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UPDATE: Missing Galax teens found; woman arrested on robbery charges

Missing Teens

Galax Police Department is investigating the disappearance of two teenage girls reported missing early Sunday morning. A spokesperson for Galax Police Chief Rick Clark says 15-year-old Gabriella Davis More>>

Raleigh County man jailed on sexual assault charge

BECKLEY (WVVA) - A Raleigh County man accused of rape has been jailed on a $100,000 bond. Shaquille Clark, 18, of Beckley was arrested last night. Police say shortly before, an 18-year-old female walked More>>

Rockefeller promotes healthy smiles in Beckley

BECKLEY, WV—Senator Jay Rockefeller visited a free dental health screening for children before convening a panel of oral health stakeholders from across the state as part of National Children's Dental More>>

AP Exclusive: National meth lab busts up in 2011

Methamphetamine lab seizures rose nationally again in 2011, further evidence the powerfully addictive and dangerous drug is maintaining a tight grip on the nation's heartland, according to an Associated Press survey of... More>>

Plea hearing for Mercer murder suspect rescheduled

PRINCETON (WVVA) - A plea hearing for a Mercer County man accused of murdering his cousin's wife has been rescheduled. The hearing for 22-year-old Emmanuel Ray Jackson scheduled for Wednesday has been More>>

U.Va. lacrosse slaying trial goes to jurors

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Jury deliberations are under way in the trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player charged in the slaying of his former girlfriend in a drunken rage. Jurors More>>

Ride Along with local law enforcement and WVVA's Meredith Boggs

(WVVA) - Join Meredith Boggs as she rides along with a Beckley Detective who takes us behind the scenes of two crimes you might have seen here on WVVA News and go along for the ride on a drug busting night More>>

Shoplifting call leads police to mobile meth lab in Southwest Va.

MARION -- On Saturday, February 18, the Marion Police Department responded to a call to Marion Family Pharmacy, where a woman was suspected shoplifting items from the store. The woman was identified as More>>

Massive slideshow of viewer snow photos

(WVVA) - The photos in the above slideshow are just some of the many contributed by viewers through WVVA.com and WVVA Weather on Facebook. We'd like to thank all our viewers for their contributions during More>>

'Triggerman' revision to expand death penalty up for key committee vote

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Legislation to expand the death penalty in Virginia is up for a key vote at the General Assembly. The Republican-backed bill would redefine the so-called triggerman rule, which in More>>

Area sheriffs join forces for drug drop-off

BECKLEY (WVVA) - Sheriffs of four area counties have come together to expand the number of prescription drop-off locations in southern West Virginia. Monroe County Sheriff Mike Gravely and Summers County More>>

UPDATE: Number of residents without power steadily dropping

BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - The number of residents in the Two Virginias without electricity continued to steadily declined Wednesday as crews worked across the region to restore service. Only 3,400 Appalachian More>>

Two schools in Mercer County to remain closed Wednesday

(WVVA) - Mercer County Schools will be operating on a regular schedule Wednesday, except for two schools still affected by power outages. Spanishburg and Lashmeet-Matoaka Elementary schools will be closed More>>

18-year-old arrested on sexual assault charge

SUMMERS COUNTY (WVVA) - A Summers County teen has been accused of sexual assault and abuse by a custodian or person of trust. Kevin Zickefoose, 18, was arrested Tuesday and jailed on $50,000 bond. Police More>>

PHOTOS ADDED: Bradley home destroyed by fire

BRADLEY (WVVA) - Raleigh County residents have been left homeless after a fire destroyed their home Monday night. Crews responded to the scene near Bradley around 9 p.m. Monday. The home was fully engulfed More>>

UPDATE: Assistance available for those without power

BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - Shelters have been established in Mercer County for residents still without electricity. The Salvation in Army Bluefield, The Red Cross and the Union Mission have joined forces to open More>>

Bill banning children from tanning beds advances

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A bill to ban children from indoor tanning is one step closer to becoming law. The Senate voted 30-4 to pass the bill, which supporters hope will protect children from skin cancer. The More>>

Report: Pool heater improperly installed in W.Va. hotel where man died

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- An investigation into a fatal carbon monoxide leak at a South Charleston hotel has found that the leak stemmed from the improper installation of a heating unit for its swimming More>>

Greenbrier Convention Visitors Bureau Seeks Volunteers

LEWISBURG (WVVA) - America's Coolest Small town is seeking enthusiastic residents to get involved with the tourism market. The Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is seeking part-time More>>

Mercer schools adjust calendar due to snow days

PRINCETON (PRESS RELEASE) - Snow has closed Mercer County Schools four times this winter: January 3rd, January 13th, February 20th and 21st . To accommodate, the county has converted to regular instructional More>>

Va lime company agrees to pay pollution fine

ROANOKE, Va. (AP) -- A lime company has agreed to pay a $27,720 civil fine for exceeding air pollution standards at its plant in Giles County. The fine is part of a consent order issued by the Virginia More>>

Businesses Hurt From Storm Too

PRINCETON (WVVA)-- Everyone has felt the affects from the snow that dumped over the area over the past 48 hours. Tens of thousands have been without power not knowing where to turn. Even some local businesses More>>

Fire destroys Nemours residence

NEMOURS (WVVA) - A Nemours residence was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. The fire occurred around 4 p.m. at a residence behind the grocery store on Nemours Valley Road. Several crews were called to More>>

UPDATE: Snow storm slams region

BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - According to Appalachian Power's website, more than 15,000 customers in Mercer County are still awaiting service restoration Monday. Some have been without service since Sunday's snow storm, while others lost service Monday as the heavy snow continued to snap trees and lines. More>>

APCO spokesman: Days before power fully restored

BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - Appalachian Power spokesman Phil Moye tells WVVA News that crews will be working well into the week to restore service to the thousands of customers affected by Sunday's snow storm. Moye More>>

Buchanan Mine sets new production record in 2011

PITTSBURGH (PRESS RELEASE) -- CONSOL Energy's (NYSE:CNX) Buchanan mine, near Oakwood, Va., set a new production record in 2011, mining 5.7 million tons of high grade metallurgical coal. The previous production More>>

Remains identified as missing Wyoming County woman

PINEVILLE (WVVA) - Relatives of a missing Wyoming County woman can no begin the healing process with closure, now that human remains found last October have been identified as that of their loved one. According More>>

2012 Winter Warmer in Bluefield

BLUEFIELD W. V. (WVVA)-- Normally in the middle of winter you think of coffee and hot chocolate to warm you up when you are cold. Well what about beer and wine? That is exactly what people did Saturday More>>

11th Annual Bridal Spectacular

BLUEFIELD W. V. (WVVA)--- Being a bride can sometimes be hard. All the running around trying to make everything perfect for your big day. But that can be a hassle, so why not have everything come to you? That More>>

Abandoned Home Burns to the Ground

BLUEFIELD, W. V. (WVVA)--- An abandoned home burned to the ground Saturday evening in Mercer County. It happened shortly after 7:40 PM off of Princeton Avenue in Bluefield, West Virginia. More>>

Community pitches in to build new house

BECKLEY (WVVA)-- Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity and Lewis Nissan in Beckley teamed up to help frame the walls of a new Habitat for Humanity house. Colette Godfrey and her 8-year-old son are the recipients More>>

Appalachian Power's outage map