UPDATE: Father & Son Arrested in Donut Shop Robbery
UPDATE: Father & Son Arrested in Donut Shop Robbery Save Email Print
Posted: 2:38 PM Jul 6, 2008
 Last Updated: 8:54 PM Jul 7, 2008
 Reporter: Jeremy Edwards
Email Address: jeremy.edwards@wsaz.com
64 comments
A | A | A

Monday AM Update

HUNTINGTON, WVa. (WSAZ) -- A father and son are now under arrest in the robbery of a local donut shop.

Jail records show that 49-year old Stephen Wyrick was booked in the Western Regional Jail at 1:45 Monday morning. He is charged with 2nd degree robbery.

The elder Wyrick was arragined in Cabell County Magaistrate Court Monday morning. His bond was set at $50,000.

10:30pm Update
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Cabell County Sheriff Kim Wolfe says there has been an arrest in the robbery of a donut shop in the area.

The sheriff says 23-year old Josh Wyrick is under arrest. He was taken to Cabell County magistrate court around 10pm Sunday evening.

The sheriff says they are also getting a warrant to arrest his father.

ORIGINAL STORY
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A lot of us crave a fresh donut for breakfast but police say two men who stopped at a local bakery Sunday morning were not looking for food.

Emergency dispatchers say two men walked into the Jolly Pirate Donut shop along route 60 in Cabell County and stole the cash register.

It happened around 6 Sunday morning. No one was injured during the robbery. Police are still investigating and have not made an arrest in the case yet.

As soon as police release a description of the suspects we will pass that information along to you.

[ Copyright 2008 – WSAZ.com. All Rights Reserved. ]
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Severe Weather and Breaking News Coverage

To send a news tip or submit a story idea, e-mail news@wsaz.com

More Stories
UPDATE: Stabbing Video Released in Cab Driver Attack

UPDATE: Woman Killed in Interstate 77 Crash, Name Released

Suspect Charged in Huntington Murder

Huntington City Council Preps for Next Mayor

 EPA Touts $1.9 Billion Gain for W.Va.

