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Coin Collectors Gather in Charleston
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Last Updated: 9:17 AM 11/07/09 - Coin and stamp dealers are in town to buy, sell or trade with local collectors. - (Full Story)

Military Discount Shopping
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Last Updated: 8:53 AM 11/07/09 - Military families can get a discount on groceries this weekend as part of a thank you for protecting our country’s freedom. - (Full Story)
Woman Stabbed in St. Albans
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Last Updated: 5:20 AM 11/07/09 - A woman is in the hospital after she was stabbed early Saturday morning in St. Albans. (Full Story)
WV Final Week; OH & KY Playoff Scores (11/6)
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Last Updated: 12:20 AM 11/07/09 - Ashland lost in the first round of the high school football playoffs. Cabell Midland spoiled Hurricane's playoff chances. (Full Story)
Eight-Player Football Teams Considered for Some Rural W.Va. Schools
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Last Updated: 11:15 PM 11/06/09 - Rural schools with fewer students playing football are finding it tough to measure up against bigger schools and larger teams. As a result, changing the number of players from 11 to 8 on the field could soon be a reality.
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Charleston Rock Radio Station Changes to Christmas Format
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Last Updated: 11:02 PM 11/06/09 - A radio station known for rocking out is now decking the halls with holiday music, and it's causing plenty of static.
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West Virginia Paratrooper Killed in Afghanistan
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Last Updated: 10:35 PM 11/06/09 - An Alaska-based paratrooper from West Virginia has been killed in Afghanistan. (Full Story)
Nitro High Graduate Among Soldiers Serving at Fort Hood
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Last Updated: 9:48 PM 11/06/09 - Thousands of soldiers call Fort Hood a home away from home, including Nitro High School graduate Jason Lipford. On Friday, we caught up with his mother and girlfriend who didn't know about the shooting rampage there until they got a text message from Jason.
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Work Release Escapee Arrested in Boone County, W.Va.
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Last Updated: 7:06 PM 11/06/09 - State Police in Boone County, along with Boone County Sheriff's deputies, caught up with a man who escaped from a minimum security work release camp. (Full Story)
UPDATE: Boy Who Scares Away Car Thief Talks; Surveillance Video Released
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Last Updated: 10:02 PM 11/06/09 - Malik Youngblood says he stopped the man trying to steal his mom's car because, "I didn't want my little brothers to die."

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Potential Problems at 20 West Virginia Coal Ash Dams
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Last Updated: 5:31 PM 11/06/09 - The state Department of Environmental Protection said today it may change its policy for inspecting coal ash impoundments following a survey that revealed more problems than expected. (Full Story)
Police Cruiser Involved in Crash in St. Albans
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Last Updated: 4:24 PM 11/06/09 - Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a St. Albans Police cruiser. (Full Story)
Family Gets Keys to First House
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Last Updated: 4:01 PM 11/06/09 - The Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity dedicated its 69th house at 134 Olive Street in Huntington. (Full Story)
AAA Honors Local Police Departments
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Last Updated: 2:54 PM 11/06/09 - Five West Virginia Police Departments received AAA’s Platinum Community Traffic Safety Awards for their safety efforts during a luncheon on Friday. (Full Story)
St. Mary's Dedicates Center for Education
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Last Updated: 9:10 PM 11/06/09 - St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington celebrated 85 years of health care in the Tri-State Friday afternoon. (Full Story)
West Virginia Communities Named State's Cleanest
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Last Updated: 1:04 PM 11/06/09 - Six West Virginia communities are being honored for their efforts to beautify and clean up their corporate limits. (Full Story)
Guyan River Volunteer Fire Department Ransacked, Truck Stolen
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Last Updated: 10:26 PM 11/06/09 - Someone broke into the Lincoln County fire station around 3 a.m. Friday and stole a department utility truck. But before leaving, the thief loaded up the truck with about every thing in the station and took off. (Full Story)
3rd Grade Class Wins Pumpkin Drop at Glenwood Elementary
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Last Updated: 1:13 PM 11/06/09 - Pumpkins were flying off the roof Friday at Glenwood Elementary School in Charleston. (Full Story)
Huntington Shows Off New Police Cruisers and Equipment
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Last Updated: 12:16 PM 11/06/09 - Friday morning, Mayor Kim Wolfe showed off five new police cruisers, a back hoe, utility track and a bucket truck -- all paid for with user fee funds. (Full Story)
Winfield High School Teacher, Coach Injured in Car Accident
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Last Updated: 12:25 PM 11/06/09 - A teacher at Winfield High School was taken to the hospital after a car accident early Friday morning. (Full Story)
Hurricane Employees Receive Pay Checks; Special Meeting Set for Unpaid Bills
