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Homer Hickam visits Sacred Heart 4th-graders

Ashley VanBrocklin, a fourth-grader at Sacred Heart Grade School in Charleston, runs to hug “Rocket Boys” author Homer Hickam after he surprised her in her classroom Friday.

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Homer Hickam visits Sacred Heart 4th-graders

Graffiti suspect arrested

Graffiti like this appeared in at least nine locations overnight Tuesday in downtown Charleston.

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Graffiti suspect arrested

Church Activities: Oct. 1, 2011

Anniversaries/homecomings Abundant Life Ministries,: 1534 Washington St. E., continues its 13th Church/Pastoral Celebration at 7 p.m. today with LaTrice Ryan of Light of…

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Church Activities: Oct. 1, 2011

Study says WV jobs program a success

A recent study says the West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust’s mission to create jobs and encourage entrepreneurship is a success.

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Bulletin board: Oct. 1, 2011

TODAY: The Kanawha Kordsmen Chorus: will present an evening with the Kordsmen, a cabaret show, barbershop style, at 7:30 p.m. at the Charleston Womens Club, 1600 Virginia St. E. In addition to the groups four-part a cappella harmon…

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Bulletin board: Oct. 1, 2011

Charleston man killed in motorcycle crash

Emergency crews were called to Wilmore Lane just after midnight after Kyle Flinchum, 55, of Charleston, lost control of his motorcycle, drover over an embankment and into a tree, according to Charleston Police Lt.

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Charleston man killed in motorcycle crash

Special election deemed official state holiday

The special gubernatorial general election was declared an official state holiday and many public employees with the city, county and state will enjoy the day off.

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Special election deemed official state holiday

Fire department officials working to rein in sick days

Charleston Fire Department officials told members of city council’s public safety committee they are trying to get a handle on the amount of sick time taken by firefighters.

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Fire department officials working to rein in sick days

Sissonville Shooting Suspect Arrested

Charleston , Kanawha County , West Virginia Deputies have made an arrest in the Sissonville shooting from Tuesday night.

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Sissonville Shooting Suspect Arrested

One DuPont employee remains hospitalized

One of the three employees at DuPont’s Belle plant who became ill early this week remained hospitalized Thursday afternoon in stable condition, the company said.

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