Former Local Doctor, Daughter Killed in Crash

W.Va. Ethics Panel OKs Retirement Gifts, Awards

Workers Vote to Start Strike Process in Scioto County School District
Post Your Comments
First Name:
Location:
Enter Comments: characters left
Email (optional):
Email will not be displayed on site. For station contact purpose only.
Read Comments
Comments are posted from viewers like you and do not always reflect the views of this station.
Posted by: jake on Jul 9, 2008 at 07:30 PM
what the heck were they thinking they r very dumb people. hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: jippy on Jul 8, 2008 at 11:08 PM
can you believe these dumb guys? lol how could they breathe?
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 8, 2008 at 09:35 PM
I personally know the Wyrick Family, and they are a strong Christian family. I could only imagine the hurt they are going through with all of this. Unfortunatly, Stephen and Joshua have chosen the wrong paths in life. I know throughout the years, Stephen's Mother has done all that she could to get these two cleaned up. Long talks and lots of prayers, but still no changes. Everything happens for a reason, and maybe in some weird way this needed to happen to Steve and Josh. Some time in Jail might be what it takes for these two to clean up and follow the path they need to follow. All of my heart and prayers go out to Mrs. Wyrick and all of her family for the wrong choices these two have made in life.
Posted by: hmmm on Jul 8, 2008 at 08:39 PM
josh works at golden corral now... all hes gota do is walk from alizter....
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 8, 2008 at 05:17 PM
This man dated my mother for over 5 years and put my family through plenty of turmoil.I certainly hope justice will be served and he will have time to think about his behaviors.My thoughts go out to his family,the ones who actually make moral decisions.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 8, 2008 at 04:54 PM
josh, my heart goes out to your family. i'm sorry it had to turn out like this. good luck.
Posted by: Chick on Jul 8, 2008 at 12:34 PM
I agree with Brian, but I think we should send to the Leno, he would LOVE to see this!
Posted by: Debbie on Jul 8, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Well You knew they'd get caught! Nothing ticks cops off worse than robbing the donut shop.LOL And what the heck does that guy have on his head?
Posted by: Darin on Jul 8, 2008 at 07:05 AM
Quality family time in West by god Virginia for ya. hahaha
Posted by: isaac on Jul 8, 2008 at 06:54 AM
To Rachel; It is because these two morons were so stupid that one of them went in minutes before the robbery and cased the place in the same clothes he was going to rob them in minutes later !!!! What a true bone head !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Brian on Jul 8, 2008 at 02:10 AM
At least they had enough class NOT to wear duct tape!!!
Posted by: melissa on Jul 7, 2008 at 10:53 PM
if our government would worry more about helping this country than other countries maybe these people would have gotten the help they so desperately needed.
Posted by: Pablo on Jul 7, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Well, even if these two weren't heading off to prison soon, I don't think we'll be seeing them on "Jeopardy." I mean, talk about dumb crooks. I hope they put father and son in different cells at Mount Olive. As a West Virginian, I'm tired of all the inbreeding jokes.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 7, 2008 at 09:32 PM
need a fix bad man to rob donut shop i guess get a beer
Posted by: Steve L. on Jul 7, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Saw this on the local NBC affiliate in Las Vegas...the family that commits a felony together stays together...
Posted by: Jeff on Jul 7, 2008 at 08:15 PM
Maybe BIG BUBBA will glaze them now!!!
Posted by: To dd on Jul 7, 2008 at 08:14 PM
About a month ago, I heard on the radio that a little girl in a town away from here did get robbed at her lemonade stand. The girl chased him into a nearby house but got locked out. She then called 911 and they arrested him and charged him with a felony for 12 dollars. That's pitiful!
Posted by: Justice For All on Jul 7, 2008 at 06:29 PM
this is why some people should never have kids! ooops!! How sad for this young man to have never learned that its wrong to steal! This man should have an extra charge added to him for teaching his son no moral values! Would it not have been better for him to have had no father at all then one to partner with him in crime. This breaks my heart!
Posted by: dd on Jul 7, 2008 at 05:45 PM
Why rob a donut shop??!!! Like they really have lots of money. Some people are just plain morons. Next, somebody will be holding up little Mary Sue at her lemonade stand. STUPID!
Posted by: Ron on Jul 7, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Aw, it's nice to say a dad and his son doing things together.
