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Grant Town Police Arrest Man for Alleged Sexual Abuse

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Bruce Clayton, 19, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse.

3 Arrested on Drug Charges in Lewis County

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Sheriff's deputies charged Tiffany Beckner, 23, Connie McCord, 46, and Danyell McCoy, 21, with operating or attempting to operate a clandestine drug lab.

Vehicle Collision in Harrison County Sends 2 to UHC

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Harrison County 911 officials said the two vehicles hit head on, on Adamsville Road near Shinnston, just before 8 p.m.

Area Business Owners: Mileground Construction is Affecting Sales

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Morgantown residents know the headache construction at Route 705 and the Mileground Road has not been helping their commutes, and it's not been easy for area businesses either, who said sales have been impacted.

Woman Climbs Hill After Car Crash, Calls 911 6 Hours Later

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Paramedics responded to the scene of a car accident around 4 p.m. Wednesday on Stonewall Road in Fairmont.

Upshur County Sheriff's Department Arrests Man on Drug Charge

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The sheriff's department has arrested Paul Aaron Bolton, 34, for purchasing 3.6 grams of Sudafed from the Buckhannon Wal-Mart on February 13.

Lewis County Authorities Investigating 31 Meth Labs Found in Weston

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Authorities in Lewis County are investigating 31 meth labs found in Weston.

Valley Bend Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges

Lance Bradley Arbogast Lance Bradley Arbogast
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West Virginia State Police in Elkins have arrested a Valley Bend man and charged him with first degree sexual assault and sexual abuse by a person in a position of trust to a child.

City of Elkins Alerts Resident to Water Outage

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The City of Elkins is alerting residents that water will be off on Randolph Avenue, from Kerens Avenue to Davis Street, in Elkins until further notice.

Fire Destroys Home in Barbour County

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Emergency management officials said it started around 4:30 a.m. in a trailer in the Taylors Drain community near Philippi.

Authorities Looking for 2 Men Involved in Sexual Assault Investigation in Grafton

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On June 15, the Grafton Police Department initiated a sexual assault investigation after receiving a complaint about two female juveniles ages 14 and 16 who were forcibly restrained and held against their will at the Crislip Motor Lodge locating in the Blueville area of Grafton.

U.S. Marshals Arrest Lena Lunsford for Probation Violation

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The U.S. Marshals service arrested Lena Lunsford at 10 a.m. Wednesday at a Wheeling college where she had been taking classes.

Man Sentenced for Role in Meadow View Apartment Robbery

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Harrison County Judge Lewis Marks has sentenced a man for his involvement in a May 2012 robbery.

Preston County Commission Denies Lawsuit Allegations

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The Preston County Commission has denied allegations in a civil lawsuit filed by Courtney Austin, former Animal Control Officer for the county.

Buckhannon Police Arrest Man on Drug Charge

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The Buckhannon Police Department has arrested a Buckhannon man and charged him with operating a clandestine drug lab.

Elkins Grand Jury Indicts Marshall County Man for Threatening to Harm the President

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In April of 2013, Kirker knowingly placed in the U.S. mail a letter threatening to take the life of or inflict bodily harm on the President of the U.S., according to the indictment.

City of Philippi Water Department Issues Boil Water Notice

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The notice is due to a water line break.

Morgantown City Council Approves Parking Rate Hike

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The new ordinances will clear up the language to include information and rules concerning gated parking lots and facilities, and include pull ticket facilities.

Taylor County Community Corrections Seeking Help to Locate Jason Higginbotham

Jason Higginbotham Jason Higginbotham
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Officials said Jason Higginbotham, 28, absconded supervision and is wanted for destruction of property.

3 Transported to UHC Following Route 50 Accident

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The Doddridge County 911 Center said it happened just after 1:30 p.m. on Route 50 east near the first Salem exit.

Harrison County Authorities Arrest 3 Women for Shoplifting

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The authorities said the women stole several items including pepperoni rolls, cookies, candy, and a box of condoms from the Go-Mart on Route 19.

State Police Arrest Preston County Man for Burglary, Assault

Terry Ford, 50 Terry Ford, 50
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They've charged Terry Ford, 50, with daytime burglary, assault during the commission of a felony, malicious assault, and grand larceny.

Miley selected as new WV House speaker

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Delegate Tim Miley, D-Harrison, was selected as the new speaker of the House of Delegates after Rick Thompson, D-Wayne, stepped down mid-term.

Harrison County Sheriff's Department Investigating I-79 Accident

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The accident happened at approximately 10:57 a.m. on Interstate 79 near mile marker 114 in Harrison County.

Morgantown Man Arrested after Attempting to Disarm Officer

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A Morgantown man is in jail after police said he tried to disarm an officer Tuesday morning.

1 Taken to Ruby Memorial Hospital After Motorcycle Accident in Marion County

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It happened around 7:30 p.m. on East Grafton Road, near Shady Lane, according to Marion County 911 officials.

State Fire Marshal Investigating Clarksburg House Fire as Arson

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It happened just after midnight at a house on Factory Street in Summit Park, according to the State Fire Marshal. The house had no utilities for several years.

