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No Immediate WV Impact From Marriage Rulings
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia still defines marriage as between a man and a woman following a pair of U.S. Supreme Court rulings. The state also doesn't recognize same-sex marriages granted elsewhere, and… Read More
VIDEO: WOUB NewsWrap – 6/26/13
An Eastern Ohio grand jury is reconvening to investigate if laws were broken in the Steubenville rape case. Plus, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is searching for a Waverly man… Read More
HCSO Seeks Help In Finding Wanted Man
By: Gretchen Gregory | The Logan Daily News Editor
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The Hocking County Sheriff Office is looking for everyone’s help in finding Levi Koch, 22, of Logan, who eluded deputies by running into the woods near Union Furnace Tuesday afternoon…. Read More
Legal Expert Explains DOMA Ruling
By: Tom Hodson
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Lydia Lavelle, an assistant professor at North Carolina Central University School of Law who calls Athens her hometown, breaks down the complicated decision of the United States Supreme Court Wednesday… Read More
Deputies Investigating Deaths Of Children
By: Jennifer Hughes | Jackson County Times-Tribune
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Crime scene tape is up and officials are not giving any details at this time. Reportedly there are two bodies in the home on South Street in Jackson. At approximately… Read More
Region Under A Flash Flood Watch
By: Tom Hodson
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The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Southeast Ohio, Northeast Kentucky and West Virginia beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday through 11 a.m. on Thursday. The watch… Read More
Songs, Books Downloaded Online To Be Taxed In Ohio
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Downloading the latest pop music hit or best-selling crime novel could cost more next year in Ohio. That's because tax changes added to the state budget would boost the state… Read More
Tuition Increases At West Virginia Universities
By: Associated Press
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In-state tuition is increasing at least 6 percent at five West Virginia higher education institutions. The Higher Education Policy Commission approved tuition increases for the 2013-2014 academic year at Bluefield… Read More
Police Could Search Cell Phone Data In Emergencies Under New Bill
By: Associated Press
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Police would be allowed to collect limited cellphone data during emergencies under a controversial bill approved by an Ohio House committee. The action was approved by the committee in Columbus… Read More
Poll Shows Ohioans Support New Gun Restrictions
By: Associated Press
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A recent poll finds wide support among Ohio voters for new restrictions on buying guns at gun shows and online. The poll released Wednesday by Quinnipiac University indicates that 78… Read More
Senator Continues To Push For Gun Buyer Check Proposal
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He doesn't know when the next vote may come, but U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin isn't giving up on broader gun buyer background checks. The West Virginia Democrat continues to seek… Read More
Gay Victory Changes Little for Ohioians – For Now
By: Tim Sharp
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Social media in Ohio was abuzz with news of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on two landmark rulings on gay rights. But those comments were largely tempered with the knowledge… Read More
Gas Prices Down In West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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Gasoline prices have dropped 4 cents over the past week in West Virginia. AAA East Central says the average price for a gallon of regular gas is $3.55. That's the… Read More
Panel Adds Abortion Regulations To Ohio Budget
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A Republican-dominated legislative panel has passed a slew of changes to Ohio's budget, including a last-minute abortion regulation requiring doctors to provide written notice to pregnant women of a detectable… Read More
Sovereign Soul: The Royales Kick Off Stuart’s Free Concert Series
By: Bryan Gibson
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Athens County music fans are about to get the "Royale" treatment from Stuart's Opera House. This Friday, the venue's Free Summer Concert Series kicks off with the "funkin' kings of rock and soul," The Royales. The show is being held in conjunction with Final Fridays, Nelsonville's monthly gallery hop and arts event.
Missing Snake Search Leads To Discovery Of Pot Plants
By: Megan Moseley
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The Athens County Sheriff's Office says a search for a missing python led to the discovery of multiple pot plants. Police say Hocking College personnel were looking for a snake… Read More
Crews In Meigs County Respond To Riverside Blast
By: Tim Sharp
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Firefighters responded to the scene of an explosion at Wolford's Landing Campground near Portsmouth around 10 p.m. Tuesday night after a propane tank reportedly detonated on the banks of the… Read More