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Flash flood watch is in effect until 8 p.m. for several WV counties
Flash flood watch is in effect until 8 p.m. for several WV counties
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:13:01 GMT
A flash flood watch is in effect until 8 p.m. for the following counties: Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Jackson (WV), Roane, Boone, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan and Putnam counties.

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Indictments released in Ohio heroin ring; agents say four men on the run

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Law enforcement officials tell 13News 18 Ohio residents have been indicted after being caught in a two-year conspiracy to deal heroin. More>>

Tractor trailer accident on I-77 closes northbound lanes near the Sharon exit

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A tractor trailer accident on I-77 northbound near the Sharon/Cabin Creek exit has closed the northbound lanes. More>>

Bus breaks down on interstate; kids safe

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Dispatchers with Cabell County 911 tell 13News a Logan County School bus broke down on the interstate Thursday afternoon. More>>

Truck drives up utility pole in Huntington

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Firefighters were called to an interesting scene Thursday after a truck drove up a utility pole. More>>

More kids getting donor organs, but gaps persist

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Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs. More>>

UPDATE: Cause of leak at Thomas Memorial Hospital discovered

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After arriving at the scene, South Charleston and Dunbar fire crews determined there was no fire but they are investigating what or who may have set off several fire alarms that triggered the sprinklers. More>>

Americans still making unhealthy choices

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The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising, a new government report shows. More>>

Man charged after making threats to "relive the Newtown shooting" at Sherman High School

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The incident began on social media with threats to "relive the Newtown shooting". More>>

Weather worries can threaten a child's mental health

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The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being. More>>

Microburst knocks over trees and ruins homes in Putnam County

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The microburst resulted in severe winds which reached 70-80 miles per hour. More>>

Ashland's 12th Street Bridge closed; deemed too risky to keep open

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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has closed the 12th Street Bridge, also known as the Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge. More>>

Father, son charged with Nicholas County arson; both volunteer firefighters

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A string of suspicious fires from May of 2011 to June of 2012 had neighbors in Summersville concerned for their property and for their safety.

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Mason County plant announces layoffs

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According to a recent news release, Felman Production LLC in Mason County will lay off union workers beginning June 3. More>>

Huntington woman arrested after breaking into home; attacking homeowner with box cutter

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Officers with the Huntington Police Department say a woman is facing charges after she broke into her partner's home and attacked her with a box cutter. More>>

Frontier Communications honors veterans with ceremony in Charleston

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During each ceremony, Frontier installs an Honor and Remember Flag as a lasting acknowledgement of the price that military veterans have paid for our freedom. More>>

Debunking lightning myths

Courtesy: Brandon Miller

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It only strikes objects, it only strikes once, and it only strikes when it's raining: all myths about lightning. More>>

Power restored after transformer fire causes major power outages in parts of Roane County

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Part of Roane County was in the dark after a transformer blew just before 3:30 a.m. on Thursday morning. More>>

One arrested, another on the loose after a police chase in Charleston

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The pursuit began in the 3200 block of the Kanawha Turnpike in South Charleston. A person in one vehicle pointed a gun at people in another car, then left the scene. More>>

Blenko Art Honors Rosie the Riveters in Huntington

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Local artwork honors Rosie the Riveters in Huntington Wednesday. More>>

Traffic picking up for the Memorial Day holiday weekend

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Thirty-four million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day weekend, according to Triple A. More>>

Bob Huggins talks WVU basketball with Boy Scouts

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Bob Huggins was in Bridgeport on Tuesday evening to speak at the 22nd Annual Stonewall Jackson Friends of Scouting Leadership Dinner. More>>

Charleston man to spend 55-175 years in prison for having sex with teen girls

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Clay Counts pleaded guilty to all counts brought against him. Counts will be eligible for parole when he turns 105 years old. More>>

Elkview little league concession stand broken into for the second time in less than a month

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A coach found the door busted in and the lock broken Wednesday evening. More>>

Hot weather makes power outages even more frustrating

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Crews with Appalachian Power were hard at work throughout the day trying to restore power to everyone in the region following the strong storms that blew through Tuesday night. More>>

