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Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against... More>>

Hospitals treat more than 120 after Okla. tornado

Officials at two hospitals say they've been treating more than 120 patients, including about 50 children, since a massive tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City. More>>

Truck crashes through front door of local restaurant

RICHLANDS (WVVA)- A local restaurant is picking up the pieces after a truck crashed through the front door. The accident occurred around 6:30pm at The Lunch Box Cafe and Bakery in Richlands. The cause More>>

Oklahoma officials: Tornado search, rescue ongoing

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says "hearts are broken" for parents wondering about the fate of their children after a tornado devastated suburban Oklahoma City and officials say the search and rescue effort will continue... More>>

UPDATE: Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Fayette County

MEADOW CREEK (WVVA) - A woman has been struck and killed by a train near the border of Fayette and Summers counties. Crews responded to the scene around 2 p.m. involving a CSX train in the Meadow Creek More>>

Twister season starts late, but starts nonetheless

Deadly tornadoes that have raked communities in Middle America over the past week, including Monday's massive twister that carved a path of destruction through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, belie what had been a... More>>

Woman gets 1-10 years for Alderson embezzlement

UNION (WVVA) - A woman convicted of embezzling funds from the town of Alderson will spend the next 1-10 years in prison. Jacalyn Ann "Jackie" Villars, former employee of the Town of Alderson, learned More>>

Man charged with arson after Fairlea fire

FAIRLEA, W. Va (WVVA)-- A man is charged with arson after a fire at a Greenbrier County gas station.State Police said Cory Bowyer of Ronceverte set fire to a truck while pumping gas around 5 PM Sunday More>>

Welcome to Parris Island Pt. 1: Caroline Bach reports

PARRIS ISLAND, SC (WVVA) -- In early May, a WVVA crew traveled to Parris Island with a group of West Virginia educators to learn what it takes to make a U.S. Marine. The journey started before off the More>>

3 arrested after alleged Greenbrier Resort casino disturbance

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va (WVVA)-- 3 New Jersey men are arrested after a disturbance at the Greenbrier Resort Casino.Police said in a criminal complaint that resort security asked Sean, Martin, and More>>

SLIDESHOW: Bear returns to Bluefield, Va., backyard

BLUEFIELD Va. (WVVA) - The above slideshow was submitted to WVVA News via Facebook by Shirley Blackmon Grim. Shirley says this black bear visited her backyard on Sedgewood Street in Bluefield, Va., Tuesday More>>

Fayette pill dealer pleads guilty to federal charges

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Fayette County pill dealer who sold approximately 250 powerful prescription painkillers over a two-year period pleaded guilty today to federal drug charges, announced U.S. Attorney More>>

UPDATE: Waters receding in Buchanan County

GRUNDY (WVVA) - Buchanan County 911 says evacuations are underway in the Lynn Camp area of the county due to rising waters. Dispatchers say high water and flooding has been reported across the county. More>>

Winning Mega Millions ticket in Va. worth $99M

FARMVILLE Va. (NEWS RELEASE) -- National sales figures for Friday's Mega Millions drawing have now been totaled, and the result is more good news for someone who bought a ticket in Farmville, Virginia. More>>

Dems focus on Jackson in hitting Va. GOP ticket

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Virginia Democrats are framing the new statewide ticket the Republican Right nominated Saturday as a referendum on the GOP's surprise lieutenant governor nominee, firebrand Chesapeake More>>

June deadline for storm disaster loans in W.Va.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Small businesses and private nonprofits affected by severe storms last summer can still apply for federal disaster loans. June 19 is the deadline to apply for economic injury More>>

Teen killed after dirt bike, truck collide

BOISSEVAIN (WVVA) - A teenager was killed over the weekend after the dirt bike he was riding collided head-on with a truck. The accident happened around 4 p.m. on Saturday on route 657 near Boissevain More>>

UPDATE: McDowell man charged with first-degree murder

MCDOWELL COUNTY (WVVA) - A man is behind bars in McDowell County -- accused in the murder of an Avondale man. Wesley Payne, 54, of War has been charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of Donald More>>

Annual Ride for the Red rolls out of Bluefield

UPDATE: Chair-ity auction raises thousands for Women's Resource Center

BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA)- A charity event in Beckley is working to raise money for the Women's Resource Center. The Chair-ity Auction will take place in Lewis Automotive Showroom in Beckley on Friday. The More>>

Lane closures on Rt. 219 begin

LEWISBURG, W. Va (PRESS RELEASE)– West Virginia Division of Highways announces a one-lane closure on US 219 in Lewisburg.It will be from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily, starting Monday, May 20 through Friday, More>>

Man survives being dragged 4 miles by car in Va.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Police say a car dragged a man for about 4 miles before another motorist alerted the driver that the victim was under the vehicle. The accident occurred Saturday on Richmond More>>

Big decision looms for W.Va. House

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision once Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet. Choosing a new leader will help set the More>>

Limb kills W.Va. worker, death investigated

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) -- Authorities are investigating the death of a Moundsville city sanitation worker who was hit by a falling tree limb. Moundsville police tell media outlets that a garbage truck More>>

McDowell opening 16th juvenile drug court in W.Va.

WELCH, W.Va. (AP) -- Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent Benjamin is in McDowell County to mark the opening of a new Juvenile Drug Court. The ceremony Monday afternoon in Welch also includes Circuit Judge More>>

$1M Powerball ticket sold in Va.

LORTON -- Although the jackpot-winning ticket in the record-setting May 18 Powerball drawing was not bought in Virginia, the Commonwealth benefitted from the excitement. During the jackpot run that began More>>

Obama agenda marches on despite controversies

Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and... More>>

WVVA EXCLUSIVE: Family and Friends Remember Fallen Officer

TAZEWELL (WVVA)--- Friends, family, and fellow officers filled a gym in Tazewell on Saturday to remember the man they say was taken too soon. "It is hard and we are still dealing with it today," said More>>

Princeton FD offers car seat safety assistance

PRINCETON (WVVA) - A local fire department was doing its part Saturday to keep kids safe from more than just fires. It was the fourth-annual Child Safety Day at the Princeton Fire Department. Motorists More>>

Concord, BSC students get their diplomas