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Police Search for Suspect in Kanawha City Bank Robbery

Dispatchers tell us that crews are on the scene of a bank robbery in Kanawha City. The robbery happened at the BB&T bank near the three thousand eight hundred block of MacCorkle Avenue around three p.m. Crews are still investigating. Charleston Police are treating the investigation. We have a team on the way to the scene. Stay with thirteen News as we proceed to update you on this ongoing story.

Dispatchers tell us that crews are on the scene of a bank robbery in Kanawha City. The robbery happened at the BB&T bank near the three thousand eight hundred block of MacCorkle Avenue around three p.m. Crews are still investigating. Charleston Police are treating the investigation. We have a squad on the way to the scene. Stay with thirteen News as we proceed to update you on this ongoing story.

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Mom says she was asked to leave restaurant over pregnant belly

SEATTLE – Charisha Gobin, who is seven and a half months pregnant with twins, said she stopped by Hum Inn steakhouse with her family Sunday night. «And the waitress/bartender stopped us and said, ‘I`m sorry, you cant be here in that T-shirt,`» she recalled. «I said, ‘Are you being serious with me right now?` And she said, ‘Yep, you can`t be here.`» «Just because my belly was thicker and .

WV native injured at Pearl Harbor honored with Purple Heart

A World War II veteran who was injured during the attack on Pearl Harbor more than 75-years ago, ultimately received the Purple Heart.

West Virginia prosecutor completes probe into justice’s campaign

A prosecutor says he has concluded without filing charges his investigation into alleged irregularities in the two thousand twelve election campaign contributions to one of the five justices on West Virginia’s highest court.

“Right-to-Work” Dispute Before West Virginia Supreme Court

From behind the curtain, the five justices emerged into the Supreme Court Chambers, where they may eventually determine the fate of the state’s controversial right-to-work law.

West Virginia Trooper Accused of Witness Hook-up Relationship Won’t be Charged

A former West Virginia trooper facing allegations about a sexual relationship with a witness in a murder case he investigated will have no charges filed against him.

Judge Bloom: WV BOE Must Conditionally Approve Nicholas County School Consolidation or Pay $130M

The West Virginia Board of Education has voted to appeal Judge Bloom’s decision to the State Supreme Court.

Town with Canada geese problem euthanizes two hundred birds

A petite town plagued by aggressive Canada geese has euthanized more than two hundred geese and plans to next erect fences to discourage the problematic birds.

Mold closes three classrooms at Capital High School while crews hunt for the source

The search is on to track down the source of a mold problem at Capital High School. Right now three classrooms are shut down after elevated mold levels were detected.

Florida on edge, evacuations coming as Hurricane Irma nears

Golf Outing Fundraiser to Support Brian’s Safehouse and Sparrows Nest

Woman arrested after drunkenly driving over spouse’s gams

SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A woman has been arrested after she allegedly ran over her spouse while intoxicated. According to a criminal complaint, Laura White, 40, of South Charleston, was arrested Monday night near the seven hundred block of East Avenue in South Charleston. Police say that when they arrived at the scene, they found White’s hubby, David White, lounging on the ground after his wifey “ran his gams over.” Laura White told police that she had been drinking prior.

Bluefield man sentenced on drug charges

According to a release from U.S. Attorney Carol Casto, a Bluefield drug dealer was sentenced Tuesday, Sept. Five to two years in federal prison for selling ache pills.

According to a release from U.S. Attorney Carol Casto, a Bluefield drug dealer was sentenced Tuesday, Sept. Five to two years in federal prison for selling anguish pills.

Justice Appoints Mark Drennan To Pack Senate Seat

Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Mark A. Drennan to pack the Senate seat in District Four. The seat became vacant last month when former Senator Mike Hall was named Chief of Staff for the Justice administration. Since 2011, Drennan has served as executive director of the West Virginia Behavioral Health Care Providers Association. Previously, he served as chief strategy officer for the Children`s Home Society. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Master of .

Record-breaking Hurricane Irma bears down on Caribbean

Wielding the most powerful winds ever recorded for a storm in the Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Irma bore down Tuesday on the Leeward Islands of the northeast Caribbean on a forecast path that could take it toward Florida over the weekend.

five to be interviewed in Fairmont State presidential search

Five candidates have been invited for campus interviews this month for the job of president at Fairmont State University.

