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Raleigh County, WV News Archives for April 2008

Wednesday Apr 30 | WVNS-TV

Raleigh County Man Sentenced in Police Shooting Case

Posted Tuesday, April 29, 2008 ; 06:01 PM Updated Tuesday, April 29, 2008 ; 03:48 PM The fate of a man found guilty of murdering a Beckley police officer is now set in stone. via WVNS-TV

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Beckley, WV

Tuesday Apr 29 | WVNS-TV

Raleigh County Health Department Celebrates Immunization Week

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Tuesday, April 22, 2008 ; 05:51 PM Keeping kids healthy means making sure they get a few shots - especially early in life. via WVNS-TV

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Beckley, WV

Sunday Apr 27 | WVNS-TV Ghent

Retirement Issues Raise Questions in Beckley

Posted Thursday, April 24, 2008 ; 09:50 PM Updated Thursday, April 24, 2008 ; 11:45 PM School personnel concerned with the best retirement plan The Raleigh County Education Association called a meeting at the ... via WVNS-TV Ghent

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Related Topix: Beckley, WV

Friday Apr 25 | Register-herald.com

Shelter officials wary of proposed pet ownership rule

“We are already overcrowded here at the animal shelter. We are euthanizing practically on a daily basis. We could see an addition to those numbers. "If people start bringing in that fourth or fifth dog, those will be the first to be put to sleep”

Limiting Beckley residents to three dogs and three cats could fill the already overcrowded Raleigh County Animal Shelter to the brim, shelter officials say. via Register-herald.com

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Related Topix: Beckley, WV

Thursday Apr 24 | Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Princeton pharmacy robbery: Police nab two after I-77 chase

“We really appreciate the public's help in this because this is how we actually obtained a tag number is from a person who saw the vehicle”

Two people were arrested Tuesday following the robbery of a Princeton pharmacy and a high speed chase that took them and their pursuers all the way to Raleigh County. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Related Topix: Bluefield, WV, Princeton, WV

Wednesday Apr 23 | The State Journal

Earth Day Celebrated in Raleigh County

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Tuesday, April 22, 2008 ; 07:11 PM Students were rewarded for a parade. via The State Journal

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Tuesday Apr 22 | WVNS-TV

Former American Idol Contestant To Come to Raleigh County

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Tuesday, April 22, 2008 ; 04:46 PM An American Idol is making his way through Raleigh County. via WVNS-TV

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Related Topix: Beckley, WV, Mullens, WV, Shady Spring, WV

Sunday Apr 20 | The State Journal

Powerful Storms Roll Through Region

Flash flooding, hail and power outages reported. Emergency dispatchers report no major damage from this storm. via The State Journal

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Related Topix: Weather, Beckley, WV, Fayette County, WV, Skelton, WV

Saturday Apr 19 | The State Journal

Obama Campaign Headquarters Opens in Raleigh County

“We cannot have another four years of what we've had, or even worse. This country's yearning for new direction, new change. A faith, a hope and courage that can make us all proud”

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2008 ; 05:39 PM Updated Saturday, April 19, 2008 ; 07:39 PM The deadline to register to vote in West Virginia's primary is April 22nd. via The State Journal

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Helen, WV, Skelton, WV, Barack Obama

Thursday Apr 17 | Charleston Daily Mail

Supreme Court hears flood lawsuit arguments

Lawsuits seeking damages from timber, mining and land companies for devastating 2001 floods should be revived, lawyers representing hundreds of southern West Virginia residents told the state Supreme Court. via Charleston Daily Mail

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Related Topix: Ohio County, WV, Weather, Albright, WV, Mullens, WV, West Virginia

Thursday Apr 17 | WVNS-TV Ghent

Tamarack Hosts Job Fair

Posted Wednesday, April 16, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Wednesday, April 16, 2008 ; 07:25 PM Watch Story Video Employers and job seekers came to one place. via WVNS-TV Ghent

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Apr 15, 2008 | WVNS-TV Ghent

Author Highlights WV in Books

A fiction writer spoke to readers in Beckley. Story by Alicia Suka Email Other Stories by Alicia Suka BECKLEY -- Gretchen Moran Laskas was featured Monday night at the Raleigh County Public Library. via WVNS-TV Ghent

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Related Topix: Skelton, WV, Helen, WV, Beckley, WV, Philippi, WV

Apr 14, 2008 | The State Journal

Benefit Concert Planned in Raleigh County

Posted Sunday, April 13, 2008 ; 09:25 PM Updated Monday, April 14, 2008 ; 12:53 AM Proceeds to help three families. via The State Journal

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Related Topix: Crab Orchard, WV

Apr 13, 2008 | WVNS-TV Ghent

Heavy Winds Spread Numerous Brush Fires

Posted Saturday, April 12, 2008 ; 10:48 PM Updated Sunday, April 13, 2008 ; 12:13 AM Crews stayed busy Saturday afternoon in Raleigh County. via WVNS-TV Ghent

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Apr 11, 2008 | The State Journal

Raleigh County Kids Learn Environmental Lesson

Posted Friday, April 11, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Friday, April 11, 2008 ; 07:02 PM Watch Story Video Some Raleigh County students get hands on lesson about environment. via The State Journal

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Related Topix: Shady Spring, WV

Apr 9, 2008 | WVNS-TV Ghent

New River Community and Technical College Will Not Raise Rates

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

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Related Topix: Beckley, WV, Sinks-Grove, WV, Skelton, WV, Helen, WV

Apr 7, 2008 | The State Journal

Raleigh County Recognizes Service Employees

Posted Monday, April 7, 2008 ; 10:48 PM Updated Tuesday, April 8, 2008 ; 01:09 AM 11th Annual Awards Banquet The Board of Education held their annual Employee of the Year Recognition banquet at the ... via The State Journal

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Related Topix: Beckley, WV, Stanaford, WV

Apr 6, 2008 | WVNS-TV

Raleigh County Dentists Offer Free Screenings For Children

Posted Friday, April 4, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Friday, April 4, 2008 ; 04:18 PM Some kids and their families have a lot to smile about. via WVNS-TV

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Related Topix: Dentistry

Apr 4, 2008 | WVNS-TV Ghent

Men and Women United Conference Comes to Beckley

Posted Thursday, April 3, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Thursday, April 3, 2008 ; 05:37 PM Christians are uniting in Beckley this weekend. via WVNS-TV Ghent

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Related Topix: Beckley, WV

Apr 1, 2008 | The State Journal

Raleigh County Opens the Floor for Debate

Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2008 ; 10:32 PM Updated Tuesday, April 1, 2008 ; 11:41 PM Voters debate issues. via The State Journal

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Related Topix: Beckley, WV, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, 2008 Presidential Election, Hillary Clinton

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