.when the owners of fluid make all employess stay for meeting that run til 5 a.m in the morning discussing crowd control and how to remove an unruly customer in a peaceful non violent manner dnt tell me they dont care about people its not about only money iv worked bar since 1995 and fluid is prob the most crowd curtious or oreiented bar iv worked for.were tought removal without confrontation because we do value all our customers safty and well being.

Posted by: To Great on Jul 7, 2008 at 11:09 AM
It's people like you that perpetuate incorrect stereotypes which just further hurt our communities. I know for a fact that the housing projects are probably safer than some other areas of the city. They work very hard to assure the safety of law abiding residents. When a resident dose break the law..they are evicted. Do your homework before you start pointing a finger in a direction you probably know nothing about. Doing away with low income housing is not the answer to this problem. A community taking responsibility is the only answer.

Posted by: Shelly on Jul 7, 2008 at 10:22 AM
God Bless him and all who knew him. My prayers are with everyone involved. It really breaks my heart at how easey it is for people to use fatal violence to solve problems which are more often than not very trivial. What happened to taking a deep breath and getting things into perspective. Now two lives are perminatly changed. May God forgive the killer.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 7, 2008 at 09:41 AM
This is just SO sad. Lives are taken so easily these days! One slit second og anger takes someones life forever. And truthfully, it has taken more than one life. Is it really worth you priide too kill someone. To take someones's father & son away?? It isn't JUST Huntington, it is the generation of this youth 2day! I myself am almost 27yrs old & I am terrified of the 18yr.olds b/c they don't care for LIFE!!! I am ascared to raise my kids ANYWHERE!!! You can't get away from ignorace!! GOD bless you DONTE!!! My prayers go out to your family!

Posted by: Question to Great on Jul 7, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Great, what are you talking about in referring to this death?

Posted by: Janet on Jul 7, 2008 at 08:30 AM
I drove by there this morning on my way home from work, and poor Donte's blood still stains the street. He didn't deserve to die like this. For absolutely nothing. Jerel, whatever punishment you get, it will NEVER be enough. NEVER!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 7, 2008 at 03:17 AM
this is a tragedy!! was there no police officers patrolling that area. i mean i would think if at 3 am there is people leaving a club the police should be patrolling the area in case of situations like this. my heart and prayers go out to all families involved , especially those of the victim. we as a community need to come together and try to figure out how to make our streets safer.

Posted by: tojoe on Jul 7, 2008 at 03:08 AM
joe you need to take it easy on the grill comment, you obviously did not know this young man. donte was a smiling person if you ever did see one and made everyone else smile around him...that grill of his WOULD light up a room and now it will be the light that guides his family and friends through this tragedy.. smile on tae and drink a blue moon for me up there.

Posted by: cowherd on Jul 7, 2008 at 12:56 AM
these people think they are "hardcore" with their guns...put up your fists and fight like a man you cowherds

Posted by: Just A Girl on Jul 7, 2008 at 12:52 AM
THIS IS WHAT A LIFE OF SIN LEADS TO! For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23

Posted by: J on Jul 7, 2008 at 12:09 AM
Mr. Jerel Garner, the shooter, in all his infinate wisdom and thug intelligence, shot his stupid self in the foot. That's why HE was there. I cannot even stomach the fact that Dontae was done in by this stupid, stupid, thug.

Posted by: Kathy on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:53 PM
I just want the family to know that I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. My heartfelt prayers are with you at this time. He was a fabulous athlete and person too. God Bless.

Posted by: great on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:45 PM
I say anohter problem is the housing projects in huntington. I know i know other places have these, but if you remember early in the 90's Chicagos projects were impassable. Lets play follow the leader and take them out. Just some mroe rational points that i think would help

Posted by: That Girl on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:23 PM
My heart goes out to Donte's family. I think its sad that were not able to go and have a fun night without wondering whats going to happen...Great Job HPD keep up the good work!

Posted by: Amy on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:00 PM
First of All, we all should be praying for Donte's family and friends. It's sad that someone so young has lost his life. And to all who keep saying Marshall Football players this and Marshall Football player's that, a tid bit of information, Donte was 25 years old and hasn't played for the Herd since 2005. Him being a FORMER Marshall Football Player has NOTHING to do with this situation. This town always finds someone or something to blame. I'm sure you weren't saying anything about him when he was scoring touchdown's for the HERD. Get a life and realize what is important in life.

Posted by: BOOGER on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:00 PM
yo peter the reason garner was in the hospital was because he was having a papsmear. HE WAS SHOT DAAAA

Posted by: dude on Jul 6, 2008 at 10:55 PM
why dont H P D let it be known who they lookin for he might have a not so loyal buddy

Posted by: Beth on Jul 6, 2008 at 10:49 PM
To lives downtown, get an education. If your going to talk about things you don't know about at least spell check.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 6, 2008 at 10:48 PM
huntington is just getting to be a very bad place to go. it's every time you turn around some one is getting shot or some kind of crime is going on. You can't even take your family down their and have fun with out being scared of your life or your vehicle getting broken into! It's just and all around bad place to go if you know what i mean!!!!

Posted by: scared crapless on Jul 6, 2008 at 10:41 PM
if the police wants the publics help then they should let it be known who they are looking for that way if a neighbor or an aquaintance spot this person we can let the police know where they are. lets face it H P D has not had a lot of luck in solving murders

Posted by: Chick on Jul 6, 2008 at 10:32 PM
In the video they say that Jerel was in the hospital because he was shot also. WHo shot him, did he shoot himself? WSAZ can you help us understand what happened a little more clearer?

Posted by: MU STUDENT on Jul 6, 2008 at 10:17 PM
To Joker- They do have metal detectors at Fluid... for the GUYS to walk through! They go off everytime a guy walks through it... the bouncer feels his pockets then lets him go! Females take in purses and they aren't even checked!!! If someone wants to get it in, hand it to a female. And of course all clubs have signs saying they enforce a dress code. But do they? No! I was at Fluid a couple weeks ago when someone got pepper spray inside and sprayed it. Club owners do NOT care what goes inside as long as they make their money!! This is absurd that in a college town I can't go out and enjoy a night without the fear of being shot. I should be able to experience a nice night at a club without all the trouble. Fluid should be shut down and the owners should not be allowed to own another bar in Huntington.

Posted by: JC on Jul 6, 2008 at 09:58 PM
As part of a obtaining a Bar license, these owners should be required to pay for police security, not security officers, but police, to be present at their bars. This is one way to stop these types of situations. If there were some cops around that place, I really doubt the guy would have waited outside for this to even happen. Each bar should be required to have a certain amount of officers on site according to the amount of patrons. Hey, owners could have a cover charge at each bar to help pay the officers, I don't care. It would boost business if people felt safe, more college kids, more money spent at the bars and downtown businesses, either way, police being present would curb alot of fighting, shootings, over-drinking, drugs and drug deals, etc., all of our concerns about the bar scenes. You can't blame football players, there are just as many people who didn't play football that are fighting. You can't rid the town of bars. We need more police and we need them everywhere.

Posted by: Joe on Jul 6, 2008 at 09:57 PM
I read these comments about smiling down with a grill. Some one lost their life and innocent people could have been hurt. This is not a da%$ rap video. People's ignorance in this country worry me.

Posted by: Chick on Jul 6, 2008 at 09:44 PM
KUDOS TO HPD FOR GETTING ANOTHER NO GOOD THUG OFF OUR STREETS! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! RIP DONTE!

Posted by: Brian on Jul 6, 2008 at 08:55 PM
to Peter on Jul 6, 2008 at 05:46 PM Word on the street say he was shot, also. So the question is how many guns were used, who had them and who shot Jerel, was it before he shot Newsome or after? Did he shot himself? It's one of those things that HPD will probably not clarify.

Posted by: Why not here? on Jul 6, 2008 at 08:51 PM
Larger cities have undercover police out afterr dark walking their downtown areas. HINT HINT HUNTINGTON. [The story did not say why the shooter was in a hospital.]

Posted by: Bteth on Jul 6, 2008 at 08:38 PM
I agree with Kate. A man lost his life and another will probably go to prison for the rest of his. Lets stop arguing and focus our attention on the things that really matter. I hope all the family and friends involved find peace in this tragic time. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. XOXO

Posted by: Kelley on Jul 6, 2008 at 08:07 PM
Im tired of people talking about BLACK crime in Huntington, Western Regional Jail lockes up about 25 people every single day ( I check ) on average 1 or 2 are black. if you dont belive me, all you have to do is check it yourself. Crime is crime, It just seems black people make the news more. Check your facts before you rant. as of 8:03 today the count is 18 white 2 black.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 6, 2008 at 07:41 PM
i hate to hear that another murder has happened in huntington. my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. seriously people, if you don't do something about it...the university is going to suffer and then what will be left in that town? i transferred schools because huntington is just not a safe environment to be in.

Posted by: G-Mun on Jul 6, 2008 at 07:30 PM
TO DAVE: Fluid does not have control over their crowd because I have been in there when they (bouncers and management) were getting their butts kicked by who I know were Marshall football players. I know MU f-ball players still come in the club. They need to ban them from the club. So, NO they do not have control over their crowd. They constantly have problems from that club. In addition, I never said the shooting took place inside the club like you made it appear. I am more than aware of where the shooting took place. Furthermore, what is the correlation between having control of a crowd and providing assistance to an injured human being. Those are two totally different issues. You made no sense there DAVE! In closing, I am G-Mun not G-Man (like you posted) so the only one that needs to get their facts straight is YOU DAVE!!!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 6, 2008 at 07:12 PM
My prayers fo out to the victims family and friends. God Bless all of you and I hope everything works out for all of you

Posted by: CHECK THE FACTS on Jul 6, 2008 at 06:59 PM
These Clubs can be shut down because of violence and underage drinking. Fluid has been caught with underage drinking and has had many incidents of violence. The mayor needs to make this bar a public nuisance. This is rediculace. Someone gets shot not even a block from that bar last week. A girl gets abducted leave Fluid a couple months ago, while walking to her car. Numerous fights every weekend. The clubs doors have gotten the glass broken out of them more than once, because of fights. And now a young man loses his life directly in front of the club FLUID. Mayor, HPD, ABCC (DALLAS STAPLES) AND local Magistrates, straighten up. Evaluate this place and do the correct thing. Thank You. And we pray for this young man and his family.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 6, 2008 at 06:53 PM
Someone do some research, I also live close to the club, and I can think of many nights seeing voilence in front of Fluid and hearing gunshots.

Posted by: Check The Facts on Jul 6, 2008 at 06:50 PM
This is a very sad situation. No one deserves to have there life taken away. But the sad fact is, we need to check the facts of the nightclubs in Huntington and do something about them. There are some clubs that you never hear anything about. Then there is FLUID. I think they have only been open for a 4 or 5 months. And I had a HPD officer tell me, that they have calls there every night they are open. He said there are always fights, disturbance outside and inside the bar. The bouncers have pepper sprayed people inside the bar. They have had fights that they cannot control and have to lock everyone inside the bar, which if very unsafe. You can check the 911 records and look at the police calls to this club, they will show the facts. There needs to be a news story about this. And ALSO, the ABCC (LIQUOR COMMISSION) needs to take resposibility for these crimes. Because if they were doing there job. These clubs would not exist. The clubs can be shut down for violence and

Posted by: Joker on Jul 6, 2008 at 06:42 PM
Maybe if all of these clubs would install metal detectors at the doors and put clothing restrictions on people entering. No baggy,saggy,loose clothing,bandanas or any other thug related garbage, you would get the trouble out of the bars. This is a college town, your going to have bars, just make them safer.

Posted by: great on Jul 6, 2008 at 06:07 PM
I say blow Huntington off of the map, rebuild, and call it Barboursville. The pure asininity of all of this is rediculous. I Think we should enact a curfew. This would certainly halt the violence here. Wish we could do this .

