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In a time of increased reports of outrageous government spending, it gave this reporter pause when, during a regular meeting of the Boone County Commission, County Commissioners voted to purchase four chairs.

Two Hanover residents were arrested in Boone County after they allegedly forged a check at BB&T in Danville.

Boone County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man involved in a fatal accident Thursday afternoon near Danville.

Local law enforcement officers had a busy month dealing with arrests for driving under the influence of controlled substances and public intoxication according to reports from the Southwestern Regional Jail at ...

Area law enforcement officers have had a busy month according to reports from the Southwestern Regional Jail at Holden.

When former President Bill Clinton bounded onto the makeshift stage in the volunteer fire department of this coalfields town, the crowd shrieked like they were about to hear an Elvis Presley concert, rather ... via Charleston Daily Mail

An inadequate roof control plan and insufficient safety checks led to the October 2007 death of a Boone County coal miner, federal investigators have concluded. via Charleston Gazette

“I wrote on his scoring sheet, before knowing he'd won, that he would be dangerous when he turned sixteen.. well, he's going to be dangerous a lot sooner than that!”

Seth Bunting , of Danville, WV, was named the overall winner of the third annual Southern Gospel talent contest at last week's Coalfield Jamboree in Logan, West Virginia. via Solid Gospel

A fatal accident in Boone County shuts down a major artery into Charleston and sends two others to the hospital Tuesday evening. via The State Journal

Authorities say guns, power tools and other items found at a Boone County pawn shop have been linked to thefts in West Virginia and 12 other states, including Virginia. via WAVY-TV Portsmouth

“We think it involves a close-knit group of people. Some of the other ones, likely not, but at least on its face it gives the appearance of a large operation”

Boone County deputies say a routine investigation on some stolen property led to much more over the weekend. via West Virginia Metro

Authorities say guns, power tools and other items found at a West Virginia pawn shop have been linked to thefts nationwide -- including in Kansas. via KWCH

The case of Megan Williams, a Charleston woman who was allegedly held hostage, beaten, raped and tortured over several days at a Big Creek trailer, made national headlines. via Logan Banner

“These officers had the accused stand at our cruiser with his hands on the hood, the accused threw a white Aleve bottle under the passenger side front tire of our cruiser”

By J.D. CHARLES, Staff Writer Published: Thursday, December 27, 2007 5:04 AM CST Area law enforcement officers have had an unusually busy fall and winter with a variety of arrests on all sorts of charges. via Logan Banner

“While arresting and dealing with the drunk outside the vehicle, this officer observed the defendant inside the vehicle in the back seat reach in his pocket and get something out and swallow it”

By J.D. CHARLES, Staff Writer Published: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 6:27 AM CST Area law enforcement officers can't get a break when it comes to making drug arrests, according to reports from the Southwestern ... via Logan Banner

EVERY few weeks, it seems, West Virginia gets a fresh reminder of what happens when the government does not do its job. via Charleston Gazette

New mine safety legislation aimed at preventing mine disasters, improving emergency response and reducing long-term health risks such as Black Lung was approved today by the House Education and Labor Committee. via AFLCIO.org

A West Virginia coal miner was killed Sunday when he was pinned by a dislodged rock while cleaning a conveyor belt. via Mining News

Posted Tuesday, October 30, 2007 ; 11:15 AM Updated Tuesday, October 30, 2007 ; 11:19 AM Incident remains under investigation According to a spokesman with the State Mine Safety Office, Jason Keeny of Danville ... via WBOY-TV

A West Virginia coal miner has died after being pinned between a fallen rock and a piece of equipment, a state official said. via Charleston Daily Mail