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Sexual Abuse Case Against Harrison County Magistrate to be Presented to Grand Jury

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A case involving Harrison County Magistrate Mark Gorby will be sent to Harrison County Circuit Court after Senior Magistrate Kim M. Blair of Putnam County ruled there was probable cause at a hearing Wednesday.

Multiple Fire Crews Battle Fire at Midtown Motel

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Multiple fire crews battled a reported structure fire Wednesday morning in Barbour County.

Gravel Truck Goes Over Embankment on Grafton Road in Monongalia County

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The Monongalia County Sheriff's Department is investigating an accident that happened on Grafton Road Wednesday afternoon.

Mountain State Business Index: West Virginia's Economy Continues to Grow

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West Virginia's economic growth continues as Mountain State Business Index posted its seventh consecutive month of growth, which looks to continue well into the first quarter of 2015.

Lewis County Woman Arrested on Drug Charge

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The Lewis County Sheriff's Department has arrested a woman on drug charges.Deputies executed a search warrant on a residence located on Sand Run Road in Lewis County Tuesday night.

Trucking Companies File Lawsuit Against Morgantown, Citing Heavy Truck Ordinance

Heavy truck makes a wide turn onto the Walnut Street Bridge in downtown Morgantown. Heavy truck makes a wide turn onto the Walnut Street Bridge in downtown Morgantown.
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Two trucking companies have filed a lawsuit against the city of Morgantown and the West Virginia Division of Highways regarding the city's attempt to pass an ordinance that would prohibit heavy trucks in the downtown area.

Marion County Teacher Suspended Pending an Investigation Involving WestTest Scores

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The Marion County Board of Education has suspended a teacher without pay for 30 days, pending a state investigation of WestTest results.

Randolph County Grand Jury Returns October 2014 Indictments

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The Randolph County Grand Jury returned a total of 27 indictments for the October 2014 term.

Fairmont Police Release Surveillance Footage from September KFC Robbery

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The Fairmont Police Department has released surveillance photos from an armed robbery at the Fairmont KFC on September 28.

Fairmont Police Arrest Man on Burglary Charges

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Fairmont Police have arrested a man believed to be involved with multiple burglaries in the Fairmont area.

Firefighters Respond to Tucker County Fire

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Five fire departments are at the scene of a fire in Thomas, Tucker County.

Fairmont Police Investigating Robbery at Circle K

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Fairmont police are investigating a third robbery at the Circle K on Morgantown Avenue.

WVU Students Camp Out for ESPN's College GameDay Video included

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West Virginia University is making headlines again but this time a group of football fans is showing what it means to be a true fan.

Residents and Police Speak Up about Domain Apartment Break-Ins

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The Domain Apartment Complex in Granville has had about 15 break-ins in the beginning of October. Saturday, October 18, three residents were assaulted in their apartments.Tucked away University Town Center, the Domain Apartment Complex is know for being one of the more expensive places to rent an apartment. That leaves residents wondering how a person who doesn't go to WVU, or even live in the state, could victimize so many people in one night."Patrols units got the call Saturday morning for ...

Barbour County Grand Jury Returns October 2014 Indictments

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The Barbour County Grand Jury met on Monday, October 27. Presentments were made by Prosecuting Attorney Leckta, L. Poling. 

New Website Launched to Help Fight Harrison County's War on Drugs Video included

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He said tips from the public really help law enforcement fight the drug problem in Harrison County.

Star City Man Accused of Sexual Abuse

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The Monongalia County Sheriff's Department has arrested a Star City man on a sex charge. Deputies said Ricky Zimmerman is accused of sexually abusing a person who lived with him. 

State Police Investigating Armed Robbery in Monongalia County

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MECCA 911 said it happened around 1:50 a.m. Saturday at the Circle K on Point Marion Road.

Monongalia County Man Dead After Lawn Tractor Accident

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The Monongalia County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fatal accident that happened Monday morning.

UPDATE: Four abducted children located

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UPDATE: The children were located in Kanawha City and were not harmed. 