Posted by: rachel on Jul 7, 2008 at 04:44 PM
you know what i get robbed by a woman at jolly pirates on 1st street she shows her face to the camera and they dont catch her but they catch these two guys with their faces covered whats up with that?????????
Posted by: DJC on Jul 7, 2008 at 03:19 PM
Everybody knows that you're not suppose to put plastic bags over your head! I bet the defense lawyer will argue "lack of oxygen to the brain" on this one!
Posted by: Laughing in the dark. on Jul 7, 2008 at 02:56 PM
LoL, can we put this on youtube or maybe Leno. I think it would win an award or two. This is hilarious, especially because I went to High School with the "Suspect". Always knew youd do good Josh, way to go man. (Chuckle's)
Posted by: gene on Jul 7, 2008 at 01:53 PM
what family values. quality time with family members.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 7, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Wow... and I can't believe I dated this person. Never in a million years did I think he'd ever stoop this low. I feel for your wife and daughter Josh.
Posted by: mike on Jul 7, 2008 at 12:39 PM
with it being a donut you'd think there would have been plenty of cops already there
Posted by: c on Jul 7, 2008 at 12:26 PM
I think it was funny that the guy came in without a mask on before he went out and put the plastic on his head. I guess it is the same guy, am I wrong?
Posted by: Me on Jul 7, 2008 at 11:51 AM
I guess fishing and ball games don't qualify for father/son bonding activities anymore. "Hey son, we have't done anything together for awhile; lets go rob the donut store!" Like father, like son.
Posted by: HaHa on Jul 7, 2008 at 11:10 AM
lol, looks like they got tripped up on the power cord... dummys!
Posted by: Chick on Jul 7, 2008 at 11:03 AM
TO: Posted by: Tried on Jul 7, 2008 at 01:12 AM Omgahh!! Get over yourself. People can say what they want too. Who are you everyone's mommmy? "Shut Up" WAHHH. GET OVER IT! LOL
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 7, 2008 at 10:54 AM
you know the economy is bad when you got people robbing a donut shop.lol this is crazy!! now these idiots are setting in jail and didn't even make out with a lot of cash. i hope it was worth it to them .
Posted by: MR.INCOGNETO on Jul 7, 2008 at 10:44 AM
listen.....or your tongue will keep you deaf.
Posted by: Mike on Jul 7, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Well well, The Sheriff Dept Arrrested these robbers. Good Work. The HPD Donut Gang stands in AHH of you. If The Jollie Pirate was in the city limits of Huntington these guy would have had to make More Donuts before HPD called the Sheriff Dept to make an arrest.This is Great LMAO. A Donut Shop. Maybe the Donut Gang can contract the Sheriff Dept to Investigate the Murders of Four People within the city. Also the HPD Donut Gang are still the Laughing stock of the law Enforcement Community.
Posted by: Josh on Jul 7, 2008 at 09:36 AM
I want that shirt he is wearing! Where can I get one of those??
Posted by: booger on Jul 7, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Told ya'll this would get solved quick...
Posted by: Apology to officials 4 other post on Jul 7, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Just want to clarify earlier post I made about local officials supporting the drug trade in H'ton etc. 1st of all I dont KNOW that & shouldn't have mouthed off about something I dont know for a fact so I apologize to them ALTHOUGH none of them are doing their job. I think THAT is what underlies not only my venting/ranting but everyone elses here & elsewhere. All of us are just SO sick/tired of all this increasing crime in H'ton that we're frustrated, angry, afraid & fed up. We don't know why officials, police, etc are putting up with it especially here in a City as small as Huntington without doing more to run it out of here. They know where the trouble areas are for the most part so why not run them out BEFORE they get worse? The magistrates/judges & our "laws" are the worst though. IF they bother to sentence these criminals at all they're either put on home confinement which is a joke OR they let them go entirely Like everyone else I'm just angry,frustrated,scared
Posted by: To Tired, JMHO on Jul 7, 2008 at 08:45 AM
To Tried: I don't think people were specifically trashing HPD or officials for just the donut thing. All of us are just so frustrated with ALL the increasing crime in H'ton & this area so I think we're all just venting about specific incidents when it's the overall lack of police response AND mostly lack of response by public officials to curb all this crime AND also the stupid laws/judges in this state/country who keep letting thugs & criminals out of jail IF they even put them in there to begin with. Yes we realize the murder trumped the donut shop robbery so the HPD SHOULD have been on 4th Ave BUT theres such a HUGE increase in crime everyday all over town & people are venting their frustration, anger and fear on just the cops alone. THEY can't do what they're not allowed to do though so until our "leaders" ha, judges/magistrates AND the laws do better, the cops can't really do anything else We're all just tired of the thugs, drugs & crime. We're frustrated, mad, afraid
