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SCRIPT FOR EYEWITNESS NEWS NEWSCAST
Monday, June 29, 2009.from Eyewitness News Online 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. OPEN 1
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Return to Story IndexEARLY OPEN
WELCOME TO EYEWITNESS NEWS THIS MORNING. IT'S TUESDAY JUNE 30TH. DOUG HARLOW JOINS US WITH A LOOK AT THIS MORNINGS FORECAST.
Return to Story IndexPEIA MEETING
EYEWITNESS NEWS REPORTER ELIZABETH NOREIKA WAS AT THE FORUM AND HAS THE LATEST ON WHAT PUBLIC EMPLOYEES HAD TO SAY TO THE INSURANCE BOARD. JS 3:15 "WHAT'S IT'S GOING TO DO IS ELEMENT AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR OUR MEMBERS UPON RETIRMENT." CJ 6:15 "IT'S GOING TO BE REALLY BAD FOR OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM." FEARING FOR THE FUTURE....STATE EMPLOYEES ARE VOICING THEIR CONCERNS TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES INSURANCE AGENCY......OR THE PEIA....OVER TWO PROPOSED HEALTHCARE CHANGES. FIRST.............A TRANSITION FOR CURRENT RETIREES TO GO BACK TO THE AGENCY'S MAIN PROGRAM IT IT CAN'T CONTINUE IT'S MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN.......AND SECOND........THE PROPOSED ELIMINATION OF RETIREE SUBSIDIES FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED *AFTER JANUARY 1ST 2010.......... JS 3:23 "GOD FOR BID, ONE OF OUR MEN GET SHOT......IF HE CAN'T WORK...HIS PREMIMUM WOULD PROBABLEY BE MORE THAN WHAT HE IS DRAWING ON HIS RETIREMENT." LB 3:10 "WE ARE ROBBING FUTURE TEACHERS OF THEIR HEALTH BENEFITS WHEN THEY BECOME RETIREES....AND IF THAT HAPPENS WE WON'T BE ABLE TO KEEP AND ATTRACT GOOD TEACHERS IN OUR STATE." THESE TWO MOTIONS WERE PASSED BY THE PEIA BACK IN MAY....BUT HAVE SINCE, BEEN REVISITED...... ALLOWING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS TO GET MORE INPUT FROM WEST VIRIGNIANS. CJ 6:09 "IF YOU TAKE AWAY INSURANCE, WHAT'S GOING TO GIVE THEM THE INCENTIVE TO STAY?,....NOTHING." IF THESE MOTIONS ARE IMPLEMENTED......LET'S SAY YOU PAY 400 DOLLARS A MONTH AT PEIA'S NON MEDICARE RETIREE RATE.....IF THAT SUBSIDY IS ELMINATED FOR NEW HIRES.....THAT NEW EMPLOYEE WOULD END UP PAYING NEARLY 900 DOLLARS A MONTH. PEIA CHAIRMAN ROBERT FERGUSON SAYS THESE MOTIONS ARE THE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE THING TO DO....IN LIGHT OF 6 BILLION DOLLARS IN INFUNDED LIABILITIES. RF 9:40 "THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT WILL EFFECT OUR CHILDREN, OUR GRANDCHILDREN ...WE'RE TLAKING ABOUT 6 BILLION DOLLARS...WE NEED TO ADDRESS THAT PROBLEM NOW." ********************************************** THE BOARD WILL VOTE ON THESE MOTIONS ONCE AGAIN JULY 30TH.
Return to Story IndexEPA DANGEROUS PLACES
ST. ALBANS, NEW HAVEN, MOUNDSVILLE AND ALSO, WILLOW ISLAND IN PLEASANTS COUNTY. THE E-P-A SAYS THE RISK COMES FROM HOW CLOSE THE PONDS ARE, TO WHERE PEOPLE LIVE-- NOT ANY DEFECTS FOUND AT THE SITES. THE E-P-A WILL INSPECT THE PONDS TO MAKE CERTAIN THEY ARE STRUCTURALLY SOUND. COAL ASH IS A BY-PRODUCT OF BURNING COAL.
Return to Story IndexWV NOT MOUNTAIN STATE
THEY SAY CALLING WEST VIRGINIA THE MOUNTAIN STATE IS FALSE ADVERTISING BECAUSE ALL THE SURFACE MINE BLASTING HAS DESTROYED THE MOUNTAIN TOPS. THE GROUP ALSO WANTS TO RENAME W-V-U'S MOUNTAINEER. ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS WILL BE GIVEN TO EVERY WINNING ENTRY. THIS IS THEIR LASTEST BID TO DRAW ATTENTION TO MOUNTAIN TOP MINING. THE ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 20TH AND YOU CAN SEND YOUR IDEA TO THE ADDRESS ON YOUR SCREEN.
Return to Story IndexBOY SCOUTS BUY LAND
THEY ARE PLANNING TO BUY MORE THAN 10 THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND IN FAYETTE COUNTY TO BUILD WHAT THEY'RE CALLING A "HIGH-ADVENTURE BASE" BESIDE THE 'NEW RIVER'. THE CAMP WILL OFFER LOTS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES LIKE WHITEWATER RAFTING AND HIKING. IT'S ALSO GOING TO BRING 80 FULL TIME JOBS, AND A-THOUSAND SEASONAL JOBS TO THE AREA AND IS EXPECTED TO ATTRACT THOSANDS OF SCOUTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Return to Story IndexPARK MAKEOVER
CHARLESTON'S CITY MANAGER HAS SENT SOME PLANS TO THE D-O-H REGARDING THE RE-DESIGNING OF "SLACK PLAZA"... IT WOULD BE A PROJECT USING MOSTLY FEDERAL STIMULUS MONEY.. WITH THE CITY KICKING IN ALMOST A QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS. THE PLAZA AREA IS LOCATED AROUND THE K-R-T BUS STATION... AND-- IF PLANS ARE APPROVED-- WOULD BE MADE OVER INTO A GREEN-SPACE, WITH A TEMPORARY STAGE.
Return to Story IndexTURKEY ABUSE
EDWARD ERIC GWINN WAS ALSO FINED $1,000 AND ORDERED TO HAVE NO CONTACT WITH DOMESTIC ANIMALS. GWINN AND SCOTT ALVIN WHITE PLED GUILTY TO ANIMAL CRUELTY IN APRIL. WHITE IS CURRENTLY IN JAIL. THE MEN WORKED AT AVIAGEN IN GREENBRIER COUNTY.
Return to Story IndexCREDIT CARD THEFT
TAKE A LOOK AT HIS SURVEILLANCE PHOTO-- INVESTIGATORS SAY THIS MAN AND WOMAN USED A STOLEN CARD AT BELK AND THEN TRIED USING IT AT OTHER STORES. IF YOU KNOW WHO THESE PEOPLE ARE---CALL THE ASHLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 606-327-2020.
