North Face Greenland News
- Magistrate Finds Probable Cause in North Charleston Murder Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:13PMThe case against a man from Charleston charged with murder is headed to the grand jury.
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- Could the Tumbleweed Rover dominate Mars? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:48PMBefore Mars can become the next great frontier for human exploration, we need to send more robotic missions to gather as much information as possible about our planetary neighbor.
- Could the Tumbleweed Rover Dominate Mars? Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:58PMWe've explored Mars with satellites, landers and rovers, could the next robotic exploration vehicle be spherical in shape and inspired by the humble wind-blown tumbleweed?
- OU-Union Reach New Contract Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:07AMOhio University's largest union has a new three year contract.
- U.S. 23 Traffic Stops End With Six Drug Arrests; Four from Cabell County Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:38AMThe flow of illegal drugs down U.S. 23 into the Huntington area took another hit the past few days.
- Boil Water Advisory on for Parts of Dunbar Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:08PMSome West Virginia American Water customers in Dunbar will need to boil their water for at least one minute before using.
- Violence Up Among Homeless Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:23PMIn the last four months, there has been a significant increase in violence among the homeless -- and the cold weather may be to blame. One man has died from the violence.
- Man Dies in DUI-Related Crash in Logan County Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:38PMA three-car accident in Logan County ended with an elderly man dead and a teenager in jail.
- Kanawha County Commission Holding Spring Cleanup Sites Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:37PMThe Kanawha County Commission is holding four spring cleanup sites again this year.
- Kanawha County Murder Trial Delayed Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:22PMThe murder trial for Farley Rhodes that was supposed to start Monday has been delayed. He is accused of setting Starlena Pratt on fire at their home in South Charleston in August 2008.
- Trial Delayed for Man Accused of Robbing Bank in Clendenin Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:07PMThe trial has been delayed for a man accused of robbing a bank in Clendenin.
- Power Companies Seek 8.2 Percent Rate Hike in West Virginia Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:22PMAppalachian Power and Wheeling Power say they're seeking an 8.2 percent rate increase in West Virginia
- Clear the Snow Before You Go Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:43PMHitting the roads in a snow covered car could cost you.
- Snow Days Continue to Add Up Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:58AMIt's going to be stick-your-nose-to-the-grindstone from now until summer for students across West Virginia.
- Families Trying to Adjust After Devastating Fire Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:13AMLosing everything is never easy, and starting over is even harder for one family preparing for a new addition.
- UPDATE: Man Shot Three Times, Suspect Questioned by Police Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:28PMOne person is serious condition after being shot three times. Police are still searching for the shooting suspect.
- Small Towns Dealing with Another Round of Snow Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:58PMThe town of Sutton, nestled between the mountains of Braxton County, has seen its fair share of snow through the years, but still there's no getting used to this winter.
- Friday Marked the 38th Anniversary of the Buffalo Creek Disaster Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:58PMWhile our region dealt with snow Friday, 38 years ago on Feb. 26 a devastating flood killed 125 people.
- Long-Running Wrestling Rivalry Continues Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:28PMOne long-running rivalry at the West Virginia State High School Wrestling Tournament in Huntington has a "coming and going" sort of connection this year.
- Breathing Device for Coal Miners Recalled Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:37PMA belt-worn breathing device that coal miners count on to save their lives during fires and other accidents is being recalled because of a problem with the oxygen starter.
- ACT Test Canceled in South Charleston Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:38PMThe ACT Test scheduled on Saturday, Feb. 27, in South Charleston has been canceled, organizers say.
- YouthBuild Program Building Bright Futures Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:23PMYou've heard the saying -- "If you build it, they will come." A local organization is hoping young high school dropouts will come in order to rebuild their lives.
- Ohio Extends Temporary Health Insurance Program Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:52PMOhio Gov. Ted Strickland has signed a bill extending health insurance to jobless Ohioans for three additional months under the state's mini-COBRA law.
- Kentucky Kids Alert Program Sends Recall Notices Statewide Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:37PMThousands of Kentucky child care facilities will receive information about children's products that have been recalled as part of a new state program.
- W.Va. Agency Issues Permit for Coal-to-Gas Plant Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:52PMWest Virginia regulators have approved an air pollution permit for a proposed coal-to-gasoline plant in Mingo County. The facility is expected to turn 3 million tons of coal a year into methanol that would then be converted into as many as 756,000 gallons of gasoline a day.
