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Monday, July 14, 2008. Note: Because breaking news happens fast, you may find typographic errors within news scripts. Odd punctuation, visual cues, anchor and producer notes may also appear with the scripts since these are the actual files that the news anchors present to you on Eyewitness News. FOX OPEN 1
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Return to Story IndexFOX WELCOME
IT'S MONDAY, JULY 14TH. DOUG HARLOW JOINS US WITH A LOOK AT THIS MORNINGS FORECAST.
Return to Story IndexTACO BELL REOPENS
TACO BELL WILL DONATE ALL OF ITS SALES TODAY TO NALISHA GRAVLEY'S FAMILY TO OFFSET HER FUNERAL COSTS. ONE WEEK AGO, POLICE SAY NALISHA'S EX-BOYFRIEND DESMOND CLARK SHOT AND KILLED HER IN A STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BACK OF THE RESTAURANT. SEVERAL LOCAL PASTORS AND COUNSELORS MET WITH THE EMPLOYEES THIS PAST WEEK TO HELP THEM COPE WITH WHAT THEY WITNESSED. GRAVLEY AND CLARK HAVE A CHILD TOGETHER.
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GRAVELY SAYS THIS HAS BEEN THE HARDEST TIME OF HIS LIFE, BUT HE IS WILLING TO FIND FORGIVENESS FOR THE MAN HE SAYS MURDERED HIS DAUGHTER. HE SAYS WHAT HAS HELPED THE FAMILY THE MOST, IS THE OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY. "" MR. GRAVELY SAYS HE HOPES THIS SITUATION WILL MAKE MORE PEOPLE AWARE OF THE SIGNS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Return to Story IndexRANDY ADKINS FOUND
RANDY ADKINS' BODY WAS FOUND YESTERDAY MORNING BY BOATERS IN LAKE MURRAY, SOUTH CAROLINA. THE LEXINGTON COUNTY CORNER RULED ADKINS' DEATH AN ACCIDENTIAL DROWNING. ADKINS' BOAT WAS FOUND FLOATING EMPTY IN LAKE MURRAY ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. RANDY'S WIFE KIM WAS FOUND FLOATING IN THE LAKE EARLIER. SHE ALSO ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED. SHE WAS ORIGINALLY FROM MINGO COUNTY.
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Return to Story IndexFAIR RIDE ACCIDENT
FAIR WORKERS SAID THE CHILD INJURED HIS ANKLE AFTER A BOLT CAME LOOSE ON THE SCRAMBLER OVER THE WEEKEND. THE INJURED BOY DID NOT NEED TO BE TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL. FAIR WORKERS SAID THE SCRAMBLER WILL BE SHUTDOWN UNTIL IT CAN BE INSPECTED AGAIN.
Return to Story IndexPUTNAM CO SOLDIER INJURED
SPECIALIST MATTHEW RICHARDSON'S MOTHER SAYS HE WAS SHOT IN BAGHDAD A WEEK AGO. HE'S AT WALTER REED MEDICAL CENTER IN WASHINGTON. DOCTORS SAY RICHARDSON IS PARALYZED. THE MILITARY IS INVESTIGATING WHAT HAPPENED, BUT THIS WAS NOT A COMBAT INJURY. SPECIALIST RICHARDSON GRADUATED FROM HURRICANE HIGH SCHOOL TWO YEARS AGO.
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IT'S BEEN A VERY LONG YEAR FOR THE FAMILIES OF THE 821ST ENGINEER COMPANY.. THE COMPANY RETURNED HOME YESTERDAY AFTER A YEAR DEPLOYEMENT TO IRAQ. THERE WERE PLENTY OF HUGS AND TEARS AS FAMILY MEMBERS GREETED THEIR LOVED ONES. PART OF THEIR MISSION INCLUDED HELPING BUILD A WALL AROUND SADR CITY. THE SOLDIERS SAY ITS GOOD TO BE HOME. NO WORD ON WHEN THE COMPANY WILL BE RETURNING TO IRAQ.