Posted by: Peter on Jul 6, 2008 at 05:46 PM
Why was Jerel in the hospital ?

Posted by: shocked on Jul 6, 2008 at 05:35 PM
dude, i went to school with jerel. never did i think he would do something like this.

Posted by: Raven on Jul 6, 2008 at 05:07 PM
We take the time to write our comments.Please take the time to write,call your Congressmen,Senators,Gov.Ect Ect Ect- Voice your concerns to them for if we dont get these Laws Changed this is going to continue. spres@mail.wvnet.edu rockefeller.senate.gov/contact/email.cfm byrd.senate.gov/byrd_email.html Speaker.Thompson@verizon.net CongressmanMollohan@mail.house.gov. Representative Shelley Moore Capito DC Phone: 202-225-2711 The Honorable Nick Joe Rahall, II DC Phone: 202-225-3452 Contact the Governor 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, E., Charleston, WV 25305 Toll-Free: 1-888-438-2731 | Email: Governor@WVGov.org PLEASE CONTACT THEM VOICE YOUR CONCERNS OVER THE RECENT VIOLENCE IN OUR STATE.The Drugs on every street corner.My Prayers go out to the Family and Friends of Donte may he rest in Peace

Posted by: Pablo on Jul 6, 2008 at 04:32 PM
And I have one more statement/comment/question. Doesn't it seem strange that West Virginia, with less than 3% of a black population has many, many times that with murderers and well as those they murder? I can't help but wonder why Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton can quit trying to make everything wrong in this country something to do with race, and tackle the problem of black crime?

Posted by: Pablo on Jul 6, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Young Mother, you are totally wrong. First of all, it does matter how someone dies. Unless its from old age, society needs to correct other types of death. Second, when it comes to drugs/alcohol, sex, or money...you really don't know what people are into. I'm talking about your kids, neighbors, or the pastor at your church. We'd like to think that our loved ones are not into any of this, but it happens. Third, no, it could not happen to anyone. Why would someone (as you say) was a father, be out in bars at 3 in the morning? So you see, Young Mother, you are wrong. I guess thats why you use a nickname like "Young Mother" because you live the type of life like you do. Bad things do happen to good people. But also, some people, by the way they live their lives bring on some of their worst problems. This young man should have been home, with his "wife" and child, and not out in bars in the wee hours of the morning.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 6, 2008 at 03:34 PM
My son is one of the owners of the bar. They tried to save that young man's life disregarding personal safety from possible blood borne disease and the fact that the shooter could have come back at any time. Marshall football players have caused problems in there before and the coach has had to be called to keep them in line. Being part of the community, the owners do not want to tarnish the reputation of Marshall and it's football players and have tried to deal with their problems with them discreetly. It's not fair for the bar to be blamed for this. It did not spill onto the street, it was an ambush from a patron who had been barred from the bar for over a month from a previous disturbance, a current Marshall player who was upset over the loss of a girlfriend to Newsome.

Posted by: YoungMother on Jul 6, 2008 at 02:52 PM
It really don't matter what happened, how Tae died or what the reason was.. the point is an amazing YOUNG man, father, son, friend is now gone over something that should have never happened.. People are so stupid these days. It's obvious the people on here saying stuff about drugs and Donte didn't know him so they have no right saying anything. Donte was smarter than that. Him being a football player has NOTHING to do with this.. He NO longer played at Marshall. He was playing football in Texas and was in town for the weekend and lost his life.. This could have happend to anyone but it happened to a great person and there's nothing we can do but pray for his family and his children. You all can get on here with your little opinions but honestly, they don't mean anything.. Donte is gone..It don't matter how, just that he's gone! We'll miss you babe.. Keep smiling. Everytime the sun shines, we all know it's you smiling down with that grill :)

Posted by: Concerned, still on Jul 6, 2008 at 02:01 PM
Was it as much violence when the police worked part time at the clubs? Someone need to allow the police or auxillary police to work these clubs, Captain Holbrook.

Posted by: Someone on Jul 6, 2008 at 01:15 PM
i live just not even a block from the club. every weekend there is either a fight or a shooting. i hate the city and miss the country where we didnt have any of this, its not safe anymore to just walk down the road without seeing drug deals or random acts of violence. the problem is with the detroit shippments that are comeing in...where are the police? fluid has always had a problm with violence and the stupid gangster wanna be's always either start crap there or cross the street in nawabi's parkinglot. me and my wife can just look out ou window and see down the way to fluid and part of nawabi. like i said before, i never was ever near this kind of stuff at my old town where i grow up and im only 23. the only thing we had there was just maybe 2 marijuana busts and speeders. i hate the city.

Posted by: Adam on Jul 6, 2008 at 01:13 PM
It's not the bar's fault. These same guys go to the mall, church, etc. Do we shut down all these places too? I've been going to clubs for 14 years and I've never been shot or stabbed. I'm a regular at Fluid and have never been in an altercation there. Why? Because I'm not a thug fronting for my boys. I go in, drink a few, dance a little, socialize, then go home. I was raised better than that.

Posted by: Kate on Jul 6, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Do any of you realize that you are having disagreement's on a website?? At the end of the Independance Day weekend I would like to remind people that everyone is entitled to have their own opinion....and they are entitled to state it whether "we" agree or disagree. Could we just all agree to disagree on all these topics. We shouldn't judge other people or their comments and just remember what is at hand. Someone has lost their life and it is a horrible horrible tradgey to his family. I personally work at a child care center in the area and very many times we find ourselves walking down 6th street to 4th ave which is right across from where this shooting was. I won't be taking the children down there anymore, because it just isn't safe. Let's stop the bickering and pray for the family of this young man! Thank you

Posted by: JOe on Jul 6, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Believe it or not. I heard the argument started over a "dance off". Has our young became extremely ignorant?

Posted by: Michael on Jul 6, 2008 at 12:31 PM
It has become apparent to me that people on this bored dont quite understand the fact that every player that ever played at Marshall University on an Athletic Scholorship was and is a MAJOR investment by the University. The school needs to educate this young men, on the dangers that comes with being that. People want to bring them down, people want to aggravate them to see there re-action. There have been reports of a altercation involving Mr. Newsome INSIDE the club. So how was he an innocent bystanderd? That does not in anyway justify him losing his life. anyway, My condolences to is family, and his group of friends the FAB 5. As for another Thug on the loose? This is the direction Huntington is headed in, you want it changed? Raise Taxes or hold your own fundraiser for HPD. As under funded as our department is, they dont stand a chance against people trained in avoiding law enforcement.

Posted by: Sad Citizen on Jul 6, 2008 at 12:27 PM
WOW.....I have lived in lots of Big Cities and feel safer walking on their streets than I do here. I came back to WV to go to Marshall, but not regret that I did. I can't wait to graduate this year and move back out of here. It is sad that another person has lost their life!! When is the HPD and Mayor going to wake up and realize that they have lost control of the city. It is being ran by Drugs, Prostitutes and Crime. Lets look..... A murder happens in Charleston, they find the person in less than 24 hours..... A murder happens in Huntington.... they hardly ever find the murderer. I think it is time the FBI comes in here and does some internal investigation on the mayor and the PD. Something is not right......Huntington now has the highest crime rate of ANY city in WV. Sad sad sad. And yes.... I moved here to finish school, that is the reason I am sorta "stuck" here. But....thankfully, I graduate this year and can move. Huntington is no longer a small safe quiet hometown!!!

Posted by: shelly on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:49 AM
We had a chance to change things in huntington this last election....but the same leaders are still here.....so you the residents of huntington are all to blame for the same cruel acts still going on. Next time vote differently.

Posted by: Dave on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:41 AM
To G-Man Fluid has control over the crowd.The issue is Current Marshall players coming to the bar and starting fights,because they think they own the town.And this shooting did not take place inside the club.It took place right on 4th Ave.So the bar is not at fault for this.The shooter waited for Donte to come out of the club.So before you go and speak check your fact's first.And for a club that has no control of the crowd,seems odd that the only people trying to help Donte was the people from Fluid.He was laying there choking on his blood and most people were standing there saying get up get up.And great work from the local EMS crew to that took 15 minutes to get there after the call came in.

Posted by: Misty on Jul 6, 2008 at 10:40 AM
When are young people going to LEARN..

Posted by: lives downtown on Jul 6, 2008 at 10:36 AM
everyone knoews thes clubs are nothing but troble. I would like to refresh peoples mind every late clubs that stays open after 1 a.m. and drinking always bring troble. they closed 2 clubs in the hood becaused people were shoting people .and every club that has been on third ave starting with Roby's I am sure some of the old timers rember their was troble every week-end. teach your kids that people are not like hey use to be. All this crack. heron and meth people are mixing this stuff besides the pills and drinking don't make for a good evening. If all the city officles like the mayor and the HPD I fell like they are suporting all this volence . They know where its comming from and they don't want to deal with this problem till its one of their own family member. Its time for this town to take it back and runn all this volence out of town . If we don't wake up now it will be too late they will be going to a furnal they could have stoped Its time for people to make a change now.

Posted by: george on Jul 6, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Everyone involved, and lots of others who just happened to be in a bad place, at a bad time, know exactly who did this!!!! Why in the HE-- is he not hanging from a tree already!!!!!!!!! UNEXCUSEABLE!!!! may God bless your family in this undescribably hard time Donte! and to the rest of the young men who were with Donte. . . may God grant you some peace.

Posted by: angry on Jul 6, 2008 at 10:07 AM
what is taking the police so long.make an arrest!

Posted by: just wondering? on Jul 6, 2008 at 07:20 AM
why do anti-gun posts and interviews get posted but pro-gun posts dont. third time wsaz. could it be YOU folks are anti-gun? just wondering.

Posted by: Paul on Jul 6, 2008 at 06:22 AM
This isn't an issue of where but an issue of why. A person with morals doesn't lose his grip on them because of his environment. Basketball courts, gas stations, and schools are all areas of frequent violent acts. Does this mean that we should shut all of these places down? No. It indicates that we have an issue with the basic knowledge of right and wrong. I have worked in 20 bars/clubs in Huntington since 1999 snd hsve yet to have my first taste of alcohol. I have yet to succomb to the "inevitable evils" associated with the bar scene. I believe sincerely that with a proper moral foundation, you can function as a positive influence on people in any environment. Unfortunately not all have that moral foundation and entirely too often, the careless acts of these individuals dramatically affect great people who are in the wrong place at the wrong time. Donte was one of these great people. Stop bickering over who is to blame. The shooter is fully responsible, not his location.

Posted by: Linda on Jul 6, 2008 at 03:19 AM
The problem isn't the bar or a few drinks. The problem is people not bothering to control themselves. I guess the "if it feels good do it" chickens have come home to roost. No one wants to show restraint or behave so more people die. God help us all.

Posted by: G-Mun on Jul 6, 2008 at 03:04 AM
Anyone want to take a shot at what the motive was for this crime? sex? drugs? hip-hop and roll? I'm going to guess the shooter was not local. Fluid needs to be shut down. They have no control of their crowd whatsoever. The management has very little clue when it comes to keeping certain people out. All you need to know is the history behind the clubs that they have operated and their personal history when they have been involved with clubs. R.I.P. Donte. You were one cool cat!!! My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, the MU community and the Fantastic Four! HPD... make a quick but solid arrest so these never satisfied bloggers will shut up for a little while at least.

Posted by: Concerned parent on Jul 6, 2008 at 12:41 AM
The drugs have changed. They now make you short tempered and not care about what you do or don't do. When they are so plentiful and easy to get there is no easy solution. Doctors prescribe way too often, too many being brought into our town, and way too much cooked up stuff. As far as the bars goes, a lot of the time that is where the drugs actually come from. Good luck detectives the criminals are becoming smarter.

