Thursday, May 23 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:49:15 GMT
Children in Monroe County had a lot to celebrate Thursday. It was all because of a brand new community playground. The Hawk's Nest Recreational Park was unveiled by the grand opening celebration at Mountain
Children in Monroe County had a lot to celebrate Thursday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:10:31 GMT
Almost 1,000 motor cycles rumbled through our area Thursday. They made their annual stop in Greenbrier County during the "Veteran's Run For The Wall" tour. The veterans came all the way from California
Almost 1,000 motor cycles rumbled through our area Thursday.
They made their annual stop in Greenbrier County during the "Veteran's Run For The Wall" tour.
The veterans came all the way from California as they continue on their journey to Washington D.C.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:45:36 GMT
The Boy Scouts of America are expected to wrap up a two day meeting in which one the topics up for discussion is whether or not to change its long-standing ban on openly gay scouts. It's been a long road
The Boy Scouts of America are expected to wrap up a two day meeting in which one the topics up for discussion is whether or not to change its long-standing ban on openly gay scouts.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:15:04 GMT
A man is dead after an afternoon accident in Fayette County. The two vehicle accident happened on WV Route 61 at 2:23 p.m. near Camp Branch Road. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found one of
One man is dead, another hospitalized after head-on crash in Fayette County.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:05:54 GMT
Another pill dealer is off the streets as a Summers County may pleaded guilty to charges of selling Oxycodone.Michael Harshaw, Jr., 36, of Hinton sold five oxycodone pills to a police informant on Oct.
Another pill dealer is off the streets as a Summers County may pleaded guilty to charges of selling Oxycodone.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:44:20 GMT
A man who sparked a statewide amber alert pleaded guilty in a Mercer County courtroom on Thursday.Tracy Atwell had a plea hearing in front of Judge Derek Swope at 2:30 p.m. In that hearing he pleaded
A man who sparked a statewide amber alert pleaded guilty in a Mercer County courtroom on Thursday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:32:46 GMT
Animal Control officers in Tazewell County came to the rescue of a bear cub on Tuesday.The black bear cub was attacked by dogs in the evening hours on Tuesday. The cub was picked up by a Virginia Department
Animal Control officers in Tazewell County came to the rescue of a bear cub on Tuesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:19:49 GMT
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Road repairs will slow down traffic along a section of U.S. Route 219 in Lewisburg.The West Virginia Division of Highways announced that one lane of Route 219 will be closed during the day starting on
Road repairs will slow down traffic along a section of U.S. Route 219 in Lewisburg.The West Virginia Division of Highways announced that one lane of Route 219 will be closed during the day starting on
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:01 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:01:05 GMT
Emergency responders were called to the scene of a train accident on Monday, May 20. A person was apparently hit by a CSX train in a remote part of Fayette County. The call came in at around 1:30 p.m.
The victim was apparently covering her head with a blanket to shelter from the heavy rain storms.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:42:24 GMT
Shades of the tragedy in Newtown, Conn. darken southern West Virginia as a man from Shady Spring threatens to "relive the Newtown shooting." Deputies with the Boone County Sheriff's Office arrested David
Shades of the tragedy in Newtown, Conn. darken southern West Virginia as a man from Shady Spring threatens to "relive the Newtown shooting."
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Fifty years ago, the Ona Speedway opened for the first time. The asphalt track will welcome race fans again on Saturday night for the start of the 2013 season.
Fifty years ago, the Ona Speedway opened for the first time. The asphalt track will welcome race fans again on Saturday night for the start of the 2013 season.
Church groups gathered yesterday with miners and other supporters at a rally in Charleston against Patriot Coal's bankruptcy plan. About 150 people showed up at the rally at the West Virginia Coal Miner Statue at the...
After living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery - for a state rebate on a home storm shelter, that is. A contractor finished installing the concrete bunker...
After living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery - for a state rebate on a home storm shelter, that is. A contractor finished installing the concrete bunker beneath...
After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the...
After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the BSA's...
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."
President Barack Obama's speech on the use of drones to kill Islamic militants was well-received in two countries most affected by the strikes - Pakistan and Yemen - but criticism of the U.S. policy remains...
President Barack Obama's speech on the use of drones and the fate of Guantanamo prisoners was largely welcomed Friday in two key countries affected by the policies- Pakistan and Yemen.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Israel's government should prevent further settlement construction, where possible, to help revitalize Middle East peace hopes.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged Israel's government on Friday to prevent further settlement construction where possible to help revitalize Middle East peace hopes, but stressed that the Jewish state and...
China's state media says an envoy from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned there is no guarantee of peace on the Korean Peninsula, but also stressed that his country is willing to hold talks with all sides...
A top North Korean envoy delivered a letter from leader Kim Jong Un to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday as part of efforts to mend fences after Pyongyang angered Beijing with recent snubs and moves to develop its...
Syria's state media say rebels have fired mortar shells at the central prison in an embattled northern city, killing and wounding several inmates.
The Syrian government has agreed "in principle" to attend a conference proposed by Russia and the United States on ending the Arab country's conflict, Russia's foreign ministry said Friday.
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