UPDATED: Gov. Tomblin officials calls House of Delegates into session to name speaker

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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin issued the official proclamation calling the House of Delegates into session to select a new speaker.

1 Dead Following Vehicle Accident in Monongalia County

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One person is dead Monday after a vehicle accident on Interstate 79 in Monongalia County, according to MECCA 911.

WV Board of Examiners Withdraws Approval From Salem International University Nursing Program

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The West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses has found Salem International University's Nursing Program deficient in multiple areas after a June 12 meeting.

Webster County Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges

Kyle Ray Bess Kyle Ray Bess
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West Virginia State Police have arrested and charged a Webster County man with attempted murder June 15.

Drug Related Arrests Made in Upshur County

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The arrests stem from an ongoing investigation, and authorities arrested them Friday.

State Police in Weston Seeking Information About Person of Interest

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West Virginia State Police need your help identifying a woman who is a person of interest in a credit card investigation in Lewis County.

Ice's Run PSD Alerting Customers to Water Outage

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Ice's Run Public Service District is alerting customers in the Country Club area that water will be off June 18 while the PSD completes a change of lines.

City of Philippi Water Department Lifts Boil Water Notice

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The boil water notice that was issued for customers on Chestnut Street from the By Pass to Grab-a-Nickel Hill has been lifted.

UPDATE: State Fire Marshal: Barbour County House Fire Believed to be Arson

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The State Fire Marshal's Office said a fire that destroyed an unoccupied mobile home on Stone Cold Road in Brownton area of Barbour County is believed to be arson.

50th Anniversary of Cass Scenic Railroad Held in Pocahontas County

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Hundreds of people came out for the event, including some people who were on that first tourist train ride.

2 Transported to Hospitals After 4-Vehicle Collision on Route 98

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The Clarksburg Police Department is investigating a four vehicle accident that happened just after 3 p.m. Friday on Rt. 98 near Robert C. Byrd High School.

Jennifer Holehouse Appears in Monongalia County Court

Jennifer Holehouse Jennifer Holehouse
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A Morgantown woman accused of writing prescriptions on her husband's pad could stay out of jail.

Enterprise Woman in Jail After Probation Violation Relating to Animal Cruelty Charges

Emily Rockwell Emily Rockwell
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An Enterprise woman facing multiple animal cruelty charges will spend 60 days in jail after violating the terms of her probation for previous animal cruelty charges.

WV House Speaker race seems to have slowed

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The once-contentious scramble in the House of Delegates over who would be the next speaker has stalled with an announcement by two members.

UPDATE: Missing Man Found in Pocahontas County

Mazen Mbayed Mazen Mbayed
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Mazen Mbayed, 29, has been located in the Hillsboro area of Pocahontas County, according to Sgt. Kennedy at the West Virginia State Police.

Man Arrested In Connection to Harrison County Robbery

Codey Hardman Codey Hardman
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Codey Allen Hardman, 23, is charged with robbery after sheriff's deputies said he robbed the Exxon gas station in Quiet Dell around 3:45 a.m. on Monday.

1 Taken to Hospital After ATV Accident in Monongalia County

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Marion County 911 said it happened on Zeb Haught Road in western Monongalia County around 7 p.m.

Elkins Police Arrest Man on a Drug Charge

Jeremy Hamrick Jeremy Hamrick
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Jeremy Hamrick, 32, was arrested and charged with operating a clandestine drug lab.

Elkins Police Arrest Man for Malicious Assault

Roy Horton Roy Horton
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Police said Roy Horton, 61, stabbed a man twice after the man confronted Horton to settle a situation with the man's father.

Monongalia County Sheriff's Department Warning Resident about Scam

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It said an area home security business reported that individuals are going door-to-door saying they sell home security systems and need inside the home.

Harrison County Sheriff's Department Seeking Information in Hit-and-Run

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The Harrison County Sheriff's Department is seeking information about a tractor trailer that sideswiped a 2013 Ford Focus on Interstate 79 around 9:40 a.m. Thursday.

Vehicle Accident Closes I-79 Southbound Near Anmoore

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The Harrison County Sheriff's Department responded to a vehicle accident near the 116 mile marker on Interstate 79 southbound just before 2 p.m. Thursday.

Harrison County Sheriff's Department Investigating Armed Robbery at Adult Store

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The Harrison County Sheriff's Department is investigating an armed robbery that happened at the Adult News & Video store in East View just before 6 a.m. Thursday.

Bridgeport Police Investigating Tractor Trailer Rollover in Harrison County

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The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating a tractor trailer rollover accident in Harrison County.

Court Transcript: Shoaf and Co-Conspirator Planned Skylar Neese's Murder

Skylar Neese Skylar Neese
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Rachel Shoaf told authorities that she and a juvenile friend planned Skylar Neese's murder, according to a court transcript from Shoaf's plea hearing May 1.

Charges Filed Against 2 Teens in Connection to Death of Star City Teen

Skylar Neese Skylar Neese
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Charges were filed Wednesday against two teenagers in connection to the death and disappearance of Star City teen, Skylar Neese, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II.

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