Gauley Season Flowing Economic Growth to SWV

Active Southern West Virginia Combats Obesity Problems In West Virginia

Flu Season In Total Sway

Flu Season In Utter Sway

September marks the beginning of Flu Season, and doctors advise now is the time to prepare because they typically see an increase in cases embarking in October.

The centers for disease control recommends anyone six months and older get a flu shot before the end of October.

September marks the beginning of Flu Season, and doctors advise now is the time to prepare because they typically see an increase in cases beginning in October.

The centers for disease control recommends anyone six months and older get a flu shot before the end of October.

Hinton Businesses Help Harvey Victims

After Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas, people are just beginning cleanup efforts. One local community in Summers County is now working to help make their clean up efforts a little bit lighter.

Mercer County celebrates history

Separate shootings kill four people over two days in Virginia

Four deaths in separate shootings over two days in Virginia’s capital are under police investigation.

Culturefest comes to southern West Virginia

Counterfeiting investigation under way in Greenbrier County

Law enforcement officers in Greenbrier County are asking for help from the community to track down suspects in a counterfeiting investigation. There are two women and man who are believed to have used fake money at two locations over the holiday weekend.

Gov. Justice to talk roads in Raleigh County

The West Virginia Road Bond Referendum has been the subject of debate across the Mountain State since it was put forward by Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV). Now the Governor is traveling the state to let the public know more about the plan.

WVU’s Inexperienced Radio Club Helps Students Connect with Space Station

Elementary and middle school students made radio contact with space on Monday afternoon.

South Carolina man arrested for child pornography in Boone County

Police have arrested a South Carolina man for allegedly having lovemaking with a minor and taking sexual movies of the teenager.

Police have arrested a South Carolina man for allegedly having hookup with a minor and taking sexual movies of the teenager.

59News hosts blood drive for Harvey victims

Efforts are under way across the United State to assist those who were left behind in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. West Virginians have shown excellent generosity in lending a helping forearm.

Efforts are under way across the United State to assist those who were left behind in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. West Virginians have shown superb generosity in lending a helping palm.

The Latest: Trump to phase out program for youthful immigrants

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump will phase out a program that has protected hundreds of thousands of youthful immigrants brought into the country illegally as children.

Fayette County man in jail for allegedly delivering drugs to informant

OAK HILL, W. Va. (WVNS) — An Fayette County man is in jail for allegedly delivering drugs to a confidential informant. Law enforcement officials arrested Rocky Hall from Oak Hill Monday, September Four. Hall is charged with delivery of a managed substance. According to court documents, Hall delivered prescription pills to a confidential informant in Fayette County. Hall is being held in the Southern Regional Jail on a $15,000 bond.

Irma strengthens to a Cat five storm as it nears Caribbean

N. Korea is reportedly moving what emerges to be a ICBM towards a launch pad.

N. Korea is reportedly moving what shows up to be a ICBM towards a launch pad.

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean warships conducted live-fire exercises at sea Tuesday as Seoul continued its displays of military capability following U.S. warnings of a “massive military response” after North Korea detonated its largest-ever nuclear test explosion.

25-year-old Houston man electrocuted attempting to save sister’s cat from flood

News organization says photographer shot by sheriff’s deputy

FDA issues recall on pacemakers; hackers could switch settings, turn off devices

West Virginia state parks to have electrified charging units

9-year-old driver hits police cruiser in West Virginia

Florida gov. announces state of emergency as Hurricane Irma becomes Category four

Florida gov. proclaims state of emergency as Hurricane Irma becomes Category four

Last Updated Sep Four, two thousand seventeen 11:15 PM EDT MIAMI — Florida Governor Rick Scott proclaimed a state of emergency Monday to prepare Florida for a possible hit by Hurricane Irma, which strengthened into a Category four storm.

Petite child’s assets found encased in concrete in Kansas

Petite child’s figure found encased in concrete in Kansas

Petite child’s bod found encased in concrete in Kansas

Ex-Coal Executive to Lead Nation’s Top Mine Safety Agency

The White House says President Donald Trump has chosen as the nation’s top mine safety official.

WV National Guard to Monitor Election Systems

West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner says his office is partnering with the West Virginia Air National Guard to protect state election systems from potential computer threats.

