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Bond set for woman charged in the murder of Sylvia Washington, police suspect others involved
The woman police say killed a 76-year old woman appeared before a judge in Raleigh County.
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Severe Weather Awareness: Tornado Safety
When you think of severe weather and tornadoes, southern West Virginia isn't the first place that you think of. Typically you think of areas in the midwest along tornado alley.
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Severe Weather Awareness: Tornado Safety
When you think of severe weather and tornadoes, southern West Virginia isn't the first place that you think of. Typically you think of areas in the midwest along tornado alley.
- Fayette County
Local man appears in substance abuse documentary, uses his recovery to help others
A Fayette County man whose story of recovery hit the big screens, is dedicating his time to helping others.
- Local News
World War II event to recognize living veterans
A local business is bringing attention to World War II by celebrating its living veterans.
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Accident involving ambulance causes traffic delays in Beckley
One person was transported to the hospital following an accident on Robert C. Byrd Dr. in Beckley.
- Monroe County
Peterstown Elementary and Middle schools to get new school soon
Peterstown Elementary and Middle School students will be attending a new school soon.
- Monroe County
James Monroe High JROTC students fundraise to travel abroad
James Monroe High School's JROTC students are fundraising to take a trip to France.
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Mercer County Headlines
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Bluefield woman pleads guilty to illegally obtaining Social Security benefits
A Mercer County woman pleaded guilty to the felony offense for illegally obtaining Social Security income benefits Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
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Mercer County starts litter campaign with National Kick Butts Day
March 20 marks a nationwide day of kicking butt!..Cigarette butts to be exact.
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Tennessee man sentenced in accident that injured DOT worker
A Tennessee man will go to jail for a maximum sentence of 6 months after striking a VIrginia Department of Transportation worker in October.
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Students at Princeton Middle School have opportunity to start thinking about their futures
Although seventh grade students at Princeton Middle School are a few years away from receiving their high school diplomas, one state organization wants them to start planning early for their futures.
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Mercer County school participates in statewide tornado drill
In light of West Virginia's Severe Weather Awareness Week, emergency management partners are encouraging West Virginians to make a tornado response plan.
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Raleigh County Headlines
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Home & Leisure Show coming to Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center
The Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center will bring the best of home improvement to town. The Home & Leisure Show will kick off Friday, March 22, at 1:00 p.m.
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West Virginia Department of Education stops in Beckley as part of its statewide education forums
West Virginia Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Steven Paine, and representatives from the Consensus Building Institute spoke at Woodrow Wilson High School Thursday evening, looking for input and feedback on what people want from the upcoming special legislative session.
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City of Beckley Human Rights Commission hosts candle light vigil in honor of New Zealand Massacre
When Beckley Native Farrah Zahir woke up on March 15 to the news that dozens of Muslims were being shot and killed in a mosque in New Zealand, her body went numb.
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Accident involving ambulance causes traffic delays in Beckley
One person was transported to the hospital following an accident on Robert C. Byrd Dr. in Beckley.
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