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Nicotine use rising in young children, school administrators concerned
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Nicotine is now reaching children much younger than 21. The unfortunate truth is it is gaining popularity – electronically. Cigarettes are declining in popularity as new forms of nicotine intake are on the rise. Vaping and tobacco free pouches are taking over as some of the most popular forms of nicotine […]
State Fair advanced discounted ticket deadline approaching
FAIRLEA (LOOTPRESS) – The deadline to purchase advanced discounted tickets to the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia is Monday, July 29. Tickets may be purchased by visiting statefairofwv.com/tickets/, calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) or at the State Fair Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday, […]
Man faces felony charges in Fayette County
HICO, WV (WVNS) — A Hico man faces felony charges, involving kidnapping, in Fayette County. 27-year-old Dustin Coleman, of Hico, was charged with the felony offense of Kidnapping, as well as Domestic Assault, Domestic Battery, and Destruction of Property, which are misdemeanor charges. On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, near 2:00 a.m., deputies with the Fayette […]
Woman breaks into home and drinks bottle of baby medicine
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman breaks into a home, drinks a bottle of baby medicine, and damages the property. On the morning of July 18th, 2024, Deputy Zach Cook from the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office rushed to Wyoming County, West Virginia, to respond to a report of Breaking and Entering that was in […]
WV State Fair Advanced Discounted Ticket Deadline Approaching
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The deadline to purchase advanced discounted tickets to the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia is Monday, July 29. Tickets may be purchased by visiting statefairofwv.com/tickets/, calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) or at the State Fair Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, […] The post WV State Fair Advanced Discounted Ticket Deadline Approaching appeared first on The Virginian Review.
What are West Virginia’s marijuana laws?
Over the last decade, West Virginia delegates and senators have argued about and modified the state’s marijuana laws. Although lawmakers legalized the drug for medical purposes in 2017, the debate over how to regulate it has continued, with politicians proposing different bills that could make marijuana possession either more or less punishable by the courts. […] What are West Virginia’s marijuana laws? appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
It’s seeming less likely opioid settlement funds will help with drug epidemic
The West Virginia First Foundation was formed to distribute funds the state will receive from multiple legal settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. The state is expected to receive about $1 billion in settlement money over the next few years. The state will put $10 million — earned from the settlement with McKinsey & Company […] The post It’s seeming less likely opioid settlement funds will help with drug epidemic appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
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