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| Three receive confinement Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:06:20 -0500 WILLIAMSON – A Williamson couple and a Pike County, Ky., woman are each exposed to confinement in a state correctional facility and a $1,000 fine when they return to the Mingo County Circuit Court Sept. 8 for sentencings. |
| Taking a leap of faith into the great unknown Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:06:20 -0500 Brad Davis There was a scene in one of the "Indiana Jones" films, I'm not sure now which one - I'm thinking perhaps it was the "Temple of Doom" - where Indy finds himself between a rock and a hard place. Being chased by the bad guys, he finds himself at the edge of a cliff. |
| Oil holds above $119 ahead of inventory data Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:06:20 -0500 By PABLO GORONDI Associated Press Writer Oil prices were steady above $119 a barrel Wednesday as investors awaited weekly oil and gasoline inventory data for further evidence of declining crude demand in the U.S. |
| Safety First Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:06:20 -0500 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that more than 800 Americans die each year from all-terrain-vehicle related incidents and more than 145,000 are injured. Leading the nation is Kentucky with the top six counties all located in the southeastern part of the state and Pike County, notably, at the very top of the list. |
| U.S. survives toughest test Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:06:20 -0500 SHANGHAI, China (AP) – Undefeated, but no longer unchallenged. |
| Vikings didn’t tamper on Favre Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:06:20 -0500 MANKATO, Minn. (AP) – The NFL season hasn't even started yet, and the Minnesota Vikings already have a victory over the Green Bay Packers under their belts. |
| Dewberry added to list Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:06:20 -0500 ATHENS, Ga. (AP) – High expectations for Georgia were overshadowed by off-field troubles as the Bulldogs held their first practice Monday. |
| John Verbage Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:06:20 -0500 John "Antique John" Verbage, age 66 of Williamson, W.Va. passed away Tuesday; August 5, 2008 in the Williamson Memorial Hospital. |
| Eugene Hurley Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:06:20 -0500 Eugene “Berry” Hurley, 69, of Gilbert, died Sunday August 3, 2008, at his residence. |
| Phillip Browning Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:06:20 -0500 Phillip Browning, 55 of Varner passed away August 5, 2008 in Logan. |
| Linda Stratton Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:06:20 -0500 Linda Darnell Taylor Stratton, of Raccoon, Kentucky, departed this life Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at her residence. |
| Timothy Shane White Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:06:20 -0500 Timothy Shane White, 33, a resident of McCarr, Ky., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at his residence. |
| Wilma Bates Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:06:20 -0500 Wilma Lee Bates, 56, of Williamson, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2008, at Williamson Memorial Hospital. |
| Celebrity golf Country music star Charlie Daniels, right, practices on the putting green Wednesday at The Greenbrier Resort. |
| Golf tournament to raise funds for Newspapers in Education A golf tournament is scheduled for Aug. 15 at Grandview Country Club that will raise funds for Newspapers in Education (NIE), a literacy program operated by The Register-Herald. |
| Residents asked to conserve water Meadow Bridge residents are being told to conserve water until town officials finish well upgrades. |
| Bridge Day to feature 300 rappel teams FAYETTEVILLE — Bridge Day rappel coordinator Benjy Simpson has announced that 300 rappellers comprising 22 teams will dangle off the New River Gorge Bridge this year on Bridge Day, set for Saturday, Oct. 18. The lottery drawing was held earlier this summer at Passages to Adventure, as Julie Titchenell of Mt. Lookout did the honors. |
| Weekend shooting suspect arrested A Beckley man charged with shooting a woman in the hand early Sunday morning has been arrested, police say. |
| Casey blasts McCain’s Marshall football visit State Democratic Chairman Nick Casey tossed the yellow penalty flag Wednesday on John McCain’s private visit with Marshall’s football team, saying the Republican presidential hopeful should have talked about the high price of gas. |
| Detectives: Suspicious driver reported at apartment Raleigh County sheriff’s detectives say they are investigating reports of a man allegedly trying to get children into his vehicle. |
| Apartment property going to be sold The parcel of land that is home to the Regina Apartments in Gauley Bridge is scheduled to be sold at public auction Aug. 27. |
| MSU makes The Princeton Review Mountain State University is one of the best colleges and universities in the Southeast according to The Princeton Review. |