Posted by: mom on Jul 7, 2008 at 08:26 AM
This looks like some quality father and son bonding time.Maybe they can bond in jail together.I seen the father on the wrj website already this morning, so it looks like the cops are doing there job dispite what some of you think
Posted by: MAD on Jul 7, 2008 at 08:18 AM
GOT UP THIS MORNING NO DONUTS.HAD THE MILK MAKES ME MAD.
Posted by: mike on Jul 7, 2008 at 07:36 AM
Is it me or do this guys eyes look a little "Glazed"...HA HA
Posted by: Anon on Jul 7, 2008 at 06:21 AM
OK, for those of you who think that all these crimes in Huntington AND the surrounding area(s) (because the thugs/druggies FROM downtown are now spreading out - thanks a LOT by the way) are "fine" apparently, check out per capita crimes here compared to larger cities and areas. The amount of crimes here is way out of proportion to the size of the place so that is OK? AND at least other cities and areas TRY to curb crime! Not just sit there & let it get more frequent and worse like H'ton and this area does! No, it's not all the police depts fault, they can only do what they are ALLOWED to do & IMHO anyway too many rich old politicians & "important" people in H'ton & the area are getting rich off the drugs so they don't WANT them stopped & they don't care about the crime b/c they can afford high tech security systems at THEIR homes, security people etc. The rest of us peons are just screwed. As for robberies they ARE going to increase b/c people need $$$ to just survive
Posted by: cc on Jul 7, 2008 at 05:00 AM
its time people arm themselves , robery and violent crimes are on the rise ,I was in livermore california several years ago and I went to a convience store to buy some things . when I opened the cooler door to get some drinks I was face to face with a guy in a parka holding a riot shotgun . the guy at the cash register said it was common practice to have armed gaurds at stores in that area.he said robbers will kill witnesses in a robbery . meet force with force I bet thats the reason the county is putting out so many concealed weapons permits .
Posted by: Jeff on Jul 7, 2008 at 04:57 AM
Stupid is as stupid does.....
Posted by: cosmo on Jul 7, 2008 at 03:02 AM
sure looks like they worked really hard at getting so little, didn't even get a donut. I bet they was not more than 20 dollars in the register. what a way to get jail time for so little to show.
Posted by: Tried on Jul 7, 2008 at 01:12 AM
Ok this is getting old, people want to make fun or down grade Huntington or the cops here. Well I do not see anyone running their mouth running for office or trying to become a cop. So if you think you can do a better job then do something about it and if not shut up. If I do recall as I was passing Fulids Saturday night every cop in Huntington was there. So the donut shop to 2nd place to a death. I also work uo on Rt 60 and Barboursville or the state boys who sit right across from the donut shop look into this,
Posted by: Iknowthisguy on Jul 7, 2008 at 01:10 AM
He's probably been arrested at least twelve times but considering the circumstances we'll just call it a Bakers Dozen.
Posted by: Rs on Jul 7, 2008 at 12:46 AM
You've been 1-upped Ashland. Meet the "Rubbage Ruffians". They got the ducktape bandit beat. They actually got some cash.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:45 PM
lol noone, i agree
Posted by: if u knew on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:41 PM
he used to work at subway right up the street. with gas at 4.10 a gallon he was probly just trying to get to work subway eat fresh...........
Posted by: Such teaching on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Criminal thinking- strange but so there is a plant across from Marshall that need temp help at over 14 an hour.
Posted by: Donna on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Oh dear, not again... i'm sorry George, but i'll bet you're glad you listened and got the cameras put in! Smile and say 'cheese', robbers!!! LOL
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 6, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Is there nothing sacred anymore???
Posted by: booger on Jul 6, 2008 at 10:53 PM
looks like DUMB and DUMBER thes 2 are real Brainiacks i like the way the dumb one comes in first and dumber grabs the register and drops it. this should make the dumb crook news
Posted by: kristy on Jul 6, 2008 at 10:26 PM