Posted by: For Micheal on Jul 6, 2008 at 12:36 AM
If you don't know these guys and haven't had a conversation with them... Don't judge. Some of these guys, yes, are arrogant jerks. But I worked at 7-11 and met the most of the football players. Donte was a good-hearted man. Don't judge one from the actions of the others. I think 2008 is a little more evolved than to have people like you stereotyping.

Posted by: Former Marshall Athlete on Jul 6, 2008 at 12:27 AM
My prayers go out to Donte's family and to his closest friends.It's unfortunate that a night out has to end in tragedy. This isn't about race,or drugs,or being a past or present Marshall football player.It's the simple fact that a man's life was taken over a senseless arguement.The club scene in general is dangerous throughout the united states,for everyone,not just the thugs,or athletes.It only takes one arguement,one wrong look,or just being somewhere at the wrong time before you end up dead.Don't get me wrong, Im not blaming Donte for being out.I think everyone should be able to party all night safely but the truth of the matter is it's become dangerous.Maybe we should think twice before we close the club down, and take it upon ourselves to get our friends home safely,early! Donte you will be missed and I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to get to know you!!! Rest in peace..your family is in my prayers!

Posted by: anoymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 11:46 PM
If we had a liquor inspector that didn't hang out with the underage kids maybe, this problem would't happen.

Posted by: a friend on Jul 5, 2008 at 11:04 PM
RIP DONTE . AND MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 10:49 PM
what is wrong with people?

Posted by: Joe on Jul 5, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Huntington is not that bad. What the heck are you smoking. The place is a crack hole. My daughter goes to school at Marshall and I cringe every time she drives to Huntington. Turn all the bars to country bars to keep the gang bangers away.

Posted by: phidelle on Jul 5, 2008 at 10:01 PM
this is crazy! huntington is getting soo crazy i mean you cant even walk out the door without someone getting shot or without watching t.v. without hearing about someone in huntington getting shot..its getting rediculous..

Posted by: dita on Jul 5, 2008 at 09:11 PM
Why do people assume so much..Donte and the other boys didnt do drugs and werent young men who started things. So i am clueless to why this happened. Please to the poepl who comeon here stop making dumb statements

Posted by: Nichole on Jul 5, 2008 at 09:09 PM
Wow I am amazed at what some of you people have the audacity to get on the internet & say about people you do not know. Donte didn't even play football for Marshall anymore & even if he did it isn't any of your business what he was doing on his free time. Yes, a lot of Marshall football players have caused trouble and do have the "no one can mess with me attitude" but not every single one. This was a good group of guys. You all seem to be forgetting that a father and son was killed last night. Peoples life's were changed forever and two little girls are going to have to grow up without a daddy. Why is everyone so caught up in blaming Marshall, the football players, or the club? A person took it upon his own will to shoot that gun and no one ask him to. I was around Donte several times and he was always very easygoing and fun. I'm praying for his daughters and family because their feelings are what matter now! . R.I.P. DONTE!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 08:50 PM
my heart goes out to all the friends and family that were involved in this nightmare. this is a reality that you don't think will ever happen to you. you can blame the football team because donte was a great man i have got to know him very well i have the up most respect for him and what he has become. but what you do have to blame is how people can't even fight with their hands anymore they have to be scared and pull out guns. you almost have to have one with you when you go out nemore for this reason. it is not getting any better. he was a good friend, great father, and son. always there when you needed him. he was there for somebody that night trying to have their back. i will miss him and he is truly loved. The Fab 5 will still live on even though it won't be the same the legacy will still remain. R.I.P. Donte' Fab 5 brother #2.

Posted by: concerned on Jul 5, 2008 at 08:32 PM
I really believe the problem is not the bar, but the drugs coming into Huntington. Bar owners cannot control what happens outside, only inside. However, we need to punish the drug buyers, as well as the drug dealers. If there is no demand, no suppliers will be needed. Wishful thinking!!!

Posted by: J&T on Jul 5, 2008 at 08:10 PM
For the comments about Marshall Football players thinking they are "GODS," they don't think that at all, it is the idiot locals who get intimidated by the athletes that come to town to do a job that that they could never dream of doing. Marshall football players are here because they have good things going for them; football, a free college ecucation and family and friends suppporting them, the locals are here because they are STUCK in Huntington because they couldn't graduate from high school and now have to post up on the corners all day to support themsleves and are ALWAYS scared to fight like a man instead going for their guns . This was not just another shooting in huntington, it was a senseless act on an innocent person who lived life to the fullest and loved his friends and family more that anything. The only negativity he had in his life were people jealous of his success. RIP Donte you will always be loved.

Posted by: sam on Jul 5, 2008 at 07:54 PM
perfect example of why taking guns away would not help.BOONE COUNTY MAN KILLED WITH CLUB.we gonna take all them next?????????

Posted by: rebecca on Jul 5, 2008 at 07:51 PM
it definately was not the university's fault. it wasnt the clubs fault either. the club has metal detectors, which means the guns were not in the building. that also makes this a premeditated murder! the news says that donte' died from "multiple gunshot wounds". there were two guns involved that i heard. two from the first, which were big sounding and had bass. the second gun had "multiple shots". i have a couple theories of what mightve happend. 1) donte was trying to break up the fight between two other guys, and ended up getting shot by both guns. 2) donte was the one who fired the first gun. then in turn got shot "multiple times". then again, i wasnt there. i heard the shots then came out onto my balcony to see what happend. i saw the police arrive calmly. as if there wasnt anyone dying in the street. they didnt part the crowd enough to give donte room to breathe. the ambulances also did their jobs VERY poorly. arriving late and leaving VERY slowly WITHOUT their sirens on...

Posted by: to joey stepp on Jul 5, 2008 at 07:47 PM
the real reason dante lost his life was as skip holbrook said nothing good happens late at night, not because someone had a gun. if he was not out at 3am running the bars drinking and partying he would be alive. in all probability the shooter has a record and is not allowed to have a gun. take away liquor and drugs, niteclubs open till 3am , and enforce the law this would not happen, not because somebody had a gun. that is the first thing people who have no clue as to the number of people who are paroled or just flat not prosicuted to the fullest extent of the law. dimes to donuts the shooter has an extensive rap sheet and should be locked up now. its not the guns fault!!!!

Posted by: Sad Citizen on Jul 5, 2008 at 07:32 PM
I am so sad to hear of another shooting in Huntington. No one wants to mention how common guns are in this discussion, as usual. Guns and alcohol don't mix well. I will wait for the facts to come out before judging those who are shot. However these were men in their 20s not college students.

Posted by: Concerned on Jul 5, 2008 at 07:19 PM
I think the police should be permitted to work off hours at the clubs again. Thing are only going to get worse with the economy being so unstable along with alcohol and ego not to mention the increase use of drugs and people carrying their gun.

Posted by: anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 07:18 PM
First and formost R.I.P Donte. I know this tradgic accident left many people mourning today. My condolences go out to his family and friends, and the FAB 5. Donte was a great person who just loved to have fun, just b/c he went to a nightclub dosn't mean he was in the wrong, he had goals and morals that I can't say for most of the young men in Huntington now. The incident inside the club didn't even involve him. He was an innocent bystandard as soon as he walked out of the club. Even as tradgic as this is it's not the clubs fault, if that was the case all the clubs in the world would be shut down, crime and murder is gonna happen regardless. If there were no clubs people would then just stay in and party at their residence which would cause even greater problems. For all the ignorant people out their this was not a drug related crime.

Posted by: Mingo on Jul 5, 2008 at 06:45 PM
It really seems like violent crime in Huntington is on the rise. This is another case. It's a shame that this happened. I'm sure Donte was a nice guy, but apparently he ran across some bad dudes. I hope they catch them soon.

Posted by: DSM on Jul 5, 2008 at 06:44 PM
Your SINS will catch up with you. The clubs are full of sin. until people change their ways go to CHURCH instead of these sinful places more will be Killed. These ball players are not doing right drinking and caring on instead of being a role model to Children.

Posted by: sadabouttragedy on Jul 5, 2008 at 06:35 PM
Sad from the tragedy that has occured to someone who had high hopes and dreams. Take the time to love one another, because you will never know when your last breath will be. Donte was a wonderful person; with an amazing personality. Fab 5, Donte and family...you are in my prayers.

Posted by: Brian on Jul 5, 2008 at 06:24 PM
How many "average" people carry a gun with them when they go out to the clubs or just around town, unless they are into no good or something illegal. The only time I carry my gun is when I'm going to the range or during hunting season.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 06:15 PM
It's amazing how under new management "The MonkeyBar" has quickly went downhill... There were no issues when it was a rock n roll bar, but now that it's Club Fluid watch out!

Posted by: Placing Blame on Jul 5, 2008 at 06:12 PM
So now it is not only Marshall's responsibility for a FORMER football player that has long been gone, but it is also the night clubs responsibilty for a fight that happened outside it's doors. I also like how it is Marshall players running wild, well they might have been running their mouths, but I bet the other guy, the one with a gun who shot three people, was also running his mouth. He seems to be the one who is running wild and can't let anything go. It has nothing to do with Huntington, Marshall, or Fluid, it all comes down to some thug who thought he was the bigger man because he could pull the trigger and ruin dozens of lives.

Posted by: that guy on Jul 5, 2008 at 06:08 PM
huntington really isnt that bad, people that live in there shells and just read the news of course think it is bad, but its not awful...R.I.P. Donte you will be missed

Posted by: Michael on Jul 5, 2008 at 06:07 PM
Also my comments are in no way meant to be negitive towards the victim. I have heard great things about Mr. Newsome. Im calling for a University wake up call. It has always been like this with Marshall, goin as far back as Rick Huckabee, and Skip Henderson. Please Marshall, Please Wake Up

Posted by: Michael on Jul 5, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Marshall should be held accountable because you and everyone else in this city know who the Marshall players are. I was also a College athlete and we represent our instatution EVERYWHERE we go, and in EVERYTHING we do. Marshall players get off easy in this city always have. They have a feeling of being untouchable, and all i am trying to say is that Marshall players need to realize people in this city will ALWAYS try and bring them down. The University has a responsiblity to protect their investments, while Newsome is an ex player it is the attitude gained by player here that ultimitly could have ended his life. And THAT is the saddest part. May the young man Rest In Piece

Posted by: Pablo on Jul 5, 2008 at 05:56 PM
This is why I say, use a gun in a crime, and do life in prison, no parole. Kill someone with a gun (unless self defense) and get the death penalty. We are at war and we need to fight this as war. Otherwise, just hide and pray someone else gets killed and not you.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 05:38 PM
looks to me like someone hates marshall football players.. I hope they get the person who did this.. God bless

Posted by: to michael on Jul 5, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Michael you sound very jealous! Besides that Donte is not a marshall football player. Donte played three seasons ago. also Donte was not a drug user! Donte will be missed. Donte was a volunteer football coach for hhs during the 07 season and he really tryed to help kids get bigger, faster, stronger and most of all he was there to just help the kids. Donte was a really nice guy and we will never forget him.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 05:19 PM
some of your comments are out right disgusting.... a good man passes and everyones main focus is Marshall football... get real.... making your time useful on here and send your thoughts and prayers to family and friends... DONTE YOU WILL BE MISSED AND ALWAYS REMEMBERED... YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE IN MY PRAYERS!!!!!!

Posted by: Raven on Jul 5, 2008 at 04:29 PM
My Toughts and Prayers go out to Mr Newsomes Family and Friends. Its time we changed our Laws. Its not the fact that Donte was in a club. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time.Another unfortunate MURDER-lets call it what it is.To many drugs on the street.TO Many Slaps On The Wrist for these type of THUGS.The Perpetraitor will probably only do 5 years if he isnt let back into society sooner for good behavior.God Help Us all whos next. We have lost a Loving Pastor and now another Great Young Man in the State. Its not safe to be anywhere in this State anymore.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 04:01 PM
I am sorry this happened. However, I am noticing a considerable amount of erratic behavior in society everywhere I go. The above statement does not have anything to do with Marshall. However, little clicks strive for socetal cohesion, then when anger erupts somebody gets hurt. There are things occuring we just cannot talk about. It's like the Huntington Mall Rapest, that was an organized way to illustrate that the law can be tainted, flexed, and tailored to fit any crime. For example, Glen Woodoll was sentenced to life in prision. Then, somebody kills a person they sometimes get 10 years depending on views of the court system. The only reason they shut the prison down in Moundsville was to get aeriel photography out of peoples back door. Well, I said it. Freedom of Press and Speech, it's up to you to either censor or publish the truth!

