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New details emerge in Boone double murder

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New details are coming out about the days of the murders and what lead up to the manhunt throughout Boone and Kanawha counties that ended this morning with the capture of Timothy Parsons.
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Grisly murders shock family and friends in Bloomingrose Video included

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Family and friends of Leigh Ann Kinder Parsons and her mother Sue Kinder are in shock after the two murders and the sexual assault that left Leigh Ann's daughter hospitalized. More>>

Tractor-trailer wreck closes I-77 North near Ravenswood

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Two tractor-trailers collided early this morning on Interstate 77 North near Ravenswood, according to an emergency dispatcher. More>>

UPDATE: Names released as deputies investigate a double murder in Boone County Video included

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A manhunt is under way in Boone County for a suspect linked to a double homicide. Boone County Sheriff Rodney Miller told 13News that they're searching the area around Bloomingrose for 36-year-old Timothy Parsons. More>>

Police: Student ‘secured' after making threat toward George Washington High

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A student was ‘secured' early this morning after posting on Twitter a threat toward students at George Washington High School, according to police. More>>

Ohio man accused of stealing central air conditioning unit from business

Scioto County Sheriff's Department said in a press release that Brandon Means, 26, of Wheelersburg was arrested and charged with felony theft and burglary. More>>

Downed power lines means no school bus service on Rutledge Road in Kanawha County

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Kanawha County Schools has canceled bus service on Rutledge Road this morning because of downed power lines. More>>

WV tops 2010 workplace fatality rankings

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The Upper Big Branch Mine explosion made West Virginia the No. 1 state for workplace fatalities in 2010, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. More>>

Charleston home burns overnight

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Four Charleston fire department crews are on the scene of an overnight house fire. The fire was reported at 508 South Ruffner Road just before 2:30 a.m. According to fire officials on the scene, there More>>

Grant money awarded to help crime victims in WV Video included

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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, D-W.Va. awarded nearly $3 million to 54 public and non-profits as part of the Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance fund. More than a $1 million of the grant will go toward the STOP Violence Against Women program. More>>

Mountain Mission unveils new logo Video included

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The longtime non-profit organization revealed its new signage in Charleston. It includes a redesigned website, logo and truck design. More>>

Charleston mayor Danny Jones diagnosed with prostate cancer

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Jones told 13News that he received the diagnosis on Monday. He said it was tough when he first learned the news, but now he's feeling better about the diagnosis. More>>

Marshall to have new Visual Arts Center in Huntington

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The center will be the home of Marshall's Department of Art and Design. More>>

Fresh Market opens at Cabell Huntington Hospital

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The market is part of a partnership between Huntington's Kitchen and Cabell Huntington Hospital. More>>

Greenup County E-911 receives money

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The grant money will help provide a better reliable service for the Greenup County E-911 Center. More>>

"Click it or Ticket" campaign to begin

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The local campaign is part of the national effort to reduce highway fatalities. More>>

Huntington bans texting while driving

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The resolution is exactly like the state law, but jurisdictional issues are why Huntington City Council passed the bill.

 
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List of intentionally-set fires grows in Huntington Video included

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Investigators believe two fires on opposite ends of town early Tuesday morning may have been intentionally-set. More>>

Cabell County Teacher of the Year announced

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The 2013 Cabell County Teacher of the Year award was given to Pam Eller who is a fourth grade teacher at Guyandotte Elementary. More>>

Fires continue to plague Huntington

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Since November, more than 40 arson fires remain under investigation.  However, since Feb. 14, suspects have been charged with arson.
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Ona Elementary students learn about careers Video included

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Ona Elementary had a career fair featuring guest speakers. More>>

Charleston Police still investigating wreck caused by gunfire Video included

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Police in Charleston still are investigating a wreck caused by gunfire last night. More>>

Alpha announces layoffs for 130 coal miners; community worries Video included

Representatives for Alpha Natural resources said they will lay off 130 miners when it idles the Bee Tree Mine in Raleigh County.
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FEMA deadline approaching for those in Lincoln, Logan, Mingo

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People in Lincoln, Logan and Mingo counties who were affected by floods earlier this spring have until next week to apply for help from the federal government. More>>

Sissonville VFD sets groundbreaking for new station Video included

The Sissonville Fire Department will break ground on their new Call Road station on May 29, more than a year and a half since their station burned down in October 2010.
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Court: Huntington woman denied bond after failing drug test in child death case

A Huntington woman was in Cabell County Court today after being indicted on charges of felony child neglect causing the death of her 10-month-old son.  More>>

WV road crews begin repairs to key Interstate ramps in Charleston

The work zone will begin in front of Charleston Area Medical Center's Women's and Children's Hospital so the Washington Street on-ramp will be closed according to the Division of Highways. More>>

Jury convicts Garland Murray of Charleston murder, kidnapping

A jury returned a guilty verdict Monday afternoon against Garland Murray. More>>

Firefighters battle blaze on Division Street in Huntington

Huntington firefighters are on the scene of a house fire on Division Street. More>>

Plans under way to repair and reopen pool at Camp Virgil Tate

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In 2008 the swimming pool at the 4-H Camp Virgil Tate started leaking and the pool had to be closed. More>>

Cabell-Midland students get Promise scholarships

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Students at Cabell-Midland High School joined in the Senior Awards ceremony Monday night More>>

Huntington City Council votes for no phones while driving

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Huntington City Council approved a resolution that would ban drivers from using cell phones while driving Monday night. More>>

County refuses to give check directly to MultiFest leaders

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The Kanawha County commission refused to give a check directly to members of the Multi-Cultural Festival of West Virginia Monday amid questions of their non-charitable status. More>>

Murads' closes after 23 years in business in Charleston Video included

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The owners said that they're getting older and that running the restaurant was becoming too much for them. More>>

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