Return to Story Index11 SOCCER ECONONY
UP TO 20-THOUSAND PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO FILL HOTEL ROOMS FROM ASHLAND TO CHARLESTON FOR THE 2009 U-S YOUTH SOCCER REGION ONE CHAMPIONSHIPS. BARBOURSVILLE IS HOSTING THE TOURNAMENT---AND THE SIX DAY EVENT IS EXPECTED TO INJECT MORE THAN 12-MILLION DOLLARS INTO THE REGION. TOURISM OFFICIALS SAY IT COULD PAY EVEN LARGER DIVIDENDS DOWN THE ROAD. THE TOURNAMENT RUNS JULY 2ND TO THE 7TH.
Return to Story IndexSOCCER VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR BOTH THE TOURNAMENT AND AT THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU TO DIRECT OUT-OF-TOWN FAMILIES AROUND THE AREA. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING CALL 304-525-7333.
Return to Story IndexSUMMER TRAVEL
EYEWITNESS NEWS REPORTER ATISH BAIDYA HAS SOME TIPS ON GETTING READY TO HIT THE ROAD FOR YOUR TRIP. ((NATS BEFORE YOU ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF THE OPEN ROAD THIS 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND -- IT'S IMPORTANT YOU HIT YOUR MECHANIC'S GARAGE FIRST -- UNLESS YOU WANT A STRESSFUL START TO THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. SOT18;33;08 worse case scenario is you on the side of the road with your family and a bunch of bags MECHANICS AT MARTY'S TIRES SAY -- JUST LIKE IT'S IMPORTANT TO WINTER-IZE YOUR CAR -- IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT TO "SUMMER-IZE" YOUR CAR BEFORE A LONG ROAD TRIP. SOT18;31;41 the main thing they need to be doing is checking their fluids, making sure your coolant is up to level, making sure your belts and hoses are alright that there is no visible cracking ITS SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE FORGET TO DO AND THESE GUYS SEE IT EVERY LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND -- CUSTOMERS RUSHING IN AT THE LAST MINUTE TO GET THE CAR CHECKED OUT. SOT18;32;10 they'll have every other plan made for the vacation and then it is friday at 4:30 and they remember the are going to take the van and should probably check out the van. SO CHECK THOSE FLUIDS, BRAKES, AND TIRES BEFORE YOU GO CELEBRATE AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY -- TO ENSURE YOUR CAR WON'T HAMPER THE FREEDOM OF THE OPEN ROAD. ALSO, MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR OIL CHANGED AND CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE-- THAT WILL HELP YOU GET BETTER GAS MILEAGE.
Return to Story IndexGAS PRICES
ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL LUNDBERG SURVEY THE PRICE OF A GALLON OF GASOLINE IS STICKING AT TWO-66 FOR REGULAR UNLEADED. THAT SOUNDS A LOT BETTER THAN LAST YEAR WHEN IT WAS ABOUT 4-10 A GALLON.
Return to Story IndexBUFFALO VOLUNTEERS
IF YOU WANT TO GET IN ON THE ACTION CALL 304-937-3492.
Return to Story IndexFOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
THE CITY'S FESTIVITES START AT 8 PM WITH A PATRIOTIC CONCERT... THE FIREWORKS SHOULD START AROUND 9:30 PM. THE WEST VIRGINIA POWER IS PLAYING HOST TO THE LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS AT 7:05 PM WITH THEIR FIREWORKS AFTER THE GAME. THEY ARE ALSO GIVING AWAY ONE THOUSAND SENATOR BYRD FIGURES TO THE FIRST 1000 PEOPLE THROUGH THE GATE AT POWER PARK.
Return to Story IndexTEASE ONE/UPCAMERA
PLUS, WE'LL HAVE A LOOK AT THIS MORNING'S VIEWER SNAPSHOT. IT'S FROM LORI MULLENS OF CHARLESTON. AND METEOROLOGIST DOUG HARLOW IS WORKING ON YOUR FORECAST. HE'LL HAVE THAT WHEN EYEWITNESS NEWS THIS MORNING RETURNS.
Return to Story IndexFULL WEATHER
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 IndexSNAP SHOTS
IT'S FROM LORI MULLENS OUT OF CHARLESTON IT'S A PICTURE OF HER SON, DYLAN, DURING THE 2009 RACE WEEK IN DAYTONA, FLORIDA. , THANKS FOR SENDING US YOUR PHOTOGRAPH. GET YOUR CAMERAS OUT IF YOU WANT TO SEND US ONE OF YOUR SNAP SHOTS.
Return to Story IndexGMWV ADDRESSES
IT'S SNAP SHOTS IN CARE OF WCHS-TV, 1301 PIEDMONT ROAD, CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA. THE ZIP CODE IS 25301. INCLUDE A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOP IF YOU WANT YOUR PHOTOGRAPH RETURNED. IF YOU PREFER TO SEND IT VIA E-MAIL, SEND YOUR JPEGs TO IWITNESS@WCHSTV-DOT-COM.
Return to Story IndexTEASE TWO/LUNCH MENUS
PLUS, MARK MARTIN IS COMING UP WITH YOUR SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS. BUT FIRST, HERE'S A LOOK AT AREA SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS.
Return to Story IndexSPF FOODS
HERE'S SOME FOODS THAT MAY HELP PREVENT YOU FROM GETTING SUN BURNS AND SKIN CANCER.
Return to Story IndexNO MORE ACCUTANE
DRUG MAKER ROCHE IS GOING TO STOP SELLING ACCUTANE BECAUSE GENERICS HAVE DOMINATED THE MARKET SINCE 2002. ISOTRETINOIN (iso-tret-in-noyn), THE GENERIC VERSION OF THE DRUG WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE, AND IS JUST AS EFFECTIVE AT CLEARING ACNE FOR MANY PEOPLE WHO FAILED WITH OTHER THERAPIES. IT HAS ALSO BEEN LINKED TO SEVERE BIRTH DEFECTS IF TAKEN WHILE PREGNANT.
Return to Story IndexFDA/ACETAMINOPHEN
THEY ARE HEARING FROM MORE THAN 30 EXPERTS ON WAYS TO PREVENT ACETAMINOPHEN OVERDOSES. DESPITE YEARS OF EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS AND OTHER FEDERAL ACTIONS, ACETAMINOPHEN IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF LIVER FAILURE IN THE COUNTRY. THE F-D-A SAYS THE OVERDOSES SEND NEARLY 60-THOUSAND PEOPLE TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM EACH YEAR. SOME THINGS THE F-D-A AND THE EXPERTS ARE CONSIDERING INCLUDE ADDING A "BLACK BOX" WARNING LABEL, LOWERING DOSAGES, OR PULLING CERTAIN TYPES OF MEDICATIONS WITH ACETAMINOPHEN OFF STORE SHELVES ALL TOGETHER. HOWEVER, AN INDUSTRY GROUP THAT REPRESENTS SEVERAL DRUGMAKERS DEFEND THE PRODUCTS... SAYING THEY POSE A RELATIVELY SMALL RISK TO PATIENTS.
Return to Story IndexTEASE THREE/LOTTERY
PLUS, HERE'S A LOOK AT LOTTERY NUMBERS FROM THE REGION.
Return to Story IndexSPORTSREPORT
Return to Story IndexNICEST BATHROOM
HERE'S A LOOK AT ONE OF THE NICEST BATHROOMS...
