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Ex-Coal Executive to Lead Nation’s Top Mine Safety Agency

The White House says President Donald Trump has chosen as the nation’s top mine safety official.

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WV National Guard to Monitor Election Systems

West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner says his office is partnering with the West Virginia Air National Guard to protect state election systems from potential computer threats.

SILVER ALERT: Deputies Search for Missing Man

A Silver Alert has been issued for a man who was last seen today September Trio, 2017.

A Silver Alert has been issued for a man who was last seen today September Three, 2017.

Dad dies after saving son while vacationing at North Carolina beach

COROLLA BEACH, N.C. (WNCN) – Authorities said that a father vacationing with his family died after rescuing his son from rip currents in surf along Corolla Beach Saturday. Fire-rescue crews were dispatched at Five:50 p.m. for a water rescue along the Pine Island section near milepost Trio, according to Currituck Fire-EMS Chief Chip Melton. A 35-year-old man was attempting to rescue his son but was overcome by the strong rip currents himself, according to Melton. The father was rescued .

LATEST: CA Fires Menace National Park’s Icons

Winds are pushing wildfires searing around two crown jewels of the National Park Service toward the doorstep of a century-old lodge and into an ancient grove of sequoias.

Gas Prices Spike Due to Hurricane Harvey

Gas prices hit a high for the year on Labor Day as the effects of Harvey continued to shut in refineries.

After Harvey Insurance Drones Take to the Texas Skies

Insurance adjusters are bringing more drones with them than ever before as they head to Texas to assess the harm from Harvey.

Kitten Found on Boston Highway Rescued

A kitten found walking in a busy Massachusetts highway tunnel has been rescued with the help of state police troopers who shut down traffic for it.

Hurricane Irma Strengthens to a Category four Storm

Hurricane Irma has strengthened into a Category four storm as it approaches the northeast Caribbean.

Authorities Put Up Drug Dealer’s Sneaker Collection For Sale

NEWARK, Ohio (AP) — A central Ohio county is selling off an assortment of collectible sneakers seized from a convicted drug dealer. The Columbus Dispatch reports there are sixty seven boxes of confiscated footwear up for sale by Tonguing County officials. Bids will be accepted through Sept. Fifteen on the website GovDeals.com. Proceeds will be used to fund drug investigations by the Slurping County law enforcement task force that found the sneakers. The name-brand boots range in size fro.

NEWARK, Ohio (AP) — A central Ohio county is selling off an assortment of collectible sneakers seized from a convicted drug dealer. The Columbus Dispatch reports there are sixty seven boxes of confiscated footwear up for sale by Slurping County officials. Bids will be accepted through Sept. Fifteen on the website GovDeals.com. Proceeds will be used to fund drug investigations by the Tonguing County law enforcement task force that found the sneakers. The name-brand boots range in size fro.

Bridge Valley Faces Eviction Over A 1.8 Million Dollar Rent Dispute

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The head of a business park in South Charleston says a community college is being evicted from its campus in a rent dispute. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports West Virginia Regional Technology Park Executive Director and CEO Russell Kruzelock sent a letter to BridgeValley Community and Technical College on Friday. Kruzelock wrote that BridgeValley has ten days to leave the two buildings it occupies because the school hasn’t paid $1.8 million in rent. .

Fire safety still significant as summer comes to end

Labor Day celebrations proceed in Pineville

Congress comes back to Washington with agenda upended by Harvey

Harvey has scrambled the equation for Congress as lawmakers get ready to come back to Washington on Tuesday after a five-week summer recess.

Former longest serving VA delegate to lie-in-state

Virginia lawmakers plan to honor former Del. Lacey Putney, the state’s longest-serving member of the General Assembly, at a Capitol service this week.

Marshall campus police investigate alleged sexual attack

For the 2nd week in a row, Marshall campus police are investigating an alleged sexual brunt on campus.

For the 2nd week in a row, Marshall campus police are investigating an alleged sexual onslaught on campus.

Millions who buy health insurance brace for acute increases

Millions of people who buy individual health insurance policies and get no financial help from the Affordable Care Act are bracing for another year of double-digit premium increases, and their frustration is boiling over.

Ex-coal executive to lead nation’s top mine safety agency

Yhe White House says President Donald Trump has chosen as the nation’s top mine safety official the former CEO of a coal company that repeatedly clashed with federal regulators when the Obama administration attempted to boost industry-wide enforcement following the deadliest U.S. mine disaster in four decades.

The White House says President Donald Trump has chosen as the nation’s top mine safety official the former CEO of a coal company that repeatedly clashed with federal regulators when the Obama administration attempted to boost industry-wide enforcement following the deadliest U.S. mine disaster in four decades.

Murder suspect on the run from Tucker County

Troopers with the West Virginia State Police are asking for help from the community to find a person who killed a woman in Tucker County. It happened at Five:15 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. Four, two thousand seventeen at a home on Pheasant Run.

