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Repeat drunk driving remains a problemCURTIS JOHNSONhttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0504_DrunkDriving2008-05-03T21:50:14.485241-04:00
<p>HUNTINGTON -- Repeat offenders consistently account for a substantial portion of the overall drunken driving problem, and many believe reversing the trend will take increased public pressure on the court system and legislative action. MORE STORIES, GRAPHIC.</p>
Advocates: More substance abuse treatment neededLAURA WILCOXhttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0504_treatment2008-05-03T21:46:56.913244-04:00
<p>HUNTINGTON -- Huntington resident James Layne started drinking when he was 13 years old. After battling alcohol and crack cocaine addiction for many years, the 40-year-old finally found the program he thought would help him. But it was three hours away in Dayton, Ohio.</p>
Drunk driving: Myth vs. factThe Herald-Dispatchhttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0504_MythFact2008-05-03T21:50:28.177994-04:00
<p>Several myths surround the enforcement of drunken driving. Here are a few: </p>
Assistance neededThe Herald-Dispatchhttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0504_MADD2008-05-03T21:51:00.234539-04:00
<p>Mothers Against Drunk Driving is in a rebuilding process in West Virginia. The group's state director, Donna Hawkins, said their success largely depends upon volunteers stepping forward to provide time and financial support. </p>
Police staffing remains big issueCURTIS JOHNSONhttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0413_PoliceStaffing2008-04-13T19:15:14.827948-04:00
<p>HUNTINGTON -- Many city leaders agree that more police officers are needed to battle Huntington's increasing crime rate. Others argue that better management and fixing contractual agreements will provide greater efficiency, leading to a better department and a decreased crime rate. Police Chief Skip Holbrook has taken steps to restructure the department and increase its efficiency, but the manpower problems remain. MORE STORIES.</p>
Restructuring leads to less cost, greater efficiencyCURTIS JOHNSONhttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0413_PoliceRestruct2008-04-12T21:57:14.971430-04:00
<p>HUNTINGTON -- The Huntington Police Department looks different today than it did nine months ago when Police Chief Skip Holbrook took his oath of office.</p>
HPD trying to rein in overtime costsCURTIS JOHNSONhttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0413_PoliceOvertime2008-04-12T21:57:27.757561-04:00
<p>HUNTINGTON -- Officials blame low manpower, a contractual agreement and a troubled court system for the Huntington Police Department's soaring overtime costs.</p>
Numbers show higher crime rate, fewer police officersCURTIS JOHNSONhttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0413_PoliceComparisons2008-04-12T21:57:39.570788-04:00
<p>Huntington's crime rate far surpasses the national average, but its police force falls just below average for other cities its size.</p>
Administrators account for 10 percent of police forceCURTIS JOHNSONhttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0413_PoliceAdmin2008-04-12T21:57:53.574939-04:00
<p>HUNTINGTON -- The Huntington Police Department has nine administrators working inside the police station, according to data provided by the Police Department.</p>
Inside the school calendarThe Herald-Dispatchhttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0210_schoolcalendarside22008-02-09T23:08:40-05:00
<p>Students across the state are getting less instruction than one might think. According to calendars from across the state, each county schedules five instructional support and enhancement days. These days are included in the overall 180 days, but buses don't run and students are not required to attend. </p>
Schools struggle to finish 180 daysBILL ROSENBERGERhttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0210_schoolcalendar2008-02-09T23:08:38-05:00
<p>HUNTINGTON -- Unlike many counties in West Virginia, Cabell County Schools typically do not have to worry about reaching 180 days of instruction in a school year. </p>