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Asst. News Director/Reporter/Chaos Coordinator @wchs8fox11 . WV girl, born & raised & proud of it. Mom of 3. Award winning reporter. Support *local* news. 📺 🎤

Charleston, WV
Joined February 2009
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
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4 years
BREAKING: Photo released that has led to numerous DOC employees being suspended
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I would also like to point that that WCHS/WVAH did not blur the picture. This is the way the picture was released by the state.
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BREAKING: All West Virginians age 9 or above must now wear a face covering in all confined indoor places where social distancing cannot be maintained, per @WVGovernor
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Criminal complaint says Huggins blew a .210. Had empty beer cans in trash bag in his passenger side floorboard and in trunk.
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11 months
BREAKING: Pittsburgh Police charged WVU head basketball coach Bob Huggins with DUI last night.
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My mom and Jennifer Garner at Kroger today! Love our Charleston girl ❤️
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BREAKING: First photo of Reta Mays, former VA Medical Center nursing aide who admitted to killing seven veterans and trying to kill another by giving them insulin they didn't need.
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BREAKING NEWS: WV TEACHERS’ UNIONS CALLING FOR A STATEWIDE STRIKE STARTING TOMORROW
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4 years
@MackenzieMays Speaking of that...the first interview I ever did solo for TV, the woman pooped her pants during the interview.
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4 years
JUST IN: CAMC spokesperson Dale Witte tells me that due to significant drops in the numbers of patients and procedures, CAMC is "temporarily reducing" the number of hours some employees can work.
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Bit of personal news. Tomorrow is my last day reporting on air. I’ve been promoted to Assistant News Director for @wchs8fox11 . It’s bittersweet bc I think it’s well known how much I love being a reporter! I’ll still be hosting Fugitive Files. Time for a new challenge!
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11 months
Here is the 2 page narrative from police of Huggins’ arrest.
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Criminal complaint says Huggins blew a .210. Had empty beer cans in trash bag in his passenger side floorboard and in trunk.
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HAPPENING NOW: West Virginia lawmakers OK abortion ban with few exceptions
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3 years
BREAKING: Charleston police says Patrolman Cassie Johnson was the officer who was shot in the line of duty today. She made it through surgery. "Please pray that we do not have any loss of life with Officer Johnson or the suspect," says Chief Tyke Hunt.
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BREAKING: Due to a statewide teacher walk-out, there will be no school in WV on Thursday and Friday.
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Winfield HS students wearing black and orange to show support for SCHS today http://t.co/r1r9Efnd4t
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“Is that Taylor Swift’s mom?” - My 6-year-old daughter 😂
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Name someone else in the country who is a 76-year-old one-man-band TV news reporter. I’ll wait.
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Did you know… @BobAaronWCHS had his first day @wchs8fox11 39 years ago today. 😎
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BREAKING: The State Fair of West Virginia Board of Directors voted on Tuesday to cancel the 2020 State Fair of West Virginia after the most recent outbreak of COVID-19 cases in the area. The last time the State Fair was cancelled was in 1942-1945 for World War II.
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4 years
Jennifer Garner stopped by the Hurricane Walmart tonight for its drive-in movie event. Anyone get to see her? We went to the same high school. :) Go Patriots!
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This is a post made today by our incredible nanny. She is such a blessing to our family, I couldn’t even explain. Seeing these words about my Kennedy made my day. ❤️ We could all learn something from this 3-year-old.
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4 years
This goes in to effect at midnight tonight.
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Happy anniversary to all those who lived and reported through this. Here's a moment in WV history that brought us all together from the one and only @KallieCartWCHS
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BREAKING: In extraordinary move, U.S. Magistrate Omar Aboulhson has recommended default judgment in the class-action lawsuit involving allegations of inhumane conditions at the Southern Regional Jail. He finds that investigations were "intentionally destroyed" at SRJ.
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Celebrating 10 years today at @wchs8fox11 🤓
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My fam 🍁
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1 year
Headline of the day goes to @BradMcElhinny and it’s only 6:54 a.m. so everyone else go back to bed. There’s always tomorrow.
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BREAKING: Pittsburgh Police charged WVU head basketball coach Bob Huggins with DUI last night.
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5 years
From @ABC who first deemed them “young explorers.” I watch @ABC every single day and look up to those who work there and respect their work. However, I was truly disappointed over how this story was treated on a national level. Just another reason to watch and support local news.