- Bunning Criticized for Stand on Jobless Benefits Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:37PMKentucky Democrats are criticizing Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning for blocking an extension of unemployment benefits for workers who lost jobs in the economic recession.
- Warden Named for Otter Creek Prison Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:08PMNashville, Tenn.-based Corrections Corp. of America says in a news release that Randy Stovall has been appointed as warden of Otter Creek Correctional Center in Wheelwright, Kentucky.
- Feds Investigate Faulty Mine Emergency Air Packs Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:07PMA breathing device that coal miners count on to save their lives during fires and other accidents is being recalled because of a problem with the oxygen starter.
- Two Arrested Following Drug Raid in Huntington Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:23PMThey found what they call a "sophisticated growing cabinet," and manuals for how to grow marijuana. Police also found marijuana in the freezer and in paper bags.
- Decision on Tech Park Expected by Friday Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:08PMGov. Joe Manchin says that the fate of the Dow Technology Park will be decided by Friday.
- Tri-State Housing Market In Better Condition Than Rest of Country Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:07PMThe local real estate market is in better condition than the rest of the country.
- Candidates Draw for Positions on Kanawha Ballot Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:38PMThe ballot is set for the Primary Election in Kanawha County.
- Family of Hit and Run Victim Files Lawsuit Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:38PMA man from Putnam County may have dodged jail time, but his legal troubles are not over.
- Charleston Honors Retired Officers Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:38PMThe Charleston Police Department took time Tuesday to honor its living, retired African-American officers who dedicated their lives to law enforcement.
- Owner of Local Newspaper Files Suit Against Clendenin Town Recorder Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:37PMThe owner and publisher of The Country Times newspaper in Clendenin is taking the town's recorder to court over allegations he isn't complying with a Freedom of Information Act.
- Two Arrested During Gallia County Raid Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:38PMThe Sheriff’s Office says deputies executed a search warrant at a trailer in the 400 block of Jackson Pike.
- Kendrick Gives WVU Fund Another $125,000 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:07PMWest Virginia University alumnus Ken Kendrick is giving the school's College of Business and Economics another $125,000.
- Plex From Yo Gabba Gabba! to Visit Charleston Mall Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:22AMKids of all ages can dance to their favorite Yo Gabba Gabba! songs this weekend in Charleston.
- Kanawha Commission to Collect Back Taxes from Greenbrooke Associates Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:38AMThe Kanawha County Commission is planning to collect back taxes from the former owner of the Greenbrooke Building in Charleston.
- Mrs. Kanawha County is Mrs. West Virginia Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:23PM55 women represented each of the States 55 counties to take home the Mrs. West Virginia title
- "Fur Ball" More Glamorous Than it Sounds Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:23PMA big, extravagant event drew in thousands of dollars for some of our smaller friends.
- Dancing Away to Get a Healthy Heart Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:23PMThe dance floor was full of movers and shakers Saturday, trying to have some fun and stay healthy at the same time.
- Westminster Winner from Portsmouth Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 10:22PMFrench bull dog Bru won best of breed and best in the non-sporting group at the 134th Annual Westminster Dog Show.
- Car Rolls 100 Yards Over Hill, Two Taken to Hospital Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 9:52PMTwo people are in the hospital after a car rolled off the street and down a hill.
- Crews to Search River Sunday for Missing Man Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 8:07PMCrews in Pike County, Kentucky will be out Sunday looking for a man who's been missing for more than a week.
- Human Trafficking Still Happens Across United States Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 7:23PMThe United States got rid of slavery back in the 1800's, but the concept and the practice still exists around the world.
- Man in Wheelchair Hit by Vehicle, Driver Leaves Scene Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 7:23PMA man in a motorized wheelchair is in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle.
- Deputies Say Children Lived in Home Where Meth was Being Cooked Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 7:23PMTips from citizens helped Sheriff's deputies shut down two meth labs.
- Police Catch Man by Feet in Drug Bust Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 7:22PMPolice in Portsmouth, Ohio say they found Charles Watson cutting and bagging crack cocaine at his apartment Friday. Police also say he tried to escape out of a two-story window, but police grabbed him by the feet and took him to jail.