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Wednesday's Last Word on Tuesday Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:26AMBrewery layoffs “I am saddened to once again read about the high water rates Anheuser-Busch InBev is being charged by Newport News Waterworks. Layoffs at the brewery have already begun. Manpower reductions are happening as one way to offset the brewery’s high utility costs. The bottom line is that our local brewery can only stay competitive with the other breweries by resorting to these measures ...
Frenchman fleeced in Phuket banking bungle Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:30AMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
Delivering a knockout: America's best sports towns Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:52PMSome sports teams and events are so intricately linked to their town that the two seem inseparable. They live and breathe sports, and also happen to be some of the most fascinating places to visit. Here, our road warrior sports writers and columnists give us a small glimpse into a few of America's best sports towns.
BC-MCT-NEWS-BJT-RECAP _ wire editors (3900 words) Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:36AMUpdated at 11:30 p.m. EST (0430 UTC). Additional news stories appear on the MCT-NEWSFEATURES-BJT.
New York Production Listings Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:28PMThe following listings are NOT casting notices but are intended to provide the best general information available on current projects. The New York listings alternate between Broadway theater one week and film and television the next.
Saturday's Last Word on Friday Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:26AMCity election - “Thank you to all five city residents running for City Council. For a tiny city at a crossroads, it is crucial to elect representatives who grasp the concern residents have for upholding city goals, and not letting the goals, rules and policies be rewritten every time a developer or individual quietly enlists the help of the staff to reshape the current rules. Residents who have ...
A Metro East group that's really gone to the birds Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:10AMWhen Frank Holmes, of Granite City, found birds more fun to identify than hunt, it was time to make a trade. For the last 25 years, he has packed only binoculars, a scope, journal and camera when he heads to Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area at least once a week to seek out the birds as they come, go or stay.
Arts, culture calendar for Myrtle Beach area Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:30PMTHE ACADEMY PLAYERS present "The Fantasticks" at 8 p.m. March 18-20 and 3 p.m. March 21 at the Academy for Arts, Science and Technology, 895 International Drive , Myrtle Beach. Tickets are $10. 903-8460, ext. 83201.
Galleries: March 4 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:10PMExhibit listings are published on a rotating basis as space allows.
W. Basketball. #6/7 Irish Gear Up For BIG EAST Championship Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:24PMFollowing one of the more successful regular seasons in school history, No. 6/7 Notre Dame turns its focus to the postseason, as the fifth-seeded Irish tip off play at the BIG EAST Conference Championship Saturday at noon (ET) with a second-round game against either Pittsburgh or Louisville at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn. The game will be broadcast live as part of the BIG EAST TV package ...
Updated: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:07PMMed-tech company declares Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The U.S. Department of Justice filed charges against Boston Scientific Corp.’s Guidant division Thursday, saying it did not fully disclose problems with its devices to regulators.
Not Christmas for the islanders Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:58PMKevin Rudd has lured over so many boat people that the locals at Christmas Island are being squeezed: IT is not the influx of…
Springfield's influence on Dr. Seuss Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:01PMIt's Read Across America Day and students all across the country – and their teachers – are saying both "Happy Birthday" and "Thank You" to children's writer Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss was born in Springfield in 1904 and the city inspired many of his books. Can you name some?
Christmas Islanders lash out at costs Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:37AMIT is not the influx of asylum-seekers on Christmas Island that Andrew Gooley has grown to resent.
OU-Union Reach New Contract Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:13AMOhio 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 @ 8:43AMThe flow of illegal drugs down U.S. 23 into the Huntington area took another hit the past few days.
Locals lash out over `full' island Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:00AMIT is not the influx of asylum-seekers on Christmas Island that Andrew Gooley resents. Rather, it's the cashed-up immigration workers.
Boil Water Advisory on for Parts of Dunbar Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:13PMSome 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 @ 10:28PMIn 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 @ 8:43PMA three-car accident in Logan County ended with an elderly man dead and a teenager in jail.
Tsunami spares U.S., heads for Japan Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:41AMHONOLULU - With a rapt world watching the drama unfold on live television, a tsunami raced across a quarter of the globe on Saturday and set off fears of a repeat of the carnage that caught the world off guard in Asia in 2004.
Tsunami Hits Hawaii, Causes Minimal Damage Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:00AMWarning Triggered by Chilean Quake Caused Several Tide Surges Throughout Saturday
Tsunami warnings Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:42PMA tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake sent a surge of water ashore in Hawaii, California and islands in the South Pacific on Saturday as the waves continued onto Alaska and parts of Asia.