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W.Va. man charged with threatening high school
W.Va. man charged with threatening high school
Boone County police have arrested a Raleigh County man who allegedly invoked the mass shooting in Connecticut in a threatening message against a high school.
Boone County police have arrested a Raleigh County man who allegedly invoked the mass shooting in Connecticut in a threatening message against a high school.
Tomblin signs stricter W.Va. seat belt law
Tomblin signs stricter W.Va. seat belt law
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has signed a stricter seat belt law for West Virginia motorists.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has signed a stricter seat belt law for West Virginia motorists.
NY gov: Fracking decision to come before election
NY gov: Fracking decision to come before election
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he'll make a decision on whether to allow shale gas fracking in New York before the 2014 election.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he'll make a decision on whether to allow shale gas fracking in New York before the 2014 election.
News Minute: Here is the latest West Virginia news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest West Virginia news from The Associated Press
Weather officials say a storm that destroyed two mobile homes and injured two people in Teays Valley was a microburst. The storm hit yesterday with estimated wind speeds of 70 to 80 miles per hour. A microburst is sinking...
Industry study: Coal exports support W.Va. jobs
Industry study: Coal exports support W.Va. jobs
The National Mining Association says exports helped support nearly 24,000 coal jobs in West Virginia in 2011.
The National Mining Association says exports helped support nearly 24,000 coal jobs in West Virginia in 2011.

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Ashland's 12th Street Bridge closed; deemed too risky to keep open
Ashland's 12th Street Bridge closed; deemed too risky to keep open
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 11:24 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:24:51 GMT
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has closed the 12th Street Bridge, also known as the Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has closed the 12th Street Bridge, also known as the Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge.
Indictments released in Ohio heroin ring; agents say four men on the run
Indictments released in Ohio heroin ring; four men on the run
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 3:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:12:28 GMT
Shawn Shank, Photo Courtesy: Scioto County Sheriff
Law enforcement officials tell 13News 18 Ohio residents have been indicted after being caught in a two-year conspiracy to deal heroin.
Law enforcement officials tell 13News 18 Ohio residents have been indicted after being caught in a two-year conspiracy to deal heroin.
Microburst knocks over trees and ruins homes in Putnam County
Microburst knocks over trees and ruins homes in Putnam County
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 12:11 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:11:02 GMT
The microburst resulted in severe winds which reached 70-80 miles per hour.
The microburst resulted in severe winds which reached 70-80 miles per hour.
Man charged after making threats to "relive the Newtown shooting" at Sherman High School
Man charged after making threats to "relive the Newtown shooting" at Sherman High School
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 2:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:44:10 GMT
According to a release from the Boone County Sheriff's Office, David Henry Linville, 26, of Shady Spring, WV, is charged with Threats of a Terrorist Act, a felony. The arrest was made Wednesday evening
The incident began on social media with threats to "relive the Newtown shooting".
Huntington woman arrested after breaking into home; attacking homeowner with box cutter
Huntington woman arrested after breaking into home; attacking homeowner with box cutter
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 10:37 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:37:36 GMT
Officers with the Huntington Police Department say a woman is facing charges after she broke into her partner's home and attacked her with a box cutter.
Officers with the Huntington Police Department say a woman is facing charges after she broke into her partner's home and attacked her with a box cutter.
Charleston man to spend 55-175 years in prison for having sex with teen girls
Charleston man to spend 55-175 years in prison for having sex with teen girls
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:08 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:08:19 GMT
Clay Counts pleaded guilty to all counts brought against him. Counts will be eligible for parole when he turns 105 years old.
Clay Counts pleaded guilty to all counts brought against him. Counts will be eligible for parole when he turns 105 years old.
Mason County plant announces layoffs
Mason County Plant Announces Layoffs
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 10:49 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:49:07 GMT
According to a recent news release, Felman Production LLC in Mason County will lay off union workers beginning June 3.
According to a recent news release, Felman Production LLC in Mason County will lay off union workers beginning June 3.
One arrested, another on the loose after a police chase in Charleston
One arrested, another on the loose after a police chase in Charleston
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 4:38 AM EDT2013-05-23 08:38:58 GMT
The pursuit began in the 3200 block of the Kanawha Turnpike in South Charleston. A person in one vehicle pointed a gun at people in another car, then left the scene.
The pursuit began in the 3200 block of the Kanawha Turnpike in South Charleston. A person in one vehicle pointed a gun at people in another car, then left the scene.
Father, son charged with Nicholas County arson; both volunteer firefighters
Father, son charged with Nicholas County arson; both volunteer firefighters
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 11:03 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:03:21 GMT
A string of suspicious fires from May of 2011 to June of 2012 had neighbors in Summersville concerned for their property and for their safety. Now, even investigators are saying their surprised with arrests
A string of suspicious fires from May of 2011 to June of 2012 had neighbors in Summersville concerned for their property and for their safety.
Five-year-old reaches out to local veterans
Five-year-old reaches out to local veterans
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:43:16 GMT
At Huntington's Stand Down for Homeless Veterans, Van Vass is honored for doing something most other pre-kindergartners wouldn't think to do.
At Huntington's Stand Down for Homeless Veterans, Van Vass is honored for doing something most other pre-kindergartners wouldn't think to do.

