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Famous Eater Joey Chestnut Preps for WV Pepperoni Roll Championship

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Best known for his victories in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Joey Chestnut is in North Central West Virginia to put his skills to the test on a variety of food that's new to him. Chestnut will

Delegates pick sides in WV Speaker's race

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Democrats have thrown their support behind Delegates Harry Keith White, D-Mingo, and Tim Miley, D-Harrison, in the race to replace Rick Thompson as Speaker of the House.

Fairmont Shop Provides Way Around Ammunition Shortage

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With the ammunition shortage taking effect locally, gun owners have found ways around it. One of those ways is reloading their own ammo. Reloading your own ammo can also save you a money.

Lewis County Sheriff's Department Arrests 3 on Drug Charges

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The Lewis County Sheriff's Department has arrested three women following a traffic stop on Thursday.

Governor Tomblin Signs New Seatbelt Safety Law

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On Thursday, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed a bill that makes not wearing a seat belt a primary offense in West Virginia.

Tucker County Law Enforcement Investigating Meth Lab

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The Tucker County Sheriff's Department and the West Virginia State Police are investigating a meth lab that was found at 103 Church Hill Lane after receiving an anonymous tip. Officers found the precursors

Tygart Lake State Park Sees Increase In Vandalism, Thievery, Breaking and Entering

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Tygart Lake State Park opened its marina just a few weeks ago and boaters are excited to get back onto the water. But, with the weather warming up, and more people out and about law enforcement said crime

Pretrial Hearing Date Set in Fairmont for Eddie Washington, Phillip Bush

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Eddie Jack Washington and Phillip Reese Bush will appear before Judge Michael Aloi on June 25.

Monongalia County Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse

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The State Police Crimes Against Children has charged Doyle Campbell, 43, with four counts each of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or custodian and first degree sexual assault.

State Police Investigating I-79 Motorcycle Accident in Monongalia County

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West Virginia State Police are investigating a motorcycle accident on Interstate 79 northbound that happened at the 146 mile marker just before 11:30 a.m. Thursday.

Ices Run PSD Lifts Boil Water Notice

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Ices Run Public Service District has lifted the boil water advisory issued to its customers.

UPDATE: City of Elkins Issues Boil Water Notice

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A boil water notice has been issued for the 1700 block of Livingston Ave only until further notice, according to the City of Elkins.

Morgantown Police Investigating Hit-and-Run Involving Bicyclist

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Police said a truck hit the bicyclist on Carnegie Street around 3:30 p.m., then fled the scene.

State Police Investigating Burglaries, Vandalism in Randolph County

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State police in Randolph County are investigating after multiple businesses were broken into overnight on Wednesday.

Trial of Randolph County Man Accused of Sexual Abuse Rescheduled

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Edward Slaubaugh's trial was supposed to start Wednesday but it's now been rescheduled for the August term of court.

Electrical Fire Destroys Home in Salem

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Fire destroys a home in Salem just after 12:15 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Upshur County Sheriff's Department Investigating Meth Lab in Buckhannon

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The Upshur County Sheriff's Department is investigating a meth lab found at Buckhannon residence Sunday.

Keeley recuses herself from WVU degree lawsuit

U.S. District Judge Irene Keeley has disqualified herself from a lawsuit over a 6-year-old West Virginia University degree scandal involving the daughter of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin.

City of Elkins Alerts Residents to Road Closure, Water Outage

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The City of Elkins is alerting residents that Livingston Avenue, from Ward Avenue to S. Gate Road, will be closed until approximately 1 p.m. Wednesday. City officials said water will also be off on the 1700 block of Livingston Avenue.

City of Morgantown Alerts Residents to Power Outage

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Officials said power should be restored before noon.

Gas law issue won't go to W.Va.'s high court yet

A federal judge has changed her mind about having the West Virginia Supreme Court answer a question on gas drilling laws that could have statewide implications.

Bob Huggins Addresses Boy Scouts in Bridgeport

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Bob Huggins was in Bridgeport on Tuesday evening to speak at the 22nd Annual Stonewall Jackson Friends of Scouting Leadership Dinner.

Search for Okla. tornado survivors nearly complete Video included

Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives,...

State Police: Ambulance Driver Falls Asleep, 3 People Transported to Hospitals

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An ambulance crashed in Doddridge County late Monday night, according to emergency officials.

Update: I-79 Near Pleasant Valley Reopens Following Gravel Spill

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Interstate 79 southbound at the 136 mile marker near Pleasant Valley has reopened following a gravel spill.

Jury Selection Begins for Randolph County Man Charged with Sexual Assault

Edward Slaubaugh Edward Slaubaugh
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Jury selection began Tuesday morning involving a Randolph County man charged with sexual assault.

Morgantown Police Arrest Man in Connection to Area Daytime Burglaries

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The Morgantown Police Department has arrested a man in connection to several reported daytime burglaries, according to a news release from the police department.

