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- AlphaBits: 'Avatar' Actress Returning To 'Lost' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:38PMPLUS: Felicia Day heads to Syfy for its infamous Saturday movies read more
- AlphaBits: 'Avatar' Actress Returning To 'Lost' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:38PMPLUS: Felicia Day heads to Syfy for its infamous Saturday movies read more
- DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 5 (PART 1) Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:11AMUpdates include: Scott Caan is "Danno" for CBS's "Hawaii Five-O"; Robert Patrick joins ABC's "Edgar Floats"; and over 15 pilots name their directors.
- Disney Channel previews new projects Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:01PMDisney Channel is developing a "Tron" animated series to follow the upcoming theatrical release of "Tron: Legacy."
- Family Pushing for Tougher School Bus Safety Laws Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:13PMThe family of 6-year-old Haven McCarthy is fighting for tougher penalties for drivers who don't stop for a school buses' flashing lights.
- Coonskin Park Access Plan Has Neighbors Talking Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 7:43PMPetition started to keep the West Virginia National Guard from relocating the entrance to Coonskin Park.
- City Services Offered on Huntington Website Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:58PMResources for people who live and work in the city of Huntington are now just a click away.
- World's Best Water Put to the Test Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:58PMWater from around the world was put to the test this Weekend in West Virginia.
- Creating a Healthy "New You" Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:58PMCamp "New You" is a program that's designed to teach children and their families how to live healthy and get active.
- Snow Days Continue to Add Up Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:52AMIt's going to be stick-your-nose-to-the-grindstone from now until summer for students across West Virginia.
- UPDATE: Man Shot Three Times in Stable but Critical Condition Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:23PMOne person is serious condition after being shot three times. Police are still searching for the shooting suspect.
- Bunning Criticized for Stand on Jobless Benefits Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:28PMKentucky Democrats are criticizing Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning for blocking an extension of unemployment benefits for workers who lost jobs in the economic recession.
- Warden Named for Otter Creek Prison Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:13PMNashville, Tenn.-based Corrections Corp. of America says in a news release that Randy Stovall has been appointed as warden of Otter Creek Correctional Center in Wheelwright, Kentucky.
- Feds Investigate Faulty Mine Emergency Air Packs Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:13PMA breathing device that coal miners count on to save their lives during fires and other accidents is being recalled because of a problem with the oxygen starter.
- Wheelersburg Man Charged With Sexual Assault Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:28AMA man from Wheelersburg is under arrest, after a mom says he sexually assaulted her 13-year-old daughter.
- House Fire Reported on Charleston's West Side Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:13AMFirefighters responded to a house fire on Charleston's west side.
- Montrose Drive Re-Opens After Truck Accident Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:58AMMontrose Drive in South Charleston has reopened to traffic after a tractor trailer accident.
- Tri-State Housing Market In Better Shape Than Rest of Country Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:13PMThe local real estate market is in better condition than the rest of the country.
- Two Young Good Samaritans Do Good Deed Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:58PMYour heart may skip a beat when you lose something important like your ID, credit card or wallet. Then those worries disappear if a Good Samaritan finds those things and turns them in.
- Rock Slide Causing Delays Along Rt. 114 in Pinch Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 7:13PM911 dispatchers say a rock slide could cause delays for drivers.
- Program Offers Financial Breaks to Students Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 7:13PMA college education doesn't usually come free, but getting a break can come easy with the help of College Goal Sunday.
- Fire Destroys Cross Lanes Home Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 6:28PMA fire has destroyed a house in the Cross Lanes area of Kanawha County.
- Nitro Department Heads to Talk Budget Cuts Monday Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 5:58PMMayor Rusty Casto says city revenues are down this year and possibly next year by an estimated $50,000 to $80,000.
- Pieces of Bridge Break Through Woman's Car Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 5:58PMWe expect to drive along roads and across bridges, not have the structure come along for the ride.
- Woman Shot to Death, Man Facing Charges Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 5:13PMThe Athens County Sheriff's Office say a woman died Saturday evening after being shot.
- West Virginians to be Honored for Supporting Civil Rights Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 3:43PMA federal judge and newspaper editor, and a former mayor and beauty contestant will be honored for championing the cause for humans rights in West Virginia.