Doddridge County Grand Jury Returns Indictments

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The Doddridge County Prosecuting Attorney, Brooke Fitzgerald, provided a list of people indicted in the October term of the Doddridge County grand jury.

Fire Damages Monongalia County House

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MECCA 911 said it happened around 3 a.m. at a house on McCartney Avenue.

UPDATE: Sheriff's Department Identifies Preston County Plane Crash Pilot, Passenger

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Authorities were called to the scene of a plane crash in Preston County Sunday afternoon.  A single-engine aircraft went down just after 1 p.m. off of Ringer Road, just west of the Valley Point Airport, said Preston County 911 dispatchers.  

State Rail Authority to Oversee Cass Scenic Railroad Operations

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The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced Monday that it plans to partner with the State Rail Authority to help improve operations at Cass Scenic Railroad in Pocahontas County.

WV DEP: Testing Shows 3 Water Wells Potentially Impacted By Antero Drilling in Doddridge County

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A cease and desist order remains in effect at an Antero well pad in Doddridge County after an incident that released methane gas into the ground in September 2014, potentially negatively impacting three residential water wells.

Trial for Accused Bridgeport Pill Mill Doctor Rescheduled for January 2015

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The trial of a Fairmont woman accused of operating a Bridgeport pill mill has been postponed until January.

Boil Water Advisory for the Town of Stonewood has been Lifted

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Due to a water main break which has interrupted water service to areas of the Town of Stonewood in the vicinity of Cost Ave, Southern Ave, Pine Street and streets around this area a precautionary boil water notice has been issued for Stonewood water customers.Approximately 400 of 970 customers have been affected. Once repairs have been made and the water service restored the boil water notice will remain in effect until special purpose Bacteriological samples can be collected for analysis by ...

Fairmont Man Sentenced on Cocaine Charges

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A Fairmont man has been sentenced to 41 months in prison after pleading guilty to cocaine distribution charges in April of 2014.

Multiple Crews Respond to A House Fire in Fairview

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 Multiple fire departments responded to the scene of a house fire, Saturday.  Marion County 911 dispatchers said crews were dispatched just before 7 p.m. to Jarvis Lane in Fairview.

3 Transported After 2 Vehicle Collision on Route 19

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A two vehicle collision on Route 19 in Enterprise sent three people to the hospital on Friday evening.The accident happened just after 6 p.m. on Route 19 near Casey's Restaurant in Enterprise.

A Marion County Man's Trial is Pushed Back Until April Video included

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A Marion County man has entered a plea of not guilty to first-degree murder. Deputies arrested James Cobb last month after they said he killed his cousin, Paul Dean Wilson, Jr., after the two got in a fight.

Clarksburg Quadruple Murder Trial Pushed Back to April

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The man accused in a July 2013 quadruple murder in Clarksburg was in court Friday morning.  Sidney Muller's trial has been continued until April 2015.

Silver Alert Issued for Weirton Man

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West Virginia State Police needs your help locating a Weirton man.Thomas Allen Archer, 77, from Weirton was last seen at his residence on 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 21. Archer is 5'8”, 159 pounds, and has gray hair. 

WANTED: Doddridge County Sheriff's Department Searches For 2 Men

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The Doddridge County Sheriff's Department is looking for two men wanted on separate charges.

WVU Expels 3 Students After Post Game Disturbances

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West Virginia University announced Thursday afternoon that it had expelled three students for "acts of misconduct," following last Saturday's WVU-Baylor football game. 

328th QM DET Members Return to Kingwood from Afghanistan Video included

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There were tears, laughter, but mostly hugging at the Army Reserve Center in Kingwood Thursday."We're here to meet my wife and her unit, they've come back from Afghanistan," said Miles Glotfelt, the husband of a returning soldier. "The last time we saw them was a few days after Christmas last year. So we're excited to come pick her up and take her home."

Former Harrison County Sheriff's Department Employee Sentenced On Federal Drug Charges

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A former employee of the Harrison County Sheriff's Department was sentenced to prison Thursday, on federal drug charges.