why does every one on here alway's have something smart to say ????the police have a lot of thing's to do !so stop smarting off the cop's come when u call them dont they...
Posted by: Joe on Jul 6, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Maybe Mike shamed the HPD away from Jolly Pirate so he could get all them donuts for himself.
Posted by: Bev on Jul 6, 2008 at 09:49 PM
There are at least 6 police cars on rt.60 at any given time. These are not Huntington PD but Cabell County Sheriffs and Barboursville PD. That doesn't even include the State Police who have a detachment about 3 blocks away. It doesn't seem to matter to these people if the cops around or not. Obviously they are desperate or just don't care about anything. Crime will happen any time any place.
Posted by: booger on Jul 6, 2008 at 09:39 PM
This will be the only crime solved all year...
Posted by: Tim on Jul 6, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Hey geniuses that Jolly Pirate is outside of Huntington's city limit, so yea its HPDs fault.
Posted by: Captain Hook on Jul 6, 2008 at 08:24 PM
ARGH! Give me your money you bunch of scally-wags!
Posted by: no one on Jul 6, 2008 at 05:30 PM
they took the cash. and left the donuts.. big dummies.
Posted by: Janet on Jul 6, 2008 at 04:02 PM
Seems to prove that HPD does NOT hang at the donut shop. Mike won't like this.
Posted by: Just call me cynical on Jul 6, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Just another day in good old Huntington, why is yet ANOTHER robbery or ANY crime news anymore?
Posted by: rob on Jul 6, 2008 at 03:14 PM
how did the huntington donut gang let this one get by them i bet a bakers dozen they catch these guys you cant rob the hand that feeds huntingtons finest or is jolly not in city limits lol!
Posted by: Frank on Jul 6, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Motor-mouth Mike is always saying that the HPD donut gang is not doing their work. Where was the HPD donut gang when this happened? At the other donut house?
Go to our mobile site | Make this your homepage (IE)
WSAZ.com Most Popular / Most Comments
National News Headlines
PHONE IN YOUR YELLS TO: 1-866-616-5354
The Yell: Comments for the Week of 11/30
  • Posted By: Kris: Always been a Major fan of WSAZ but not so much for your website until now. Everything is laid out much better and even seems to be faster!
  • Posted By: True Bison: Mark Hallburn from Putnamlive.com is a complete idiot!
  • Posted By: Bill: I am a native Mountaineer...what's up with "The Yell"? Couldn't there be a better name for your soundoff? Love the idea...
  • Posted By: Sophie: What is going on with all of these "home invasions!" This really scares me. I hope they catch these thugs. How tramatic!
  • Posted By: Kevin: I am just fine with the new look of your website, no problems navigating at all. The people who complain are the ones who fear change, to me this explains why Robert Byrd keeps getting voted into office.
  • Posted By: Ari: I feel SOOO bad for that poor bear that those people are keeping as a "pet" a bear is not a pet, these are the people I dont feel sorry for when they get mauled and there hand bitten off
  • Posted By: Me: I like the postings from other outlets, (wowk etc.) This lets me see a varitey of headlines and stories without moving all around
  • Posted By: Debbie: Your website looks great! It is very appealing to the eye when it comes up on the screen and user friendly. I not an expert by any means, yet I find your site non-threating for someone like me. I check your site twice daily and though I usually do not like change, I like this one! I'm thankful for WSAZ's coverage of Southern Ohio. You treat Ohio with the same level of importance as West Virginia. Thanks for a job well done, with heart.
  • Posted By: Alycia Marie Adams: I think that your new layout is really top notch! It looks much more professional and streamlined than it used to! Thank you for a job well done!
  • Posted By: Christian not offended: Thank you g, I'm glad there is someone else who understands the HOLIDAY meaning to HAPPY HOLIDAYS. If that offends some of you, then maybe you should leave town. This is a FREE country, not a communist one. HAPPY >>>insert holiday here<<< There is that less offending to you?
  • Posted By: Cathi: Thanks for the new website. I think it is truly great. Lots of information, great design. I get on this site many times each day and love the new look and info.
  • Posted By: drsenile: In the spirit of this joyous season, let us remember what it celebrates...the love and compassion for our fellow man. So, those of you who do NOT believe the way I do, get out of town! Sound like anyone you know? If you missed the sarcasm, may I suggest you also leave town.
  • Posted By: mooonie: I like the new layout , it is easier to find what you're looking for . I can't understand what others are complaining about . Great job !!