Return to Story IndexTEASE 4/UP CAMERA
AND METEOROLOGIST DOUG HARLOW IS WORKING ON YOUR FORECAST. HE'LL HAVE THAT WHEN EYEWITNESS NEWS THIS MORNING RETURNS .
Return to Story IndexOPEN 4
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Return to Story IndexWELCOME
WELCOME TO EYEWITNESS NEWS THIS MORNING. IT'S TUESDAY JUNE 30TH. DOUG HARLOW JOINS US WITH A LOOK AT THIS MORNINGS FORECAST.
Return to Story IndexPEIA MEETING
EYEWITNESS NEWS REPORTER ELIZABETH NOREIKA WAS AT THE FORUM AND HAS THE LATEST ON WHAT PUBLIC EMPLOYEES HAD TO SAY TO THE INSURANCE BOARD. JS 3:15 "WHAT'S IT'S GOING TO DO IS ELEMENT AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR OUR MEMBERS UPON RETIRMENT." CJ 6:15 "IT'S GOING TO BE REALLY BAD FOR OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM." FEARING FOR THE FUTURE....STATE EMPLOYEES ARE VOICING THEIR CONCERNS TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES INSURANCE AGENCY......OR THE PEIA....OVER TWO PROPOSED HEALTHCARE CHANGES. FIRST.............A TRANSITION FOR CURRENT RETIREES TO GO BACK TO THE AGENCY'S MAIN PROGRAM IT IT CAN'T CONTINUE IT'S MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN.......AND SECOND........THE PROPOSED ELIMINATION OF RETIREE SUBSIDIES FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED *AFTER JANUARY 1ST 2010.......... JS 3:23 "GOD FOR BID, ONE OF OUR MEN GET SHOT......IF HE CAN'T WORK...HIS PREMIMUM WOULD PROBABLEY BE MORE THAN WHAT HE IS DRAWING ON HIS RETIREMENT." LB 3:10 "WE ARE ROBBING FUTURE TEACHERS OF THEIR HEALTH BENEFITS WHEN THEY BECOME RETIREES....AND IF THAT HAPPENS WE WON'T BE ABLE TO KEEP AND ATTRACT GOOD TEACHERS IN OUR STATE." THESE TWO MOTIONS WERE PASSED BY THE PEIA BACK IN MAY....BUT HAVE SINCE, BEEN REVISITED...... ALLOWING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS TO GET MORE INPUT FROM WEST VIRIGNIANS. CJ 6:09 "IF YOU TAKE AWAY INSURANCE, WHAT'S GOING TO GIVE THEM THE INCENTIVE TO STAY?,....NOTHING." IF THESE MOTIONS ARE IMPLEMENTED......LET'S SAY YOU PAY 400 DOLLARS A MONTH AT PEIA'S NON MEDICARE RETIREE RATE.....IF THAT SUBSIDY IS ELMINATED FOR NEW HIRES.....THAT NEW EMPLOYEE WOULD END UP PAYING NEARLY 900 DOLLARS A MONTH. PEIA CHAIRMAN ROBERT FERGUSON SAYS THESE MOTIONS ARE THE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE THING TO DO....IN LIGHT OF 6 BILLION DOLLARS IN INFUNDED LIABILITIES. RF 9:40 "THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT WILL EFFECT OUR CHILDREN, OUR GRANDCHILDREN ...WE'RE TLAKING ABOUT 6 BILLION DOLLARS...WE NEED TO ADDRESS THAT PROBLEM NOW." ********************************************** THE BOARD WILL VOTE ON THESE MOTIONS ONCE AGAIN JULY 30TH.
Return to Story IndexEPA DANGEROUS PLACES
ST. ALBANS, NEW HAVEN, MOUNDSVILLE AND ALSO, WILLOW ISLAND IN PLEASANTS COUNTY. THE E-P-A SAYS THE RISK COMES FROM HOW CLOSE THE PONDS ARE, TO WHERE PEOPLE LIVE-- NOT ANY DEFECTS FOUND AT THE SITES. THE E-P-A WILL INSPECT THE PONDS TO MAKE CERTAIN THEY ARE STRUCTURALLY SOUND. COAL ASH IS A BY-PRODUCT OF BURNING COAL.
Return to Story IndexWV NOT MOUNTAIN STATE
THEY SAY CALLING WEST VIRGINIA THE MOUNTAIN STATE IS FALSE ADVERTISING BECAUSE ALL THE SURFACE MINE BLASTING HAS DESTROYED THE MOUNTAIN TOPS. THE GROUP ALSO WANTS TO RENAME W-V-U'S MOUNTAINEER. ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS WILL BE GIVEN TO EVERY WINNING ENTRY. THIS IS THEIR LASTEST BID TO DRAW ATTENTION TO MOUNTAIN TOP MINING. THE ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 20TH AND YOU CAN SEND YOUR IDEA TO THE ADDRESS ON YOUR SCREEN.
Return to Story IndexBOY SCOUTS BUY LAND
THEY ARE PLANNING TO BUY MORE THAN 10 THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND IN FAYETTE COUNTY TO BUILD WHAT THEY'RE CALLING A "HIGH-ADVENTURE BASE" BESIDE THE 'NEW RIVER'. THE CAMP WILL OFFER LOTS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES LIKE WHITEWATER RAFTING AND HIKING. IT'S ALSO GOING TO BRING 80 FULL TIME JOBS, AND A-THOUSAND SEASONAL JOBS TO THE AREA AND IS EXPECTED TO ATTRACT THOSANDS OF SCOUTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Return to Story IndexPARK MAKEOVER
CHARLESTON'S CITY MANAGER HAS SENT SOME PLANS TO THE D-O-H REGARDING THE RE-DESIGNING OF "SLACK PLAZA"... IT WOULD BE A PROJECT USING MOSTLY FEDERAL STIMULUS MONEY.. WITH THE CITY KICKING IN ALMOST A QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS. THE PLAZA AREA IS LOCATED AROUND THE K-R-T BUS STATION... AND-- IF PLANS ARE APPROVED-- WOULD BE MADE OVER INTO A GREEN-SPACE, WITH A TEMPORARY STAGE.
Return to Story IndexTURKEY ABUSE
EDWARD ERIC GWINN WAS ALSO FINED $1,000 AND ORDERED TO HAVE NO CONTACT WITH DOMESTIC ANIMALS. GWINN AND SCOTT ALVIN WHITE PLED GUILTY TO ANIMAL CRUELTY IN APRIL. WHITE IS CURRENTLY IN JAIL. THE MEN WORKED AT AVIAGEN IN GREENBRIER COUNTY.
Return to Story IndexCREDIT CARD THEFT
TAKE A LOOK AT HIS SURVEILLANCE PHOTO-- INVESTIGATORS SAY THIS MAN AND WOMAN USED A STOLEN CARD AT BELK AND THEN TRIED USING IT AT OTHER STORES. IF YOU KNOW WHO THESE PEOPLE ARE---CALL THE ASHLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 606-327-2020.