Quake-triggered tsunami rushes ashore in Hawaii Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:43PMHONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake sent a surge of water ashore in Hawaii, California and islands in the South Pacific on Saturday as the waves continued onto Alaska and parts of Asia.
Tsunami sends surge of water ashore in Hawaii; alert canceled Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:16PMHONOLULU (AP) — A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake sent a surge of water ashore in Hawaii, California and islands in the South Pacific on Saturday as the waves continued onto Alaska and parts of Asia, and the alert for Hawaii has been canceled.
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 @ 7:43PMA 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 @ 6:43PMThe ACT Test scheduled on Saturday, Feb. 27, in South Charleston has been canceled, organizers say.
YouthBuild Program Building Bright Futures Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:28PMYou'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 @ 5:43PMOhio 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 @ 5:43PMThousands of Kentucky child care facilities will receive information about children's products that have been recalled as part of a new state program.
New York Production Listings Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:41PMThe following listings are not casting notices but instead reflect the best general information available about current casting assignments. Do your homework and use them wisely. Do not phone or visit casting directors' offices.
A Metro East group that's really gone to the birds Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:39AMWhen Frank Holmes, of Granite City, found birds more fun to identify than hunt, it was time to make a trade. For the last 25 years, he has packed only binoculars, a scope, journal and camera when he heads to Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area at least once a week to seek out the birds as they come, go or stay.
Two Arrested During Gallia County Raid Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:43PMThe Sheriff’s Office says deputies executed a search warrant at a trailer in the 400 block of Jackson Pike.
Fire Damages Apartment Building In Ceredo Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:28AMOne tenant tells WSAZ.com that they were told the fire started in a basement furnace.
For Blaine's Thatcher, home is wherever the puck drops Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:13AMVANCOUVER, B.C. -- Blaine's Karen Thatcher is typical of the modern, national-class athlete for whom being itinerant is a way of life.
BREAKING NEWS: 14-Year-Old Pleads Guilty in Frame Street Murder Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 11:37AMThe 14-year-old charged in the death of a woman from Charleston will now be sentenced as an adult.
Man Charged with Arson in Huntington House Fire Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 11:23AMOn Tuesday, a Cabell Grand Jury indicted Jerome Bronson, 31, on a charge of 1st degree arson.
Floyd County Men Sentenced in "Chop Shop" Scheme Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 11:23AMMarty Hamilton, 51 was sentenced to 80 months in a federal prison, while Gary Keathley, 53 was sentenced to 50 months. Both men are from of Betsy Lane, Ky.
Meningitis Death Reported at Ohio University Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 11:22AMOU Spokeswoman Katie Quaranta says no other details are available at this time on the death of Andrea Robinson.
Water Break Causing Issues on Greenup Ave. in Ashland Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 11:07AMThe break happened around 5 a.m. in the 2200 block of Greenup Avenue.
One Person Injured in Boone Accident Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 10:52AMThe accident just after 10:00 a.m. along 6 Mile Road in Ramage. That's just off Route 17..
Across the USA News from every state Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:24PMNews from every state
Priest Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Abuse Charges in Roane County Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 9:28AMA priest from Cincinnati facing sexual abuse and assault charges in Roane County has pleaded not guilty.
New Boil Water Advisory Issued for Parts of Cabell and Lincoln Counties Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 6:43AMWest Virginia American Water has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for customers in portions of Barboursville, Salt Rock, Milton and West Hamlin in Cabell and Lincoln counties.
Community Gathers for Forum on Racial Profiling Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 11:28PMIf you're black, the ACLU says you're more likely to be pulled over by the police.
Round Two for Several High Profile Bills Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 10:58PMLawmakers are off to a slow start this legislative session, but several hot button issues are back on the table for another try.
Paul Patton's Inauguration as Pikeville President Set Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 5:38PMFormer Kentucky Governor, Paul Patton will officially be installed as the 18th president of Pikeville College on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Death Investigation Continues in Johnson County Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 5:38PMTimothy Castle, 27, of Prestonsburg was found dead inside a house in Meally, Ky., on Friday.
Armed Robbery Reported at Speedway Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 1:23PMKanawha County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating an armed robbery at the Speedway Convenience Store located at 524 Campbells Creek Drive near Charleston.