McDowell honors Vietnam hero McDonald with ceremony
McDowell County officials and veterans gathered at Welch courthouse lawn to recognize Phill McDonald, the county only Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, who died in action in 1968. A plaque and photo will be placed at the courthouse as Rotenberry and local groups praised his valor.
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WV completes main span of I 64 bridge over Kanawha River
South Charleston West Virginia highway officials celebrate the final concrete pour that links the 760 foot main span over the Kanawha River between South Charleston and Dunbar. A bridge deck ceremony marked the milestone as final completion in October 2010 will yield a 2950 foot long structure making it the longest concrete girder span in North America.
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Paul Mattox
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Manchin blasts Byrd speculation as callous and awful
West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin says he is fed up with speculation about Senator Robert Byrd’s health as the 91-year-old Democrat remains hospitalized after an infection. Manchin disputes reports of a replacement plan and says he did not discuss it with Senate Leader Reid. Byrd’s office says he has begun physical therapy and hopes to be released soon.
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Activists Arrested After Protest at Twilight Mine West Virginia
Four climbers scaled a 300 foot boom at Massey Energy Twilight mine in Boone County and unfurled a protest sign. Fourteen activists were arrested on felony conspiracy charges and a mix of misdemeanors after a protest that halted production for hours.
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Twilight
Boone County
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Justin Dalton
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