Posted by: Thelma Lou on Jul 5, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Michael. That young man played for Marshall.He was not on the present team.I don't care what you say you rude person.This person has family and broken hearted parents.Have some respect.

Posted by: Identity Withheld on Jul 5, 2008 at 03:33 PM
Its crazy how nowadays you cannot go anywhere and be safe without looking over your shoulder for your own safety...Donte was a great person with a smile on his face and always had a joke to make anyone happy!!!! You were truly an amazing person that had the upmost respect from everyone and you will be truly missed!!! My prayers go out to his family and his closest friends....

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Huntington isn't that bad! Go to a big city, you'll want to come back to Huntington! Marshall is a big part of Huntington, but it is not all that Huntington is! Everyone talks but no one takes any action. Things aren't going to change with some posts on WSAZ.com. RIP Donte! You will be missed! I get very upset when I read posts on here about those that I know and the responses that people leave. If you have nothing but negative thoughts to share then keep them to yourself. You only serve to further hurt people that are already hurting!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Huntington has become a terrible city. Something really has to be done, this place and the people that come here just keep getting worse and worse and we are losing more lives every year. Donte was a good person and a star on the field. My thoughts are with his family.

Posted by: Time's Up on Jul 5, 2008 at 02:45 PM
Ok it's time to stop the madness another shooting in Huntington how many have to die or be injured for this to be given a priority were tired of it and we need to take our city back all these people running around wanting to be thugs need to be woke up and if the justice system won't do their jobs then maybe we need new people to do it for them. and for the clubs there is such a thing as a nuisence law after about 2 insidences no matter how serious shut them dowm for 30 days then they will screen the customers better they know who is trouble and who is not. and if they continue to have trouble after 30 days shut them down for good.As for MU if they cant control their athletes then start pulling scholarships. I know these young people are legally adults and shouldn't be treated as kids but if their not mature enough to act like adults then punish them until they do grow up. prayers to the family

Posted by: Chris on Jul 5, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Michael hit the nail on the head.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Why are we bringing up MU football players? Yes, he played there, but 3 years ago, not now. As far as I'm aware, no members of today's team was there, and that particular bar is off limits to them anyway, for just this reason.

Posted by: Bill on Jul 5, 2008 at 02:21 PM
I'm going out on a hunch and say the next shooting like this will probably take place one block away at the"chicken wing" place in the 700 block of 4th ave. Drug deals are rampant after 7pm and you can watch the cars pull up right on 4th ave and the dealers go out and make a sale. Someone is going to sell to the wrong customer. Mark my word. Not saying this was drug related but you have to wonder...

Posted by: Joe Rayburn on Jul 5, 2008 at 02:20 PM
How is this Marshall's responsibility? Should they be responsible for every person that has ever attended their university. The victim in this shooting was three years removed from Marshall and yet people want to hold a university accountable. Why not hold an entire community that has let drug abuse and murder become rampant in this town accountable?

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 01:57 PM
so sorry this happen you hear talk about shuting these party places down young folks need a place to go have fun now and then its a shame this happen i'm wondering when they will shut down that gas station on 2oth street

Posted by: Chick on Jul 5, 2008 at 01:57 PM
WHy shut down the night clubs? WHat about the young people who want to go out and have a good time. Why should they bne punished because of some punk who ends others lifes. It's not the night clubs fault. Why can't Marshall football players have a good time also, afterall they are college students too, not just football players. They're human beings. The fact that they go out and drink doesn't have squat to do with them not having a winning season. That comment was so dumb. It's not even football season right now, but I'm sure you still see it as their fault. Whatever, get a life.

Posted by: Michael on Jul 5, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Marshall Football players believe they are GOD in this town because Marshall IS all we have left, we make them feel this way. By bowing at there feet everywhere they go. I have been here my whole life, I watch it daily. It is very sad a young man lost his life, therefore I hope this serves as a lesson to the Marshall Athletic Department. Please bring your players down to earth, they are not GOD, dont tolerate them acting like it either.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 01:41 PM
there are really no words to say...but why...i cant believe it... my thoughts and prayer are with his family, and friends ( Fab 5) " We well always Remember You Big Brother" R.I.P Donte Fab 5 #5. "We will forever miss u"

Posted by: Kayla on Jul 5, 2008 at 01:29 PM
My prayers go out to his family. I too just lost my love 2 months ago. I will be thinking of you all. [People on here will say hurtful things... just ignore their childish remarks.]

Posted by: christy on Jul 5, 2008 at 01:15 PM
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY OF DONTE MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. ALSO TO THE FAB 5 I KNOW YALL ARE HURTING RIGHT NOW! DONTE YOU WERE A GREAT SON, DADDY, AND FRIEND YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.

Posted by: staffer on Jul 5, 2008 at 01:04 PM
it's not the nightclubs fault by any means. this was a random act of violence that could have occured anywhere! Extremely unfortunate and devastating as it is. there were no altercations in the nightclub for anyone to think that this was going to happen... very, very unforunate!!

Posted by: Lisa on Jul 5, 2008 at 12:35 PM
How Sad.

Posted by: Chick on Jul 5, 2008 at 12:29 PM
I knew of him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family!

Posted by: No Name on Jul 5, 2008 at 12:16 PM
I have been out and seen the way that Marshall football players act in night clubs, thinking no one can mess with them. this town needs its football, its all we have left. please Marshall step up and do something about this!! Football players do not need to be out at 3 A.M drinking and partying. You wonder why Marshall football cant have a winning year? Its becouse all the players want to do is party. I know this becouse I have seen it first hand.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 12:15 PM
I think huntington needs to shut down these clubs. When you get a bunch of people together like in a club, it's never a good things. Donte was an amazing person and didn't deserve to get shot and die. It breaks my heart. People are so stupid i swear. WHY would u want to spend your whole life in prison and take a son, a daddy, a best friend from people? I will never understand. Even though i only met you a few times, I'll miss ya buddy! I know you'll dress to impress up above :) Keep his family in your prayers, including the Fab 5.. I know they are CRUSHED!!

Posted by: Charlie on Jul 5, 2008 at 12:11 PM
It's not just Huntington it's everywhere crime & violent crimes are going up all over the country ,can't blame the police they don't have the ability to know what people are going to do it's society ,the worst part of it is no one really knows what to do about it.

Posted by: Disgruntled on Jul 5, 2008 at 12:09 PM
I hate that something terrible like this has happened, but finally this club is being recognized. they have had problems here in the past that you never hear about for what ever reasons. Some say it is because they have connections with the police. Who knows. I am very sorry for the loss of Donte Newsome.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 12:02 PM
My prayers go out to the families. i hope the other two will be okay. this is horrible. That his life had to end. I hope the other person pays for everything.

Posted by: Jim on Jul 5, 2008 at 11:47 AM
There is always some kind of trouble at Fluid.They need to shut that place down.

Posted by: Sarah on Jul 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Its sickening to know that so much violence is going on in Huntington now. Another casualty, and nothing can be done about it now. Im so very sorry to his friends and family for losing such a great guy.

Posted by: Mike on Jul 5, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Ok Huntington, This is really getting out of hand! The shootings have increased drastically over the last couple years. In my opinion the Police are doing an excellent job catching the criminals, however, when they get to court it is then a game of lets make a deal. Our prosecutors seem scared to take anything to trial. Is the defense lawyers better? Or are you afraid of a little bit of work? Step it up guys. On another note, due it the increase in shooting, mainly always near the bars, Its time to start either beefing up security at the entrances, or just shut down these Clubs, (not bars, there is a difference)Lets make Huntington nice again...

Posted by: Wv Hillbilly on Jul 5, 2008 at 09:22 AM
A girl or drugs,which 1 could it be? that seems 2 always be what it boils down 2 n d end.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Another weekend, another shooting...people always wanted Huntington to be more like a big city...is anyone honestly shocked??

Posted by: Anon on Jul 5, 2008 at 08:24 AM
Why is Marshall putting up with this? Everyone knows that Marshall IS Huntington especially these days when there IS nothing else left here that's decent. Why doesn't MU put more pressure on the HPD and our so-called "leaders" to do something about all the crime and violence going on right in Marshall's front and back doors especially? I don't get it. I'm sure MU has more influence with the good leaders here than any of the rest of us My condolences and sympathy go out to the victim's family and I hope the others recover soon. Guess I'm getting old, because back in the day, having fun and partying didn't mean getting killed or wounded. So very sad that society has made it so now.

Posted by: qwerty on Jul 5, 2008 at 08:11 AM
They didn't go to Cabell. They were taken to St Mary's

Posted by: christy on Jul 5, 2008 at 08:08 AM
i grew up in ohio and recently moved to huntington. im moving back!!! this town is getting crazy. it used to be a nice quiet place but not anymore.

Posted by: Mike on Jul 5, 2008 at 07:45 AM
This is a tragedy. When will people learn that 3am liquor NEVER ='s good things happening.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 07:16 AM
Names would be nice.

Posted by: FRANCES on Jul 5, 2008 at 06:47 AM
I LOVE YOU DONTE'. R.I.P

Posted by: Sara on Jul 5, 2008 at 06:38 AM
I have never been scared to walk out my door till just recently . I hate there are so many stupid people in Huntington . It makes me wanna move to a small town but then again it wont be safe either . Pray for Huntington !!!!! I pray that the persons shot are ok !!!!

Posted by: er staffer on Jul 5, 2008 at 06:34 AM
wrong hospital

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 06:27 AM
Surprise, Surprise!!! Another shooting in Huntington.

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The Yell: Comments for the Week of 6/28

