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Large-Scale Drug Network Spanning from California to Kentucky Busted by Authorities; Dozens Facing Slew of Charges
Dozens of individuals, primarily from Kentucky, are now facing a multitude of charges related to a significant drug operation. Federal officials have recently revealed that a federal grand jury in Louisville has issued five indictments in relation to a comprehensive investigation into organized crime and drug offenses. Various illegal substances...
Pike man arrested on drug trafficking, child endangerment charges
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A drug investigation resulted in a Pikeville man being arrested not only for trafficking, but also for endangering children, after police saw the condition of his home. Pikeville Police raided the Island Creek home of Timothy Beavers, 41, resulting in the seizure of what was described...
West Virginia State Students Play Key Role in U.S. Department of Energy Pilot Project
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Five West Virginia State University (WVSU) students spent their summer as part of an innovative new pilot program designed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to connect top students from minority serving institutions (MSI) with opportunities to commercialize DOE technologies. Called MSI Connect, the program...
Gov. Justice announces two anglers catch record black crappies on same day at Woodrum Lake
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has reported that two anglers fishing together on Aug. 8 caught state-record black crappie, setting records for both length and weight. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this unprecedented fishing achievement and hope these new benchmarks inspire anglers from all […] The post Gov. Justice announces two anglers catch record black crappies on same day at Woodrum Lake appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
ACLU launches tool for West Virginia parents, students to submit classroom religion complaints
Parents and students of West Virginia schools can file complaints about teacher attempts to push religion in science classes with an online tool the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia launched Friday. Earlier this year, the state Legislature passed Senate Bill 280, which allows school teachers to answer student questions on scientific theories about […]
AASHTO awards recognizes 10 projects from Southeastern region
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently recognized 10 projects from the Southeastern region at the regional 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The honored projects are located in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. “The America’s Transportation Awards competition highlights the critical role state DOTs (departments of transportation) […] The post AASHTO awards recognizes 10 projects from Southeastern region appeared first on Transportation Today.
Mining companies owned by Justice family cite “financial struggles” as U.S. Government files for contempt
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — A handful of coal companies owned by the family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s family are fighting a Motion for Civil Contempt filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia on August 6, 2024. The companies owned by the family of Jim Justice reportedly owed $5,130,125.47 […]
‘All is good in the neighborhood’ — Justice short on details over averted Greenbrier auction
With the auction of The Greenbrier Hotel averted, Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday that “all is good in the neighborhood” regarding the historic landmark despite numerous other issues seemingly still unresolved and other debts remaining unpaid. The public auction was scheduled to happen Tuesday due to The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation, which is owned by the […]
Woman pleads guilty in Charleston child neglect case
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Charleston woman pleaded guilty Thursday in a child neglect case where officers said they found two children with multiple injuries. Capree Moss, 22, pleaded guilty to one count of child neglect creating substantial risk of bodily injury in connection with the November 2023 case.
Dunbar police officer’s promotion stirs controversy
DUNBAR, WV (WOWK) – A promotion within the ranks of the Dunbar Police Department is causing a stir in the community. According to the Dunbar PD, Officer Zach Winters received a promotion from patrolman to corporal. The department announced the promotion on its Facebook page on Tuesday, commending Winters for “his exemplary hard work and […]
West Virginia Sober Living hosts the 3rd Annual Kick-Off to Recovery Day
CHARLESTON W.Va. (WVDN) — West Virginia Sober Living Solutions (WVSL Solutions) is thrilled to announce the third annual Kick-Off to Recovery event, taking place on September 1st from 3 pm to 8 pm at Magic Island in Charleston, West Virginia. The event marks the commencement of National Recovery Month, a nationwide observance that has been […] The post West Virginia Sober Living hosts the 3rd Annual Kick-Off to Recovery Day appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Detectives search for people of interest in Huntington Waffle House shooting investigation
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Investigators have provided an update on a shooting that injured two people earlier this month at a Waffle House in Huntington. Detectives have asked for public assistance to identify five people of interest. Photographs of those people, along with a vehicle observed leaving the parking lot, have been released in hopes of furthering the investigation.
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