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HOT ENOUGH TO SCORCH A FEW TASTE BUDS! SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN WAS THE PLACE TO BE IF YOU LOVE CHILI! IT WAS THE ANNUAL FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN CHILI COOKOFF. OUR OWN KENNIE BASS GOT TO JUDGE THE 22 DIFFERENT CHILIES MADE BY 70 COOKS. IT'S THE SECOND LARGEST CHILI COMPETITION IN THE COUNTRY.. ONLY BEHIND THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD BY THE INTERNATIONAL CHILI SOCIETY. BEVERLY KING OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA TOOK HOME THE 10-THOUSAND DOLLAR GRAND PRIZE. SHE'LL REPRESENT SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN DURING THE WORLD COMPETITION.
Return to Story IndexTOP DOG CONTEST
IT'S PART OF THE ANNUAL WEST VIRGINIA HOT DOG FESTIVAL TAKING PLACE SATURDAY, JULY 26TH, AT PULLMAN SQUARE. YOUR HOT DOG CREATIONS MUST BE PREPARED ON A HEINER'S BUN AND WILL BE JUDGED ON OVERALL TASTE, PRESENTATION AND CREATIVITY. SINCE TWO-THIRDS OF THE SCORES IS BASED ON PRESENTATION, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SING, DANCE, DRESS IN COSTUME FOR THE CONTEST. YOU MUST REGISTER BY NOON ON SATURDAY JULY 26TH. THE ENTRIES WILL BE PRESENTED TO A PANEL OF SIX JUDGES AND THEY WILL CHOOSE THREE WINNERS. ALL WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A BOX OF FRESH HEINER'S BREAD AND OTHER PRIZES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.WVHOTDOGFESTIVAL.COM.
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IT'S GOING TO BE ANOTHER FUN DAY TO ENJOY THE 30TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR IN ELEANOR. YOU HAVE TO GET THERE EARLY SO YOU WON'T MISS ANY OF THE EVENTS... TODAY'S EVENTS INCLUDE A KIDS CIRCUS...WHERE YOU CAN SEE "BUFORD THE BEAR"....ALSO DEWAYNE HILL, COMEDY MAGICIAN....A KID'S PEDAL POWER TRACTOR PULL...AND THE STAN MCDANIEL BAND IN CONCERT.. IF YOU WANT TO SEE WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON AT THE FAIR, LOG ON TO PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR W-V DOT COM.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 1/WX FONT
AND DOUG HARLOW IS WORKING ON YOUR FORECAST. HE'LL HAVE THAT WHEN FOX 11'S GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA RETURNS.
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MARK SIMPSON, DDS CHRISTEN SIMPSON, DDS 342-6162 SIMPSON DENTAL ASSOCIATES THE DENTAL OFFICE www.wvsmiles.com RAVENSWOOD OFFICE >
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BUT FIRST, HERE ARE SOME COMMUNITY EVENTS HAPPENING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
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JOSH LEWIS IS IN NOW WITH FINAL ROUND COVERAGE FROM THE PLAYERS CUP AT PETE DYE...
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DOUG HARLOW JOINS US NOW WITH A CHECK OF THE FORECAST.
Return to Story IndexWEATHER
Join Doug Harlow and the entire Storm Team at the Weather Center Online for the only regional web site that provides live, local updates, 24 hours a day!
Return to Story IndexST.ALBANS TUNNEL
THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS WILL BE MAKING THE "RIVERBEND TUNNEL" SAFER, BUT THAT MEANS CONSTRUCTION WITH A SHUT DOWN. THE PROJECT WILL INVOLVE LENGTHENING THE TUNNEL TO MAKE IT LESS VULNERABLE TO SLIDES AND SLIPS FROM THE HILL ABOVE IT. DURING THE REPAIR, YOU'LL HAVE TO TAKE A DETOUR ROUTE THAT WILL ADD ABOUT 12 MILES TO YOUR TRIP. THE GOOD NEWS IS THIS WON'T BE A LONG PROJECT...IT SHOULD BE DONE AUGUST 11TH.
Return to Story IndexOHIO DETOUR
SOLIDA ROAD WILL BE CLOSED IN JUST ABOUT A HALF HOUR. ENGINEERS WILL MAKE SOME REPAIRS ON A BRIDGE ABOUT A MILE SOUTH OF U.S. ROUTE 52. TRAFFIC WILL BE DETOURED ONTO BUFFALO CREEK ROAD DURING THE WORK. ENGINEERS SAY THE ROAD WILL ONLY BE CLOSED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS.