Posted By: Keith: Well Sarah is leaving Alaska Gov.s office, hopefully to get ready for 2012. McCain was pathetic, but picking her was his best idea. Who else can attract 25000 screaming voters, rhetorically stick a knife in Obama and smile the whole time? Sarah can, and she terrifies Obama. Speaking of, I hope none of you were among the nearly 1/2 MILLION folks who are O's latest victims, i.e., lost your jobs. Obama is a dunce, he never accomplished a thing in his life but be a street agitator and rabble rouser while sitting in a so called church where the "preacher" spewed vile hate and invective. Question for everyone: if your goal is to have everyone beg the government to save them, provide their check, health care, etc...wouldn't you pursue a course of wrecking the economy and creating chaos? Hang on folks, things are not going to get any better, prepare now. Remember what Obama's pal Rahm Emmanuel said, you never waste a good crisis. Hmmm...and Sarah is an idiot? Libs, you should be smarter.
Posted By: Jethro: Good point Nurse everyone babies everyone else to death nowdays you cant dare ask your kid to do any work. That might harm poor juniors self esteem. AND to Annonoumous, if you think these people are great handling your job cares, lets all give them charege of our doctors too then you will see what misery really is. Good point Annonuomous.
Posted By: to nurse: big brother cares and knows more about children than people who actually love and care for their children,didnt you know only stupid people think they know best.but let the grass grow and see what big brother will do to you.instead of poluting weed eaters, one day we,ll have to eat it off like goats.change we can believe in.
Posted By: news bias: i saw video of people protesting coal.I DIDNT SEE people protesting being taxed into poverty,THE TEA PARTY.this is why more and more people are realizing the left wing so called news are being found out about their socialist agenda.where would t.v.stations get their power from ,if not coal.they can talk the talk,but can they walk the walk.all talk,no substance.liberal thru and thru...
Posted By: nurse: cps says young kids can't use a weed eater or so i hear. so then why can these same kids put on football pads during the summer and have the coaches w/ parents approval run til they puke or get sick from heat exhaustion. and yes if your kid wants to play football then you do have to allow your kid to go through all that or they wont get to play. so why cant the same child weedeat.
Posted By: buck: why is it w/ summer sports it seems the parents make it all about them instead of the kids. am i wrong or do alot of these parents seem to want to relive life again through the kids. or even worse make a claim to being so good at whatever the sport the parent did that they push the kid all because of what they did 'or never did'. These parents also seem to be the really high ego type person. funny thing is if the parent was so good then why arent they pro or at least a great college player. what i have noticed is the the kids w/ the parent who did play college or was on the verge of being pro does not press the issue. they allow the kids to play ball. just my opinion
Posted By: Kerry: I would just like to give the city of Huntington a great big THANK-YOU!!! for the wonderful fireworks show. Despite the slight drizzle we had a great evening out. Also had an amazing dinner at "5 guys". Thank you!!!!
Posted By: ProudAmerica: On this holiday, I want to send out thanks to all the soldiers, veterans and their families. Without your service, this holiday would not be possible. Please know that you are very much appreciated.
Posted By: Anonymous: My comment is about the WV Unemployment office. The people who work there must be the most incompetent baffoons imaginable because it seems that they can never get anything right. It is bad enough that you have to wait in line for hours with all the other people who were unfortunate enough to lose their jobs due to the bad economy but when you finally get to see someone, they always manage to completely mess things up. As if to add insult to injury, they also seem to take great pleasure in denying someone because of their mistake which forces you to appeal their "decision" and go through it all over again. These people are far worse than your typical state employee, they are morons.
Posted By: Eve: Has anyone had people soliciting at their homes for "Cabell County schools"? Had a female come to the house this morning (on the July 4 holiday) from "University of Georgia" on behalf of Cabell County to talk to local parents. She had no list of student names and made the assumption that we had kids by the toys/bikes in our yard. She had a notebook with "local parents" names that she had talked with, but I didn't recognize any of the names. She asked about the neighborhood and if any other kids lived there. I didn't disclose any info except that lots of kids live in the area. Didn't let her in the house. Just suspicious because of the holiday and local home robberies. Called Huntington Police to inform them. Wanted to post to get more info out to other families. Have a safe holiday and if anyone else has similar info, please call the Huntington Police Dept. @ 696-4470.
Posted By: : To By?? Sounds to me like your doing some bashing too. Let's keep our feelings about each other to ourselves.
Posted By: : Seems to me the more than one person has too much time on their hands. I don't understand why people get on here and bash each other's comments. Why don't you all get jobs. WOW, don't think I will return to this section of the webpage anymore.
Posted By: Big Earl: Hello working people of WV this is Big Earl and people there is nothing wrong with eating good wholesome foods like bacon sausage eggs lard flour and the like all these PETA types are ganging up on our good food like you cant go to a baseball game now and get a hotdog without a PETA nut bothering you boo hooing about the poor little pig that turned out as a hotdog. Now my favorite restaurant in the world Kentucky Fired Chicken has thrown in twith these nuts and is grilling chicken now. Chicken was never meant to be grilled only fried regular or extra crispy. So people I say get busy we have work to do they is two states in front of us we in WV have to reclaim our top spot as best fed in the whole country go down to the foodland or kroger and get a cube of regular mountain dew a sack of Lays chips and some good ball park big red smokeys with a big bowl of chili and have a grill out tomorrow to celebrate the fourth of July in style and may I say God bless the USA and coal miners too.
Posted By: food for thought: Yes I am a Christian. I do need to understand the book of Revelation more and the end time prophecy. Like most I have the concept of it. Just to make it short, government dependence(happening more than ever) and is almost being forced for the citizens of this country to rely on. Cap and trade?(sign of the mark of the beast?)I don't know. I am ready. You that believe in science is fine, I do too. I do not go as far as to believe every report they give out. I pose this question. if you are so worried about global warming that means you don't like heat or burning:correct? Hmmm, think on this of what in Revelation I do understand. The lake of fire is where the worm dieth not and the fire is never quenched. Eternity is forever, on this Earth we are just passing through.
Posted By: to why: no ,hetrosexuals wont go to hell any slower than gays.adultry fornication,stealing lying murder etc,are all sins.every one sins,it just that you cant say you want to be a christian,and keep on with bad habits or not want to change and expect god to say thats all right.life is a struggle for all of us.we are expected to repent and try our hardest to do whats right.god respects that.you are not in any more danger than any other sinner.i know that homosexuality is a sin but so is adultry.would we tell an adulter that its all right to keep on hurting their marriage and spouse and thats alright,no.i would rather live beside an honest caring,productive gay person than a dishonest evil selfish nosy buissybody any day.we are only responsible for our own sins and actions.you sound stressed,lighten up.but homosexuality is a sin,like adultry and fornication,nobody gets a free pass.
Posted By: Patty: Good points, Htiek, but the status quo with coal mining, which is a dirty business, no matter how it is marketed, i.e., "clean coal" (coal is dirty, period), will remain till the resources are depleted, the land and environment of the coal fields are destroyed, which is pretty much the case at present.
Posted By: bonn: One more thing and I really will stop. Why does the weather cycle? I do not know everything-no one does. But everything has its purpose. Sometimes, more cold is called for. If we don't have hard winters snakes and mosquitoes thrive, for one. Mosquitoes are a large part of fish diet. And snakes keep rodents in check. But too much cold hurts other things that call for warmer temps. Quail is one thing that comes to mind that suffer in the frigid temps. We just don't understand all of the workings of these things. But it is all to keep a balance-many times in things we ourselves have killed off, such as bear and wolves. Even if we don't like some species, they all serve a purpose and nature helps keep that balance. Our world really was wonderfully made. With all the changes in temperature, we still have seasons. You can know it will be cold in winter and hot in summer. The excesses serve a purpose we sometimes can not see. Strive to learn of all of her wonders, not follow blindly.
Posted By: bonn: I would like to apologize if I have been short and critical. I really am sorry. It is no excuse, but I have a very sick child who may be dying and I get so upset at the state of our world. I do have to quit reading these comments. But I hope I have caused a few people at least to think with their own common sense instead of blindly following whatever. Some theories may be correct. But many ARE for monetary purposes. We each were given a mind to think with. Question everything before taking it as it appears. And be sure and thank a veteran for the freedom we celebrate this weekend. Too many have died to protect it to just give it up willingly. And whether or not you are religious, lets try to love one another. Love can fix so many things! Try to keep our world clean, But that doesn't have to bankrupt us. We can all do our part in whatever ways we can. The old saying "Give a hoot, don't pollute" should not have gone out of style. And use your wikipedia to read "Ice Age" to see cycling.
Posted By: Follow up on cap and rape: CNSNews.com) – The 1,400-page cap-and-trade legislation pushed through by House Democrats contains a new federal policy that residential, commercial, and government buildings be retrofitted to increase energy efficiency, leaving it up to the states to figure out exactly how to do that. This means that homeowners, for example, could be required to retrofit their homes to meet federal “green” guidelines in order to sell their homes, if the cap-and-trade bill becomes law. The bill, which now goes to the Senate, directs the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and implement a national policy for residential and commercial buildings. The purpose of such a strategy – known as the Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) – would be to “facilitate” the retrofitting of existing buildings nationwide.In other words all your appliances-heating-stove -fridge-windows-would have to meet green standards before we sell SOCAILISM HAS ARRIVED YESWEDID
Posted By: ANOTHER YES WE CAN: First you paid to insure your car. Soon you may have to add health insurance premiums to that stack of monthly bills as well. In a revamped health care system envisioned by senators, people would be required to carry health insurance just like motorists must get auto coverage now. The government would provide subsidies for the poor and many middle-class families, but those who still refuse to sign up would face fines of more than $1,000. The details were unveiled Thursday in a health care overhaul bill supported by key Senate Democrats looking to fulfill President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.SOCAILISM IS HERE The Congressional Budget Office estimated the fines would raise around $36 billion over 10 years. Senate aides said the penalties would be modeled on the approach taken by Massachusetts, which now imposes a fine of about $1,000 a year on individuals who refuse to get coverage. Under the federal legislation, families would pay higher penalties than individuals
Posted By: bonn: Good grief! The brain washing has gone so far it will never get better. Some of this way of thinking makes me physically ill in my stomach. All of one mind! Mindless devotion to whatever is contrary to common sense and whatever theory is being passed around. Most families have both parents working, some two jobs, just to make it now. Soon you won't even be able to work enough to carry your family, the government and the ones who won't work. Then you will be disposable and they will start killing you off because you can't give them enough money. But you will blindly keep following. It is easy to see how Hitler took control and how it is being set up for the antichrist to take control. I quit. I will never read another comment. And Kris, did that nut not know the sky has always appeared blue? Hahaha Goodbye. I know you will reply, but I won't be reading it. Never again. Either you believe God or the scientists. I choose God. And freedom!
Posted By: cap and trade: world net daily has an informative article on home ownership and all buildings in u.s.it is about total government control of everyone.you will have to answer to the gov.or else.
Posted By: Jane Doe: To Pearl: Thanks for the comment. I try to be an adult and make the usual comments and complaints, But how would you feel if every time you wrote something, Someone would respond back with their own opinions and say that you are wrong! Just the other day I wrote how my child was injured at Camden Park! Of course RoaneCo. had to write something and attack me about my decision to get angry about the situation. Yes, I agree that I should just turn the other cheek but I was raised to stand up for myself!! Why I'm a target I'll never know but I think that I have a right just like everyone else on here and to say my opinion on things whether people agree or not.
Posted By: Why?: EVERYONE SINS! Why is being gay the worst sin that sends you "straight" to HELL? Heterosexuals can do all the "sining" they want and still go to heaven but LGBT can't.
Posted By: Justme: Coal mining has been around for years and years. I'm sick of all these nuts that are griping about mining. You nuts are always griping. Maybe you need to get a life. If your so against it.. Then turn your lights out. And stop using the power. Move on, and stop taking jobs away from our miner's.