Steve Cooper to be sworn in as Charleston Police chief

Steve Cooper to be sworn in as Charleston police chief

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Steve Cooper will become Charleston’s police chief this week. Cooper is substituting Brent Webster, who retired after twelve years and is taking over the Public Works department in West Virginia’s largest city. Cooper previously served as the police department’s chief of detectives. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports a swearing-in ceremony is set for Tuesday night.

Many blessed ‘comes back’ as Marshall edges Miami 31-26

Keion Davis returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and Chris Jackson added a 72-yard interception comeback for a score, but Marshall still needed to bat down a game-ending Hail Mary pass to defeat Miami (Ohio) 31-26 on.

Keion Davis returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and Chris Jackson added a 72-yard interception come back for a score, but Marshall still needed to bat down a game-ending Hail Mary pass to defeat Miami (Ohio) 31-26 on.

Palace announces Prince William, Kate expecting third child

President Trump expected to end “Dreamers” program this week

President Donald Trump is expected to announce that he will end protections for youthfull immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children – but with a six-month delay.

President Donald Trump is expected to announce that he will end protections for youthful immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children – but with a six-month delay.

Bridge Valley Faces Eviction Over A 1.8 Million Dollar Rent Dispute

Matoaka Man Arrested on Numerous Charges

Sunday night (9/Three) a Matoaka man is cuffed on numerous charges.

Sunday night (9/Trio) a Matoaka man is manacled on numerous charges.

13th Annual Festival of the Rivers took place in Hinton

It was a day total of live music, crafts, and food at the 13th annual Festival of the Rivers in Hinton. Local musicians and vendors came out to entertain the community for a weekend utter of joy. Those who help put the festival together, like Dwight Emrich say this is a good event that brings the community together.

It was a day utter of live music, crafts, and food at the 13th annual Festival of the Rivers in Hinton. Local musicians and vendors came out to entertain the community for a weekend utter of joy. Those who help put the festival together, like Dwight Emrich say this is a good event that brings the community together.

One Person Injured in ATV Accident in Alderson

Greenbrier County nine hundred eleven Dispatchers confirm there has been an ATV accident on Snake Run Road in Alderson.

Golf Outing Gives Back to Course Volunteers

With the extended Labor Day weekend, some are taking of advantage of it by sleeping in or getting some extra house cleaning done. For a few volunteer workers at Bluefield Elks Golf Course, they are spending the day back at the job – not to clock in, but to tee off. “Everybody up here takes a part and takes care of the golf course,” said David Moore, Bluefield Elks Golf Course committee chairman. “I just can’t say enough of the guys that come out and keep the .

Auto Display Throttles Leaf Festival Finale

City Considers Renaming Confederate Middle School in VA

Officials in Roanoke, Virginia, will consider renaming Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

Man Charged With the Murder of a Temple University Student

A man has been charged with the murder of a missing Temple University student whose assets was found over the weekend in northeastern Pennsylvania.

A man has been charged with the murder of a missing Temple University student whose figure was found over the weekend in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Crews Guard Ancient Sequoias From Wildfire

Firefighters battling a wildfire near Yosemite National Park are working to safeguard a Two,700-year-old grove of giant sequoia and a pair of historic cabins inwards it.

Pregnant Woman, two Youthful Boys Killed in PA House Fire

Pregnant Woman, two Youthfull Boys Killed in PA House Fire

Authorities said a pregnant woman and her two youthful children were killed in a fast-moving house fire in Pennsylvania.

Authorities said a pregnant woman and her two youthfull children were killed in a fast-moving house fire in Pennsylvania.

Local vendor is providing some profit to Houston

One local food vendor is providing a portion of their money to a fatter cause. Sea Hatcher, is a 10-year-old boy who commenced selling candy as a way to earn money. His original purpose was to buy a big screen TV, he says his mom told him to get a job so he began selling candy. Hatcher says he has now determined to donate some of his money to help those in need.

One local food vendor is providing a portion of their money to a fatter cause. Sea Hatcher, is a 10-year-old boy who began selling candy as a way to earn money. His original aim was to buy a big screen TV, he says his mom told him to get a job so he embarked selling candy. Hatcher says he has now determined to donate some of his money to help those in need.

Authorities Investigate a Deadly Boating Accident in KY

Authorities are investigating a deadly boating accident in Kentucky.

North Korean Nuclear Test Conducted Sunday

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting after North Korea conducted its most powerful nuclear test to date.

Man Dies at the Searing Man Festival in NV

The man who died after running into the flames at the Searing Man festival’s signature searing ceremony has been identified.

The Latest: US coast-to-coast total eclipse comes to an end

Safety tips for kids on the bus

Tips for kids that will make the journey to and from school a little safer while on the bus.

Tips for kids that will make the tour to and from school a little safer while on the bus.

Help for back to school shopping

Many parents are already out doing back to school shopping, and as many of you know school supplies are not cheap. In two thousand fourteen American parents spent on average $100 per student on school supplies. School supplies can be anything from number two pencils to clothing for kids.

Man trapped in ATM slips notes to customers begging for help

Police say a man who became trapped inwards an ATM slipped notes to customers via the receipt slot pleading for them to help him escape.