  • Posted By: drsenile: Well, I just attempted to submit a comment and it disappeared. And no, it wasn't my computer. My basic problem with this site...too much glitz, not enough substance; slow to load information; and, it appears none of the WSAZ staff ever read much of what's here and it might actually improve.
  • Posted By: drsenile: It is the season for honoring a man born 2000 years ago and to celebrate what he brought to all of us in the spirit of love and compassion for our fellow man. So, all of you who DO NOT BELIEVE as I do, get out of town! If you fall to see the sarcasm, by all means, find another planet.
  • Posted By: drsenile: I realize I live in the ultra-exclusive suburb of Milton, but I am curious as to the reason gas prices (for one) are consistently higher than our less fortunate neighbors (like Huntington). As of tonight, there is still a 16 cents per gallon differential between Milton and Huntington (and we are NOT lower). I guess we are helping to pay for improvements to the mayors pet projects.
  • Posted By: Paul: Your new web page is greate, Your local and national coverage is so much easier to surf. You will have critics out there, but any change that is new will not be accepted for a while, this is common for the region that we live in. Keep up the good work WSAZ. Please excuse some of my spelling)
  • Posted By: Taxpayer: At least one Senator has put a secret hold on the nomination of Neil Barofsky to be appointed Inspector General to oversee the $700 billion Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). It is not clear why the lawmaker is holding up the nomination. Mr. Barofsky appears to be eminently qualified for the Inspector General position, and whether you support the bailout or not, all taxpayers have an interest in making sure every dime is spent appropriately and not subjected to waste, fraud or abuse. Please call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 to connect with your Senator's office and find out whether they are responsible for holding up this nomination of the watchdog for the massive bailout package.
  • Posted By: Jennifer: To Volley Mom, yes that's true about life in general but we're talking about a web page, come on. It's not THAT important.
  • Posted By: L.: A little feedback on the site redesign; I like the layout, but it's very crowded and cluttered. I browse the site frequently on my iPhone and I have great difficulty doing that with the new layout - I can't scroll using the touchscreen because all of the columns are crowded together and when I try to scroll I end up clicking on something.
  • Posted By: : I DO NOT LIKE THE NEW PAGE. THE OLD PAGE WAS SO MUCH BETTER!!!
  • Posted By: Melinda: THE ONLY THING THAT NEEDS FIXED ON YOUR NEW WEB SITE IS THE VIEWING OF THE VIDEOS LIKE YOU HAVE GOING ON AROUND THE WORLD I HAVE A POP UP BLOCKER THAT WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO VIEW IT AND BEFORE IT NEVER STOPPED ME.
  • Posted By: Melinda: I LIKE THE NEW WEB PAGE KEEP THIS ONE! ITS EASIER TO READ AND GET TO THINGS.
  • Posted By: Volley Mom: The only thing in life consistent is change. We all need change to keep life interesting. Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% how you deal with it. Learn to deal with things in life a little better. I happen to like the new site.
  • Posted By: Bling Bling: Like the new site, but like asked before why are you running the competitions headlines? Also another recommendation - somewhat croweded but hey it is the news so I will live with it
  • Posted By: Buckeye: I like the new site. Just get sick of seeing the shaking "classmate.com" advertisement. But, they pay a bill I'm sure.
  • Posted By: ann: I HATE THE NEW SIT IT WONT FIT ON MY SCREEN RIGHT ITS MESSED UP CHANGE IT BACK PLEASE HURRRY
  • Posted By: ann: love the new site
  • Posted By: Jennifer: I don't like the new page either, I know change is something you have to get used to but....just my opinion.
  • Posted By: IdiotsUAre: The United States of America was founded under God! The creator of this earth, the father of our Savior Jesus Christ. He is why we even have Christmas. So say Christmas an not holidays! If you want to say holidays then go to another county or even California it might as be its own.
  • Posted By: yuck: I don't like change, please go back to the other website.
  • Posted By: Bob: WSAZ, Why are you linking to WOWK headlines on your website? Even linking to the Daily Mail, Gazette, and H-D isn't smart - because in the online world, they're even more of a competitor to you.
  • Posted By: Bob: Someone could be shopping for Hanukkah gifts. Read a book other than just the Bible.
  • Posted By: BibleThumpers: It's actually a pagan festival for the Winter Solstice. The Christians adopted it as Christ's birthday later on and even adopted many of the pagan items, such as putting up a tree and having a great feast.
