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ThursdayAugust 18, 2016

Tomblin unveils DMV kiosks at WV State Fair Thursday

By the end of September, the kiosks are slated to be placed in locations such as grocery stores and shopping centers.

Charleston-area bank announces merger with D.C.-area based Cardinal Bank

Charleston-based United Bankshares has purchased the Washington D.C.-area based Cardinal Bank for $912 million.

FBI offering $15K reward for information on man believed responsible for slew of robberies

The unknown person is linked to bank robberies in Charles Town, Inwood, Martinsburg, as well as several locations in Virginia and Maryland.

McDowell man killed in ATV crash Wednesday

The driver, Everett D. McKinney, 72, of Jolo, lost control of the vehicle and crashed. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Spell of Huntington heroin overdoses worse than expected; two dead

Police determined there were 28 overdoses in Cabell County Monday instead of 26, which resulted in two deaths, one in the county and one in Huntington.

Kanawha Commission updates flood recovery at Thursday meeting

Both debris removal curbside pickup and State of Emergency ends Monday. Modified FEMA program to be put in place.

South Charleston passes law restricting fireworks to 4 holidays

After complaints around Fourth of July earlier this year, city council votes to limit use to Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and New Year's Eve.

MetroNews to broadcast South Charleston at George Washington

MetroNews will provide a live web video broadcast of Thursday's high school football opener between South Charleston and George Washington.

Circuit Judge: Erik Wells ineligible to appear on ballot for Kanawha Clerk

Wells, who is a registered Democrat, was aiming to run as an independent candidate against incumbent Vera McCormick. He plans to appeal in state Supreme Court.

Logan County woman charged in fatal hit-and-run Monday night

Ashton Dowdy, 20 confessed to the crime Wednesday night and was arrested Thursday morning, police said. She was charged with leaving the scene causing death.

FEMA, SBA begin to shift gears in flood zone

Combined assistance nearing $150 million.

Greenbrier County business owners receive grants from Rise West Virginia program

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says money will helped flooded out businesses get over the hump.

Children from flooded Clay County community receive backpacks

Kids in Need Foundation gives every kid at Lizemore Elementary a back pack filled with school supplies as part of flood relief.

Documents reveal more questionable spending in Logan schools

Documents reveal wedding materials ordered ostensibly for use in math field day activities

Lazard ‘better than last year’ but McKivitz’s development sparks battle

West Virginia has a big competition brewing between its 6-foot-6 and 6-7 right tackles.

Defendant testifies in Monongalia County involuntary manslaughter trial

Jury members will have to decide if a Monongalia County man intentionally shot and killed his girlfriend's teenage brother.

Early education support for parents, caregivers an option at more West Virginia schools

There are seven new United Way Born Learning Academies launching in West Virginia.

SportsFEST to welcome nearly 800 athletes to the Capital City

The event runs from Friday through Sunday.