4 Businesses Cited Following Alcohol Compliance Check in Monongalia County

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Four businesses were cited following an alcohol compliance check conducted by the Monongalia County Sheriff's Office on May 16, according to a news release from the sheriff's department.

Morgantown Man Arrested for Sexually Abusing Mentally Handicapped Girl

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The Morgantown Police Department arrested a man accused of sexually abusing a mentally handicapped 16-year-old girl.

State Fire Marshal: Rockwell Lane Fire is Suspicious, Occupant's Dog Missing

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Crews from Marion and Harrison counties responded to a fire at a rental home on Sunday.

City of Fairmont Issues Boil Water Notice

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The City of Fairmont has issued a boil water notice to residents on Cleveland Avenue, Locust Avenue, Green Street, McCoy Street, Fourth Street and the surrounding areas until further notice.

Harrison County Sheriff's Department Investigating Quiet Dell Sports Grill Robbery

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The robbery occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. Monday when a man threatened an employee at the sports grill, according to the sheriff's department.

Harrison County Citizens Get the Chance to 'Meet the Candidates'

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Municipal elections in Salem and Clarksburg are upon us, and voters are getting the chance to meet the candidates.

Preston County Man Arrested On Sexual Abuse Charges

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A Preston County man is behind bars on sexual abuse charges. 

Police Release Surveillance Images After Attempted Robbery at Weston Gas Station

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Police arrived on scene at the GoMart on Center Street just before 2 a.m. on Sunday.

Arraignments Held in Upshur County

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A judge in Upshur County has arraigned a couple accused of sexually assaulting a girl.

Lena Lunsford to Remain in Wheeling

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The mother of a missing Lewis County girl won't be required to move to Clarksburg as part of her supervised release program for welfare fraud.

Update: 1 Man Dead After Tucker County UTV Accident

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Sheriff Brian Wilfong said Nicholas Wade Rhodes 33, of Davis, lost control of his UTV and hit a tree.

Deputies Arrest Attorney, Private Investigator in Former Shinnston Officer Case

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The Harrison County Sheriff's Department has arrested a private investigator and an attorney representing a former Shinnston police officer.

1 Taken To Ruby Memorial Hospital After Fairmont ATV Accident

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A young Marion County boy was transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital after an ATV accident Sunday morning. 

5 People Transported To United Hospital Center After Vehicle Accident

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Five people were transported to United Hospital Center after a two-vehicle accident in Harrison County.

Marion County Woman Arrested for Forgery

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The Rivesville Police Department arrested a Marion County woman on a felony charge.

Man Flown to Hospital After Stabbing in Harrison County

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Harrison County 911 officials said it happened just after midnight on Drain Hill, which is outside of Shinnston.

2 Flown To Ruby Memorial Hospital After Barbour County Accident

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Barbour County 911 officials said happened just after 6 p.m. in Wildcat Hollow, near the Barbour and Taylor County line.

William Horton Found Not Guilty on 4 Charges

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The jury found William Horton not guilty Friday on two counts each of first degree robbery and night time burglary.

Sheriff's Department Investigating Armed Robbery in Harrison County

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Harrison County 911 said it happened just after 9 p.m. at the High Life Lounge in Quiet Dell.

2 People Flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital After Route 250 Accident in Farmington

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The accident occurred at approximately 1:39 p.m. on Route 250, Husky Highway, in Farmington.

2 Taken to Hospital After Fairmont Accident

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Emergency crews had to extricate one person out of a vehicle, according to 911 officials.

State Police in Lewis County Searching for 2 Men

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West Virginia State Police in Lewis County are searching for two men believed to be involved with a scam.

WV American Water Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Advisory

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West Virginia American Water has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory issued to approximately 40 customers living along Point Mountain Road, Washington Street and Elk Street in Webster Springs.

Early Morning Fire Damages Clarksburg Home

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Harrison County 911 officials reported the fire shortly after 2 a.m., and Clarksburg firefighters had it under control within an hour.

William Horton Trial Continues in Marion County

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William Horton faces two counts each of first-degree robbery and night time burglary.

CONSOL: Blacksville No. 2 to Reopen May 20

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CONSOL Energy expects full operations at the mine to begin with the morning shift on May 20.

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

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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.

57 Arraigned in Harrison County Court

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Harrison County Judge James Matish arraigned 57 people from the May 2013 term of grand jury in court Thursday.

Lewis County Man Accused of 2010 Murder Appears in Court

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A Lewis County man found to be incompetent to stand trial in the September 2010 shooting death of his father appeared in court Thursday.

Former North Marion HS Cheerleading Coach Pleads Guilty to Sex Charges

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A former North Marion High School cheerleading coach has pleaded guilty to three charges involving sexual misconduct with a minor.

New License Plate Honors State's 150th Birthday

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The plate is being offered by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as an alternative standard issuance plate option for W.Va. passenger vehicle owners during 2013, according to the news release.

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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