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Friday | WVNS-TV

Barn Fire Reported in Raleigh County

Firefighters in Raleigh County spent the evening battling a barn fire on Nov. 19. Emergency dispatchers said the fire was reported just after 6 p.m. The barn was located just passed the Glade Creek Estates on Mount View Road in Cool Ridge.

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Related Topix: Cool Ridge, WV, Ghent, WV

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Register-herald.com

Raleigh County Commission considers dog park

The Raleigh County Commission urged supporters of an off-leash dog park who appeared at Tuesday's commission meeting to ask the president of privately owned Beaver Coal Co.

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Related Topix: Beaver, WV, Beckley, WV

Wed Nov 18, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

Raleigh County Welcomes New Pet Spa

A new business dedicated strictly to pets is now open in Raleigh County. Summer's Dog Spa opened its doors in Daniels on Monday, Nov.

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Related Topix: Daniels, WV

Tue Nov 17, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

Manhunt Continues for Accused Bank Robber in Raleigh County

Beckley Police are still searching for a suspected bank robber. Officers said they are on the lookout for Remington Alexander Wright, 20, of Beckley.

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Related Topix: Beckley, WV

WVNS-TV

Raleigh County Commission Gives Dog Park Thumbs Up

A proposal to build an off leash dog park in Raleigh County went before the County Commission on Tuesday, Nov.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

FireFightingNews.com

Blazes At Same Raleigh County House Appear Suspicious

Raleigh County firefighters battled two fires, at the same house and just less than 12 hours apart, which they are calling suspicious.

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Related Topix: Fire, Mabscott, WV

Sun Nov 15, 2009

West Virginia Metro

No One Charged In Beckley Shooting Death

Beckley Police say it will probably be week's end before they make a determination on whether a Raleigh County woman will face charges in connection with the shooting death of her live-in boyfriend.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Beckley, WV

Fri Nov 13, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

Raleigh County Firefighter Claims VFD Chief Hit Him

A former firefighter for the Bradley-Prosperity Volunteer Fire Department claims Bradley's chief, Bruce James, hit him several times.

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Related Topix: Bradley, WV, Prosperity, WV, Beaver, WV

Thu Nov 12, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

Raleigh County ATV Park Offers Free Rides for Veterans

Burning Rock ATV Club and the Citizens' Conservation Corps of West Virginia are paying tribute to those who have served our country this weekend by offering free rides at Burning Rock Off Road Park.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

Emergency Responders Team Up in Raleigh County

A missing person draws the attention of a multi-agency task force in Raleigh County.

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Related Topix: Beckley, WV

Tue Nov 10, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

Rahall Delivers New Flag to Raleigh County School

Congressman Nick Rahall visits a Raleigh County Elementary School to hand deliver an American flag.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

Mon Nov 09, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

Early Morning Brush Fire Reported in Raleigh County

An early morning brush fire kept crews busy in Raleigh County Monday. The fire was reported on Appalachian Heights Road in Bradley.

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Related Topix: Fire, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Bradley, WV, Prosperity, WV

Sun Nov 08, 2009

WVNS-TV

Brush Fire In Garden Ground

A brush fire in Fayette County has burned roughly 40 acres according to fire officials.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Sat Nov 07, 2009

WVNS-TV

Armed Robbery Investigation Underway

Raleigh County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a late night armed robbery. Emergency dispatchers say the Little General in MacArthur was robbed just before 11 o'clock Tuesday night.

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Related Topix: MacArthur, WV

Fri Nov 06, 2009

WVNS-TV

Raleigh County School Celebrates "Read to Me Day"

Bradley Elementary School hosted the educational event several days early this year.

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Related Topix: Bradley, WV

Thu Nov 05, 2009

WVNS-TV

Raleigh County Assessor Unveils New Web Site

The Raleigh County Assessor's office now offers 24-hour service. The Raleigh County Assessor's office launched it's web site Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Beckley, WV

Wed Nov 04, 2009

WVNS-TV

Deputies Continue Searching for Armed Robber in Raleigh County

Deputies are on the lookout for an armed robber in Raleigh County. According to the Sheriffa s Department a man stopped into the Little General in MacArthur and demanded money.

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Related Topix: MacArthur, WV

WVNS-TV Ghent

Raleigh County Assessor to Launch Website

The Raleigh County assessora s office is launching their new website. A preview of what will be available is being held Wednesday, Nov 4 from 8 to 9 a.m at the Mountaineer Conference Center.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

WVNS-TV

Dog Bakery Added to Old Business

A Raleigh County business, more than three decades strong, adds a new service to satisfy its customer's sweet tooth.

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Related Topix: Beaver, WV, Baked Goods, Life, Cookies, Dessert, Food

Sun Nov 01, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Sex Offender

Michael Andrew Blair II, 26, is wanted by West Virginia State Police. Blair was arrested for sexual abuse and domestic battery against an adult woman back in November 2003.

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