  • Posted By: g: it is the stupidest thing I have ever heard, to be offended by the word "Holiday", this all comes from you bible thumpers that all want to tell other people how to think and what to say. You offend me! This is the Holidays! Even 50 years ago before all this ridiculous crap started, cards said Happy Holidays, because it covered Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, it is the Holiday Season! So Season's Greetings and Happy Holidays Y'all!
  • Posted By: to Lady A:: The "holiday" season also encompasses Hanukkah, a major holiday for those of us who follow the Jewish faith. We also give gifts and do "holiday" shopping this season; thankfully WSAZ is less ignorant than you are and recognizes that their viewership reflects more than one faith.
  • Posted By: to Lady A: FYI, Hanukah is also coming up and we of the jewish faith also exchange gifts during this HOLIDAY season. I, for one, am thankful that WSAZ considers all of their viewers. Your comment was incredibly ignorant.
  • Posted By: What the heck: I agree with Pat, I'm not liking the new page AT ALL.
  • Posted By: Christian not offended: Ok there Lady A, just slow down a minute. Huntingtonian made a good point. Have you ever heard of Hanukah? Some people shop for Hanukah. Jesus was Jewish, so don't tell me that being a Jew is a sin, & Christmas is THE ONLY HOLIDAY this time of year. Yes, I too love to hear MERRY CHRISTMAS, but I refuse to become upset when someone says happy holidays. How do you know if when you say MERRY CHRISTMAS to someone, your not saying it to a Jewish person? Do you ever hear them make a big fat stink about it? NO!!!, you don't. So I think you should just be happy that God has given you another day on this Earth. So that you have the time to celebrate, with your family, whatever holiday you choose. I've decided to say HAPPY MERRY KWANZ~MA~KA that way I've covered them all.
  • Posted By: Pat: Much like New Coke and the new Marco I think you've made a mistake with the new web pagedesign. I don't use Yahoo because the site is too cluttered and I feel the same about your new page. More is not necessarily better!
  • Posted By: Ari: It is CHRISTMAS it is the time we celebrate Christ being born, not Kwanzza or Hanukah. Kwanzza is racist anyways it's a celebration of being black. I have no problem with people saying Happy whatever it is but I am NOT going to watch what i say and not say Marry Christmas becasue it might offend people
  • Posted By: LadyA`: The question was, Did you do any Holiday shopping over the weekend? The shopping they were referring was Christmas shopping. What other holiday shopping would we be doing? Thanksgiving was over. It offended me like many others. It is the Christmas season and I want to see the word Christmas used, not holiday or xmas.
  • Posted By: Huntingtonian: I agree with Anonymous!! It is the "holiday season" and by definition, it encompasses all of the holidays that are coming, not just Christmas. I also am a christian and see something inherintly wrong with pigeon holing this time of year to simply "Merry Christmas." What I find really offensive is those of you who believe that it is ok to say "Christmas" but would be outraged if "Happy Kwanza" or "Happy Hanukah" appeared anywhere. So, that being said: HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a JOYOUS NEW YEAR to all!!
  • Posted By: : Holiday is in referance to ALL holidays this time of year. I have been saying Happy Holidays since I was a kid, growing up during the 80's. Christmas is not the only holiday this time of year. We did just celebrate Thanksgiving, remember. I am a Christian, that is not offended by the phrase HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
  • Posted By: ann: I agree with ladyA its CHRISTMAS
  • Posted By: LadyA: WSAZ- Could you please change the word Holiday to Christmas on your question? The word Holiday offends me.
  • Posted By: mad: To the doofus deer hunter who knocked my mailbox over on gritt rd if you cant drive any better than that you shouldnt have a GUN and thanks for letting us know you smashed the mailbox. MERRY CHRISTMAS DOOFUS
Click Here to Read Story and Post Comments
First Warning Weather Hour-By-Hour
+ Ashland, KY
+ Athens, OH
+ Beckley, WV
+ Charleston, WV
+ Clarksburg, WV
+ Clay, WV
+ Gallipolis, OH
+ Huntington, WV
+ Ironton, OH
+ Logan, WV
+ Morgantown, WV 		+ Paintsville, KY
+ Parkersburg, WV
+ Pikeville, KY
+ Pomeroy, OH
+ Portsmouth,OH
+ Ripley, WV
+ Spencer, WV
+ Sutton, WV
+ Wayne, WV
+ Wheeling, WV
+ Williamson, WV
WSAZ.com Sponsor Sections & Links
SOMC
Very good things are happening here
Weight Watchers
Are you ready to lose weight?
Prudential Bunch
Since 1959 unequaled performance
Moms4Moms
By moms, for moms
WV Lottery
Nightly drawings and numbers
WVA Electric
Visit our unique lighting lab
Big Sandy
For all your furniture and appliance needs
Budget Blinds
The best in custom window coverings

WSAZ Mobile