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Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen
Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen
President Barack Obama is lifting his self-imposed ban on transferring Guantanamo Bay detainees to Yemen in his renewed effort to close the prison.
President Barack Obama is lifting his self-imposed ban on transferring Guantanamo Bay detainees to Yemen, where a leadership upheaval has improved the country's security but not eliminated a terrorist organization trying...
Kids, teachers from devastated school reunite
Kids, teachers from devastated school reunite
All that is left of Shayne Patterson's three-bedroom home is the tiny area where his wife hunkered down under a mattress to protect their three children when a tornado packing winds of at least 200 mph slammed...
Students from a suburban Oklahoma City elementary school destroyed by this week's tornado reunited with their teachers Thursday and collected whatever could be salvaged from the ruins.
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations...
The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.
Obama sees narrower terror threat, defends drones
Obama sees narrower terror threat, defends drones
Amid lingering concerns about his national security policies, President Barack Obama is outlining measures to clarify the deadly use of drones against terror suspects.
President Barack Obama sought Thursday to advance the U.S. beyond the unrelenting war effort of the past dozen years, defining a narrowing terror threat that still imperils the nation but now is defined by smaller networks...
Birth control coverage up for federal appeal
Birth control coverage up for federal appeal
Contraception coverage by for-profit companies faces a prominent test in Denver.
In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. has asked a federal appeals court for an exemption from part of the federal health care law.
NYPD: Merchant held for ransom, tortured for month
NYPD: Merchant held for ransom, tortured for month
A businessman was snatched from a New York City street in broad daylight, then held captive for more than a month in a warehouse where he was bound and burned with acid as he was held for a $3 million ransom his...
A businessman was snatched from a New York City street in broad daylight, then held captive for more than a month in a warehouse where he was bound and burned with acid as he was held for a $3 million ransom his family back...
Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse
Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse
A Virginia man who was once one of the nation's most prominent swimming coaches has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.
A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.
Investigator: Missing Iowa girl's blood found
Investigator: Missing Iowa girl's blood found
The man suspected of kidnapping a still-missing 15-year-old Iowa girl and her friend as they walked home from school is being scrutinized in last year's unsolved kidnapping of two young cousins whose bodies were...
Investigators have discovered the blood of a missing 15-year-old Iowa girl on the truck of a registered sex offender suspected of kidnapping her Monday, diminishing the chances of finding her alive, a lead investigator said...
Weiner gets started stumping in NYC mayoral race
Weiner gets started stumping in NYC mayoral race
However Anthony Weiner does when the polls close, he's certain to add drama to the most competitive New York City mayor's race in more than a decade.
Anthony Weiner set out to reintroduce himself to voters Thursday as he embarked on a mayoral bid after leaving Congress in a sexting scandal. He found a much more supportive reception in his first campaign stop than he did...
Lawyer: NY man at center of HIV scare not positive
Lawyer: NY man at center of HIV scare not positive
Nushawn Williams, a New York drug dealer imprisoned amid accusations he infected 13 young women with HIV in the 1990s, does not have the virus that causes AIDS, according to his attorney, who said he arranged for a...
Nushawn Williams, a New York drug dealer imprisoned amid accusations he infected 13 young women with HIV in the 1990s, does not have the virus that causes AIDS, according to his attorney, who said he arranged for a new blood...