Posted By: Htiek: What always amazes me about people in WV is their slavish devotion to coal mining even though it is killing the planet, costs more jobs than it creates, poisons the water, destroys the mountains, scars the land, kills the snail darter, and other horrible things. Things are all so backwards in this country why dont we switch over to something that lasts and is free like the sun and wind? Even if the president said that stuff and I doubt he did and even if he did you are misquoting him or taking him out of context he is right if there is one sure way to get people to stop turning their air conditioners down to 76 it is to raise the price, just like gasoline. People we can learn to ride bikes and walk again, just like they did in the old days, that will help give us exercise and decrease the obesity rate in WV. Food is another area, the slop that people eat like MacDonalds, trans fats, regular soft drinks, anybody with half a brain knows the intelligent thing to do is tax regular soda pop.
Posted By: Gandalf: A tea party? Oh my! I must relay this information to my friend Alice and the Mad Hatter. Door Mouse and Rabbit too. They will be thrilled! Oh my bad, must have picked out the wrong book today. Ta Ta!
Posted By: Pearl: Roane Co why dont you and Jane pursue your romance elsewhere the yell is for complaints.
Posted By: Kris: Just throwing this out there. I'm sitting on my couch wearing sweat pants and short sleeve shirt. I'm thinking about shuting my windows and turning on my heat. Shouldn't I be turning on the air conditioner instead? It's the 2nd of July. Not saying it's global warming but it doesn't seem right. Haven't heard of any heat warning anywhere is the US so far this summer. Great for us but doesn't feel right.
Posted By: Kris: Hi Bonn, it is true that these cycles do occur over time. Scientists have taken core samples from the earth and the ice to show these cycles. However, none of the samples show such a dramatic change in such a short period of time. I am a smoker and I will admit that my second hand smoke can and probably will effect the lungs of a non-smoker. The tons of carbon monoxide and other pollutants that we release into our atmosphere HAS TO have an effect on our atmosphere. True story: there was a scientist that day after day after day couldn't figure out why the sky was so blue and clear. Then it struck him, there hadn't been ANY planes in the air for three days. That was 911. What you put out, is what you get back. If you put love out, you will get love back. If you put out negativity, you will get negativity back. For every action, there is a reaction whether it's good or bad. It's in our hands to do our best not to cause an adverse impact to our planet. Peace to ALL!
Posted By: Big Earl: Hello again good working coal mining people of WV this is the coal miners friend Big Earl with news of yet another hippie plot to stick there big noses further into our business now some of these people in Congress has throwed in with the tree huggers they are trying to make it so you cannot sell your house without some nut from the hippie EPA coming in and inspecting it to make sure you are green enough to suit there tastes. This so called cap and trade bill that these busy body do gooders are pushing on us will destroy our jobs and run up the electric bills so that everybody will have to live like the Waltons with 27 people under one roof just to keep warm. Now the average hippie longhair don’t care noway because they would have us all living in mud huts riding mules wearing sandals and weaving baskets to load down with califlowers and arougalas tofu and alfalfa to take up on some worthless mountaintop as an offering to there windmill god instead of having nice homes, cars, a job and cool air in the summer and heat in the winter ALL THANKS TO THE COAL MINER. Anything to bother people attracts these hippies like flies to a cowpie.
Posted By: to hteik: hteik has 2 comment .the global warming one was hillarous.it was june 30.he must not have gotten the same public education i did,he was taught that we had satellites in colonial time.but then again he think algoe is really smart,he doesnt know al didn,t really invent the innernet.i think fox news and conservative talk radio would do him a world of good,he,d be shocked at what he doesn,t know.
Posted By: Amy: Hey Keith, I must have missed that interview because I was busy clinging to my guns and religion. No, really, I did see it. It's kind of strange how people become so shocked when this stuff is introduced in the House of Reps. Obama outlined every plan he intended to get pushed through and a lot of people just didn't listen. Next time I hope people vote for the best candidate not the best slogan. Yes we can....bankrupt the nation!
Posted By: Patriot1: Tea Party: There will be a tea party in Grayson, Ky on July 4th. It will be held at the City Park from 4:00-6:30PM
Posted By: Dave: The seat belt law is no law. Its nothing but a deliberate attempt to extort money off the American people,use communist law and control the populace. THE PEOPLE HAVE NEVER VOTED ON IT, BUT THEY ARE TRYING TO GET YOU BELIEVE THAT IT WILL SAVE LIVES. TELL THEM TO GIVE YOU THE FIGURES ON ACCIDENTAL OPERATIONS.And if that doesn't satisfy you then why are we allowing our young brave soldiers to be killed,and for whom? WHY AREN'T THESE NEWSPAPERS BRINGING THIS INFORMATION TO THE PEOPLE? Because the nations 96% are owned and controled by the WEALTHIEST.
Posted By: bonn: I was trying to make a point. Perhaps not in the best way. I get so discouraged seeing what is happening around us. One group of scientists call for us to spread soot on all the snow up north to absorb heat to counter the coming ice age. Another (more popular) group calls for painting our roofs white to reflect the heat that is melting our ice caps. Which group is right? Neither. Our earth is doing exactly as it has been doing all along. Cycling naturally. Did it plan it all on its own? Hardly. But no one wants to hear that. It reminds me of "chicken little" yelling "the sky is falling". Only this is not so funny-this is control. And what is even sadder is-people seem to WANT to be controlled. This earth will continue as always until one preplanned day it all comes to a screeching halt. Then a new earth will be created. I will not be caught off guard. I read The Book. I know where I will be. Do you? And do you really enjoy giving those schemers your money that much? I hope one day...
Posted By: Keith: A few questions for the Yell audience: Does anyone remember when Obama gave that interview in SanFran Cisco and said that he would not prevent the construction of a coal fired plant, but his policies would bankrupt anybody that tried to build one? That policy was cap and trade. I heard O say that energy prices, under his administration, would "necessairly skyrocket." Is this the hope and change you guys voted for? How will you afford your electric and gas service under this man who cares so much for the poor? Obama said once that he was not bothered that the price of gas had risen so high, just that it happened so fast. How does everyone feel about the gas price? Obama raked John Pablo McCain over the coals for suggesting health care benefits be taxed as income, now he is going to do the same thing to pay for "free" care to illegal aliens, deadbeats, etc...but union workers will be exempt from this tax. How does that make you feel if you work for a living and are not in a union? H&C
Posted By: Amy: Hteik, "all is well" because people like us! Give me a break. If all were well, we would not have the largest unemployment rate in 26 years. The stimulus package would prevent it from going above 8%, remember? How is Iran not our business but Honduras is? The people of Honduras have a Constitution very similar to ours and we should support the people not an extremist who is trying to take over their country. The 22nd Amendment does a great service for our nation. IF it would be reversed that would be O.K too. At the rate Obama is going W. could beat him in 2012. At least I would sleep better at night.
Posted By: Just Me: Wow Jane Doe, give it a rest. I really don't think God would be please with this going on and on and on...healthy banter is fine, but this is not healthy banter. Christians absolutely can and do get angry, it's what they do with that anger that counts. It doesn't matter where, when, or even IF you go to church...what matters is that you have accepted Christ into your heart and asked for forgiveness of your sins. God didn't save us to judge others, he saved us to lead others to him. I've said many times...what if the person you just yelled at, told off, or whatever showed up at your church on Sunday? Would you be proud of your behavior?
Posted By: Sophie: Roane County is a beautiful place. The country roads snake along past fields, farms and old homes we wish could talk. Looneyville is indeed named after the Looney family, so is Gandeeville. My father was from Roane Co. & graduated from Walton High School in the 40's. He told me tales of his school days, friends, boyish pranks, old cars and the fun they had at the 4-H camp. Spencer was a big place to them. Roane Co. gave us many war veterans and kept distant family & friends together with the annual "Roane County Reunion". I don't even know if they still have it, but we used to go. I remember seeing Sen. Robert Byrd play his fiddle there. The Black Walnut Festival in October(?) is a good time to visit Spencer. They usually have a parade, arts & crafts and a museum. You can enjoy a slice of Americana, along with a slice of homemade pie.
Posted By: Craveontruth: The great Dale Carnegie once said "You never win an argument".Most of you know he wrote" How to Win Friends and Influence People'.Some of you should put this on your Christmas List.I think I will dust it off and revisit this old classic.
Posted By: cap and trade: welcome to ''before tax and tax'bill going thru the powers that be.look at your electric bills this monthe there is an enviornmental tax at 2.2cents for every kilowatt you use.can we even imagine what our electric bill will be,not to mention every thing we consume,food water ,every necessity that cant be done without.we in easternky have good reps.in washington,every one in surrounding states should put your so called reps a lot of pressure to defeat this tax and tax bill that is being pushed by a few people to make them richer and control every aspects of productive peoples lives.look at your gasbill also,you will see only a very small portion for gas but the rest in fees and taxes.look at your phone bill you will see a 100percent markup in taxes and fees.its time to put pressure on politicans to protect the citizens and not the lobiest.
Posted By: justanotherfly: sounds like jane doe is looking for an easy way out ie a lawsuit
Posted By: to bonn: i couldn,t have said it better myself.some things have to be explained like you are talking to a 5year old.but like some 5year olds that are stubborn and spoiled rotten they dont listen.wait till the cost of every thing sky rockets and they will be the first to rant and rave that nobody told them.
Posted By: Jane Doe: To my biggest fan, RoaneCo: Ummm! It's sounds to me like you have a lot of anger. You have to pick on everyone's comments! I think I speak for everyone when I say (Get a Job)!! Cause you obviously have none! You have all this free time on your hands! Why don't you spend this free time helping others instead of puttin them down! You know..WSAZ has job postings...Maybe you could find one on there!!!!I'm not a negative person. Maybe I'm just like everyone else that has a job and three kids and a lot of things to do! I get stressed out, I know that goes way over your head,You don't get stressed. But because you go to church doesn't mean you can't get angry about stuff!!LOL My father-in-law is a Deacon at my church and even he has a temper!! Look out craveontruth! Looks like RoaneCo. has found someone else to pick on!Good Luck!! Have a perfect day ( I know you will)!!
Posted By: RoaneCo.: Yes Craveontruth, there is a place named Looneyville.(no Jane Doe that isn't where I live) It is on Rt.36, nothing there but the Looneyville Post Office, and I am not joking. There is also a Lefthand Post Office on Rt.36, always wondered why there wasn't a Righthand also. Our County seat is located in Spencer, (middle of nowhere) which for years was only known for its State Mental Institution. (no Jane Doe this isn't my Alma mater) It was closed years ago and now a Wal-Mart is on that location. I guess the only other thing to speak of would be the Black Walnut Festival which is held in Spencer every October.
Posted By: bonn, the simpleton: Don't we have a smart earth? She formed herself from a dust cloud, they say and planted herself just the right distance from the sun to support the life she would create. She also filled her insides with molten heat to maintain the right temps and if that builds too much she decides to blow some out holes (volcanoes) to keep from exploding. She makes her own rain, knowing whether she needs a gentle soaking rain for her plants, or a gully washer to cleanse the filth. It pours down the mountains, into the rivers and out into the ocean which she just happened to fill with salt (her natural sanitizer). And she knows if she doesn't have ice she will over heat, but too much and she will freeze, killing her life she so carefully made. So she melts some, then as it heats up, she freezes more. All just coincidental happenings? She is brilliant! But not so smart as the humans who are making a fortune controlling the other dumb humans by convincing them THEY are causing her to do these things!!!
Posted By: passing by the yell: I met someone from Looneyville once. It's named that after a person's last name from what I was told.
Posted By: Hteik: Well it is nice to see that the war in Iraq is ending under President Obama. Who would have thought, it seems the world is backwards right now, huh? Obama gets elected, the world understands our good will, and all is well. Just like history, Republicans start wars, Democrats finish them. Hate to say we told you so but we told you so, I just get fuzzy inside thinking about all the people that love us now that hated us because of that old Bush. Another thing too, leave this Iran thing alone, that is none of our business. I dont recall anybody from Iran coming over here to help us in 1776 so why should we stick our nose in their business? When you get a strong leader like in Honduras, a good strong leader with a military background, everybody goes nuts because the guy takes things over well I support him and Obama. In fact, some people are so needed we better start now to get rid of the 22nd Amendment, it was only put in by jealous radical extremist crazy Republicans to hurt FDR.
Posted By: Craveontruth: I don't think I have ever been to Roan County.Nothing against the good people of that neck of the woods.I did enjoy looking it up on wikipedia.Is there really a Looneyville there? If there is then I must visit!Who's with me?
Posted By: food for thought: 2-10 years for almost killing a child? Where are our priorities? I know they are nestled in the mountains or wait lying deep in the ocean waiting for anoother person to adopt them and claim rights to the next whale that is proclaimed Shammu or Willy. Get real people lets protest these laws that allow some cook to wanna kill his child and only have to pay his debt of 2 - 10 years. Oh and Kris your right our God won't kill a 1 yr old or a 100 yr old just do to it. He would do it for his glory and maybe take them from being around a half heartened sadistic person that would do this to a child. Oh i love the lights and the A/C and my car, but most of all I love my GOD "Jehovah God" whom i think first and foremost for all I have, then i thank a coal miner and an AEP worker and a so on and so on.
