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Dealer Who Sold Pill Leading To Fatal Overdose In Montgomery County Gets Prison Time
A judge sentenced Gaithersburg resident Eric Turner, 32, to 10 years in prison with all but six years to serve after pleading guilty to his role in the death of Shanon Cole, who overdosed in July 2022 after ingesting a pill he received from him. Turner pleaded guilty in June...
Ernesto path live tracker: DC impact, forecast cone, updated models
WASHINGTON - Ernesto strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday, dropping heavy rain on Puerto Rico while knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people on the island. The storm is forecast to move through open waters for the rest of the week and make its closest approach to Bermuda on Saturday.
Teen girl found seriously hurt in Southeast DC; investigation underway
A teen girl was found seriously injured in Southeast D.C. early Wednesday and an investigation is underway, authorities say. First responders were called to the 1400 block of Bangor Street SE at about 10 a.m. The teen was rushed to a hospital in a helicopter with injuries that police described as not appearing to be life-threatening. She’s 14 years old, sources told News4.
West Virginia Weather Alert: Storms to Hit Friday and Saturday
Charleston, WV – A hot and dry day is expected across West Virginia today, but changes are on the horizon as a weather system moves in. Temperatures are set to climb above normal, with highs reaching the upper 80s to low 90s, particularly in the western and southern parts of the state. This dry weather won’t last, as precipitation chances begin to increase tonight, setting the stage for an unsettled weekend.
West Virginia State Senator removed from Senate committees after being arrested for indecent exposure and disorderly conduct
West Virginia State Senator Mike Maroney (R-Marshall) was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 13 and charged with two misdemeanors of indecent exposure and disorderly conduct.
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...
Crab-crackin’ Maryland kid: Wood enjoys return to Camden Yards
BALTIMORE – Like most Maryland kids, James Wood grew up going to Orioles games at Camden Yards. And like most Maryland kids, he also grew up picking steamed blue crabs. On Tuesday night, the Olney, Md., native got to relive both childhood memories in the Nationals’ 9-3 rout of the Orioles in Baltimore.
Lord Calvert Mobile Park residents learn of rent increases
A few months back, residents of the Lord Calvert Mobile Park in Great Mills found out they were being allowed to stay in their homes after hearing of a possible mass eviction. On Monday night at Great Mills High School, located across the street from the trailer park, they also found out there will be plenty of changes coming. “We want to make sure that the park is a happy,...
Mars begins renovation of McLean headquarters
Mars is upgrading its longtime headquarters in McLean. The candy and pet food manufacturer announced yesterday (Tuesday) that, this August, it will begin a multi-year renovation of the two-story office building at 6885 Elm Street that has served as its global corporate base since 1984. The renovation will create a...
Huge international food festival returns to Oronoco Bay Park next week
A massive outdoor celebration of international food is making its return for its eighth year to Old Town’s Oronoco Bay Park next week. Around the World Cultural Food Festival, the largest outdoor cultural food festival in the region, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. in Oronoco Bay Park.
West Virginia launches Healthy Habits School Contest
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice, along with the West Virginia Department of Health, the West Virginia Department of Education, and Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, has announced the launch of the first-ever West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest. This initiative is designed to highlight and honor elementary schools throughout the state that […]
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