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Authorities say severe thunderstorms were beginning to strike southern West Virginia Saturday night, and some damage reports were already received.

“And bears at this time of the year normally weigh less because they are just emerging from their dens after hibernating most of the winter. This is a huge bear.”

A 400-pound black bear found last Friday on I-64 is "the largest I've ever seen," said Department of Natural Resources officer Cpl. via Register-herald.com

“If you burn it or blow it up, then that's my passion - fire”

Why would a criminal justice major want to study bugs and play with remote-controlled robots? For the same altruistic reasons that help law enforcement officials in West Virginia solve tough crimes and keep the ... via Register-herald.com

Two West Virginia cities are getting federal grants to assess contaminated properties for redevelopment. via WTAP-TV Parkersburg

“If we have to, we can spend the night here. Sometimes our missions keep us here for days”

Ground was symbolically broken Tuesday for a modern home for an organization providing air search and rescue services in Mercer County. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Posted Tuesday, April 8, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Tuesday, April 8, 2008 ; 04:18 PM A Raleigh County college announced that it will not be raising tuition. via WVNS-TV Ghent

“Hundreds of towns across the state would go over budget if they had to catch up on these audits all at once”

Metro government must be looked at with eyes toward future The Register-Herald Small towns across West Virginia are struggling. via Register-herald.com

“You will probably see me on the ballot one day.”

"The Wizard of Oz" and the characters, Dorothy, the Tin-Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and of course, the Wicked Witch all came to life Tuesday during the Four Seasons Women's Conference in Bluefield. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Incoming freshman at Alderson Braddus College in Phillipi are getting a unique opportunity this week. via WDTV Bridgeport

Posted Wednesday, March 12, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Wednesday, March 12, 2008 ; 07:13 PM Gas prices are at all times highs both state-wide and nation-wide. Story by Adam Baker Email Other Stories by Adam Baker ... via WVNS-TV Ghent

Posted Wednesday, March 12, 2008 ; 05:00 PM Updated Wednesday, March 12, 2008 ; 04:44 PM Small businesses get help marketing their products. via WVNS-TV

Area youths gaining visibility for discipline, hard work, service THE REGISTER-HERALD Editorial: Cap Area youths gaining visibility for discipline, hard work, service Opinion: The Register-Herald, Beckley, ... via Register-herald.com

Anita Skeens Caldwell, Democrat of Princeton, has announced her candidacy for election to the West Virginia Senate. via Register-herald.com

Posted Thursday, January 31, 2008 ; 12:35 PM Updated Thursday, January 31, 2008 ; 12:40 PM First Fridays Fair to teach water and energy conservation Story by Rontina McCann Email Bio Other Stories by Rontina ... via WVNS-TV Ghent

Thumbs up ... to Roslyn Artis, vice president of university advancement at Mountain State University, recognized with the Sharing of Self honor, one of the Living the Dream awards presented as part of the ... via Register-herald.com

“I like Lisa Smith. She is a friend of mine and I hope she rebuilds her life after this.”

A former West Virginia State Senator is headed to federal prison. Lisa Smith was sentenced to two years behind bars and three years probation for failure to pay employment taxes and mail fraud. via WCHS

“We are very upset over these statistics”

When it comes to residential utility rates, nobody pays higher bills than those living in Bluefield. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

About Bray Cary Bray Cary is president and CEO of West Virginia Media, a multi-media communications company that reaches all of West Virginia. via WVNS-TV

Roulette wheels are spinning and dice are flying in the state's Northern Panhandle. via WCHS