Posted By: Kimberly: Raising the WV Toll price? I see a lot of arguments coming from this. Where is all of this money going to? Mansion might be a good governer, but when it comes to things like this, it needs fixed. WV roads are awful and I know after all of these years, surely the toll money has added up to more than enough to fix these roads!!! What an awful awful idea!!
Posted By: RoaneCo.: Bonn, people like you are the very reason I have stated that I respect ones right of freedom of religion. Although I have different views, I have no issues with anyone going to church and trying to live according to their interpretation of the bible. I think that is wonderful. I also thank you Bonn for being open minded and seeing the point I was trying make. And for Anonymous on Jul 1, 2009 at 03:11 PM, no Craveontruth and I are not the same person. We do agree on some issues, and disagree on others. And when we do disagree (speaking for myself of course) we do it without anger. Also, for Bob... sorry, it isn't working. I have a two year old that comes up with better jabs than you. But I respect your right to try.
Posted By: Sophie: Just a few comments on current Yells: Big Earl - I just can't read you anymore because it's the same things over & over. Yeah, we're with you - there are a bunch on weed-o's coming around these days trying to shut us down for the sake of some owl...We get it. We all hate it. Roane Co/Jane -It appears Roane has been very hurt in their lifetime by family conflict involving belief. Many people get hurt because of superstition & misinterpretation and overzealousness. It has been this way since time began. I hope Roane can someday get past the hurt & retoric to work out his/her own salvation. Simple belief in Jesus Christ is where it starts, the rest as I put it, is just "gravy". Jane: I'm sorry your child was hurt. This indeed must be reported. I got hurt @ CP one time too on "The Whip". It beat me so hard against the side I had a major bruise on my hip. I strained my arms trying to keep from slamming into the side. A fun thing was not so fun. No rides for me, anymore. Not there.
Posted By: : I think RoaneCo. and Craveontruth is the exact same person? Who's with me?
Posted By: Big Earl: Hello good people of WV this is Big Earl and I for one am sick and tired of all these out of state know it all nosey people bothering us if it is not these smelly hippies trying to run our jobs off or rename the WVU mascot now they are calling the good citizens of WV fat. Well people I am here to tell you that this bunch at the so called CSPI and no you hippies I don’t mean the TV show calling us fat should look in the mirror they look like something off night of the living dead pasty faced scarecrows and beanpoles and what is so great about that. WV has some of the best staple foods anywhere in the world I have eaten paotatoes beans meat flour and corn meal all my life cooked in lard and I am not one bit worse off for it and can mine coal with anybody. People all the good foods we eat are natural growed in the garden or on the farm so it should even make a tofu eating hippie type happy. I am more bothered that two states beat us out in the race for the top so I tip my hat to the people of the great states of Alabama home of the best country music band ever and Mississippi but people of WV get busy we have to reclaim our title to best fed in the USA I recommend the Kentucky Fried Chicken with gravy and biscuits as a good place to start our comeback.
Posted By: RoaneCo.: Actually Jane Doe, growing up I did attend church and read the bible. Being subjected to religion for many years I would not consider myself "confused" or uneducated. If one looks at organized religion with an open mind it isn't hard to see who is confused. For example, you have one bible yet there are numerous religious groups ( methodists, baptists etc...) that believe their interpretation is the only correct interpretation. This is understandable because the bible itself is very contradictive. In my opinion the the bible and organized religion is nothing more than a tool created to control the masses. Yet this tool has pitted man against man, brother against brother, state against state and country against country, not to mention the wars, death and destruction it has caused. I have witnessed in my lifetime many family fueds, broken marriages and busted churches at the hands of organized religion. I have heard the words of hate spoken by christians. I am not confused.
Posted By: To Fat Earl: You're losing! Ha,Ha!
Posted By: Kris: God does not control the weather!If so then he would be responsible for killing hundreds of innocent people every year in America alone! If that's your God, you can have it! My GOD is loving and compassionate. He would never take the life of a one year old nor a hundred year old just because he felt like creating a tornado that day or a hurricane the next. Get a brain and use it simpletons!
Posted By: bonn: To Jane Doe: I am afraid RoaneCo's common sense is more attractive than your comments. Read your last post at 8:58 and see if it shows the Light you are suppose to give. We are suppose to control our anger. Yes, we are forgiven, but it is not a license to keep repeating our faults. It is mercy so we can improve. Viciousness does not become a child of God. RoaneCo., may God forgive us for driving you and others away from Him with our failure to shine the Light of Love. And Jane Doe, I am the one you called ignorant just because I was showing compassion (another expectation of a Christian). It is scary about your child. But that person was not attacking your child, nor joking about it, only disapproving of your outburst. Not very attractive in anyone, especially one called to set an example for others to follow. If you must get angry, use it to accomplish something good. Christians are hated enough WITHOUT cause. Love is the answer.
Posted By: Bob: I think we might need to contact someone in state govt.about inspecting our amusement parks to many in the public simply dont care if kids get hurt this could have been something really really bad but I guess there is always a few who would crack jokes at anything even a child getting injured.
Posted By: cap and trade bill: you wont hear on liberal obama mania news reports whats in the cap and tax bill.only conservate talk radio and conservative news are telling the contents of this country destroying bill.liberal dont want you to be informed,it would be to dangerous for their so called news networks.did you know that,as i somewhat understand it,that every house in the country will have to be at gov.standards before it can be sold,they will be allowed to change therules in mid stream if they want.even if you dont like conservative news,remember only a well informed person can try to stop tyranny.look for facts,have you heard 1 liberal news tell you whats in this bill thats detrimental to this country and freedom.i challenge wsaz to look up whats in this bill and report accuratly whats in it.i dont think thats going to happen.
Posted By: food for thought: AMEN Bonn I could never have said it any better, being a Boone county coal miner and all. We do no get a very well reputation anyway.
Posted By: Craveontruth: RoaneCo.can hurt but often the truth does hurt.I support RoaneCo.To Jane Doe,I believe RoaneCo.does know quite a bit about Christianity and is not confused at all.
Posted By: Jane Doe: Thank you everyone for your support!!You know RoaneCo. Nobody is perfect, That goes for Christians too! Are we allowed to get mad??Yes! But are we forgiven everyday? Yes!Obviously you don't know much about Christianity! That's why you critize so much!!You're confused!! We are not perfect! I guess you are!!
Posted By: VOTE NO ON CAP AND TRADE: I know its a repost but i think its Worthy 'Liberty Or Tyranny?' House Passes Cap-And-Trade Republicans Warn Bill Gives Federal Government 'Virtual Control' Over 'Every Aspect Of The Lives Of The American People. Thank the Dumbocratic controled house as it will raise the average consumers power bill $175.00 This on top of the energy companies already asking for an inctrase will put such a burden on the American people that only the wealthy will survive.Please write or call our Senators they are the only life line we have left and ask them to VOTE NO on cap and trade. Republicans were overwhelmingly against the measure, arguing it would destroy jobs in the midst of a recession while burdening consumers with a new tax in the form of higher energy costs.And there was plenty to work on in a House-passed measure that pointed toward higher electricity bills for the middle class.Budget Office and the other from the Environmental Protection Agency — that suggested average increases would be $175.00 a year.
Posted By: cap and trade survey: against cap and tax,85percent.people who work and are productive.15percent for cap and tax,,,people who work for government or live off the fat of the land and dont mind other people being taxed into poverty....
Posted By: : If new drivers would slow down and actually pay attention to what they are doing, then maybe WV would'nt have these new laws for teenage drivers. Personally myself I believe that all states should have this law. It would make the roads a little safer to drive on.
Posted By: bonn: About global warming- our temperature is (and always has been) constantly changing. GOD controls it. Anyone who thinks we can are puffing themselves up bigger than we are.Are we suppose to believe we are responsible for the Ice Age thawing that is suppose to have happened way back when as well? How did that happen? Certainly not carbon emissions. Use some common sense and realize people are using this to line their pockets and gain support for their pet projects. I know- you don't want to hear this, but it is not realistic. Don't let America be controlled with this, PLEASE!! Let us remain free!
Posted By: Bob: Dont worry Jane Doe I have notice RoaneCOs posts are generally always on the rude side I am sorry to hear about your daughter.
Posted By: Just wondering: the 3 people that was killed on alt rt 10. 2 being st. joe's students. Did they ever release the cause of the accident?
Posted By: RoaneCo.: I do care about the safety of our children Anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 at 09:01 AM, no matter where they are or what they are doing. Our children are our future. What I don't care for is someone like Jane Doe on here week after week preaching her little sermons all the while calling people ignorant and showing her hostility toward others. It has always amazed me how most christians will belittle someone else but the minute you catch them being unchristian like they always come up with the old "we christians ain't perfect". Well I know they are not, but by golly they are the first to judge everyone else. These hyporcitical self proclaimed christians are one of the reasons I turned away from organized religion years ago. I just don't agree with these people shoving religion on everyone else. I respect Jane Does right to religion and I would even fight for her to keep that right, but she, like so many others need to keep their religion in their church and their home.
Posted By: Big Earl: Well hello again good working coal mining families in WV this is Big Earl and I for one am very disappointed that this cap and trade bill got passed into law the other day no thanks to our good representatives from WV. People all I can say is get a woodpile and a bunch of cow chips because your electric is going to get real expensive real quick. These hippies has run up to Washington DC and boo hooed to them tree huggers and longhairs in the EPA until they got even worse done to our jobs but then again what do you expect from a bunch that has a leaf from a dope plant on there sign like the EPA does if you don’t believe me look on this very website I seen a picture of it. Birds of a feather flock together that’s why the good working people were kept out and not allowed to talk at that hearing and the hippies let in. People these hippies has slandered our great state and coal miners first they bring in professor moonbeam from NASA to insult us then he tucks his tail and runs back to NASA and wont debate Mr. DB then they attack our state university mascot the WV mountaineer. Well people I Big Earl have a solution to this lets call WV the “Ivory Soap State,” make our mascot a bathtub that’s a sure fire way to get rid of these smelly hippies and longhairs and keep them out forever.
Posted By: ME: We christians are most always judged by our actions and that is to be expected since we are not perfect in any way. We all make mistakes every day,we get angry,we say things we shouldn't and act out our frustrations sometimes to those closest to us and our friends. We try to do better and ask forgiveness when we do stumble from our christian path. Actions speak louder than words at times, good or bad. Yes we adults act like children at times and children try to act like adults all too soon. We never know who we are influenceing with our actions and words so we need to always try to act,say and do what is right. As long as we are on this earth we will stumble but we should strive to be the best we can be and treat people with love and respect no matter how we are treated. I have turned the cheek many times and been slapped alot and will keep on doing it as long as I breath. My time will come soon enough to be judged as to the way I have lived and treated people.
Posted By: Jane Doe: I love people on the Yell!!! They give me a chance to laugh everyday. Thanks guys!!
Posted By: just looking: UMMMM do you people think that christians are perfect??? Do you think we dont get angry?? Only one person is perfect and that is Jesus Christ...And if a christian says they are perfect, then they arnt a very good christian. We all have faults. Alot of you people cant wait to get up and look at the faults of others and criticize what they believe in....
Posted By: Patriot1: Tea Party. There will be a "Tea Party" July 4th from 4:00-6:30 PM at the City Park in Grayson,Ky
Posted By: Donna: Please! enough of Michael Jackson. He died, now he will appear before God and face his punishment for his sins against children. He was a morally bankrupt person who the media has presented as an icon. It's no wonder children are so messed up today,too much TV and not enough parenting. You too, are responsible for making him appear as a person to be looked up to. He and others in entertainment and sports are not what the children need, they need moral examples to look up to, please stop the glorification of immoral and indecent individuals.