- Power Restored in Ironton Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 1:43PMAccording to 911 Dispatchers in Lawrence County, Ohio power has been restored to the City of Ironton.
- Cabell County Murder Case Delayed by Technicality Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 9:58PMA technicality continues to hold up a case involving a woman charged in the murder of her daughter's boyfriend.
- More Tips Mean More Meth Busts Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 9:43PMAfter what seemed like a lull in meth lab busts, they're now back with a vengeance. The Kanawha County Sheriff's Department says the public is to thank.
- Spring Testing Delay Possible in Kentucky Schools Due to Snow Days Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 9:28PMKentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday says he'll seek a federal waiver that would allow the state to delay spring testing a few weeks.
- Possible Funding Cuts for Huntington Drug and Crime Prevention Program Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 8:28PMThe Obama Administration's proposed budget for 2011 shows a one-third funding cut in the Weed and Seed initiative. Less money for the community program is causing concern for everyone involved in the Huntington area.
- W.Va. Gov. Manchin Reluctant About Raising Legal School Age to 17 Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 7:58PMGov. Joe Manchin isn't sold on raising the age that students legally have to be in school from 16 years old to 17.
- W.Va. American Water Asks PSC for New Financing System Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 7:28PMWest Virginia American Water says it's asking the state Public Service Commission to consider a new financing mechanism for replacing aging portions of its system.
- Rockefeller Responds to Tough Comments About Obama's Coal Plans Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 6:07PMThey are tough words from a serious supporter of the President, and even candidate Obama during his presidential bid.
- Rockefeller Blasts Senate on Health Overhaul Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 12:38PMU.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller says arcane Senate rules have jeopardized passage of legislation designed to overhaul the country's health care system.
- Nitro Officials Look to Trim City Budget Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 12:38PMThe city of Nitro is expected to cut its budget by 2.5 percent -- nearly $80,000.
- Drugs and Small Children Found in Hotel Room Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 12:37PMGallia County Sheriff's deputies seized Oxycontin, Roxicet, Percocet, Marijuana, syringes, pill crushers and other drug paraphernalia.
- Removing Snow From Fire Hydrants Could Save Lives Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 12:08PMCleaning the snow off fire hydrants could help firefighters during emergencies.
- Man Uses Box Cutter in Armed Robbery Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:07AMPolice have arrested Darren Lester and charged him with robbery and malicious wounding.
- BREAKING NEWS: Propane Torch Starts Fire in Jackson Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 10:37AMFirefighters are on the scene of a building that is on fire in Jackson, Ohio.
- Traffic Delays Likely During U.S. 35 Repair Project in Jackson County, Ohio Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:58PMOhio Department of Transportation officials have announced that construction is scheduled to begin Wednesday morning on a repair project along U.S. 35 in Jackson County.
- Shot Fired in Tense Situation, No One Hurt Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:58PMA tense situation Tuesday evening in Lawrence County ended with a shot fired but no one hurt along Ohio 93, police say.
- Annexation of Dunbar and Institute Possible Soon Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:28PMMuch of Institute, W.Va., could soon become part of the city of Dunbar if a new proposal continues to move forward.
- DuPont Plant in Belle Reopening in Stages Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:28PMAfter weeks of being shut down for safety reasons, the DuPont plant in Belle is in the process of being operational again.
- Charges Dropped Against Lawyer Accused of Making Meth Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:13PMThe charges against a Jackson County, W.Va., attorney accused of making meth have been dismissed.
- From Heartbreak to Hope Through Writing Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 8:58PMMaura Kuhl died when she was just three days old. Now her father is moving past the tears and inspiring others through writing as a form of therapy.
- St. Albans City Council Fills Vacancy Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 8:13PMA vacancy on the St. Albans City Council has been filled.
- City of Charleston Receives Funds to Buy More Road Salt Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 7:43PMThe city of Charleston's street department will get more money to buy salt to keep the roads cleared as this endless winter continues.
- Social Security To Speed Up Benefits for Thousands with Disabilities Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 5:43PMPatients with early onset Alzheimer's disease are now on a fast track for Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration plans to add early Alzheimer's to a growing list of disabilities and diseases, which qualifies for its Compassionate Allowances Program.
- Winter Road Warning Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 3:58PMSalt truck drivers around the region are out on the roads looking out for you. Now, they are asking you to look out for them.