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BLUEFIELD (WVVA)- A couple of fast food chains in Bluefield,West Virginia are no longer on Cumberland Ave. Wendy's closed for financial reasonsand according to Mark Meachum, President of the Bluefield Chamber of Commerce, "Arby's as you're aware, the franchisee claimed bankruptcy in a number of Arbys."Not all businesses in Bluefield are having a hard time.Ahmed Anu the owner of Portobella's says, "Just right now I think to myself, business is good. We did good."His Italian restaurant has been...More >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA)- A couple of fast food chains in Bluefield,West Virginia are no longer on Cumberland Ave. Wendy's closed for financial reasonsand according to Mark Meachum, President of the Bluefield Chamber of Commerce, "Arby's as you're aware, the franchisee claimed bankruptcy in a number of Arbys."Not all businesses in Bluefield are having a hard time.Ahmed Anu the owner of Portobella's says, "Just right now I think to myself, business is good. We did good."His Italian restaurant has been...More >> Fairlea (WVVA) – Police are on the lookout for a man suspected of robbing a video lottery parlor.The robbery happened Sunday night at Abbies around 11:30 p.m. in Fairlea...More >> Fairlea (WVVA) – Police are on the lookout for a man suspected of robbing a video lottery parlor.The robbery happened Sunday night at Abbies around 11:30 p.m. in Fairlea...More >> Raleigh County (WVVA) –A man charged with burglarizing a home pleads guilty in court. Jason Pittman faces up to 15 years in prison.More >> Raleigh County (WVVA) –A man charged with burglarizing a home pleads guilty in court. Jason Pittman faces up to 15 years in prison.More >> CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A water company whose Charleston treatment plant was contaminated by a coal-cleaning agent in January is holding a public tour next week.West Virginia American Water Co. will conduct the free "WaterFest" event Aug. 9.Spokeswoman Laura Jordan tells the Charleston Daily Mail it's the first time the company will hold such an event in Charleston.It will include plant tours, educational demonstrations and recreational activities for children. The event is designed to info...More >> CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A water company whose Charleston treatment plant was contaminated by a coal-cleaning agent in January is holding a public tour next week.West Virginia American Water Co. will conduct the free "WaterFest" event Aug. 9.Spokeswoman Laura Jordan tells the Charleston Daily Mail it's the first time the company will hold such an event in Charleston.It will include plant tours, educational demonstrations and recreational activities for children. The event is designed to info...More >> (WVVA) -Two firefighters, injured battling a vehicle fire inside the East River Mountain Tunnel, have been released from the hospital. According the Chief Dave Thompson with the Green Valley-Glenwood VFD, the two men were released last night after being treated for smoke inhalation at BRMC...More >> (WVVA) -Two firefighters, injured battling a vehicle fire inside the East River Mountain Tunnel, have been released from the hospital. According the Chief Dave Thompson with the Green Valley-Glenwood VFD, the two men were released last night after being treated for smoke inhalation at BRMC...More >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA)- A pair of Maryland residents are charged with hindering government process after they allegedly stole an emergency services vehicle on Friday, during the fire at East River Mountain Tunnel...More >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA)- A pair of Maryland residents are charged with hindering government process after they allegedly stole an emergency services vehicle on Friday, during the fire at East River Mountain Tunnel...More >> Dollar Tree is buying rival discount store Family Dollar in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $8.5 billion.More >> Dollar Tree is buying rival discount store Family Dollar in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $8.5 billion.More >> BECKLEY (WVVA) - A popular ice cream man has been shut down due to unsanitary conditions.New River Park in Beckley is now going to be without Al Jessup, a.k.a. the Ice Cream Man.The West Virginia Department of Health has ordered him to close up shop until he cleans everything up.Part of the reason was for roaches, mold, and mildew.He was also recently evicted from his home due in part to the unsanitary conditions.Investigating Officer James Quesenberry says after Jessup's eviction, there were...More >> BECKLEY (WVVA) - A popular ice cream man has been shut down due to unsanitary conditions.New River Park in Beckley is now going to be without Al Jessup, a.k.a. the Ice Cream Man.The West Virginia Department of Health has ordered him to close up shop until he cleans everything up.Part of the reason was for roaches, mold, and mildew.He was also recently evicted from his home due in part to the unsanitary conditions.Investigating Officer James Quesenberry says after Jessup's eviction, there were...More >> (WVVA)- A low pressure system will be passing us to our north on Sunday, bringing with it the potential for dangerous weather.This weather scenario is very complex, and it looks like we could be...More >> (WVVA)- A low pressure system will be passing us to our north on Sunday, bringing with it the potential for dangerous weather.This weather scenario is very complex, and it looks like we could be...More >> WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS (WVVA) - To kick off the saints coming to the Greenbrier Resort, the players held a picnic with some fans -- five-thousand of them.The spectators got to watch them practice, get a look at the training facility and even get some autographs.At the end of the day, the players came right out to hang out with the crowd.Fans and players alike seemed to really enjoy the day."It's one of the reasons I joined the Saints is because their fan base is second to none," said Saints li...More >> WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS (WVVA) - To kick off the saints coming to the Greenbrier Resort, the players held a picnic with some fans -- five-thousand of them.The spectators got to watch them practice, get a look at the training facility and even get some autographs.At the end of the day, the players came right out to hang out with the crowd.Fans and players alike seemed to really enjoy the day."It's one of the reasons I joined the Saints is because their fan base is second to none," said Saints li...More >>
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- State figures show firearm-related homicides and injuries are declining in Virginia.
Figures from the state's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner show firearms-related homicides fell 32 percent, from 357 in 2005 to 242 in 2011.
Virginia Department of Health figures show firearm-related injuries requiring hospitalization declined 28 percent, from 392 to 283, during the same period.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that the medical examiner's latest annual report on firearm-related homicides has a new category for assault rifles.
Previous reports listed assault rifles in the rifle category.
Forensic epidemiologist Dr. Anna Noller says one of the staff's pathologists thought assault rifles were different enough that they should be placed in a separate category.
The report lists one assault rifle homicide in 2011.