Return to Story Index11 SOCCER ECONONY
UP TO 20-THOUSAND PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO FILL HOTEL ROOMS FROM ASHLAND TO CHARLESTON FOR THE 2009 U-S YOUTH SOCCER REGION ONE CHAMPIONSHIPS. BARBOURSVILLE IS HOSTING THE TOURNAMENT---AND THE SIX DAY EVENT IS EXPECTED TO INJECT MORE THAN 12-MILLION DOLLARS INTO THE REGION. TOURISM OFFICIALS SAY IT COULD PAY EVEN LARGER DIVIDENDS DOWN THE ROAD. THE TOURNAMENT RUNS JULY 2ND TO THE 7TH.
Return to Story IndexSOCCER VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR BOTH THE TOURNAMENT AND AT THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU TO DIRECT OUT-OF-TOWN FAMILIES AROUND THE AREA. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING CALL 304-525-7333.
Return to Story IndexSUMMER TRAVEL
EYEWITNESS NEWS REPORTER ATISH BAIDYA HAS SOME TIPS ON GETTING READY TO HIT THE ROAD FOR YOUR TRIP. ((NATS BEFORE YOU ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF THE OPEN ROAD THIS 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND -- IT'S IMPORTANT YOU HIT YOUR MECHANIC'S GARAGE FIRST -- UNLESS YOU WANT A STRESSFUL START TO THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. SOT18;33;08 worse case scenario is you on the side of the road with your family and a bunch of bags MECHANICS AT MARTY'S TIRES SAY -- JUST LIKE IT'S IMPORTANT TO WINTER-IZE YOUR CAR -- IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT TO "SUMMER-IZE" YOUR CAR BEFORE A LONG ROAD TRIP. SOT18;31;41 the main thing they need to be doing is checking their fluids, making sure your coolant is up to level, making sure your belts and hoses are alright that there is no visible cracking ITS SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE FORGET TO DO AND THESE GUYS SEE IT EVERY LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND -- CUSTOMERS RUSHING IN AT THE LAST MINUTE TO GET THE CAR CHECKED OUT. SOT18;32;10 they'll have every other plan made for the vacation and then it is friday at 4:30 and they remember the are going to take the van and should probably check out the van. SO CHECK THOSE FLUIDS, BRAKES, AND TIRES BEFORE YOU GO CELEBRATE AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY -- TO ENSURE YOUR CAR WON'T HAMPER THE FREEDOM OF THE OPEN ROAD. ALSO, MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR OIL CHANGED AND CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE-- THAT WILL HELP YOU GET BETTER GAS MILEAGE.
Return to Story IndexGAS PRICES
ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL LUNDBERG SURVEY THE PRICE OF A GALLON OF GASOLINE IS STICKING AT TWO-66 FOR REGULAR UNLEADED. THAT SOUNDS A LOT BETTER THAN LAST YEAR WHEN IT WAS ABOUT 4-10 A GALLON.
Return to Story IndexBUFFALO VOLUNTEERS
IF YOU WANT TO GET IN ON THE ACTION CALL 304-937-3492.
Return to Story IndexFOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
THE CITY'S FESTIVITES START AT 8 PM WITH A PATRIOTIC CONCERT... THE FIREWORKS SHOULD START AROUND 9:30 PM. THE WEST VIRGINIA POWER IS PLAYING HOST TO THE LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS AT 7:05 PM WITH THEIR FIREWORKS AFTER THE GAME. THEY ARE ALSO GIVING AWAY ONE THOUSAND SENATOR BYRD FIGURES TO THE FIRST 1000 PEOPLE THROUGH THE GATE AT POWER PARK.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 5/UP CAMERA
AND METEOROLOGIST DOUG HARLOW IS WORKING ON YOUR FORECAST. HE'LL HAVE THAT WHEN EYEWITNESS NEWS THIS MORNING RETURNS.
Return to Story IndexFULL WEATHER
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 IndexJACKSON LATEST
Return to Story IndexBERNARD MADOFF
MADOFF PLED GUILTY IN MARCH TO SECURITIES FRAUD. PEOPLE WHOSE SAVINGS WERE WIPED OUT BY MADOFF HAD BEGGED THE COURT TO IMPOSE A STIFF SENTENCE. U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE DENNY CHIN SAYS HE WANTS TO SEND A MESSAGE THAT MADOFF'S MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR PONZI SCHEME IS NOT "JUST A BLOODLESS CRIME THAT TAKES PLACE ON PAPER," BUT ONE THAT HAS TAKEN A "STAGGERING TOLL."
Return to Story IndexTEASE 6/LOTTERY
PLUS, HERE'S A LOOK AT LOTTERY NUMBERS FROM THE REGION.
Return to Story IndexMONEYSCOPE
INVESTORS DROVE STOCK PRICES HIGHER TO BEGIN THE TRADING WEEK AS COMMODITIES PRICES EDGED UP. FOR MORE, WE SEND IT OVER TO ABC IN NEW YORK WITH THIS MORNING'S MONEYSCOPE REPORT.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 8/FUN FACT
BUT FIRST HERE'S THIS MORNINGS FUN FACT. KAROKE MEANS "EMPTY ORCHESTRA" IN JAPANESE
Return to Story IndexNEW IN ENTERTAINMENT
THAT'S JUST ONE OF THIS WEEK'S NEW D-V-DS, MUSIC AND VIDEO GAMES HITTING STORE SHELVES. HERE'S WHAT'S NEW IN ENTERTAINMENT.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 9/HISTORY
IT WAS ON THIS DAY IN 1936...MARGARET MITCHELL'S NOVEL...GONE WITH THE WIND IS PUBLISHED.
Return to Story IndexOPEN 1
Return to Story IndexOPEN 2
Return to Story IndexOPEN 3
Return to Story IndexWELCOME
WELCOME TO EYEWITNESS NEWS THIS MORNING. IT'S TUESDAY JUNE 30TH DOUG HARLOW JOINS US WITH A LOOK AT THIS MORNINGS FORECAST.
