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West Virginia senator loses committee roles following indecent exposure arrest
(The Center Square) – Republican West Virginia Senator Mike Maroney has been removed from his committee chairman responsibilities and committee appointments after he was arrested and charged with two misdemeanors in Marshall County on Tuesday. Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, said Maroney, R-Marshall, is entitled to due process. Maroney was arrested for indecent exposure and disorderly conduct after he was “accused of performing an overt act of self gratification” at...
Bristol, Va. could upgrade punishment for camping on public property and include city parks
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Bristol, Virginia City Council has introduced a proposal to amend the current camping ban on public sidewalks in the city, upgrading the misdemeanor class and including public parks in the ban. The council passed on first reading an ordinance to amend the current ban on camping on public rights-of-way. That […]
The Monroe County Commission announces Starlink Initiative
MONROE COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – On August 13, the Monroe County Commission announced the implementation of the Starlink Initiative, a program created by County Clerk Jeremy Meadows, 911 Director Richard Miller, and Sheriff Michael Miller. The initiative aims to provide each county deputy with a mini Starlink terminal, which will be mounted on their cruisers, […] The post The Monroe County Commission announces Starlink Initiative appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Second bee sting death in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A second person is reported as having died due to a bee sting in Raleigh County. Although, this time, the victim did not have a known allergy to the insects. So, how did this happen? Diane Tyson was a healthy 63-year-old Air Force veteran from Raleigh County. As an avid lover […]
City Council members urge transparency, eschew executive session for Fruits of Labor lease discussion
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The oft-revisited issue of a Fruits of Labor lease emerged yet again at Tuesday evening’s meeting of Beckley City Council, with council members insisting that the issue be addressed before the public as opposed to during a private executive session discussion. Council member, Natalie Coots stated that the issue had been […]
Trucker dead in crash near I-64 runaway truck ramp in West Virginia
A truck driver lost his life in a crash near a runaway truck ramp in Raleigh County, West Virginia, over the weekend. The post Trucker dead in crash near I-64 runaway truck ramp in West Virginia appeared first on CDLLife.
A Culture Of Violence At Southern Regional Jail, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, two more former corrections officers with the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver pled guilty last week for their role in the beating death of an inmate in March 2022. That leaves four more defendants facing trial in October. Maria Young caught up with U.S. Attorney...
Former small business credit exec at BofA joins TD Bank as regional president of Mid-South Metro
TD Bank on Tuesday named Chris Ward its regional president of the Mid-South Metro, where he will head the Cherry Hill-headquartered financial institution’s consumer and commercial services for the region that includes Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Ward will be based in...
Boating Accidents Decrease in Virginia, But Families Still Traumatized
The U.S. Coast Guard recently released the 2023 recreational boating statistics, which showed that fatalities decreased by 11.3 percent, totaling 564 in 2023 (compared to 636 in 2022). Non-fatal injuries also decreased by 4.3 percent, from 2,222 to 2,126. In Virginia alone, eight people died in boating accidents in 2023,...
VPM Daily Newscast: Aug. 14, 2024
The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before. Listeners can subscribe through NPR One , Apple Podcasts , Megaphone , Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Here’s a recap of the top stories on the...
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