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Police still believe bomb threats linked to drugs; plant officials not so sure
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia State Police continue to investigate a possible connection between drug use and the nine bomb threats at American Electric Power's John Amos plant in Putnam County.
American Electric Power’s John Amos plant has had nine bomb threats since May 14.
City native helps make Lipizzaner magic
Since 1971, Gary Lashinsky's white stallions have entertained more than 25 million people with their equestrian ballet. "We've literally been all over the world," he said. "We've been to the UK five times, to Europe, South America, Mexico, Australia, New England."On Friday, the famed Lipizzans return to Charleston for two performances at the Civic Center, their first appearance here in 10 years. It will be a homecoming of sorts.
Sissonville land battle
Condemned trailer park still standing six months later
Six months after county officials ordered it demolished, a snake-infested, asbestos-tainted trailer park in Sissonville still stands. "This has been going on for more than two years," said Cheryl Chapman, who lives within a stone's throw of the Aultz trailer park.
Reforms written in miners' blood
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - When people talk about the history of mine safety, there is "before Farmington," and there is "after Farmington."
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    Public records
    Charleston crime zones: Nov. 23, 2008
    The following crimes were reported to the Charleston Police Department between Nov. 13 and 19.
    Kanawha On File: Nov. 23, 2008
    Kanawha on File: Nov. 16, 2008
    On file -- Kanawha County: Nov. 2, 2008
    Kanawha and Putnam counties on file: Oct. 26, 2008
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