| Concert for soldiers to kick off Saturday Ignite Youth Ministries, in co-operation with other sponsors, will host a benefit concert for soldiers Saturday at Soldiers Memorial Theatre on South Kanawha Street in Beckley. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:30. |
| Bridgeport native to reign over events at State Fair FAIRLEA — In her role as the 2008 Miss West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals, Heather Marie Hostutler of Bridgeport will reign over a wide range of activities at the State Fair of West Virginia. |
| Ronceverte goes to a 4-day week The City of Ronceverte is switching to a four-day work week to help offset the high fuel costs of employees, officials said Wednesday. |
| NPS hoping to purchase 100 acres from BridgeView New River Gorge National Park Superintendent Don Striker Wednesday described his outlook as “cautiously optimistic” about the Gorge’s potential swelling by 100 acres in the near future — courtesy of a land purchase being negotiated between the Park Service and the owner of BridgeView Estates housing development. |
| Sea Lion Splash returns FAIRLEA — Sea Lion Splash, a free show which drew standing room only crowds at the State Fair of West Virginia last year, is making a return appearance at the 2008 exposition. |
| ’Pike crash clogs traffic for hours By any estimate, it was a mess. |
| Turkey fire ruled accidental State fire officials said last month’s Organ Cave turkey farm fire has been ruled accidental and most likely originated from an electrical panel. |
| Obituaries for Thursday, August 7, 2008 |
| Good news, bad news Forbes Magazine has released its latest rankings and West Virginia is listed on the bottom rung when it comes to overall business climate. |
| Charges are pending in stolen school bus Raleigh County authorities say juvenile petitions for grand larceny, conspiracy and destruction of property are pending against two 14-year-olds who police believe stole a bus and drove it until it caught fire Tuesday. |
| ‘Reale’ good day at Amateur WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — A mano-a-mano battle for the 89th West Virginia State Amateur championship? |
| R-Rod lawsuit cost WVU $332,859 MORGANTOWN — Legal expenses for West Virginia University’s $4 million lawsuit against former head football coach Rich Rodriguez amounted to $442.436.26, spokeswoman Becky Lofstead said Wednesday. |
| Flying Eagles coach Lilly wants to turn up the heat John H. Lilly likes a warm day for high school football practice. |
| WVU still unsure who will backup RB Devine MORGANTOWN — No one has emerged yet as the frontrunner for the No. 2 tailback spot on West Virginia University’s football team. |
| With academics in order, Herd’s Cox ready to play HUNTINGTON — Jo Jo Cox has been anxious to get back onto the football field. |
| MSU Academy’s Mensa to play in elite hoops event Kofi Mensa is a rising junior but his stock seems to be rising faster than that. |
| Local Roundup Yost, Luray win Valley League championship; WVU to sell remaining single-game tickets; Marshall women sign forward Keona Brooks |
| Fisher takes control WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Tim Fisher is not, by nature, a superstitious person. |
| Marshall players adjust to no-huddle HUNTINGTON — Cody Slate put together consecutive all-conference seasons in his first two years at Marshall. |
| Mountaineers’ Williams hopes to play MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University football notebook: |
| Stewart: ‘Safety spots are going to be a pleasant surprise’ MORGANTOWN — All of the safeties in West Virginia University’s defensive secondary caught Bill Stewart’s eye Tuesday during the fourth session of preseason football practice. |
| Central W.Va. trio takes lead WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Few golfers would have been upset with a 69 in the opening round of the 89th West Virginia Amateur on the Greenbrier Course at The Greenbrier Resort Monday. |
| No home course advantage for Greenbrier County golfers WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Is there a home field — check that, course — advantage for the locals playing in the 89th West Virginia Amateur at The Greenbrier? |
| Spann ready to be leader HUNTINGTON — Marshall coach Mark Snyder has always said he wants to see the ball in the hands of his playmakers. |
| Broadcaster Skip Caray will be missed I still get chills when I think about it. Sid Bream, lumbering around third base and heading for home, trying to score the winning run for the Atlanta Braves against the Pittsburgh Pirates. |
| WVU FOOTBALL PRACTICE: Offensive playbook installed on Tuesday Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 The WVU football team continued its summer practices on Tuesday |
| WVU FOOTBALL PRACTICE: Mountaineers don’t need a No. 1 receiver Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Replacing Darius Reynaud in the offense isn’t as big of a deal as it seems, according to Tony Dobies. |
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