Return to Story IndexPEIA MEETING
EYEWITNESS NEWS REPORTER ELIZABETH NOREIKA WAS AT THE FORUM AND HAS THE LATEST ON WHAT PUBLIC EMPLOYEES HAD TO SAY TO THE INSURANCE BOARD. JS 3:15 "WHAT'S IT'S GOING TO DO IS ELEMENT AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR OUR MEMBERS UPON RETIRMENT." CJ 6:15 "IT'S GOING TO BE REALLY BAD FOR OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM." FEARING FOR THE FUTURE....STATE EMPLOYEES ARE VOICING THEIR CONCERNS TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES INSURANCE AGENCY......OR THE PEIA....OVER TWO PROPOSED HEALTHCARE CHANGES. FIRST.............A TRANSITION FOR CURRENT RETIREES TO GO BACK TO THE AGENCY'S MAIN PROGRAM IT IT CAN'T CONTINUE IT'S MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN.......AND SECOND........THE PROPOSED ELIMINATION OF RETIREE SUBSIDIES FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED *AFTER JANUARY 1ST 2010.......... JS 3:23 "GOD FOR BID, ONE OF OUR MEN GET SHOT......IF HE CAN'T WORK...HIS PREMIMUM WOULD PROBABLEY BE MORE THAN WHAT HE IS DRAWING ON HIS RETIREMENT." LB 3:10 "WE ARE ROBBING FUTURE TEACHERS OF THEIR HEALTH BENEFITS WHEN THEY BECOME RETIREES....AND IF THAT HAPPENS WE WON'T BE ABLE TO KEEP AND ATTRACT GOOD TEACHERS IN OUR STATE." THESE TWO MOTIONS WERE PASSED BY THE PEIA BACK IN MAY....BUT HAVE SINCE, BEEN REVISITED...... ALLOWING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS TO GET MORE INPUT FROM WEST VIRIGNIANS. CJ 6:09 "IF YOU TAKE AWAY INSURANCE, WHAT'S GOING TO GIVE THEM THE INCENTIVE TO STAY?,....NOTHING." IF THESE MOTIONS ARE IMPLEMENTED......LET'S SAY YOU PAY 400 DOLLARS A MONTH AT PEIA'S NON MEDICARE RETIREE RATE.....IF THAT SUBSIDY IS ELMINATED FOR NEW HIRES.....THAT NEW EMPLOYEE WOULD END UP PAYING NEARLY 900 DOLLARS A MONTH. PEIA CHAIRMAN ROBERT FERGUSON SAYS THESE MOTIONS ARE THE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE THING TO DO....IN LIGHT OF 6 BILLION DOLLARS IN INFUNDED LIABILITIES. RF 9:40 "THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT WILL EFFECT OUR CHILDREN, OUR GRANDCHILDREN ...WE'RE TLAKING ABOUT 6 BILLION DOLLARS...WE NEED TO ADDRESS THAT PROBLEM NOW." ********************************************** THE BOARD WILL VOTE ON THESE MOTIONS ONCE AGAIN JULY 30TH.
Return to Story IndexEPA DANGEROUS PLACES
ST. ALBANS, NEW HAVEN, MOUNDSVILLE AND ALSO, WILLOW ISLAND IN PLEASANTS COUNTY. THE E-P-A SAYS THE RISK COMES FROM HOW CLOSE THE PONDS ARE, TO WHERE PEOPLE LIVE-- NOT ANY DEFECTS FOUND AT THE SITES. THE E-P-A WILL INSPECT THE PONDS TO MAKE CERTAIN THEY ARE STRUCTURALLY SOUND. COAL ASH IS A BY-PRODUCT OF BURNING COAL.
Return to Story IndexWV NOT MOUNTAIN STATE
THEY SAY CALLING WEST VIRGINIA THE MOUNTAIN STATE IS FALSE ADVERTISING BECAUSE ALL THE SURFACE MINE BLASTING HAS DESTROYED THE MOUNTAIN TOPS. THE GROUP ALSO WANTS TO RENAME W-V-U'S MOUNTAINEER. ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS WILL BE GIVEN TO EVERY WINNING ENTRY. THIS IS THEIR LASTEST BID TO DRAW ATTENTION TO MOUNTAIN TOP MINING. THE ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 20TH AND YOU CAN SEND YOUR IDEA TO THE ADDRESS ON YOUR SCREEN.
Return to Story IndexBOY SCOUTS BUY LAND
THEY ARE PLANNING TO BUY MORE THAN 10 THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND IN FAYETTE COUNTY TO BUILD WHAT THEY'RE CALLING A "HIGH-ADVENTURE BASE" BESIDE THE 'NEW RIVER'. THE CAMP WILL OFFER LOTS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES LIKE WHITEWATER RAFTING AND HIKING. IT'S ALSO GOING TO BRING 80 FULL TIME JOBS, AND A-THOUSAND SEASONAL JOBS TO THE AREA AND IS EXPECTED TO ATTRACT THOSANDS OF SCOUTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Return to Story IndexPARK MAKEOVER
CHARLESTON'S CITY MANAGER HAS SENT SOME PLANS TO THE D-O-H REGARDING THE RE-DESIGNING OF "SLACK PLAZA"... IT WOULD BE A PROJECT USING MOSTLY FEDERAL STIMULUS MONEY.. WITH THE CITY KICKING IN ALMOST A QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS. THE PLAZA AREA IS LOCATED AROUND THE K-R-T BUS STATION... AND-- IF PLANS ARE APPROVED-- WOULD BE MADE OVER INTO A GREEN-SPACE, WITH A TEMPORARY STAGE.
Return to Story IndexTURKEY ABUSE
EDWARD ERIC GWINN WAS ALSO FINED $1,000 AND ORDERED TO HAVE NO CONTACT WITH DOMESTIC ANIMALS. GWINN AND SCOTT ALVIN WHITE PLED GUILTY TO ANIMAL CRUELTY IN APRIL. WHITE IS CURRENTLY IN JAIL. THE MEN WORKED AT AVIAGEN IN GREENBRIER COUNTY.
Return to Story IndexCREDIT CARD THEFT
TAKE A LOOK AT HIS SURVEILLANCE PHOTO-- INVESTIGATORS SAY THIS MAN AND WOMAN USED A STOLEN CARD AT BELK AND THEN TRIED USING IT AT OTHER STORES. IF YOU KNOW WHO THESE PEOPLE ARE---CALL THE ASHLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 606-327-2020.
Return to Story Index11 SOCCER ECONONY
UP TO 20-THOUSAND PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO FILL HOTEL ROOMS FROM ASHLAND TO CHARLESTON FOR THE 2009 U-S YOUTH SOCCER REGION ONE CHAMPIONSHIPS. BARBOURSVILLE IS HOSTING THE TOURNAMENT---AND THE SIX DAY EVENT IS EXPECTED TO INJECT MORE THAN 12-MILLION DOLLARS INTO THE REGION. TOURISM OFFICIALS SAY IT COULD PAY EVEN LARGER DIVIDENDS DOWN THE ROAD. THE TOURNAMENT RUNS JULY 2ND TO THE 7TH.
Return to Story IndexSOCCER VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR BOTH THE TOURNAMENT AND AT THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU TO DIRECT OUT-OF-TOWN FAMILIES AROUND THE AREA. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING CALL 304-525-7333.
Return to Story IndexSUMMER TRAVEL
EYEWITNESS NEWS REPORTER ATISH BAIDYA HAS SOME TIPS ON GETTING READY TO HIT THE ROAD FOR YOUR TRIP. ((NATS BEFORE YOU ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF THE OPEN ROAD THIS 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND -- IT'S IMPORTANT YOU HIT YOUR MECHANIC'S GARAGE FIRST -- UNLESS YOU WANT A STRESSFUL START TO THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. SOT18;33;08 worse case scenario is you on the side of the road with your family and a bunch of bags MECHANICS AT MARTY'S TIRES SAY -- JUST LIKE IT'S IMPORTANT TO WINTER-IZE YOUR CAR -- IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT TO "SUMMER-IZE" YOUR CAR BEFORE A LONG ROAD TRIP. SOT18;31;41 the main thing they need to be doing is checking their fluids, making sure your coolant is up to level, making sure your belts and hoses are alright that there is no visible cracking ITS SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE FORGET TO DO AND THESE GUYS SEE IT EVERY LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND -- CUSTOMERS RUSHING IN AT THE LAST MINUTE TO GET THE CAR CHECKED OUT. SOT18;32;10 they'll have every other plan made for the vacation and then it is friday at 4:30 and they remember the are going to take the van and should probably check out the van. SO CHECK THOSE FLUIDS, BRAKES, AND TIRES BEFORE YOU GO CELEBRATE AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY -- TO ENSURE YOUR CAR WON'T HAMPER THE FREEDOM OF THE OPEN ROAD. ALSO, MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR OIL CHANGED AND CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE-- THAT WILL HELP YOU GET BETTER GAS MILEAGE.