Posted By: food for thought: To those of you telling me to watch out for Fox news, please go back and read carefully what I said about the media and the government. I thank each of you for your information. I am not out to attack anyone whether acclaimed or the average joe. I just know what I have read from reports and from different sites. This information is what our scientists, meteorologists and so forth use in reference to report the records of weather and temperatures. Again thank each of you, and at last Fox news was the channel the fine people at our local (American made) dealership had channeled on the tube, personally I just watch WSAZ, at the local level.
Posted By: : Roane Co., why are you not concerned about the safety of small children at amusement parks?
Posted By: Htiek: Right on Kris you tell em about Fox News. Everyone that watches knows that the dependable networks are ABF, Anyone But Fox. I am just like everyone else in the know, they lie all the time but please dont press me to cite anything specific as I am having coffee right now. I am new to your side, so pardon me if I get something confused. Those photographs of the ice caps are proof positive as far as I am concerned, these flat earth types that dont believe global warming should compare them to the satellite picutres from the colonial period and over the years since for comparison purposes. I once heard the hottest year on record was in the 1930s but what does that prove. And before one of you know it alls talks about Al Gore riding everywhere in a private plane and having such a huge house and running a company that profits from selling carbon credits, some people in life earn their special privileges simply by showing up and enlightening the rest of us, so there.
Posted By: polar ice caps: the weather is always changing.sometime it freezes sometimes it melts,thats gods doings,not mans.wasnt it the great mind of ted danson many years ago that explaind that in 15 or 20 years that the oceans were going to raise so many feet that it would destroy and overflo inward to apolipicate level.i guess the people that live on these coast lines dont know they are under water.we americans are so silly.let me explain what a great creator said,it rains but the oceans are never full.ice melts but the oceans never overflo.i think i,ll believe him instead of a.gore or ted danzen.p.b.s last week on a travel show,,i think,,,,the guide said the glacier there had been melting 150years.that was certainly before the industrial revolution.as for fox,world net daily,newsmax,etc.the liberal press has lost it monolopy on liberal so called news.
Posted By: RoaneCo.: After you finish showing your true colors, go back and read my post again Jane Doe. Better yet let me cut and paste it for you. "I do hope your little girl is ok. I have children of my own, I know how precious they are." And just for the record, I would never "make fun" of a child, but don't think for one second that I won't point out an adult being hypocritical. Are you not the same Jane Doe that three weeks ago was preaching about God, then in the same breath calling someone "IGNORANT"? So let me say it one more time, I hope your little girl is ok. As for you, thank you for proving once again how kind, loving, patient and understanding some of you fine christians can be.
Posted By: Kris: This respectfully goes out to "food for thought" for what they said about fox news and global warming.FOX has great movies and tv shows but their view when it comes to the "news" is so far on the "right" way of thinking that it totally obscures reality in their opions of the subject at hand. They'll twist their views to make sure that it is opposite of "liberals" or people on the "left" and how they feel about the subject.Asf or global warming, we have actual time lapsed pictures of the polar caps melting at an alarming rate. You can actually see it happening. If things are cooling down, then why are the polar caps and icebergs melting at an alarming rate? The evidence is right in front of our faces. I sure do hope you're right because if I am, our planet is doomed. Sincerely, Kris
Posted By: Jethro: WHATS WRONG WITH YOU ALL UPDATE THE YELL!!!!!!!!!!WAKE UP!!!!!!
Posted By: Keith: Never thought I'd sit around and miss Bush...well the wrecking ball has appointed a racist to the supreme court, one that is inept and incompetent too. Did you notice her latest ruling was overturned today? The economy is not getting better, those of you out of work have my sympathy because this clown is not doing anything to make it better. He never held a real job, never ran a business, just a rabble rouser and agitator. How do you feel about cap and trade energy tax? All over a phony problem that doesnt even exist; WV will wither away to nothing but hey we can all get jobs in the windmill factory, cant we? How do you feel about having your health benefits taxed to pay for Obamacare? How's the hope and change working out for everyone? What do you think card check is going to do the economy? Check out an article about Obama the African Colonialist on the American Thinker Website, dated June 25th. It explains him to a "T." Obama is a wrecking ball, and he's gonna roll over everyone.
Posted By: Big Earl: Well hello again good working coal miners of WV this is Big Earl and people I have come to the conclusion that we need some friends in Washington DC that has got some clout. Some people up there has got big names but nobody apparently listens to, that is if they show up at all in court to help you out, those who are sick are excepted. Then there are some people in Charleston who should be in Washington who shall remain unnamed because nobody in Gov. Joes office asked me to say that. But remember who had that bunch from FEMA down here handing out checks before two weeks after the flood water hit and figure out who has clout. You people that went up for the hearing last week should be thanked but the good people never got to say a word but these hippies did, they are apparently now running around the creek with microscopes looking for fish that cant be seen with the eye, something called a microbe, now they are blaming the coal miner for killing off this worthless animal and I sincerely hope Captain D or old Long John will never put some slop like that on my plate when I want good seafood. If you dont see it it cant be of no good use anyway, sort of like a certain US senator with a big rich name who was nowhere to be seen last week.
Posted By: Jane Doe: To RoaneCo. How dare you critize my comment. This isn't just some fun arguement!! My child is hurt! Do you think that's funny? Do me a favor, Next time I write about my kids, Don't comment! I hope you don't have any kids because you don't see the harm and worry in my comment, You just want to fight and make fun of someone!! This is really serious!! I don't see the humor!!!
Posted By: Big Earl: Did any of you people see those PETA nuts on the TV 3 news last night boo hooing about having to tie there dogs up hello again working people of WV this is Big Earl and I don’t know about you but I always thought it was rude and inconsiderate and just being a bad neighbor to let your dogs run wild all over the neighborhood digging up peoples backyards rooting around in garbage cans and doing there business all over the place. Have any of you people in Huntington ever lost a chicken to a wild dog. Even these back to nature types and hippies up here in Boone County tie up there dog to guard there dope patches but they don’t have no sense anyway if they aint going to Washington DC to try and rook us out of our jobs by carrying signs and yelling about some invisible fish that is no good to anybody they are screaming about the coal miner killing polar bears and other animals that don’t even live here. Apparently this bunch had the bright idea to go down to the park on Sunday down in Huntington when people was out with there families trying to walk around and enjoy things and they chained themselves to trees with real dog chains trying to get people to sign a protest petition to of all people a mayor named Wolf now I don’t know about you but that mayor better forget the beware of dog sign he needs to put a beware of the PETA nut sign up in that park.
Posted By: The Seeker: @food for thought: It is indeed important to check facts, and it heartens me to see that you're of the type that actively seeks them (even thought I fall on the side of the debate that believes in climate change, as it has solid science behind it). However, I caution you on taking anything from FOX news at face value. This is an organization that in 2000 won a case in Florida appeals court in which the court ruled that FOX has no obligation to tell the truth to it's viewers, and can misinform the public under the first amendment. This is also an organization that has been proven to have an agenda, and frames every bit of it's coverage to favor one political party over the other. My advice is to seek out less obviously biased news sources, especially in cases such as global warming, which is an issue that transcends political parties and affects every being on the planet.
Posted By: Hugh: Hey WVa. Checkin out the YELL. Kind of quiet today. Enjoyed my visit there. Met John Henry at the Big Ben Tunnel,saw the big bridge. Stood at Hawk's Nest and viewed the scenery. If I wasn't so old and crippled, I'd bungee jump from the New River Gorge Bridge. Have folks who live in the Talcott area and some around Hinton. Well won't take much of your time today. Just wanted to check in.
Posted By: what is foor for thought?: foor?? for thought, you do know Bush made those he commissioned to study it alter their reports when he found out it supported global warming, don't you? Anyone who just sees pictures of the ice caps 30 years ago and now would have to be mentally handicapped not to know there's global warming, the only thing that's possible to debate is the cause of it. Wonder why Fox didn't mention the Bush fiasco? Well I don't really wonder.
Posted By: more p.c at wsaz: gays in usa sounds like it was written by a gay person,so it was printed.it was,nt written by a gay person.it was a second thought,after i commented on other sins,such as adultry,but plainly written by a heterosexual person.it was not printed because im straight and not gay.so goes our country and freedom.
Posted By: Lou Ann: Ive had a similar bad experience at camden park several years ago. Havent went back since. The pricing is just another deterrent to doing business locally. I love this area but am very discouraged by the lack of pride in our appearance in several of our towns, the prices of doing business, the attitude towards the customer , the lack of merchandise. I could go on. We definately are not tourist friendly in the great ohio valley area.
Posted By: foor for thought: Looks like my comment on June 24th may be right. I have done some reading about this Global warming fad the government is putting on. I was sitting in a local car dealership and FOX news was reporting on the government sitting or "burying" studies by two of the highest ranking EPA officials contradicting this myth. Some of the comments from their studies proves the Global temperature if anything has decreased. Although, you should be skeptical about anything the media reports especially when it involves the government these are facts that have been recorded over time. I ask how come when these bozos as Dr. Hansen whom is from NASA(which has done innumerable amounts of damage to our air with their testing) never mention facts as these when trying to prove things they are claiming is a fact. People we in America have became lazy in seeking the truth, I am not disputing anything these scientists and the government tells us, but as we learned in elementary school check facts of both sides.
Posted By: gays in u.s.a.: another reflection on gays.if you think god doesn,t care about you because you,re gay ,he must love you more than you can comprehend,if not you could have been born ina muslim country.islam has no homosexuals ,they are not rehabilitate,just beheaded.as a loving and compassionate god says"GO AND SIN NO MORE".that doesnt mean just you it means all of us.yes god allows you to choose,he must really care.
Posted By: City of Milton: I'm glad that the City of Milton has so much money to spend and that they spend it wisely. Every time I drive through town on a nice day it never fails that someone is washing their personal vehicle at the VFD. Good to see that they budget personal car washes into the city budget. I think I'll stop in there today and see if I can wash my car as well...should be a nice day!
Posted By: Valorie: About four weeks ago, I sent a letter to Camden Park with a friendly suggestion to open the park to the casual visitor again. As of today, I still haven't had a response from them. There used to be a small fee for admission to anyone who just wanted to visit. Once inside the park, a visitor could buy a corn dog or pay to play a few games or ride a few rides. Now people have to pay a full admission price for all day rides, even when they don't plan to stay all day. A lot of people are grandparents who just want to watch their grandchildren ride for an hour or two. Some are young parents with small children who tire easily. As empty nesters, my husband and I would like to drop by to get a bite to eat, play some games or just walk around. Everyone I have spoken to said they would visit Camden Park a whole lot more if they didn't have to pay the full admission price. I challenge everyone to contact Camden Park and ask them to give the people a choice!
Posted By: to gay question: god is not a cruel and unfair god.we all have our faults.is homosuxality a bigger sin than adultry,pornography,lying,stealing, and the list goes on.the clue to these behaviors is wanting to make our lives better.we cant blame anyone but ourselves for what we do.if anyone doesnt change its what they want to do.but as long as it doesnt affect me thats between you and god.but it is wrong,just as cheating on your spouse is sin.would we tell the adulterer that its not sin and not to try being a better person,i think not.celibacy would be better than the same old behavior.these have been struggle since creation.
Posted By: RoaneCo.: Losing your religion Jane Doe? What happened to "turn the other cheek"? I do hope your little girl is ok. I have children of my own, I know how precious they are. But next time you read of someone else being "furious" or commenting on their personal issues, maybe you should keep your bible quotes to yourself.
Posted By: Jane Doe: I recently went with my church and my family to Camden Park this past weekend. Me and my 6 year old daughter rode the Spider, We thought it was going to be lots of fun, we were wrong! It was a nightmare! It went on for 10 minutes and was going way too fast! My daughter was terrified and was screaming! I was furious when the man that helped us off asked if she was okay and I said what do you think and he laughed!! I have rode this ride for many years and loved it, But this time I could tell it was different! But then it gets worse, A friend of mine that stayed at the park longer than us informed me that after we left, The spider closed down and said they had crossed wires and the ride was malfunctioning!!! My daughter can't hardly walk today and has a four inch bruise down her back! I'm taking her to the doctor in the morning. If there is something seriously wrong, I will be speaking to the owner and this situation will be takin care of!!!!!

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