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Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Flooding Fight

Families doing what they can to deal with multiple problems caused by flooding.

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Gov. Manchin Discusses Conclusion of W.Va. Legislative Session

The govenor will speak with the media at the state capitol.

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Charleston Business Showcase to Open Doors

The event will offer an opportunity for business representatives to interact with a variety of customers and clients.

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Multiple Power Outages Reported in Downtown Huntington

After being off for almost an hour, most power has been restored.

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Drop-Off Site for Flood Debris Opens

The Kanawha County Commission is opening a flood debris drop-off site Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Marshall’s CIT Matchup Means More to Miller

Wheelersburg-native set to play former school.

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Democrats face increased pressure to vote for health reform

WASHINGTON — Democratic congressional leaders showed signs of progress Monday in winning anti-abortion Democrats whose votes are pivotal to President Barack Obamas fiercely contested remake of the health care system.Obama expressed optimism Congress would…

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Woman killed by truck in Harrison County

SALEM, W.Va. — A Salem resident was killed Monday when her car was hit by a box truck at the intersection of U.S. 50 and W.Va. 23 in Harrison County. The woman, whose identity was not released pending family notification, was driving her Buick on W.Va. 23…

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Landlord bill advances, then stalls

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite objections from Charleston landlords, members of a City Council committee unanimously adopted a landlord registration bill Monday. But council members will have to until next month to enact the measure while the city publishes …

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Dunbar handles excess water, sanitary chief says

DUNBAR, W.Va. — The weekends floodwaters largely spared the city of Dunbar, officials told council members at their meeting Monday night.Sanitary Department head Ron Byrnside said the citys water and sewage plant pumped three times more than usual on Satu…

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St. Albans street to be opened to two-way traffic

ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — St. Albans City Council members agreed to open B Street to two-way traffic Monday night as part of the citys Streetscape renovations, which should begin this spring. Joe Bird from Chapman Technical Group provided a detailed plan for th…

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Charter school teachers talk about the job

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ellen Sale and Bridgette Davis teach at Noble Network of Charter Schools in Chicago, where students need only to pass the eighth grade and live in the city to be eligible fo…

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Florida Man Sentenced for Distributing Oxycodone

A man is sentenced Monday for possession with intent to distribute oxycodone in Wayne County.

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Week of the Uninsured Brings Health Care to Light

The uninsured are also working people

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Huntington Store Robbed at Gunpoint

Police are searching for a suspect in a Dollar General robbery.

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WVU Women Earn a 3 Seed in NCAA Tournament

There is some controversy in the selection

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Residents Battling More Than Just Floodwaters

Trailer community in Pratt says flood waters mixed in with city’s sewer system.

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Kanawha River Highest its Been in Years

Charleston residents say it was an unbelievable sight.

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Yeager Airport Announcing New Non-Stop Service to Chicago

Yeager Airport celebrates non-stop service to Chicago O’Hare Airport with a reception Thursday.

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Kanawha County Woman Pleads Guilty to Hit and Run

Jenea Sherman pleaded guilty in Circuit Court Monday.

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Proctorville Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison

A Proctorville, Ohio man was sentenced to nine years in prison for a November 2009 shooting.

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Flood Victims Asked to Report Damages

Kanawha County’s Planning and Community Development Authority seeking information from flood victims.

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Sobriety Checkpoint in Huntington on St. Patrick’s Day

The Huntington Police Department will hold a sobriety checkpoint in downtown Huntington Wednesday.

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Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charges

A man faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday to stealing a firearm.

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Putnam man arrested in Nitro 7-Eleven robbery

NITRO, W.Va. — A 56-year-old Putnam County man has been arrested on first-degree robbery charges after he allegedly stole $30 from the 7-Eleven in Nitro on Wednesday. Ranson Bailey Ward, of Hurricane allegedly entered the store and handed the clerk a no…

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Griffin adds board members to his MTR job titles

CHESTER, W.Va. — The president and chief executive of MTR Gaming Group Inc. is now a member of its board of directors. The West Virginia-based gambling company announced CEO Robert Griffins new tit…

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Weirton honors man who gave the town its name

WEIRTON, W.Va. — The man who gave the town its name a century ago is finally being inducted into the Weirton Hall of Fame. Steel magnate Ernest T. Weir will be inducted April 25 in a ceremony at the Serbian American Cultural Center. The Pittsburgh-ar…

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Domestic violence programs turn away 9,000 due to lack of funds

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 9,000 requests for domestic violence assistance went unmet across the nation in one day, largely because of a lack of funding for victims advocacy groups. According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, more than…

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EPA report: Streams near mining toxic

Read the report : CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Water quality downstream from surface coal-mining operations in West Virginia and Kentucky greatly exceeds recommended toxicity limits, according to previously unreleased…

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Manchin expecting special session soon

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State lawmakers can count on returning to the Capitol soon to ensure West Virginia wins funding during the next round of federal “Race to the Top” education grants, Gov. Joe Manchin said Monday. Two days after lawmakers concl…

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