Dad dies after saving son while vacationing at North Carolina beach

COROLLA BEACH, N.C. (WNCN) – Authorities said that a father vacationing with his family died after rescuing his son from rip currents in surf along Corolla Beach Saturday. Fire-rescue crews were dispatched at Five:50 p.m. for a water rescue along the Pine Island section near milepost Trio, according to Currituck Fire-EMS Chief Chip Melton. A 35-year-old man was attempting to rescue his son but was overcome by the strong rip currents himself, according to Melton. The father was rescued .

COROLLA BEACH, N.C. (WNCN) – Authorities said that a father vacationing with his family died after rescuing his son from rip currents in surf along Corolla Beach Saturday. Fire-rescue crews were dispatched at Five:50 p.m. for a water rescue along the Pine Island section near milepost Three, according to Currituck Fire-EMS Chief Chip Melton. A 35-year-old man was attempting to rescue his son but was overcome by the strong rip currents himself, according to Melton. The father was rescued .

LATEST: CA Fires Menace National Park’s Icons

Winds are pushing wildfires searing around two crown jewels of the National Park Service toward the doorstep of a century-old lodge and into an ancient grove of sequoias.

Gas Prices Spike Due to Hurricane Harvey

Gas prices hit a high for the year on Labor Day as the effects of Harvey continued to shut in refineries.

After Harvey Insurance Drones Take to the Texas Skies

Insurance adjusters are bringing more drones with them than ever before as they head to Texas to assess the harm from Harvey.

Kitten Found on Boston Highway Rescued

A kitten found walking in a busy Massachusetts highway tunnel has been rescued with the help of state police troopers who shut down traffic for it.

Hurricane Irma Strengthens to a Category four Storm

Hurricane Irma has strengthened into a Category four storm as it approaches the northeast Caribbean.

Authorities Put Up Drug Dealer’s Sneaker Collection For Sale

NEWARK, Ohio (AP) — A central Ohio county is selling off an assortment of collectible sneakers seized from a convicted drug dealer. The Columbus Dispatch reports there are sixty seven boxes of confiscated footwear up for sale by Gobbling County officials. Bids will be accepted through Sept. Fifteen on the website GovDeals.com. Proceeds will be used to fund drug investigations by the Eating County law enforcement task force that found the sneakers. The name-brand footwear range in size fro.

NEWARK, Ohio (AP) — A central Ohio county is selling off an assortment of collectible sneakers seized from a convicted drug dealer. The Columbus Dispatch reports there are sixty seven boxes of confiscated footwear up for sale by Eating County officials. Bids will be accepted through Sept. Fifteen on the website GovDeals.com. Proceeds will be used to fund drug investigations by the Munching County law enforcement task force that found the sneakers. The name-brand footwear range in size fro.

Fire safety still significant as summer comes to end

Labor Day celebrations proceed in Pineville

Safety tips for kids on the bus

Tips for kids that will make the journey to and from school a little safer while on the bus.

Tips for kids that will make the tour to and from school a little safer while on the bus.

Man trapped in ATM slips notes to customers begging for help

Police say a man who became trapped inwards an ATM slipped notes to customers via the receipt slot pleading for them to help him escape.

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Gov. Justice to talk roads in Raleigh County

Ex-coal executive to lead nation’s top mine safety agency

Yhe White House says President Donald Trump has chosen as the nation’s top mine safety official the former CEO of a coal company that repeatedly clashed with federal regulators when the Obama administration attempted to boost industry-wide enforcement following the deadliest U.S. mine disaster in four decades.

The White House says President Donald Trump has chosen as the nation’s top mine safety official the former CEO of a coal company that repeatedly clashed with federal regulators when the Obama administration attempted to boost industry-wide enforcement following the deadliest U.S. mine disaster in four decades.

Convoy Revitalizes Hope in Harvey-Stricken Areas

Summit Emphasizes Cancer Warning Signs, Financial Resources

Kids Classic Festival Kicks Off This Weekend

A festival focused on the little ones is coming to Beckley. The annual Kids Classic festival is just a few days away. It’s the 24th year of the week-long family-oriented festival. This year’s theme is “kids rock, learning and school spirit.” Events will be held all over Raleigh county with local companies suggesting different activities for kids to do.