Saturday, May 25 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:52:37 GMT
A young girl in Raleigh County showed what it really means to be selfless on Saturday. The little girl is raising money for Oklahoma tornado victims on her 9th birthday. The birthday girl, Emily Perkins,
A young girl in Raleigh County showed what it really means to be selfless on Saturday.
Saturday, May 25 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:42:55 GMT
With warmer weather expected for the holiday weekend, white water rafting experts are expecting their first big crowd of the season. 59 News visited the New River Gorge National River for their annual
With warmer weather expected for the holiday weekend, white water rafting experts are expecting their first big crowd of the season.
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:43 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:43:43 GMT
A man who was serving time for forgery is on the run in the Beckley area.Police, Sheriff's Deputies and Correctional Officers are looking for William Hilton. He was on a job pass from the Beckley Correctional
Only hours after William Hilton was reported missing from the Beckley Correctional Center, official reports that he is back in custody.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:45:23 GMT
Freeze warnings will have gardeners and growers scrambling to cover plants Friday night into Saturday morning. Portions of the 59 News viewing area are facing overnight lows in the low 30s according to
Freeze warnings will have gardeners and growers scrambling to cover plants Friday night into Saturday morning. Portions of the 59 News viewing area are facing overnight lows in the low 30s according to
Friday, May 24 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:44:22 GMT
On Thursday a bridge collapsed that forced the closure of a major highway north of Seattle. Three people are recovering after their cars plunged 25 feet into the river below. We want to know how safe
On Thursday a bridge collapsed that forced the closure of a major highway north of Seattle.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -
Health officials are asking the West Virginia Legislature to eliminate sugar-sweetened drinks from the state's public schools.
Chairwoman Helen Matheny of the West Virginia Healthy Lifestyles Coalition cites the state's high rankings for obesity and Type 2 diabetes in recommending the action.
West Virginia sought to limit soft drinks in schools with a law passed last decade. But Matheny says its wording has created a conflict with state Board of Education and U.S. Department of Agriculture policies.
Matheny said the Healthy Lifestyles Coalition recommends the law's repeal. It also wants public schools to require that a least half of every physical education class involve moderate to rigorous activity.
The coalition is also calling for schools to share their gym and exercise-related facilities more with their communities.
Matheny addressed lawmakers Wednesday.
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