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FridayFebruary 12, 2016

11th annual Radiothon meets goal, raises nearly $188 K for St. Jude

The official number was $187,880, which surpassed the goal of $185,000 the station set for its 11th annual fundraising event

State House examines harsher penalties for drivers passing school buses

The bill, which had previously passed the Senate and was sent to the full House by the Judiciary Committee Friday, has become a priority amid reports of incidents.

Two men arrested in Columbus in connection with Beckley nightclub fatal shooting

Charmaine Kent and Christopher Jones taken into custody in Ohio within 24 hours of each other.

West Virginia wary of trap game against last-place Frogs

Sure, the Frogs are 1-31 in Big 12 road games, but they almost won in Morgantown last season. Allan Taylor's preview and prediction.

More discussion on common core before return to agenda

Chairman says both caucuses talking about repeal bill.

Tomblin’s vetoes short-lived; right to work, repeal of prevailing wage now law

Republican-controlled legislature wastes little time in reversing action.

Founder of defunct Miracle Meadows School in Harrison County pleads guilty to 3 charges

Clark could face a maximum of 19 months in prison for the three guilty pleas.

Fatal blaze in Wetzel County

State Fire Marshal's Office investigating.

Cold takes hold in West Virginia; Temperatures dropping for weekend

More cold and snow are in the forecast for next week.

Martinsburg adopts non-discrimination ordinance

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Martinsburg City Council unanimously adopted a non-discrimination ordinance at their regular meeting Thursday night. The policy now extends employment and public and housing protections , that already are provided for other people to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents. City Manager Mark Bladwin said in January that the amendment to the

Berkeley Springs company to send water to Flint, MI

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Berkeley Club Beverages of Morgan County will be sending some much needed assistance to the residents of Flint, Michigan. The Morgan County-based company will be working with a trucking company to get water to the citizens of Flint who have been receiving water in rations for months after lead contaminated their

Early morning fire in Logan

Authorities suspect arson in fire that displaced several residents early Friday morning.

Dog racing heads to the finish(ed) line

West Virginia’s greyhound racing industry may be on its last legs. The state Senate will be taking up a bill by Senator Chris Walters (R-Putnam) to take away the subsidies that are distributed to greyhound breeders and race purses. “Right now in the fiscal situation we’re in, that’s not a great appropriation of funds,” Walters

Miles of motivation: Santucci chases spot at Olympic trials

From Doddridge County High state champion to WVU All-American, Clara Grandt Santucci hopes stamina earns her a place on the U.S. Olympic marathon team.

Westside looking for late-season run to emerge out of Region 3

Westside coach Nick Cook breaks down his team this year, looking for another state tournament berth behind new players.

‘Classic’ red roses remain most popular for Valentine’s Day by far

Florists throughout West Virginia and across U.S. are stocked for the holiday.