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One Man Dead After ATV Accident
Last Updated: 7:21 AM 03/19/10 - 911 Dispatchers now confirm one man is dead after a four-wheeler crash in Bias.
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Huntington Residents Vying for Google Fiber
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Last Updated: 12:13 AM 03/19/10 - Internet speed one hundred time faster than what you have probably sounds pretty good. In Huntington, it could become reality if Google chooses to test its new technology in the City. - (Full Story)

Doc Holliday Speaks to Boy Scouts
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Last Updated: 11:35 PM 03/18/10 - Marshall University head football coach Doc Holliday took some time off the field Thursday to help with boys of a younger age group. - (Full Story)
Keyser to Improve Water System
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Last Updated: 11:26 PM 03/18/10 - The city of Keyser is getting $7.6 million in federal stimulus money to improve its water system. (Full Story)
Putnam County Schools Fighting Prescription Drug Problem
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Last Updated: 9:05 PM 03/18/10 - Putnam County Schools are now offering lock boxes for prescription drugs. (Full Story)
Building a "Green" Dream Home
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Last Updated: 8:42 PM 03/18/10 - Are you recycling water? How much energy are your lights putting out? How well do your windows circulate the air flow? (Full Story)
Hurricane City Council Member Resigns
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Last Updated: 8:21 PM 03/18/10 - A city council member in Hurricane has resigned because she is moving. (Full Story)
Charges Dropped Against Wirt County Assessor
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Last Updated: 2:47 PM 03/18/10 - Charges of witness intimidation have been dropped without prejudice against the assessor from Wirt County. (Full Story)
University of Charleston Head Basketball Coach Leaving
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Last Updated: 7:17 AM 03/19/10 - University of Charleston Head Coach, Greg White, is leaving the program.
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Push to Target Aggressive Drivers Along Corridor G and Route 52
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Last Updated: 10:47 PM 03/18/10 - A federal grant will soon help keep two of the more dangerous highways in West Virginia a little safer. (Full Story)
UPDATE: Community Mourns Spencer Man who Died in House Fire
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Last Updated: 7:20 AM 03/19/10 - Family members tell WSAZ.com that Lewis "Bubby" Fields lived in the home with his girlfriend and two dogs. (Full Story)
NEW INFO: Surveillance Video Released in Dollar General Robbery in Huntington
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Last Updated: 3:31 PM 03/18/10 - Police say a man robbed the Dollar General Store at 14th Street West in Huntington Monday afternoon. Police say he fled on foot. (Full Story)
Marshall Hosts Appalachian State Monday In CIT Quarterfinals
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Last Updated: 12:00 PM 03/18/10 - Marshall University will host former Southern Conference rival Appalachian State (23-10) on Monday in the quarterfinals of The CollegeInsider.com Tournament. (Full Story)
W.Va. Officer Shot Released From Hospital, Search Continues for Gunman
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Last Updated: 7:16 AM 03/19/10 - The Oak Hill Police Officer shot early Thursday morning has been released from the hospital.

