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  1. Weeks says Manchin puts 'dark cloud' over WVURead the original story

    Thursday Sep 18 | Charleston Daily Mail

    ... through 2006. The scandal led to the resignation of WVU President Mike Garrison and Garrison's chief of staff, Craig Walker. West Virginia is a state without much to be proud of, but WVU is one of the bright spots, Weeks said. "What the governor has ...

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    Related Topix: West Virginia University, Raleigh County, WV, Wyoming County, WV, Charleston Metro

  2. Weeks: Manchin puts - dark cloud' over WVU

    Thursday Sep 18 | The Times West Virginian

    ... through 2006. The scandal led to the resignation of WVU President Mike Garrison and Garrison's chief of staff, Craig Walker. West Virginia is a state without much to be proud of, but WVU is one of the bright spots, Weeks said. "What the governor has ...

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    Related Topix: West Virginia University, Raleigh County, WV, Wyoming County, WV, US Governors, Joe Manchin, West Virginia

  3. Poll Shows Workman With Big Lead In Supreme Court Race

    Sep 11, 2008 | West Virginia Metro

    ... recently followed by 23 percent for Huntington attorney Menis Ketchum and 21 percent for Charleston attorney Beth Walker. West Virginia residents will be allowed to vote for two of the three candidates in the Nov. 4 General Election. Pollster Mark ...

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  4. WV Supreme Court Candidate Beth Walker Endorsed by NRA Political Victory Fund

    Aug 20, 2008 | Huntington News

    Aug. 20, 2008 WV Supreme Court Candidate Beth Walker Endorsed by NRA Political Victory Fund Special to Huntingtonnews.net Charleston, WV --- NRA-PVF, the political action committee of the National Rifle ...

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    Related Topix: Charleston, WV, Charleston Metro, Guns

  5. Pair arrested after chaseRead the original story

    Aug 17, 2008 | Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

    ... along with the Wood County Sheriff's Department. The pursuit then continued onto several back roads, including Walker Road and Mount Carmel Road. Officers chased the vehicle onto Freeport Ridge Road, where the chase finally ended, but not before one ...

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  6. Man Arrested for Selling Stolen Vases in June

    Aug 16, 2008 | WTAP-TV Parkersburg

    ... connection to the June crime. Parkersburg Police recently arrested Robert Leist for transferring stolen property. The Walker, WV man allegedly sold vases from Evergreen North Cemetery to a scrap metal recycler in June. "We had a new guy on the ...

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  7. Waterford Boy Scout Troop 222 enjoying a busy summerRead the original story

    Aug 14, 2008 | Morgan County Herald

    Waterford Boy Scout Troop 222 has had one busy summer so far. It began June 29 to July 5 with a week of summer camp at Camp Kootaga in Walker, WV.

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  8. Cookie-cutter tributes? No! Insensitive DOH - memorials' miss the pointRead the original story

    Jul 25, 2008 | Bluefield Daily Telegraph

    ... create a potential danger to motorists and are a hazard to Division of Highways mowers - that's according to John Walker, West Virginia's chief highway engineer for operations. But, never fear, the DOH has a plan. Phase out these tributes lovingly ...

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  9. Cookie-cutter tributes? No! Insensitive DOH - memorials' miss the point

    Jul 25, 2008 | Bluefield Daily Telegraph

    ... create a potential danger to motorists and are a hazard to Division of Highways mowers - that's according to John Walker, West Virginia's chief highway engineer for operations. But, never fear, the DOH has a plan. Phase out these tributes lovingly ...

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    Related Topix: Mercer County, WV, Princeton, WV, Opinion

  10. Motorcycle Accident Victim Remains In Hospital

    Jul 24, 2008 | WTAP-TV Parkersburg

    A Walker, West Virginia man remains in poor condition Thursday after a weekend motorcycle accident on Corridor D. Witnesses said Sunday Robert Jenkins was changing lanes on U.S. Route 50 when the trike flipped ...

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  11. Eastbound tunnel tube closing today

    Jul 23, 2008 | Weirton Daily Times

    ... westbound tube aren't being considered at this time, and won't be until after the project is completed, said Brent Walker, West Virginia Division of Highways spokesman. Eastbound motorists traveling to areas past Wheeling on Interstate 70 should ...

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  12. Closing Day ArrivesRead the original story

    Jul 23, 2008 | Wheeling News

    ... westbound tube aren't being considered at this time, and won't be until after the project is completed, said Brent Walker, West Virginia Division of Highways spokesman. Eastbound motorists traveling to areas past Wheeling on Interstate 70 should ...

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  13. Three-Wheel Motorcycle Accident on U.S. Rt. 50

    Jul 20, 2008 | WTAP-TV Parkersburg

    ... for the Wood County Sheriff's Department says it appears he suffered head trauma and possbily internal injuries. The Walker, West Virginia man is listed as being in poor condition at St. Joseph's hospital Sunday night. He was wearing a helmet and ...

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  14. Skirmish over battle of Volcano

    May 22, 2008 | Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

    ... Dave McKain, a local Civil War author and director of the Oil and Gas Museum. Patrols from Union outposts at nearby Walker and Petroleum often ran into trouble from Confederates, usually guerrilla groups such as the Moccasin Rangers, who were based ...

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  15. Anderson pleads guilty to kidnappin.....Read the original story

    Apr 22, 2008 | Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

    ... sentencing for 1:15 p.m. June 23. ? Nina Marie McMurray, also known as Nina Whitehair, 36, 1988 Buckner Bend Road, Walker, entered a plea agreement with the state to plead guilty to fraudulent schemes, a misdemeanor, a lesser included offense to ...

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  16. Bicyclists brave MountwoodRead the original story

    Apr 13, 2008 | Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

    Challenge is a test of skill Dave Payne Sr. Fact Box The results of Sunday's races are: Expert Men: first, Timothy Carson, 1:44:54. o Second place, Ben Ortt, 1:45:41. o Third place, Andy Gorski, 1:46:12. Expert ...

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  17. Spring cleaning - Time to tidy up local neighborhoodsRead the original story

    Apr 7, 2008 | Bluefield Daily Telegraph

    ... cleaning across the region. First Day Ads INDOOR SALE Indoor Sale. 4/12 - 8 am. Former Lively Realty Building.1616 N. Walker, Princeton, WV. Office Furniture & Equipment. A LOTS FOR RENT Large Trailer Lot for Rent. Half way between Bluefield & ...

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  18. Arizona Mountain LionRead the original story

    Mar 12, 2008 | New Urban Legends

    ... He charged at the Fish and Game guy in the process. Look at his PAWS!" This lion was hit between Grantsville and Walker WV by a car. Game and Fish had to come and put him down. He charged at the Fish and Game guy in the process. Look at his PAWS! ...

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  19. Online petition started to save old.....

    Mar 12, 2008 | Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

    On-line petition makes last-ditch effort to save Blizzard home By JODY MURPHY PARKERSBURG - A West Virginia University graduate student is making a last-ditch effort to save the Blizzard mansion.

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    Related Topix: Wood County, WV, Parkersburg, WV

  20. Planning under way for Volcano DaysRead the original story

    Mar 11, 2008 | Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

    ' Planning for the annual Volcano Days Festival at Mountwood Park is on schedule.

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    Related Topix: Wood County, WV, War, WV