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University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Derrick Mayes Joins MLB Draft League
Playing for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Derrick Mayes from Cincinnati, Ohio just finished his collegiate playing days and will now continue his baseball career joining the MLB Draft League which plays from early July until September games for a total of 50 games. Mayes will play for the Frederick Keys based in Frederick, Maryland.
Two teens charged in connection to fatal shooting of 19-year-old Maryland man
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Police in Prince George’s County announced that two teenage boys have been charged in the fatal shooting of a man that happened three months ago. According to the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) two 17-year-old boys, from Arlington, Va and Hyattsville, were charged with first and […]
West Virginia delegate says “it’s time for Biden to withdraw from the Presidential race”
A West Virginia delegate has said "it's time" for President Joe Biden withdraw from the Presidential race. Delegate Kayla Young, a Democrat from Kanawha County, posted on her social media a statement saying the national Democratic Party is on the wrong path.
Advocates want tobacco prevention, cessation funding on the agenda for WV special session
A coalition of health care organizations is again calling on West Virginia leaders to increase state funding for tobacco prevention. In a letter Wednesday, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, along with the West Virginia Dental Association, West Virginia Hospital Association and the West Virginia State Medical Association asked Gov. Jim Justice to include […] The post Advocates want tobacco prevention, cessation funding on the agenda for WV special session appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Hagerstown PD Advises Residents To Avoid City Center Amid Shooting Investigation (DEVELOPING)
A midday shooting in Hagerstown is under investigation, police say.Shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, officers were called to investigate a shooting in the 200 block of East Washington Street. According to the Hagerstown Police Department, no suspect has been identified, and the motiv…
Maryland Sheetz Sells Jackpot-Winning Ticket for $560K in Multi-Match Game
In Cumberland, luck was on the side of a gambler who hit the jackpot of $560,000 on a ticket bought from Sheetz on Bedford Road in a game of Multi-Match. Additionally, a ticket worth $50,000 for Powerball was sold at the Pilot Travel Center situated in Hagerstown. No one has...
Two Dead, Including a Child, in Southeast D.C. Shooting, Police Search for Suspects in Blue Dodge Charger
Chaos erupted in Southeast D.C. late Thursday morning when four individuals were struck by gunfire, inciting a distressing tableau underscored by the tragic wounding of a young child. NBC Washington reported that emergency calls were made shortly before 11:30 a.m., with D.C. Fire & EMS responding alongside police officers to the intersection of 22nd Street and Savannah Street SE. At the scene, two men were found and pronounced dead, their lives abruptly ended by an act of violence that is yet to fully unravel.
Trump Vows To Take Over Washington, D.C.
Former President Donald Trump has pledged to take control of Washington D.C. if he regains the presidency. The threat has D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on high alert as Trump’s extensive powers over the nonstate district could be weaponized to alter local laws, including those on abortion, cannabis, traffic safety, police, and even reinstating the Control Board, effectively sidelining local governance.
Martinsburg Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Hagerstown Shooting
In Hagerstown, Maryland, Kahleel Jamal Graham, 27, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, was sentenced to 12 years in state prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to first-degree assault. The sentencing comes as a conclusion to the October 7 shooting incident in Hagerstown’s Jonathan Street neighborhood, which resulted in the injury of local resident Cedric Williams.
FlingGolf Introduced at West Virginia State Parks
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – West Virginia State Parks are set to introduce an exciting new activity: FlingGolf. FlingGolf is a blend of lacrosse and golf, offering a fresh and engaging experience for players of all levels. WV DNR & WV State Parks are introducing FlingGolf at five state parks this year: Cacapon, Canaan, Pipestem, Stonewall, […] The post FlingGolf Introduced at West Virginia State Parks appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
WV DoHS launches new tool to help staff with abuse, neglect cases
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services is getting ready to launch a new tool to help improve their centralized intake system for abuse and neglect. The DoHS says they’ve partnered with the non-profit Evident Change – formerly known as the National Council on Crime & Delinquency and the Children’s Research […]
Four indicted on federal firearms charges in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A federal grand jury has indicted four individuals on firearms charges, according to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld. Todd M. Houston, 35, of Morgantown, and Kayla N. Taylor, 33, of Montrose, face charges related to a conspiracy to straw purchase firearms in Monongalia County. According to court documents, Taylor allegedly falsified documents […]
Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, July 20, in honor of former Delegate Tom Azinger
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Wood County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in commemoration of the life and service of former West Virginia Delegate, Thomas Albert Azinger. “Cathy […] The post Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, July 20, in honor of former Delegate Tom Azinger appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Division of Occupational Therapy Celebrates Award Winners
Shenandoah University’s Division of Occupational Therapy honored an array of students who graduated from its master’s and doctoral programs during the 2023-24 academic year. The division is home to two hybrid Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) programs – one in Loudoun County, Virginia, and a weekend...
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