Thursday, May 23 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:20:49 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."
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:20:22 GMT
Most activities will begin or occur at the Nature Center, but events are scheduled throughout Canaan Valley and the historic towns of Davis, Thomas, and Parsons.
Most activities will begin or occur at the Nature Center, but events are scheduled throughout Canaan Valley and the historic towns of Davis, Thomas, and Parsons.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:55 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:55:53 GMT
John Hargleroad, director of operations, says that all the Oglebay facilities will be open beginning May 24 with some special activities planned for the Memorial Day weekend.
John Hargleroad, director of operations, says that all the Oglebay facilities will be open beginning May 24 with some special activities planned for the Memorial Day weekend.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:33:30 GMT
CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia's Division of Culture and History will celebrate the traditional music of West Virginia on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, at the Culture Center during the 37th annual Vandalia
CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia's Division of Culture and History will celebrate the traditional music of West Virginia on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, at the Culture Center during the 37th annual Vandalia Gathering. The family-friendly event is free.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:29 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:29:37 GMT
LEWISBURG, WV – Bluegrass band Harmony Creek Junction will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. May 23 at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg. The performance is part of the Hall's "Pay What You Can" series. The five-piece
LEWISBURG, WV – Bluegrass band Harmony Creek Junction will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. May 23 at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg. The performance is part of the Hall's "Pay What You Can" series.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:14 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:14:12 GMT
Singer-songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin perform together as the Clay Center hosts Mountain Stage with Larry Groce at May 19 in Charleston. Artists Aoife O'Donovan, Marti Jones & Don Dixon
Singer-songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin perform together as the Clay Center hosts Mountain Stage with Larry Groce at May 19 in Charleston.
Kids can
create, play and learn as they explore the concepts of construction, motion and
simple machines in "Little Builders," a new hands-on exhibit opening Jan. 26 at
the Clay Center.
Hand-operate
a pulley and conveyor belt to learn about cause and effect, and discover
mechanical physics at work by turning the wheels of a crane to transport cargo.
Build unique structures with blocks, pipes and gears to find out how size,
weight and shape relate to gravity and stability in this interactive learning
lab.
The
limited-time exhibit will be in the Mylan Explore-atory through May 5. "Little
Builders" is sponsored by Lumos Networks, the Home Builders Association of
Greater Charleston and the West Virginia Home Show.
Museum
hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Gallery admission is free for
members or $6 for children and $7.50 for adults. Films and planetarium shows
are additional.
For
information on this and other Clay Center exhibits, call 304-561-3570 or
visit www.theclaycenter.org.
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