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Four people who allegedly broke into a West Virginia mine earlier this month and got trapped inside for several days are now facing charges related to the incident.
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Can you imagine if missing children got the same exposure as this Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift shit that’s infiltrated my timelines and TV? Sorry I know that’s harsh but let’s move on.
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7 years
Cleveland Mayor announces $50,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Steve Stephens
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1 year
If you read anything today -- let it be this. "Gross and shady" doesn't even come close. Just, wow. @ameliaknisely is a WV treasure. Keep doing what you do -- even though I know you will 👏
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting has parted ways with one of its reporters after alleged retaliation from WVPB operational management and pressure from the Department of Health and Human Services.
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BREAKING: Charleston Police launch internal investigation “due to circumstances surrounding the traffic stop” where WV Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston was pulled over for erratic driving in his state truck last night and let go.
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A picture of my baby boy who melts my heart 🥰
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Here’s a laughing baby boy...bc we need it.
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Charleston police confirm Kelvin "KJ" Taylor, 18, a senior at Capital High School was shot in the chest around 8:15 p.m. on the West Side. A memorial is growing at the site where Taylor was killed. We will have team coverage throughout the day on @wchs8fox11
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Heartbroken to learn that Ryan Diviney has passed away. In 2009, he was brutally beaten outside a convenience store near WVU and never recovered.
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BREAKING: Two people have now been charged after West Virginia State Police say they were planning a school shooting at Sissonville High School. Troopers say they arrested Russell Kidd, 18, of Sissonville yesterday and charged him with terroristic threats.
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BREAKING NEWS: Missing KY toddler Kenneth Howard has been found ALIVE. He is being attended to for dehydration but is in "remarkably good condition," according to the Magoffin County Sheriff's Office.
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Thank you Patrolman Cassie Johnson for serving and protecting our great city.
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Loving our new family Christmas pics from @BurnsExposures 🎄
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Eight years at @wchs8fox11 today 😱 Different role but same love of news and covering Charleston that I had in the beginning. Actually, it’s only grown. 💛💙
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JUST IN: Chase Hardin found guilty of two counts of second degree sexual assault in Cabell County. He was found not guilty on the other two second degree sexual assault charges.
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1 year
New photo released by @WVStatePolice of Sgt. Cory Maynard. Rest In Peace
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5 years
In case you needed something to melt your heart on this cold, snowy day ❄️
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JUST IN: For the first time in almost 480 days, the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department is reporting no new cases of COVID-19.
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2 years
A procession escorting the body of John Dean Forbush, 24, a four-year veteran of the Gassaway Volunteer Fire Department, is headed up I-79 now.
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4 years
The walk prep takes almost as long as the actual walk. But worth it! 🌸
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Ugh, it has been the saddest day. Today, our family dog, Bella, crossed the rainbow bridge. I’ll always cherish this picture taken this morning. They drove her nuts but she adored these kids and did everything to protect them.
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NEW: Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Mingo County is charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death of West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard. He will be arraigned this morning.
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They’re here!!! Thank you everyone for the love!
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WELCOME BABIES: We're excited to share Eyewitness News Assistant News Director @LeslieRubinWCHS and her husband welcomed twins, Collins and Jackson, yesterday afternoon. Congratulations!
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My job title on paper is now Interim News Director/Assistant News Director. However, I have given it a new name. 🙃
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@CaseyMattox_ We are told Byrd is the name of their instructor.
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My three little chicks 🐣 🐣🐣
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3 years
Squad.
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4 years
General counsel Brian Abraham discussing carrying concealed weapons and wearing a mask. Says it's permitted.
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4 years
But can we get cell service in WV?
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Nokia says it has been tapped by NASA to build the first cellular communications network on the moon.
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Jackson refused to take off his crocs or leave his night night out of the picture but we managed to get one with everyone smiling 💜 📸: @BurnsExposures
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My baby boy! ❤️
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So happy to see @jatara_ at the #OVEmmy Awards in Columbus tonight ❤️ One of the best reporters to come through the Charleston market in my time here
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Happy 40th Anniversary @BobAaronWCHS . My news dad who drives me insane daily but I still love his ass. (If you don’t get the joke, just keep scrolling.) 👏
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4 years
They will be 1 in 2 1/2 weeks. Be still my heart. 😭
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13 years today at @wchs8fox11 . It's the people I've worked alongside and the people in this great state that have made it a great (albeit crazy) ride so far.
