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“The economy isn't good and the housing market - while it is picking up - isn't doing well enough to keep these lumber yards in business”

' The 84 Lumber store in Williamstown was closed Monday morning as a result of the slow housing growth, the company said. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

Every person can contribute with time THE REGISTER-HERALD Editorial: Shine -- Every person can contribute with time Opinion: The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va. Members of the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of ... via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

“The land belongs to the railroad [Norfolk Southern].”

Local police are continuing their investigation today into the death of a Princeton man whose body was discovered Wednesday afternoon under the Thorn Street Bridge. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

“Consumers should beware of any website asking for name, address, date of birth, and social security number. You should be certain that you are dealing with a reputable company before supplying any personal information on-line.”

Attorney General Darrell McGraw last week announced success in the battle against cross-border advance fee loan scams. via Lincoln Journal

“It was hard to determine the exact age (of the dog) due to the blood and damage to the mouth area”

BLUEFIELD DAILY TELEGRAPH PRINCETON, W.Va. - Investigation into an animal cruelty case at Camp Creek in which a dog may have been intentionally "run over" by its owner is continuing, Mercer County Sheriff's ... via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

David J. Hardy has joined Allen Guthrie McHugh & Thomas PLLC as a member. Hardy's primary area of practice is coal law, including MSHA law. via The West Virginia Record

West Virginia American Water has issued a boil water advisory for Boone County customers from Wharton south on Rt. via WOWK

“That's probably my primary concern is the electromagnetic fields this line will create and having to live with that constantly”

The West Virginia Public Service Commission's hearing room was packed with lawyers, consumer advocates and experts ready to testify about a 114-mile, 500-kilivolt power line proposed by Allegheny Energy. via West Virginia Metro