Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:16:09 GMT
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.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:09:00 GMT
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.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:04:23 GMT
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.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:25:33 GMT
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.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:18:42 GMT
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.
Update 9:30 a.m.
Major Harold Heatley with the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office informed 59news that the trouble that was causing 911 calls to be re-routed to other jurisdictions on Friday, Feb. 1 has now been corrected.
Residents of Tazewell County can now use 911 to call in their emergencies as normal, rather than having to use the non-emergency lines.
The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents of the county to a potential problem when people attempt to call 911 in an emergency.
Chief Deputy, Harold Heatley tells 59News that there has been some damage to a major phone trunk line. The damage lead to some 911 calls being routed to other jurisdictions. While the phone lines are being worked on, deputies said that people who need to contact emergency services should dial the non-emergency number at 276-988-0645.
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WVNS. All Rights Reserved.
