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A West Virginia senator who's long pushed parents, coaches and communities to help protect young athletes from concussions is now sponsoring federal legislation to set safety standards for helmets. U.S.
A West Virginia senator who's long pushed parents, coaches and communities to help protect young athletes from concussions is now sponsoring federal legislation to set safety standards for helmets.
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It was a special day Wednesday for children and faculty at the Mercer County Early Learning Centers as they got special visitor. "I've never been down to the southern part of the state that much as a
It was a special day Wednesday for children and faculty at the Mercer County Early Learning Centers as they got special visitor.
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is offering West Virginia's emergency response resources to Oklahoma officials following this week's deadly tornado. Tomblin said Wednesday he spoke with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin,
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is offering West Virginia's emergency response resources to Oklahoma officials following this week's deadly tornado.
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Kids at one elementary school in Greenbrier County experienced a taste of the past Wednesday. Forth and fifth graders at Smoot Elementary school dressed up like their favorite character from history and
Kids at one elementary school in Greenbrier County experienced a taste of the past Wednesday.
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A sharp increase in the number of meth labs over the past few months is bringing a call to action by all law enforcement agencies in parts of our area. State troopers and Sheriff's deputies are being
A sharp increase in the number of meth labs over the past few months is bringing a call to action by all law enforcement agencies in parts of our area.
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Sheriff's Deputies in Greenbrier county said an argument and alcohol lead to a deadly shooting in Alta on Tuesday, Jan. 8.
Bryan Meadows, 25, was shot and killed in a fight that happened at around 7:30 p.m. with Anthony Lee Ramsey, 51, of Asbury. Officials tell 59News that Ramsey was taken into custody on a murder charge at around 9 p.m. Investigators said that the incident began with an argument.
Meadows had lived in Summers County before, but 59News was told that he had been living in Alta for the last few months.
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the murder. Ramsey is being held in the Southern Regional Jail without bond.
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A second shooting in as many days remains under investigation in Greenbrier County.
Sheriff Jan Cahill tells 59News that a man was shot in the Alta area around 7:30 p.m. Deputies said there was an altercation. When they arrived on the scene, they found a man dead. Deputies said they had a suspect in custody at 9 p.m. There is no word at this time on what caused the fight.
The identities of the victim and the suspect have not been released at this time.
Please stay with 59News for more information as it becomes available.
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