Return to Story IndexGAS PRICES
ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL LUNDBERG SURVEY THE PRICE OF A GALLON OF GASOLINE IS STICKING AT TWO-66 FOR REGULAR UNLEADED. THAT SOUNDS A LOT BETTER THAN LAST YEAR WHEN IT WAS ABOUT 4-10 A GALLON.
Return to Story IndexBUFFALO VOLUNTEERS
IF YOU WANT TO GET IN ON THE ACTION CALL 304-937-3492.
Return to Story IndexFOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
THE CITY'S FESTIVITES START AT 8 PM WITH A PATRIOTIC CONCERT... THE FIREWORKS SHOULD START AROUND 9:30 PM. THE WEST VIRGINIA POWER IS PLAYING HOST TO THE LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS AT 7:05 PM WITH THEIR FIREWORKS AFTER THE GAME. THEY ARE ALSO GIVING AWAY ONE THOUSAND SENATOR BYRD FIGURES TO THE FIRST 1000 PEOPLE THROUGH THE GATE AT POWER PARK.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 10/UP CAMERA
PLUS, DOUG HARLOW IS WORKING ON YOUR FORECAST. HE'LL HAVE THAT WHEN EYEWITNESS NEWS THIS MORNING RETURNS.
Return to Story IndexFULL WEATHER
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 IndexTEASE 11/LOTTERY
HERE'S A LOOK AT LOTTERY NUMBERS FROM THE REGION.
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Return to Story IndexHYCAT SWIMMING
A FEW YEARS AGO A SIX YEAR OLD BOY DROWNED IN A SWIMMING POOL AT A HOME IN CHARLESTON... TURNING A FUN POOL PARTY INTO A NIGHTMARE. DON'T LET YOUR CHILD BECOME A HEARTBREAKING STATISTIC... TEACH THEM HOW TO SWIM BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE. NATS..."Where's you kick buddy..there's your kick." FOR THE PAST 33 YEARS THE HUNTINGTON Y CHARLESTON AQUATIC TEAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON HAS BEEN TEACHING YOUNG AND OLD TO DO JUST THAT. 123 whoa. 15:20:38-:42 "How do you feel about the water...I'm terrified." THATS WHY TIM RUTHERFORD IS HERE.. HE DOESN'T WANT HIS SON TO FEEL THE SAME. 15:20:30-37 "Growing up I never learned how to swim..I wanted to make sure he didn't go thru the same thing this fear of water.. I wanted to make sure he knew how to swim." SEVEN YEAR OLD ANDY SEEMS PRETTY CONFIDENT IN THE WATER. :46- Are you afraid of water...no.. do you know how to swim.. yes.. what strokes??? I PERSONALLY ENROLLED MY FOUR YEAR OLD SON COLBY IN THE PROGRAM TO HELP ALLEVIATE HIS FEAR OF THE WATER AND MY FEAR OF HIM DROWNING. 15:18:02...Keep reaching..you gotta reach far..reach for the wall. deb su HYCAT PROGRAM DIRECTOR GREG OLSON SAYS ABOUT 40 THOUSAND PEOPLE HAVE TAKEN SWIM LESSONS HERE...HE SAYS CLASS SIZES ARE SMALL AND ONE WAY THEIR PROGRAM IS DIFFERENT...IS THEY DON'T US FLOTATION DEVICES. 15:30:43 "fl are good for parents.. A SKILL FOR WHICH YOU AND YOUR CHILD WILL BE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL. IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ON THE HYCAT SWIMMING PROGRAM... CALL THEM AT 357-4825 OR CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE AT HYCAT.ORG..
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BUT FIRST, HERE'S SOME BIRTHDAY WISHES WE WANT TO PASS ALONG THIS MORNING.
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Return to Story IndexBABY STEPS 6/29
IN THIS MORNING'S BABY STEPS, DR. JOE MATUSIC HAS A FEW EASY REMINDERS WHY IT'S IMPORTANT NOT TO SKIP THE SUN BLOCK. WHETHER YOUR BABY IS TWO MONTHS, TWO YEARS OR 20... YOU'LL ALWAYS WORRY ABOUT THEM... ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY'RE OUT IN THE SUN WITHOUT SUNSCREEN. IF YOU'RE NOT SURE WHICH BRANDS OF SUNBLOCK TO USE ON YOUR INFANT, OR OLDER CHILD, DR JOE MATUSIC HAS SOME ADVICE. ------------- WE NEED SUNLIGHT... IT DOESN'T ONLY HELP THINGS GROW... IT GIVES US VITAMIN 'D'. LONG-TERM INADEQUATE AMOUNTS OF VITAMIN 'D' CAN LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK FOR INFANTS TO DEVELOP RICKETS. BUT FEW DERMATOLOGISTS BELIEVE USING SUNSCREENS CAUSE A VITAMIN 'D' DEFICIENCY... SO THE SKIN CANCER FOUNDATION AND AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, SAY SLATHER ON THAT SUNSCREEN-- WITH SUN PROTECTION FACTORS OF 15 AND ABOVE. THERE ARE MANY CHOICES... FOR KIDS, JUST MAKE SURE THE LABEL SAYS IT'S SAFE FOR THEM! Dr. Joe Matusic, MD, Pediatrician In the past we've always told people to wait until six months, because we were afraid of all the chemicals in the sunscreen, you can actually absorb them directly through the skin. THE RECOMMENDATION IS, BABIES UNDER SIX MONTHS, NOT BE EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT... ONE BLISTERING BURN-- A SECOND DEGREE BURN-- INCREASES THE RISK OF DEVELOPING A FORM OF SKIN CANCER. DR. MATUSIC HAS SEEN BURN ON BABIES AS YOUNG AS 3 AND 4 MONTHS. Dr. Matusic, MD A pair went to the beach and they decided to take the child in a stroller at dusk to avoid the sun, they were going at sundown. Well, the sun was coming through the side of the stroller and the child had second degree burns on the side of the face. SEVERAL OTHER THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN YOUR CHILD'S SUNSCREEN INCLUDE BROAD SPECTRUM PROTECTION PROTECTION.. FROM UVA AND UVB RAYS... Dr. Matusic, MD One of the biggest things is if it says waterproof. It may or may not be waterproof. Follow directions and apply it at least 30 minutes before you go out. THEN REAPPLY GENEROUSLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY. NO SUNSCREEN IS 100-PERCENT EFFECTIVE... SO CONSIDER SWIM WEAR WITH SPF PROTECTION... Dr. Matusic, MD Hats with the little things that cover the neck on babies, we always like those, look for those. SWIM TOPS AND SHORTS ARE POPULAR CHOICES FOR KIDS TO EXPAND THEIR SUN PROTECTION... CHECK ON THEIR TAGS.. MANY OFFER SPF's OF 50. IF YOU HAVE OLD BOTTLES OF SUNSCREEN AT HOME, CHECK THEIR EXPIRATION DATES.. THEY'RE NOT AS EFFECTIVE THE OLDER THEY GET. AND DR. MATUSIC SAYS IF YOUR CHILD DOES GET A SUNBURN, TREAT IT WITH ALOE BASED PRODUCTS LABELED SAFE FOR KIDS... USE MOTRIN IF THEY NEED RELIEF. AND IF THERE'S A LOT OF PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH THE BURN, CALL YOUR DOCTOR. YOU CAN SEE THIS STORY AGAIN ON OUR WEB SITE WCHSTV.COM AND DOCTOR MATUSIC WILL BE IN THE STUDIO ON FOX11'S EYEWITNESS NEWS THIS MORNING TAKING YOUR CALLS LIVE IN ABOUT AN HOUR .
