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Videographer: Bob Aaron
Web Producer: Bob Aaron Updated: November 26, 2008 7:22pm
EYEWITNESS NEWS ONLINE VIDEO C L I C K T O P L A Y
Despite lower fuel prices, West Virginia Turnpike officials aren't anticipating traffic jams on the 88 mile toll road.
In fact, officials expect traffic for this year's Thanksgiving Day holiday will continue a trend noted last year, when 3 percent fewer vehicles traveled the Charleston to Princeton highway. The prediction is based on a decline in traffic already noted for the year. Several drivers who talked to Eyewitness News said lower fuel prices were helping make their trip possible.
AAA says this could be the first year in six years that holiday travel declines. The Auto Club predicts 1.5 percent fewer travelers nationally. AAA says economic uncertainty still continues to make a noticeable decline in driving.
DRUG SUMMIT Working Together to Stop Substance Abuse
January 8, 2009 11:21pm Jonny Riner attends Huntington Middle School, and says today, there's more pressure from his friends than in the classroom.
ROUGH N' ROWDY Getting Ready To Fight
January 8, 2009 6:52pm Fists will be flying in the Capital City this weekend with the 10th annual Rough N' Rowdy brawl. The pugilistic action has become a January tradition.
Charleston man pleads guilty to Katrina fraud January 08, 2009 5:09 PM A 25-year-old Charleston man has pleaded guilty to falsely obtaining $2,000 by claiming to be a victim of Hurricane Katrina and then claiming identity theft to try to cover up his crime.
Ky. inmates: Foul chicken was emotionally damaging January 08, 2009 11:20 PM A judge in Vermont has refused to admit into evidence a three-year-old piece of chicken three former Kentucky prison inmates claim was bad.
Ohio to close 2 juvenile facilities January 08, 2009 9:43 PM The state agency responsible for juvenile corrections says it plans to close a corrections facility and a residential treatment center to save the state $24 million a year.
Fugitive Files
Wanted: Jan. 6, 2009 • You Can Help! Wanted on an outstanding felony warrant, skipping probation violation hearing, and bond violation and failure to appear for sentencing.
Behind The Kitchen Door
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 Famous Dave's, Shoney's, Longhorn Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Mayberry's Two, and Taste of Asia are on the list. Find out who has violations and who gets a big thumbs up!
Bob Aaron
