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Sophia, West Virginia is located in Raleigh County. Zip codes in Sophia, WV include 25921. More Sophia information.

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Fire engulfs building

The owner of a Sophia auto shop suffered burns in a Friday morning fire that roared through the East Main Street business, officials said.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

One Man Hurt in Sophia Auto Shop Fire

One man was hurt in a Friday morning fire in downtown Sophia. Firefighters said it appears a waste oil furnace inside AMS Oil, on Main Street in Sophia, caught on fire.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Register-herald.com

Help sought with Christmas display

An Angel will be watching over the Town of Sophia this Christmas season. When the town's Christmas lights are lit during a ceremony next week, a new life-size Nativity scene as well as the newly purchased 13-foot angel will also be illuminated.

2 comments

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Register-herald.com

Faulty wiring suspected in Sophia fire

A Sunday fire at a Sophia business doesn't appear to be suspicious, a local official said Sunday.

1 comment

Thu Oct 22, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

Fugitive File: Rusty Riley Wanted for Alleged Domestic Battery

Sophia Police Officers need your help tracking down a man they say has a history of criminal activity.

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Tue Oct 13, 2009

Register-herald.com

Fire chief: Crab Orchard fire appears suspicious

Fire officials say a Crab Orchard house fire appears suspicious - noting a gas can was found near the fire's origin.

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Wed Oct 07, 2009

WVNS-TV

Crews Battle Early Morning Fire in Raleigh County

Raleigh County emergency dispatchers say there was a structure fire in Sullivan Wednesday morning.

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Fri Sep 25, 2009

Register-herald.com

Sophia Autumn Fest to begin Thursday

The town of Sophia and local businesses are happily preparing for the annual Autumn Fest celebration scheduled Oct.

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Thu Sep 24, 2009

Charleston Daily Mail

WVa schools praised for health plans

Two Raleigh County schools have been singled out for policies that promote good eating and lots of exercise among students.

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Wed Sep 23, 2009

Register-herald.com

Woman, teen charged in burglaries

A 37-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy are charged with numerous crimes after Sophia police say they burglarized three apartments using a stolen master key for the entire complex.

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Tue Sep 22, 2009

Register-herald.com

Police sort through conflicting accident information

Sophia Police say they are now sorting through several conflicting statements in a wreck investigation reportedly involving a pickup truck equipped with emergency red lights and a siren.

3 comments

Thu Sep 17, 2009

Register-herald.com

wreck

A pickup truck equipped with emergency red lights and a siren ran another pickup off the road and into another vehicle Wednesday in Sophia and fled the scene, police said.

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Tue Sep 15, 2009

Charleston Gazette

Lawmakers study methadone clinics

Sophia Grant has used methadone for more than 10 years to treat an addiction to painkillers.

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Sun Sep 13, 2009

Register-herald.com

Crab Orchard teen manages a flock of responsibility

A 16-year-old Crab Orchard farmer in the making feathers his nest by raising chickens.

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Thu Sep 03, 2009

Register-herald.com

Coal City VFD halts operations

In the midst of a severe financial crisis, Coal City Fire Chief Ryan Bragg stepped down Wednesday and State Fire Marshal Sterling Lewis received a letter announcing the department would voluntarily cease and desist operations immediately.

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Mon Aug 31, 2009

Register-herald.com

Burning Rock now in hands of CCC

Burning Rock, the popular and growing all-terrain vehicle park in Raleigh County, now is under the watchful domain of the West Virginia Civilian Conservation Corps, and the transfer is no mystery.

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Sat Aug 29, 2009

Register-herald.com

Thumbs - Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009

Thumbs up ... to the Food Lion Charitable Foundation, which presented Lester Elementary School with $700. The school will use the gift to further enhance technology in creating portable work stations for its students.

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Thu Aug 27, 2009

Register-herald.com

Art gallery

Local artists gathered at Sophia Town Hall Tuesday evening for a reception honoring their artwork.

8 comments

Wed Aug 12, 2009

Register-herald.com

Missing ATV rider is found

An ATV rider who rode into the woods after reportedly threatening to commit suicide was found eating at a Sophia restaurant after emergency service workers say they combed southern Raleigh County for about 18 hours.

1 comment

Tue Aug 04, 2009

WVNS-TV Ghent

VFW Offers Assistance To Military Families

The VFW Post 4326 of Sophia will be setting up a booth at the West Virginia State Fair.

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