Return to Story IndexTEASE 15/LOTTERY
HERE'S A LOOK AT LOTTERY NUMBERS FROM THE REGION.
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Return to Story IndexWELCOME
WELCOME TO EYEWITNESS NEWS THIS MORNING. IT'S TUESDAY JUNE 30TH. DOUG HARLOW JOINS US WITH A LOOK AT THIS MORNINGS FORECAST.
Return to Story IndexPEIA MEETING
EYEWITNESS NEWS REPORTER ELIZABETH NOREIKA WAS AT THE FORUM AND HAS THE LATEST ON WHAT PUBLIC EMPLOYEES HAD TO SAY TO THE INSURANCE BOARD. JS 3:15 "WHAT'S IT'S GOING TO DO IS ELEMENT AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR OUR MEMBERS UPON RETIRMENT." CJ 6:15 "IT'S GOING TO BE REALLY BAD FOR OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM." FEARING FOR THE FUTURE....STATE EMPLOYEES ARE VOICING THEIR CONCERNS TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES INSURANCE AGENCY......OR THE PEIA....OVER TWO PROPOSED HEALTHCARE CHANGES. FIRST.............A TRANSITION FOR CURRENT RETIREES TO GO BACK TO THE AGENCY'S MAIN PROGRAM IT IT CAN'T CONTINUE IT'S MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN.......AND SECOND........THE PROPOSED ELIMINATION OF RETIREE SUBSIDIES FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED *AFTER JANUARY 1ST 2010.......... JS 3:23 "GOD FOR BID, ONE OF OUR MEN GET SHOT......IF HE CAN'T WORK...HIS PREMIMUM WOULD PROBABLEY BE MORE THAN WHAT HE IS DRAWING ON HIS RETIREMENT." LB 3:10 "WE ARE ROBBING FUTURE TEACHERS OF THEIR HEALTH BENEFITS WHEN THEY BECOME RETIREES....AND IF THAT HAPPENS WE WON'T BE ABLE TO KEEP AND ATTRACT GOOD TEACHERS IN OUR STATE." THESE TWO MOTIONS WERE PASSED BY THE PEIA BACK IN MAY....BUT HAVE SINCE, BEEN REVISITED...... ALLOWING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS TO GET MORE INPUT FROM WEST VIRIGNIANS. CJ 6:09 "IF YOU TAKE AWAY INSURANCE, WHAT'S GOING TO GIVE THEM THE INCENTIVE TO STAY?,....NOTHING." IF THESE MOTIONS ARE IMPLEMENTED......LET'S SAY YOU PAY 400 DOLLARS A MONTH AT PEIA'S NON MEDICARE RETIREE RATE.....IF THAT SUBSIDY IS ELMINATED FOR NEW HIRES.....THAT NEW EMPLOYEE WOULD END UP PAYING NEARLY 900 DOLLARS A MONTH. PEIA CHAIRMAN ROBERT FERGUSON SAYS THESE MOTIONS ARE THE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE THING TO DO....IN LIGHT OF 6 BILLION DOLLARS IN INFUNDED LIABILITIES. RF 9:40 "THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT WILL EFFECT OUR CHILDREN, OUR GRANDCHILDREN ...WE'RE TLAKING ABOUT 6 BILLION DOLLARS...WE NEED TO ADDRESS THAT PROBLEM NOW." ********************************************** THE BOARD WILL VOTE ON THESE MOTIONS ONCE AGAIN JULY 30TH.
Return to Story IndexEPA DANGEROUS PLACES
ST. ALBANS, NEW HAVEN, MOUNDSVILLE AND ALSO, WILLOW ISLAND IN PLEASANTS COUNTY. THE E-P-A SAYS THE RISK COMES FROM HOW CLOSE THE PONDS ARE, TO WHERE PEOPLE LIVE-- NOT ANY DEFECTS FOUND AT THE SITES. THE E-P-A WILL INSPECT THE PONDS TO MAKE CERTAIN THEY ARE STRUCTURALLY SOUND. COAL ASH IS A BY-PRODUCT OF BURNING COAL.
Return to Story IndexWV NOT MOUNTAIN STATE
THEY SAY CALLING WEST VIRGINIA THE MOUNTAIN STATE IS FALSE ADVERTISING BECAUSE ALL THE SURFACE MINE BLASTING HAS DESTROYED THE MOUNTAIN TOPS. THE GROUP ALSO WANTS TO RENAME W-V-U'S MOUNTAINEER. ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS WILL BE GIVEN TO EVERY WINNING ENTRY. THIS IS THEIR LASTEST BID TO DRAW ATTENTION TO MOUNTAIN TOP MINING. THE ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 20TH AND YOU CAN SEND YOUR IDEA TO THE ADDRESS ON YOUR SCREEN.
Return to Story IndexBOY SCOUTS BUY LAND
THEY ARE PLANNING TO BUY MORE THAN 10 THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND IN FAYETTE COUNTY TO BUILD WHAT THEY'RE CALLING A "HIGH-ADVENTURE BASE" BESIDE THE 'NEW RIVER'. THE CAMP WILL OFFER LOTS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES LIKE WHITEWATER RAFTING AND HIKING. IT'S ALSO GOING TO BRING 80 FULL TIME JOBS, AND A-THOUSAND SEASONAL JOBS TO THE AREA AND IS EXPECTED TO ATTRACT THOSANDS OF SCOUTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Return to Story IndexPARK MAKEOVER
CHARLESTON'S CITY MANAGER HAS SENT SOME PLANS TO THE D-O-H REGARDING THE RE-DESIGNING OF "SLACK PLAZA"... IT WOULD BE A PROJECT USING MOSTLY FEDERAL STIMULUS MONEY.. WITH THE CITY KICKING IN ALMOST A QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS. THE PLAZA AREA IS LOCATED AROUND THE K-R-T BUS STATION... AND-- IF PLANS ARE APPROVED-- WOULD BE MADE OVER INTO A GREEN-SPACE, WITH A TEMPORARY STAGE.