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. @WVStatePolice Sgt. Cory Maynard has died after being shot responding to a shooting in Mingo County. In 2015, he was awarded the Lifesaving Award after saving a man’s life who was involved in a pursuit.
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🌟🌟So proud of our team @wchs8fox11 - Best General Assignment Reporting, Best Weathercaster, Best PM News, and Best Community Service 👏👏🌟🌟
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"We don't know," chief Williams says when asked if they believe Steve Stephens is still in area or fled to another state.
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3 years
Officially into month 6 of serving as interim news director aka Chaos Coordinator. Definitely has been a challenging/rewarding/demanding experience — here’s to eventually going back to my desk in the newsroom with people yelling & scanners blaring so I feel normal :)
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I’ll probably delete this tweet because it’s something very personal for me and I’m not into sharing stuff like that on social but anyways, I am just distraught over the baby formula shortage and what these new mothers are being forced to deal with so their infant can *survive.*
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2 years
She said, “we’re best girls, mommy.” 😭😭
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I watched zero TV news today. May be a first, ever. I did, however, stay on top of things via email and such so I wasn’t totally disconnected (I hope to one day do this, though) But here’s some cute pics of my kids. Here’s to hoping this week goes as smooth as possible.
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HAPPENING NOW: Multiple cars are on fire at the CAMC Memorial employee parking lot. Firefighters said a power line fell and started the fire.
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Leslie Rubin
6 years
BREAKING: JUSTICE ROBIN DAVIS RESIGNS FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT AFTER BEING IMPEACHED LAST NIGHT BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
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3 years
🧡 Toy Story Squad 🧡
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#NewProfilePic thanks to the always fabulous @BurnsExposures
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2 years
Some really crazy and scary online stuff happened today involving my kids and it’s safe to say I won’t be posting about them or sharing their pictures anymore on the internet. 😔
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My baby boy ❤️
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8 years
JUST IN: Brad Knell, Poca HS principal, was arrested tonight on charges that he used school's booster debit card to make personal purchases
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4 years
Thanks @BurnsExposures for my new pic! 📸
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2 years
JUST IN: The Woody Williams Foundation says that at 3:15am, Hershel Woodrow Williams, affectionately known by many as Woody went home to be with the Lord. Woody peacefully joined his beloved wife Ruby while surrounded by his family at the VA Medical Center which bears his name.
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BREAKING NEWS: LENA LUNSFORD HAS BEEN FOUND GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS FOR THE MURDER OF ALIAYAH LUNSFORD IN 2011.
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Why not take #maternity pics on the hottest ever!? Even at 8 am it was 🔥 #twinpregnancy @BurnsExposures
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2 years
My perfect little Christmas Star at her school performance today ❤️⭐️
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Best night with the Queen of Country and my idol @reba 💃 @KallieCartWCHS
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If I hear "new normal" one more time, y'all
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🍁 My loves! 🍁
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5 years
Glimpse into my future? Baby boy already kicking baby girl in the head 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Tomorrow is my last day before maternity leave. 😱 Didn’t think the day would ever come but it’s always hard for me to be away from work. 😞 The twins are set to arrive sometime next week! Kennedy still doesn’t believe me.
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Hard to leave this precious face after three days off together. ♥️
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2 years
I wanted to say a quick thank you to all of my new followers this week. I thought for sure I would lose followers because I was live tweeting a trial but I was wrong. I’m glad to see the public interest in this case. Let me know if you have any questions I could help answer❤️
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Leslie Rubin
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We had to say goodbye to my kitty Vallie today. She’s been with me since Valentine’s Day 2011 when she showed up at my door. We loved her very much 💔She loved the kids just as much as they loved her.
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. @wchs8fox11 has taken home TV Station of the Year! So proud of our team #wvba18
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💛💙💛💙 love it
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CBS Mornings
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West Virginia's New River Gorge is America's newest national park. 🌲 @jeffglor takes us to the mountains and into the water to show all @NewRiverNPS has to offer.
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HONORING A HERO: Police officers from across the area gathered to honor fallen Charleston Police K-9 Axel with a procession. Axel, who belonged to Ptl. Josh Clendenin, was shot and killed last night while apprehending a suspect who was being sought in a stabbing investigation.
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Leslie Rubin
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JUST IN: @WVStatePolice says Cpl. David Fry, shot twice responding to domestic call Tuesday, has been released from the hospital.
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