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New Jersey man with ties to street gang convicted for firearms trafficking in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Hackensack, New Jersey, man has been convicted on federal firearms charges, U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced Thursday. Kadir Reeves, 40, was found guilty of two counts of aiding and abetting a false statement in connection with the acquisition of firearms. The jury heard evidence that Reeves conspired with another defendant […]
West Virginia, Louisiana Among Top 10 “Most Obese” States in New Study
A recent study by fitness app Flex AI has revealed the most obese states in the U.S. West Virginia tops the list. The post West Virginia, Louisiana Among Top 10 “Most Obese” States in New Study appeared first on Black America Web.
New River Community and Technical College hosting blood drive on August 29
Beaver, WV (WOAY)- New River Community and Technical College is partnering with the American Red Cross to help meet the constant universal need for blood transfusions. The college is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, August 29. The event is open to the public and will be held at New...
Fayette County man sentenced for fleeing with reckless indifference
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — A Fayette County man was sentenced to prison after he drove away during an attempted traffic stop. According to a press release, 50-year-old Edward H. Anderson, II, of Oak Hill, was sentenced on Monday, August 26, 2024 for one to five years in prison for the felony crime of fleeingwith […]
New food innovation hub planned for Fayette County
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Hive and New River Gorge Regional Development Authority have been awarded a large sum in federal funds. The money is going towards the creation of a food innovation hub in Fayette County. The West Virginia Hive food innovation hub is the signature project of the Rural Partners Network […]
Drought Reaches New Level; Governor Addresses The Issue
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Trees are wilting, river levels dropping to record low levels and lawns have browned up with a historical drought gripping the state. The Drought Monitor updated Thursday, and probably not to your surprise, if you look at your lawn and you look across the region, the moderate to severe to extreme drought has expanded across the entire state.
First Lisa Blankenship Memorial Scholarship awarded to Concord University cheerleader Kaleen Fisher
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) — Kaleen Fisher, a junior at Concord University, was awarded the first Lisa Blankenship Memorial Scholarship. Raised in Meadow Bridge, Fisher is pursuing a degree in psychology and is pairing it with a minor in social work. Her goal after her program is completed is to attain a master’s degree in psychology. […]
Greenbrier County man allegedly steals two vehicles in one day
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – On August 26, in the vicinity of Rhema Christian Academy, Charles Nelson Petty, 43, allegedly took a car while it was running in the parking lot. The vehicle, a 2019 Lexus, was valued at over $1000. According to the criminal complaint, Petty drove the vehicle several miles to Kroger in […] The post Greenbrier County man allegedly steals two vehicles in one day appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
$75,000 scratch-off winner sold in Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A $75,000 scratch-off winner was recently sold in Princeton. According to the West Virginia Lottery, a winning $75,000 King Future Gold Neon Keno scratch-off was sold in Princeton on Monday, August 26, 2024. The winning ticket was purchased at Grant’s Supermarket. The winner has been identified as Jennifer B. by the […]
Trucking company fined $621K after worker death in Virginia
VIRGINIA — The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s OSHA Compliance fined a Rosemount trucking company $621,600 after a worker died while working in a tanker trailer at a facility in Virginia in March. In July, the state agency issued 10 serious citations to Wayne Transports for violations...
Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing woman in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA (WVNS) — The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman. According to a post on the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, members of the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office are looking for 36-year-old Timber McCowan, of Richlands, Virginia, and are worried about her safety. […]
Vineyard battles back against heat wave
CRAB ORCHARD, WV (WVNS) – Wineries like Daniel Vineyards see their peak in business during the Spring and Summer. For 2024, the state of West Virginia has had one of its hottest summers on record, though. So how did this record setting heat wave affect vineyards which are usually all in favor of the heat? […]
America’s first year-round indoor/outdoor snow park to open in West Virginia
WAYNE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – America’s first year-round indoor/outdoor snow park is set to open in West Virginia. Heritage Farm has announced plans to build a groundbreaking year-round indoor/outdoor snow park in Wayne County. The project, revealed in a TikTok post, is set to be the first of its kind in the United States. The […]
Exceptional Drought in West Virginia and Ohio
(WOWK) – The new drought monitor is out, and StormTracker 13 Meteorologists say that conditions have worsened across Appalachia. Drought conditions in Athens, Meigs, Mason, Putnam, Calhoon, Wood, Wirt, Jackson and Roane Counties have been elevated to exceptional drought levels. Extreme and severe drought conditions continue to expand as we progress through our abnormally hot […]
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