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UPDATE: Mother Speaks Out about Arrests in Case of Missing Teen
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Last Updated: 11:08 PM 03/17/10 - Most parents worry if their kids forget to call after a few hours, but imagine waiting for that call for nearly four years. That has been the painful reality for a mom in Roane County but now she's one step closer to finding closure. (Full Story)
Area Cadillac Dealer to Continue Selling the Brand
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Last Updated: 10:50 PM 03/17/10 - Moses Cadillac announced Wednesday that it will be keeping the Cadillac brand. (Full Story)
Three Men Arrested in Undercover Drug Buy
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Last Updated: 10:36 PM 03/17/10 - Three men were arrested Tuesday night during an undercover drug buy in St. Albans. (Full Story)
Woman Pleads Guilty to Binding 2-Year-Old Boy with Duct Tape
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Last Updated: 10:26 PM 03/17/10 - A Charleston woman admitted on Wednesday that she used duct tape to bind a boy. Della Jackson pleaded guilty to child abuse creating the risk of serious bodily injury.
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Mingo County Woman Admits to Dispensing Drugs for Abuse
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Last Updated: 3:12 PM 03/18/10 - Writing a prescription for abuse -- that is what a Mingo County woman admitted she had been doing for years.
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Charlie Brown and Friends Coming to the Stage in Huntington
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Last Updated: 9:22 PM 03/17/10 - Beginning Thursday, March 18, First Stage Children's Theater is giving us a double scoop of joy by bringing Charles Schulz's memorable characters to the stage in two musicals in Huntington. (Full Story)
Last-Minute Error Sinks Coal Severance Bill in W.Va.
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Last Updated: 9:02 PM 03/17/10 - Lawmakers thought they passed the necessary legislation, but a fatal flaw is blocking their bid to redistribute coal tax revenues.
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Reducing Jail Overcrowding with Day Report Centers
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Last Updated: 8:26 PM 03/17/10 - In Cabell and Wayne counties alone, there are nearly 300 people who could be in jail. But a judge in those people's cases decided they deserve a second chance.
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Putnam Ball Field Project Goes Underwater
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Last Updated: 8:50 PM 03/17/10 - A field of dreams is turning into a field of frustration for some folks in Putnam County.
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Manchin Vetoes First Bill of Recent Legislative Session
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Last Updated: 6:32 PM 03/17/10 - A mislabeled fund has prompted Gov. Joe Manchin to veto his first bill from the just-completed legislative session. (Full Story)
W.Va. Gets $72M in School Construction Bonds
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Last Updated: 5:18 PM 03/17/10 - West Virginia is getting more than $72 million in federal bonds for public schools.
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Swine Flu Shot Clinics Set for Kanawha County
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Last Updated: 5:50 PM 03/17/10 - The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department is holding swine flu shot clinics this week and weekend. (Full Story)
Convicted Bank Robber Tony Artrip Faces More Charges
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Last Updated: 4:04 PM 03/17/10 - A man known for robbing banks and breaking out of jail has been indicted by a U.S. District Court t grand jury for a pair of bank robberies in West Virginia. (Full Story)
Pioneer Park Could Soon Offer Year Round Swimming
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Last Updated: 12:09 PM 03/17/10 - During the Kanawha County Parks and Recreation Meeting, the Upper Kanawha Economic Council asked the board to allow them to enter into a long term lease so it could take over the park in East Bank. (Full Story)
Power Restored in Putnam County
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Last Updated: 5:08 PM 03/17/10 - Power has been restored after an electrical pole fire behind a fast food restaurant in Teays Valley.
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UPDATE: Dispatchers Say Warrants to be Issued for Man Involved in Chase
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Last Updated: 10:31 PM 03/18/10 - The family of Adam Nottingham says they believe he jumped off the Gauley Bridge, after leading Clay County Sheriff's Deputies on a case Tuesday night.
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W.Va. AFL-CIO Pushes Banks to Restore Lost Jobs
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Last Updated: 7:49 AM 03/17/10 - As part of a nationwide campaign, the West Virginia AFL-CIO is planning a rally to push Wall Street banks to replace the jobs the group says the banks helped to destroy. (Full Story)
Power Struggle at Public Hearing
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Last Updated: 7:10 AM 03/17/10 - A scene straight out of Washington played out in Southern West Virginia Tuesday night. A public hearing on power outages turned personal when CEOs and top executives of American Electric Power were called out by name and their salaries listed.
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Spin-a-Thon Raises Money for Huntington Exercise Trail
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Last Updated: 10:44 PM 03/16/10 - The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall and the MU Recreation Center hosted a "Pedal for Path Spin-a-thon." The goal of the spin-a-thon is to raise money for the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health. (Full Story)
Former State Legislator Faces Federal Criminal Charges
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Last Updated: 10:07 PM 03/16/10 - A former state lawmaker facing a host of federal charges is getting a new look at the multi-count indictment against him. Former Logan County Delegate Joe Ferrell faces 51 counts, including racketeering, illegal gambling, tax violations and bribing officials. (Full Story)
City of Dunbar Plans to Cut Budget by $400,000
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Last Updated: 9:52 PM 03/16/10 - The city of Dunbar plan to cut its upcoming budget by nearly $400,000.
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Charleston Recognized on 'Today' Show for Brisk Housing Market
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Last Updated: 8:37 AM 03/17/10 - Charleston was recognized Tuesday morning on "The Today Show" as leading the way nationally for a housing market recovery.
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Charleston Lawyer's License Suspended
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Last Updated: 8:37 PM 03/16/10 - A Charleston attorney accused of stealing from and beating a client will not be practicing law anytime soon. (Full Story)
Manchin Faces Tough Decisions After W.Va. Legislative Session
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Last Updated: 8:19 PM 03/16/10 - As lawmakers continue to work on the state's budget, Gov. Joe Manchin is taking a look at their work from the legislative session.
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Gov. Joe Manchin: Pending Ethics Bill Killed for a Reason
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Last Updated: 7:52 PM 03/16/10 - Gov. Joe Manchin isn't sold on requiring public officials to disclose their spouses' employers and financial interests.
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NEW INFO: Kanawha County Flooding Cleanup Underway; Safety Tips
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Last Updated: 7:19 PM 03/16/10 - Folks with the American Red Cross fanned out throughout Kanawha County on Tuesday to do damage assessments for people hit hard by weekend flooding. (Full Story)
Elementary Students Learn Filmmaking
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Last Updated: 6:56 PM 03/16/10 - There's no question young people spend a lot of time watching videos. But some local elementary school students are getting a crack at making one. (Full Story)
Search for Missing Firefighter Continues

Last Updated: 10:26 PM 03/18/10 - Heavy fog meant a later start for emergency crews looking for a missing firefighter.
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Huntington High Student Charged with Making Threat
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Last Updated: 9:07 PM 03/16/10 - Huntington Police Capt. Rick Eplin says the male teen was arrested following an investigation into a threatening text message that what was circulated at Huntington High School on Tuesday. (Full Story)
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