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Bar owners defy smoking ban
Most complaints center on alleged violations by competitors, lax enforcement
Photo By: Chip Ellis
Nobody's going to tell Kerry "Paco" Ellison's customers they can't smoke at his bar.
The Black Hawk Saloon was one of about a dozen Kanawha County bars that encouraged customers to light up Tuesday.
Police say serial bank robber struck Summit Community in Southridge1:00 am EDT
Police believe a man who has robbed as many as 20 banks in several states added a Southridge Centre bank to his list Tuesday morning.
Students, parents to argue for continued field trips1:00 am EDT
Kanawha board to discuss planned school travel cuts
Recent George Washington High School graduate Mitchel Kawash said watching a live theatrical performance is an unparalleled experience.
Ceremony marks one year since Lee Street slaying1:00 am EDT
Chace Miller case 'has hit a standstill,' police chief says
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - As about 80 people gathered at the spot where Leland Chace Miller was killed, a woman washed her car across the street. She paid little attention to the gathering of family members, preachers and friends as they stood in a circle in the yard of 1423 Lee St. E.
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  • Putnam plans safety net for disabled1:00 am EDT
  • ICG settles Sago lawsuit1:00 am EDT
  • Fayette County schools 2008-2009 calendar1:00 am EDT
  • Charleston unfurls banner policy1:00 am EDT
  • Appliance tax holiday starts Sept. 11:00 am EDT
  • College chiefs discuss their decision to join drinking-age debate1:00 am EDT
  • Kanawha County schools 2008-2009 calendar1:00 am EDT
  • Two women indicted on bad check charges1:00 am EDT
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  • Weberwood principal leaving for school in N.C.1:00 am EDT
  • A poker hand for charity
  • Dueling PR campaigns compete for coal's fate
  • Ceremony marks one year since Lee Street slaying
  • Entrepreneur gets landfill lease from city
  • Bar to test county smoking ban with a 'smokers' day'
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    Public records
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    Charleston crime zones: Aug. 4, 2008
    The following crimes were reported to the Charleston Police Department between July 24 and 30.
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