Return to Story IndexTURKEY ABUSE
EDWARD ERIC GWINN WAS ALSO FINED $1,000 AND ORDERED TO HAVE NO CONTACT WITH DOMESTIC ANIMALS. GWINN AND SCOTT ALVIN WHITE PLED GUILTY TO ANIMAL CRUELTY IN APRIL. WHITE IS CURRENTLY IN JAIL. THE MEN WORKED AT AVIAGEN IN GREENBRIER COUNTY.
Return to Story IndexCREDIT CARD THEFT
TAKE A LOOK AT HIS SURVEILLANCE PHOTO-- INVESTIGATORS SAY THIS MAN AND WOMAN USED A STOLEN CARD AT BELK AND THEN TRIED USING IT AT OTHER STORES. IF YOU KNOW WHO THESE PEOPLE ARE---CALL THE ASHLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 606-327-2020.
Return to Story Index11 SOCCER ECONONY
UP TO 20-THOUSAND PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO FILL HOTEL ROOMS FROM ASHLAND TO CHARLESTON FOR THE 2009 U-S YOUTH SOCCER REGION ONE CHAMPIONSHIPS. BARBOURSVILLE IS HOSTING THE TOURNAMENT---AND THE SIX DAY EVENT IS EXPECTED TO INJECT MORE THAN 12-MILLION DOLLARS INTO THE REGION. TOURISM OFFICIALS SAY IT COULD PAY EVEN LARGER DIVIDENDS DOWN THE ROAD. THE TOURNAMENT RUNS JULY 2ND TO THE 7TH.
Return to Story IndexSOCCER VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR BOTH THE TOURNAMENT AND AT THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU TO DIRECT OUT-OF-TOWN FAMILIES AROUND THE AREA. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING CALL 304-525-7333.
Return to Story IndexSUMMER TRAVEL
EYEWITNESS NEWS REPORTER ATISH BAIDYA HAS SOME TIPS ON GETTING READY TO HIT THE ROAD FOR YOUR TRIP. ((NATS BEFORE YOU ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF THE OPEN ROAD THIS 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND -- IT'S IMPORTANT YOU HIT YOUR MECHANIC'S GARAGE FIRST -- UNLESS YOU WANT A STRESSFUL START TO THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. SOT18;33;08 worse case scenario is you on the side of the road with your family and a bunch of bags MECHANICS AT MARTY'S TIRES SAY -- JUST LIKE IT'S IMPORTANT TO WINTER-IZE YOUR CAR -- IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT TO "SUMMER-IZE" YOUR CAR BEFORE A LONG ROAD TRIP. SOT18;31;41 the main thing they need to be doing is checking their fluids, making sure your coolant is up to level, making sure your belts and hoses are alright that there is no visible cracking ITS SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE FORGET TO DO AND THESE GUYS SEE IT EVERY LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND -- CUSTOMERS RUSHING IN AT THE LAST MINUTE TO GET THE CAR CHECKED OUT. SOT18;32;10 they'll have every other plan made for the vacation and then it is friday at 4:30 and they remember the are going to take the van and should probably check out the van. SO CHECK THOSE FLUIDS, BRAKES, AND TIRES BEFORE YOU GO CELEBRATE AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY -- TO ENSURE YOUR CAR WON'T HAMPER THE FREEDOM OF THE OPEN ROAD. ALSO, MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR OIL CHANGED AND CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE-- THAT WILL HELP YOU GET BETTER GAS MILEAGE.
Return to Story IndexGAS PRICES
ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL LUNDBERG SURVEY THE PRICE OF A GALLON OF GASOLINE IS STICKING AT TWO-66 FOR REGULAR UNLEADED. THAT SOUNDS A LOT BETTER THAN LAST YEAR WHEN IT WAS ABOUT 4-10 A GALLON.
Return to Story IndexBUFFALO VOLUNTEERS
IF YOU WANT TO GET IN ON THE ACTION CALL 304-937-3492.
Return to Story IndexFOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
THE CITY'S FESTIVITES START AT 8 PM WITH A PATRIOTIC CONCERT... THE FIREWORKS SHOULD START AROUND 9:30 PM. THE WEST VIRGINIA POWER IS PLAYING HOST TO THE LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS AT 7:05 PM WITH THEIR FIREWORKS AFTER THE GAME. THEY ARE ALSO GIVING AWAY ONE THOUSAND SENATOR BYRD FIGURES TO THE FIRST 1000 PEOPLE THROUGH THE GATE AT POWER PARK.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 16/UP CAMERA
IT'S FROM LORI MULLENS OF CHARLESTON. AND METEOROLOGIST DOUG HARLOW IS WORKING ON YOUR FORECAST. HE'LL HAVE THAT WHEN EYEWITNESS NEWS THIS MORNING RETURNS.
Return to Story IndexFULL WEATHER
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 IndexSNAP SHOTS
IT'S FROM LORI MULLENS OUT OF CHARLESTON IT'S A PICTURE OF HER SON, DYLAN, DURING THE 2009 RACE WEEK IN DAYTONA, FLORIDA. , THANKS FOR SENDING US YOUR PHOTOGRAPH. GET YOUR CAMERAS OUT IF YOU WANT TO SEND US ONE OF YOUR SNAP SHOTS.
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IT'S SNAP SHOTS IN CARE OF WCHS-TV, 1301 PIEDMONT ROAD, CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA. THE ZIP CODE IS 25301. INCLUDE A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOP IF YOU WANT YOUR PHOTOGRAPH RETURNED. IF YOU PREFER TO SEND IT VIA E-MAIL, SEND YOUR JPEGs TO IWITNESS @ WCHSTV-DOT-COM.
Return to Story IndexTEASE 17/UP CAMERA
Return to Story IndexJACKSON LATEST
Return to Story IndexBERNARD MADOFF
MADOFF PLED GUILTY IN MARCH TO SECURITIES FRAUD. PEOPLE WHOSE SAVINGS WERE WIPED OUT BY MADOFF HAD BEGGED THE COURT TO IMPOSE A STIFF SENTENCE. U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE DENNY CHIN SAYS HE WANTS TO SEND A MESSAGE THAT MADOFF'S MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR PONZI SCHEME IS NOT "JUST A BLOODLESS CRIME THAT TAKES PLACE ON PAPER," BUT ONE THAT HAS TAKEN A "STAGGERING TOLL."
Return to Story IndexTEASE 18/BIRTHDAYS
BUT FIRST, HERE'S SOME BIRTHDAY WISHES WE WANT TO PAST ALONG THIS MORNING.
Return to Story IndexDAY FORECAST
DOUG, ???? DOUG PITCHES TO WEATHER GRAPHICS
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FOR CONTINUING LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE MAKE SURE TO TUNE INTO OUR SISTER STATION FOX 11 IN JUST TWO MINUTES. HAVE A GREAT MORNING.
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