Return to Story IndexTACO BELL REOPENS
TACO BELL WILL DONATE ALL OF ITS SALES TODAY TO NALISHA GRAVLEY'S FAMILY TO OFFSET HER FUNERAL COSTS. ONE WEEK AGO, POLICE SAY NALISHA'S EX-BOYFRIEND DESMOND CLARK SHOT AND KILLED HER IN A STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BACK OF THE RESTAURANT. SEVERAL LOCAL PASTORS AND COUNSELORS MET WITH THE EMPLOYEES THIS PAST WEEK TO HELP THEM COPE WITH WHAT THEY WITNESSED. GRAVLEY AND CLARK HAVE A CHILD TOGETHER.
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BAIL OUT TWO MORTGAGE GIANTS
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Return to Story IndexFOX WELCOME
IT'S MONDAY, JULY 14TH. DOUG HARLOW JOINS US WITH A LOOK AT THIS MORNINGS FORECAST.
Return to Story IndexINDECENT EXPOSURE
MARK KISAMORE IS CHARGED WITH EXPOSING HIMSELF TO TWO WOMEN TRAVELING ON MACORKLE AVENUE. AUTHORITIES SAY HE EVEN FOLLOWED ONE WOMAN AND CONTINUED THE BEHAVIOR. THE WOMAN WAS ABLE TO FLAG DOWN A STATE TROOPER AND GIVE HIM A DESCRIPTION. KISAMORE'S IN THE SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL JAIL.
Return to Story IndexHEROIN DEATH
IT HAPPENED DURING A TRAFFIC STOP OVER THE WEEKEND. POLICE SAY THEY WERE TRYING TO ARREST CHRISTOPHER RATCLIFF WHEN HE SWALLOWED THE BAG CONTAINING THE DRUG. POLICE SAY HE COLLAPSED IMMEDIATELY, AND WAS TAKEN TO SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL, WHERE HE LATER DIED.
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THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED SHORTLY AFTER 10 LAST NIGHT IN FRONT OF THE GO-MART TRUCK STOP ON ROUTE 34 IN TEAYS VALLEY. 9-1-1 DISPATCHERS SAY THE PATIENT ON BOARD THE AMBULANCE AND THE DRIVERS OF BOTH VEHICLES SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES.
Return to Story IndexFATAL MINE INVESTIGATION
STATE INVESTIGATORS SAY NATHAN DOVE DIED AFTER CUTTING A LIVE ELECTRIC CABLE WHILE REPAIRING A SHUTTLE CAR AT MASSEY ENERGY'S ARACOMA ALMA NO. 1 MINE. AND ADAM LANHAM DIED AFTER BEING RUN OVER BY A PIECE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE SENTINEL MINE IN BARBOUR COUNTY. BOTH ACCIDENTS HAPPENED IN MAY. THE STATE BOARD OF COAL MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY WILL BE BRIEFED ON THE FINDINGS TOMORROW.
Return to Story IndexMORTGAGE BANKING
THE TWO MORTGAGE FINANCE GIANTS THAT PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN THE U-S ECONOMY. HERE'S MORE ON WHAT THE FEDERAL RESERVE IS DOING TO STAVE OFF FINANCIAL CRISIS IN THIS COUNTRY.
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RIDERSHIP IS UP BY ABOUT SIX PERCENT ON KANAWHA VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BUSES. NOW K-R-T IS ASKING FOR SEVERAL MILLION DOLLARS TO BUY NEW BUSES. THE NEW BUSES WILL HAVE LOW FLOORS WITH RAMPS-- NOT STEPS-- FOR HELPING OLDER AND DISABLED PASSENGERS... THE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SERVES KANAWHA COUNTY AND PORTIONS OF FAYETTE AND PUTNAM COUNTIES.
Return to Story IndexGAS PRICES
THE LINDBERG STUDY SAYS THEY'VE RISEN A PENNY-AND A-HALF A GALLON FOR REGULAR. THIS TIME LAST YEAR, GAS WAS OVER A-DOLLAR CHEAPER. LUNDBERG SAYS REFINERS AND RETAILERS HAVE YET TO PASS ON ALL THEIR PRICE INCREASES BECAUSE OF LOWER DEMAND AS PEOPLE IN THE U-S CUT BACK.