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Last Updated: 9:56 AM 11/06/09 - According to Hurricane Mayor, all city employees received their paychecks on Friday. (Full Story)
Toll Hikes Boost West Virginia Turnpike Revenue
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Last Updated: 9:40 AM 11/06/09 - Rate increases have boosted toll collections on the West Virginia Turnpike by more than 30 percent. (Full Story)
Ramey Appointed to Lincoln County Commission
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Last Updated: 12:46 PM 11/06/09 - During Thursday night’s meeting, current commissioners Charles McCann and Charles Vance appointed Thomas Ramey to the seat vacated by the recent death of long time County Commissioner Buster Stowers. (Full Story)
Senator Byrd to Receive Honor
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Last Updated: 9:08 AM 11/06/09 - West Virginia Robert C. Byrd will be honored on Friday at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston. (Full Story)
Greenbrier Nets Nearly $122K From New Casino
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Last Updated: 11:01 PM 11/05/09 - The Greenbrier netted nearly $122,000 from its new casino in the first month of operation. (Full Story)
Limited ‘Ink’ in South Charleston
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Last Updated: 10:53 PM 11/05/09 - There will now be rules limiting where you can get inked in South Charleston. (Full Story)
Lincoln Co. Commission Puts Park Project on Hold
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Last Updated: 10:54 PM 11/05/09 - The dedication of a new public park in Lincoln County was a highlight last month for folks who live there, but now there is a snag in getting funding to complete the project. (Full Story)
Power Line Application Upheld
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Last Updated: 9:25 PM 11/05/09 - The Virginia Supreme Court has upheld permits for construction of their portion of a multistate power line. (Full Story)
City Mission Accepting Donations for Clothing Give Away
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Last Updated: 8:46 PM 11/05/09 - As the holidays approach the need for donations is on the rise. Many charities could not exist without the generosity of people this time of year. (Full Story)
MU Grade Change Case Heads to Grand Jury
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Last Updated: 6:40 PM 11/05/09 - The federal investigation into the controversial grade change of a Marshall University student is moving to the next level. (Full Story)
Your Weekend Ahead (11/5)
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Last Updated: 9:02 PM 11/05/09 - Check out some fun activities happening in and around our region this weekend. (Full Story)
Two People Hospitalized After Accident in Charleston
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Last Updated: 2:37 PM 11/05/09 - One driver's decision to run a red light caused a traffic tie-up on Charleston's east end.
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UPDATE: Arrest Warrant Issued in Gun Incident at Charleston Apartments
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Last Updated: 2:35 PM 11/05/09 - Charleston Police tell WSAZ.com they have an arrest warrant out for a man wanted in connection with a gun incident at the Oakwood Terrace Apartments in Charleston. (Full Story)
Local 'Public Safety Heroes' Honored for Service
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Last Updated: 1:18 PM 11/05/09 - The Charleston Public Safety Council honored several local public safety heroes Thursday at its 7th Annual Salute to Public Safety Luncheon. (Full Story)
Kanawha County Judge Honored for Service
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Last Updated: 1:07 PM 11/05/09 - A Kanawha County judge was honored for her service on Thursday. (Full Story)
'Jump Street' to Open at Charleston Mall
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Last Updated: 9:01 PM 11/05/09 - A new business is moving into the Charleston Town Center Mall. (Full Story)
State Police: BB Gun Used to Hold-Up Gas Station
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Last Updated: 1:03 PM 11/05/09 - State Police in Madison say a man allegedly used a BB gun to hold-up a gas station and that's why they arrested David Farley.
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Charleston to Host SportFEST 2010, Details Released
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Last Updated: 12:19 PM 11/05/09 - The Charleston Convention and Visitor's Bureau (CVB) announced on Thursday it will host SportsFEST 2010 August 19-22 at Magic Island, Kanawha River, and Kanawha Boulevard at Haddad Riverfront Park. (Full Story)
Morgantown Man Named to West Virginia School Board
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Last Updated: 10:43 AM 11/05/09 - Michael I. Green has been appointed to the West Virginia Board of Education. (Full Story)
West Virginia Natural Gas Rates Go Down, Then Up
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Last Updated: 8:30 AM 11/05/09 - Natural gas customers around the state will see their bills drop by 25 to 40 percent from last year, but for many, those savings will be short-lived.
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Metro Government Plan Off the Table in Kanawha County
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Last Updated: 7:08 AM 11/05/09 - Kanawha County and Charleston city leaders say they are abandoning plans for a metro style government. (Full Story)
WSAZ EXCLUSIVE: 'American Idol' Host Ryan Seacrest Arrives in Huntington Area
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Last Updated: 10:20 PM 11/05/09 - "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest arrived Wednesday night at Tri-State Airport, and WSAZ.com has exclusive video of his arrival. (Full Story)
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