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.
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A homeless man who downloaded pornography over free Wi-Fi connections learned his fate in a Raleigh County courtroom on Friday, March 8.
John Benedict Vevrecka, 47, pleaded guilty to five counts of possessing child pornography. His hearing was in front of Circuit Judge Robert Burnside at 9:30 a.m.
Vavrecka was arrested in Sept. 17, 2012 after two USB drives were turned in to Beckley Police. A search of those drives revealed that they were loaded with pornography, including pictures that had children in them. Investigators were able to link the drives to Vavrecka. They said that Vavrecka would take his laptop to area businesses with free Wi-Fi and download pictures while his computer recharged.
There was no pause in the wheels of justice where this case was concerned. Judge Burnside gave him a sentence of two years in prison for each count. He also ordered that those sentences be served consecutively, which means one after each other. Prosecutors told 59News that he will be held in the penitentiary.
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