Return to Story IndexLOWEST GAS PRICES
JUST CLICK ON THE GAS PRICES ICON... THERE-- YOU WILL FIND A MAP WITH THE LOCATIONS OF THE CHEAPEST GAS STATIONS IN OUR REGION AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Return to Story IndexGOVERNOR CONFERENCE
MANCHIN IS AT THE ANNUAL SUMMER GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE IN PHILEDELPHIA WHERE FINDING CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY IS THE MAIN TOPIC. THE GOVERNORS SUPPORT MOVING BEYOND ETHANOL PRODUCED FROM CORN. SOME SAY USING CORN FOR ETHANOL IS RAISING FOOD PRICES AND THE COST OF FEED FOR LIVESTOCK. Gov. Joe Manchin/(D) West Virginia: "...And if our energy becomes so expensive that we're non-competitive and the rest of the world goes in another direction then that becomes something to monitor. On the other hand we all have a responsibility to find the new technologies in my state that we can use the coal and continue to use it in a much cleaner form." STILL.... ACCORDING TO THE RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION, THE NATION HAS 134 ETHANOL PLANTS IN 26 STATES -- AND 77 MORE ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR EXPANDING.
Return to Story Index11BACKPACK FOOD
THE HUNTINGTON AREA FOOD BANK AND LOCAL DAYCARE CENTERS ARE GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. ITS CALLED 'BACKPACK FOR BUDDIES.' AND THANKS TO AMERICAN IDOL'S CHARITY FUNDRAISER LAST YEAR CALLED IDOL GIVES BACK...THE FOOD BANK WAS GIVEN A FOURTEEN THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANT SO THEY CAN FEED LESS FORTUNATE CHILDREN. OVER 320 KIDS IN 13 DIFFERENT DAYCARES IN CABELL AND WAYNE COUNTY ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY.
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BACKPACK FOR BUDDIES RUNS THROUGH AUGUST...AFTER THAT THE HUNTINGTON AREA FOOD BANK PLANS TO APPLY FOR MORE GRANTS...THAT WOULD ALLOW THEM TO CONTINUE THIS SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR.
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THE V-F-W KICKED OFF THEIR ANNUAL WEEK LONG YOUTH CAMP AT THE CEDAR LAKES CONFERENCE CENTER IN RIPLEY YESTERDAY. THE KIDS WILL PRACTICE SPORTS LIKE SWIMMING, SOFTBALL AND ARCHERY. AND THEN THEY'LL COMPETE AGAINST OTHER CAMPERS. MEMBERS OF THE V-F-W WILL ALSO TEACH THEM HOW TO FOLD FLAGS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF AMERICAN HISTORY. THIS CAMP IS THE ONLY V-F-W OPERATED YOUTH CAMP IN THE UNITED STATES AND HAS BEEN IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION SINCE 19-60.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 5/WX FONT
AND DOUG HARLOW WILL HAVE YOUR FORECAST WHEN FOX 11'S GOOD MORNING WEST VIRGINIA RETURNS.
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Return to Story IndexNIGHT OF MAGIC
ENJOY 4 SPLENDID DECKS OF ENTERTAINMENT ON THE BELLE OF CINCINNATI....INCLUDING A FULL BAR, DANCE FLOOR, AND ELEVATOR FOR FUN ON EVERY LEVEL ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT HIGHLAND HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, CHARLESTON YMCA SUMMER CAMP AND AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION. THE EVENT IS JULY 16TH FROM 6PM-10PM TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE. THEY ARE $100 PER PERSON. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 348.1417, 720.7830 OR 340.3540. AND TOMORROW, WE'RE AUCTIONING OFF 2 TICKETS TO THE NIGHT OF RIVER MAGIC. PLUS, AN OVERNIGHT STAY AT THE EMBASSY SUITES WITH TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE HOTEL TO HADDAD RIVERFRONT. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CALL IN TOMORROW AND PLACE A BID. THE START BIDDING IS $100. THE HIGHEST BIDDER WILL WIN THE TWO TICKETS TO THE NIGHT OF RIVER MAGIC AND THE NIGHTS STAY AT EMBASSY SUITES.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 6/BIRTHDAYS
BUT FIRST, HERE'S A LOOK AT SOME BIRTHDAYS.
