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Friday May 25 | Coal Valley News

Funds approved for area water projects

During the April 21 meeting of the Boone County Commission, officials approved to release the funds necessary to pay for several public works projects.

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Related Topix: Wharton, WV, Whitesville, WV, Morrisvale, WV

Thu May 24, 2012

Charleston Gazette

Group leads outings on the Coal River system

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Related Topix: Blog News, Charleston, WV, Racine, WV, Brounland, WV

Coal Valley News

Man charged in kidnapping after robbery attempt|Johnny Workman, 28,...

Johnny Workman, 28, of Holden, was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 13, after allegedly trying to rob the Hatfield and McCoy Mart, located on Pritchard Road.

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Related Topix: Holden, WV, Madison, WV

Coal Valley News

Trailhead and Welcome Center has ribbon cutting ceremony|Retail...

Visitors to the area will now be greeted as they drive into southern West Virginia on U.S. 119 with a Welcome Center.

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Related Topix: West Virginia, Madison, WV, US News

Coal Valley News

Madison Middle School student participate in - Carry On Campaign'

The Carry On Campaign is a statewide collaborative effort to end garbage bags as an acceptable form of luggage for children in foster care.

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Wed May 23, 2012

NewsandSentinel.com

Massey slurry pollution lawsuit headed for trial

Mediation has failed to settle a lawsuit by hundreds of Boone County residents who blame coal companies for contaminating their water supplies.

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Related Topix: Seth, WV, Prenter, WV

Coal Valley News

Whitesville Area News

Welcome back to the Whitesville Area News. I hope you are all busy outdoors getting your flower and vegetable gardens planted.

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Related Topix: US News, United States Department of Agriculture, Whitesville, WV, Agriculture, Science, Education Etc.

Tue May 22, 2012

Coal Valley News

Two schools pilot new security system

Parents and visitors at Madison Elementary School in the last few weeks may have noticed a new security system at the front entrance.

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Related Topix: Madison, WV

Charleston Gazette

Boone Fas Chek to become a Save-A-Lot

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The owner of several area grocery stores said Tuesday he plans to convert at least one store from one store brand to another.

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Related Topix: Charleston, WV, Whitesville, WV, Sissonville, WV

Coal Valley News

Kanawha man robs area gas station|When police arrived, suspect hid between a mattress and boxsprings

A Kanawha County man was arrested last month after he robbed a Turtle Creek gas station, according to Boone County Magistrate Court documents.

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Related Topix: Turtle-Creek, WV, Saint Albans, WV, St. Albans, WV

Coal Valley News

Two Boone County men face multiple charges stemming from multiple incidents.

Jason Robert Nutter, 28, of Orgas, and John Weslee Berry, 21, of Racine, face charges of non-aggravated robbery, burglary, grand larceny and possession of a stolen vehicle for an Aug.

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Related Topix: Orgas, WV, Racine, WV, Sylvester, WV

Coal Valley News

Memorial Day service planned at courthouse

If you have lost a loved one during military service to our nation, if you have a loved one serving in the military right now, if you respect and honor our military men and women for protecting us day and night, then you may want to attend the annual Memorial Day Honor Guard at the Boone County Courthouse at noon on Monday, May 28.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, US Military, US Air Force

Sat May 19, 2012

Coal Valley News

With very few Republicans running for local office in the election, the primary election last week for Democrats is really equivalent to the general election.

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Related Topix: US News, Logan, WV, Wayne County, WV, Lincoln County, WV

Fri May 18, 2012

Coal Valley News

Is Boone County prepared for a coal slurry impoundment break?

Editor's Note: This is the first in a three-part series concerning coal slurry impoundments in Boone County Many people might not be aware that when FEMA speaks about being prepared for an emergency, the agency is not just referring to a terrorist attack similar to 9/11. FEMA has an entire section of emergency management devoted to natural hazards ... (more)

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Related Topix: Weather, Clothier, WV, Twilight, WV, Prenter, WV

Thu May 17, 2012

Logan Banner

Groups sue Alpha over selenium discharges

Two Alpha Natural Resources subsidiaries are being sued by environmental groups who claim selenium discharges at a surface mine and a coal slurry impoundment in southern West Virginia have violated federal clean water and surface mining laws.

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Related Topix: Raleigh County, WV, Huntington, WV

Charleston Daily Mail

Mechanic killed in fall at Boone coal prep plant

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Related Topix: Annuity and Life Re Holdings, Insurance, Danville, WV, Uneeda, WV

Logan Banner

Stabbing suspects charged with attempted murder

An area couple who were arrested on Wednesday for an earlier stabbing incident received more charges in Logan Magistrate Court on Thursday.

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Related Topix: Logan County, WV, Holden, WV

Wed May 16, 2012

Coal Valley News

Double murder suspect brought back to Boone County

Alleged double murder and sexual assault suspect Timothy Ray Parsons is being led to Boone County Magistrate Court by Boone County deputies.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Kanawha County, WV, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Bloomingrose, WV

Coal Valley News

Special prosecutor brought on for Boone murder trial

The case of two Boone County residents charged with murder can go forward after the recent appointment of a special prosecutor.

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Related Topix: Madison, WV, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Logan County, WV

Logan Banner

Manchin staff to visit coalfield counties next week

Representatives from the office of U.S. Senator Joe Manchin will visit all 55 counties this week on his "Commonsense Connections" tour.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Senator Joe Manchin, US Senate, Democrat, US Governors, Joe Manchin, West Virginia, Lincoln County, WV, West Hamlin, WV

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