Bears Struck Along West Virginia Turnpike Near Pax
The Register-Herald reports multiple black bears have been hit by vehicles on the West Virginia Turnpike near Pax this week. Kristin Canterbury narrowly avoided a large bear Monday night as it crossed the highway, and a former editor found a dead bear nearby Thursday. Local official Colin Carpenter notes unclear reasons but suggests topography may lure bears toward the Pax area.
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Lottery Results From West Virginia and Virginia Draws
West Virginia Daily lists the play results for West Virginia Daily 3 as 9 9 0 and Daily 4 as 9 0 5 4. Virginia picks show Pick 3 as 0 3 6 and Pick 4 as 9 0 0 0.
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Mayflower fire day two and brush clearing update
Crews work through Mayflower site as a brush and trees clearing operation continues after a reported fire. Authorities assess damage and monitor hotspots while firefighters secure the area and investigate a possible cougar sighting nearby. Community members assist with safety measures at the scene.
State rests in murder trial over Hatcher death in McDowell County
The state rests its case in the Rebecca Hatcher murder trial as defense presents two alibi witnesses. Roy Harding testified that Hatcher offered ten thousand dollars from an insurance policy to kill her father in law and inquired about a replacement later. Tammy Shortridge, Hatcher's mother, acknowledged Harding as her brother and denied threats.
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Halloween thefts hit three cars at Princeton restaurant
Three smash and grab thefts occurred in Applebee's parking lot off Route 460 and Ambrose Lane while owners ate inside in Halloween costumes. Victims reported windows broken on a Kia Rio a Chevrolet Traverse and a GMC Acadia. Trooper L F Lee urged motorists to hide valuables.
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WV inmate health care costs rise 38 percent study
West Virginia prison health care spending grew 38 percent from 2001 to 2008, rising from 15.7 million to 21.7 million, while the state ranked 36th among 44 states in a Pew Charitable Trusts study. The increase reflects broader trends including aging inmate populations and overall health care costs. Maria Schiff of PewNotes cites older inmates as more prone to illness.
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Inmate on the Run Captured After Stevens Facility Escape
Lanny Markland, 31, of Murfreesboro Tennessee, a Stevens Correctional Facility trustee, escaped Thursday and was spotted on U S Route 52 Friday morning. State police arrested him around 9 30 a m near Welch Detachment, after a possible railyard break in near Kimball Elementary School.
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