Return to Story IndexHELLBOY 2
EYEWITNESS NEWS REPORTER KENNIE BASS TELLS US ABOUT "HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY." Kennie Bass/Eyewitness News: Coming off of the moderate success of the first movie in this series, Ron Perlman returns as the title character in the big budget "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army." The story revolves around the mythical creatures of the Earth declaring war on humanity in order to save the planet. Hellboy and his teammates from the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense take a stand to stop the bloodshed and restore the peace. CLIP Kennie Bass/Eyewitness News: But Elf Prince Nuada is determined to awaken the invincible Golden Army by collecting three pieces of a crown used to control the mammoth machine warriors. CLIP Kennie Bass/Eyewitness News: Director Guillermo del Toro has gone all out to create a fantastic and visually marvelous world. The creatures he introduces spring from the deepest part of the imagination. Perlman is once again perfect as the hero. The demonspawn rejected by two worlds is gruff, rough and funny. But he has a heart of gold and does his best to do the right thing. Selma Blair plays the love of this life Liz Sherman, whose control over fire makes her a formidable foe. Joined by the amphibious Abe Sapien and the ectoplasmic Johann Krauss, this team is entertaining to watch as it travels into the realm of the supernatural. But this movie has more going for it than just its look. The story presents some great questions about good guys, bad guys and shades of grey. Plus there are to memorable moments where characters have to make tough choices. The decisions they come up with are believable and very human...even if they're not what a more traditional hero might do. Nice performances, solid story and beautiful pictures add up to a winner. On my rating scale, "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army" hits a home run. You can see it in the Charleston area in high definition at Marquee Cinemas at Southridge and in Huntington at Pullman Square. For Screen Gems I'm Kennie Bass. Enjoy the show. AND IF YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE KIDS, MARQUEE CINEMAS IS SHOWING KIDS MOVIES FOR FREE THIS TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. THIS WEEK THE FEATURED FILMS ARE FIREHOUSE DOG AND BEE MOVIE
Return to Story IndexTEASE 7/LOTTERY
BUT FIRST, HERE'S A LOOK AT LOTTERY NUMBERS KENTUCKY.
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DOUG HARLOW JOINS US NOW WITH A CHECK OF THE FORECAST.
Return to Story IndexWEATHER
Join Doug Harlow and the entire Storm Team at the Weather Center Online for the only regional web site that provides live, local updates, 24 hours a day!
Return to Story IndexST.ALBANS TUNNEL
THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS WILL BE MAKING THE "RIVERBEND TUNNEL" SAFER, BUT THAT MEANS CONSTRUCTION WITH A SHUT DOWN. THE PROJECT WILL INVOLVE LENGTHENING THE TUNNEL TO MAKE IT LESS VULNERABLE TO SLIDES AND SLIPS FROM THE HILL ABOVE IT. DURING THE REPAIR, YOU'LL HAVE TO TAKE A DETOUR ROUTE THAT WILL ADD ABOUT 12 MILES TO YOUR TRIP. THE GOOD NEWS IS THIS WON'T BE A LONG PROJECT...IT SHOULD BE DONE AUGUST 11TH.
Return to Story IndexOHIO DETOUR
SOLIDA ROAD WILL BE CLOSED IN JUST ABOUT A HALF HOUR. ENGINEERS WILL MAKE SOME REPAIRS ON A BRIDGE ABOUT A MILE SOUTH OF U.S. ROUTE 52. TRAFFIC WILL BE DETOURED ONTO BUFFALO CREEK ROAD DURING THE WORK. ENGINEERS SAY THE ROAD WILL ONLY BE CLOSED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS.
Return to Story IndexPRIME PICKS KING OF THE HILL Tonight at 8:30 PM Pour Some Sugar on Kahn Kahn's father-in-law, Gen. Gum, visits the Souphanousinphone family and makes him feel like a failure; Hank and the gang take Kahn under their wing |
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