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Renowned educators address Mercer teachers
Renowned educators address Mercer teachers
PRINCETON -- Drs. Harry and Rosemary Wong addressed Mercer County teachers and aides in a morning-long session yesterday at the Chuck Mathena Center. The husband/wife duo are among the most sought-afterMore >>
PRINCETON -- Drs. Harry and Rosemary Wong addressed Mercer County teachers and aides in a morning-long session yesterday at the Chuck Mathena Center. The husband/wife duo are among the most sought-afterMore >>
Boil water advisory at Oakvale Elementary
Boil water advisory at Oakvale Elementary
OAKVALE (WVVA) - A boil water advisory has been issued for Oakvale Elementary School due to inadequate disinfection. While the advisory is in effect, water should be brought to a full rolling boil beforeMore >>
OAKVALE (WVVA) - A boil water advisory has been issued for Oakvale Elementary School due to inadequate disinfection. While the advisory is in effect, water should be brought to a full rolling boil beforeMore >>
W.Va.'s average ACT scores unchanged, below average
W.Va.'s average ACT scores unchanged, below average
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Average scores on the ACT exam held steady for West Virginia's 2012 graduating class but remained below the national average. West Virginia's average composite score was 20.6More >>
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Average scores on the ACT exam held steady for West Virginia's 2012 graduating class but remained below the national average. West Virginia's average composite score was 20.6More >>
Mercer County Parents and Students Meet to Fight Cyberbullying
Mercer County Parents and Students Meet to Fight Cyberbullying
With Mercer County students returning to school next week, bullying has once again become a major topic of concern for parents. But tonight, the "Mercer County Parents and Students Coalition Against Bullying"More >>
With Mercer County students returning to school next week, bullying has once again become a major topic of concern for parents. But tonight, the "Mercer County Parents and Students Coalition Against Bullying"More >>
Oakvale School ready to open
Oakvale School ready to open
PRINCETON -- The surgery to separate conjoined twins is, perhaps, the most complicated medical procedure doctors perform – especially when twins share one or more vital organs. In an unlikely comparison,More >>
PRINCETON -- The surgery to separate conjoined twins is, perhaps, the most complicated medical procedure doctors perform – especially when twins share one or more vital organs. In an unlikely comparison,More >>
WVU makes top party school, beats Ohio U.
WVU makes top party school, beats Ohio U.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia University is the nation's top party school, displacing Ohio University in an annual survey by Princeton Review. It's the third time that the West Virginia campusMore >>
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia University is the nation's top party school, displacing Ohio University in an annual survey by Princeton Review. It's the third time that the West Virginia campusMore >>
Police Urge Caution to Back-to-School Drivers
Police Urge Caution to Back-to-School Drivers
RICHMOND (WVVA) -Virginia State Police are stepping up enforcement on interstate highways as college students return to campus. According to the state police, troopers will saturate Interstates 81, 95More >>
RICHMOND (WVVA) -Virginia State Police are stepping up enforcement on interstate highways as college students return to campus. According to the state police, troopers will saturate Interstates 81, 95More >>
Driver caution urged as school buses return to road
Driver caution urged as school buses return to road
BECKLEY (WVVA) - It's time for students to return to bus stops, and officials are urging motorists to use caution. The Raleigh County Sheriff's Department will be patrolling Friday morning as school beginsMore >>
BECKLEY (WVVA) - It's time for students to return to bus stops, and officials are urging motorists to use caution. The Raleigh County Sheriff's Department will be patrolling Friday morning as school beginsMore >>
Prayer rally held at Raleigh County schools
Prayer rally held at Raleigh County schools
BECKLEY (WVVA) - Scores gathered at schools across Raleigh County Tuesday to pray for the upcoming school year. Church leaders from across the area held a prayer rally at the high schools in the county. OrganizerMore >>
BECKLEY (WVVA) - Scores gathered at schools across Raleigh County Tuesday to pray for the upcoming school year. Church leaders from across the area held a prayer rally at the high schools in the county. OrganizerMore >>
W.Va. requires vaccinations for 7th, 12th graders
W.Va. requires vaccinations for 7th, 12th graders
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A new West Virginia law requires all seventh and 12th graders to be vaccinated for tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and meningitis before entering the 2012-13 school year. TheMore >>

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8 best cars for teen drivers
8 best cars for teen drivers
Buying a car for your teen to drive to and from high school takes some thought. You might pick something sporty for yourself -- but you want something different for your kids.More >>
Buying a car for your teen to drive to and from high school takes some thought. You might pick something sporty for yourself -- but you want something different for your kids.More >>
Put traffic safety on back-to-school 'to-do' list
Put traffic safety on back-to-school 'to-do' list
As schools open for another year, students, parents and drivers are urged to keep traffic safety in mind.More >>
As schools open for another year, students, parents and drivers are urged to keep traffic safety in mind.More >>
Kids' vaccine exemptions too easy to obtain
Kids' vaccine exemptions too easy to obtain
Medical exemptions for vaccinations can compromise group immunity and pose a threat to children and others who really should not be immunized due to underlying health conditions.More >>
Medical exemptions for vaccinations can compromise group immunity and pose a threat to children and others who really should not be immunized due to underlying health conditions.More >>
Smokers are still high school's "cool kids," study finds
Smokers are still high school's "cool kids," study finds
Peer pressure continues to prompt high school students to light up because popular teens tend to smoke and they induce others to take up the habit in an effort to fit in and be liked.More >>
Peer pressure continues to prompt high school students to light up because popular teens tend to smoke and they induce others to take up the habit in an effort to fit in and be liked.More >>
Back to school tips from mom bloggers
Back to school tips from mom bloggers
Making the transition back to school can be quite a change for kids and parents alike. Here is some advice from a panel of mom bloggers.More >>
Making the transition back to school can be quite a change for kids and parents alike. Here is some advice from a panel of mom bloggers.More >>
Healthy lunch box ideas for back to school
Healthy lunch box ideas for back to school
Coming up with healthy lunch box ideas your kids will actually enjoy is not always easy. Here are some suggestions.More >>
Coming up with healthy lunch box ideas your kids will actually enjoy is not always easy. Here are some suggestions.More >>
Making parental peace with kids' homework
Making parental peace with kids' homework
The start of a new school year is edging closer and it might be a good idea for parents to start thinking about how they're going to deal with homework issues, one expert suggests.More >>
The start of a new school year is edging closer and it might be a good idea for parents to start thinking about how they're going to deal with homework issues, one expert suggests.More >>
Overloaded backpacks can injure kids
Overloaded backpacks can injure kids
As the school season starts, experts warn that overloaded backpacks often result in back injuries among children.More >>
As the school season starts, experts warn that overloaded backpacks often result in back injuries among children.More >>
Teens with ADHD may need help making transition to college
Teens with ADHD may need help making transition to college
For students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, making the transition to college can be especially difficult. More >>
For students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, making the transition to college can be especially difficult. More >>
10 ways to save money on back-to-school expenses
10 ways to save money on back-to-school expenses
It can cost $500 to get an elementary school student ready for class, and twice that for a high school student. Here are some ways to lower that number.More >>
It can cost $500 to get an elementary school student ready for class, and twice that for a high school student. Here are some ways to lower that number.More >>

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UPDATE: Lane closures on Rt. 219 extended
Lane closures on Rt. 219 extended
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 >>
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 >>
UPDATE: Rescued bear cub arrives at wildlife center
UPDATE: Rescued bear cub arrives at wildlife center
ABBS VALLEY (WVVA) - A young member of the region's bear population found himself in need of rescue Wednesday after an attack by dogs in Tazewell County. Residents in Abbs Valley were able to get theMore >>
WAYNESBORO Va. (WVVA) - A bear cub that was saved from a dog attack in the Abbs Valley area of Tazewell County has arrived at his temporary home -- a Virginia wildlife center. Amanda Nicholson of theMore >>
West Virginia University mascot tours southern part of the state
West Virginia University mascot tours southern part of the state
BLUEFIELD, W.Va (WVVA) -- Kids in Southern West Virginia had a chance to meet West Virginia University's mascot. The mountaineer visited several schools in the area to meet students, teach them a WVUMore >>
BLUEFIELD, W.Va (WVVA) -- Kids in Southern West Virginia had a chance to meet West Virginia University's mascot. The mountaineer visited several schools in the area to meet students, teach them a WVUMore >>
First responders celebrate National EMS Week
First responders celebrate National EMS Week
BLUEFIELD, W.Va (WVVA) -- In honor of National EMS week, the Bluefield Rescue Squad held a cook out Wednesday for first responders and their families. The squad grilled out steak and chicken for everyoneMore >>
BLUEFIELD, W.Va (WVVA) -- In honor of National EMS week, the Bluefield Rescue Squad held a cook out Wednesday for first responders and their families. The squad grilled out steak and chicken for everyoneMore >>
Couple charged in toddler's death among Raleigh indictments
Couple charged in toddler's death among Raleigh indictments
BECKLEY (WVVA) - A mother and stepfather accused in the death of a toddler are among those who have been indicted by a Raleigh County Grand Jury. A total of 89 indictments were handed down during theMore >>
BECKLEY (WVVA) - A mother and stepfather accused in the death of a toddler are among those who have been indicted by a Raleigh County Grand Jury. A total of 89 indictments were handed down during theMore >>
View the May 2013 Raleigh County indictments
View the May 2013 Raleigh County indictments
Tomblin taps Beckley resident to head DHHR
Tomblin taps Beckley resident to head DHHR
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A former hospital executive will soon head West Virginia's Department of Health and Human Resources. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin named Karen Bowling on Wednesday to his Cabinet effectiveMore >>
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A former hospital executive will soon head West Virginia's Department of Health and Human Resources. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin named Karen Bowling on Wednesday to his Cabinet effectiveMore >>
Life sentence sought for state police lot arsonist
Life sentence sought for state police lot arsonist
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (AP) -- Greenbrier County's prosecutor is seeking a life sentence for a man convicted of torching several vehicles at a West Virginia State Police barracks. Prosecutor Patrick Via saysMore >>
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (AP) -- Greenbrier County's prosecutor is seeking a life sentence for a man convicted of torching several vehicles at a West Virginia State Police barracks. Prosecutor Patrick Via saysMore >>
WEB EXTRAS: Caroline shoots, rappels at Parris Island
WEB EXTRAS: Caroline shoots, rappels at Parris Island
PARRIS ISLAND (WVVA) - WVVA's Caroline Bach got hands-on experience in Marine training while at Parris Island. In the above Web Extra videos, watch as Caroline repels down at 47-foot wall, and pulls theMore >>
PARRIS ISLAND (WVVA) - WVVA's Caroline Bach got hands-on experience in Marine training while at Parris Island. In the above Web Extra videos, watch as Caroline repels down at 47-foot wall, and pulls theMore >>
UPDATE: Cole Chevy Mountain Festival underway
UPDATE: Cole Chevy Mountain Festival underway
BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - The annual Cole Chevy Mountain Festival is underway at Bluefield City Park. The festival takes place May 21-27 -- the centerpiece of which is the James H. Drew Carnival, which runsMore >>
BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - The annual Cole Chevy Mountain Festival is underway at Bluefield City Park. The festival takes place May 21-27 -- the centerpiece of which is the James H. Drew Carnival, which runsMore >>

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