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Woman accused of repeatedly punching sister's cat, charged with felony
A Frederick woman is accused of punching her sister’s cat about 10 times, causing injuries, after the cat urinated in the living room, then scratched her finger, according to court documents. Valerie Oghomienor, 24, was charged with two counts of aggravated animal cruelty and one count of animal cruelty. Reached by phone on Thursday, she declined to comment on the allegations. The cat, named ...
FBI assisting investigation into man who attacked two women along C&O Canal
The FBI is helping the National Park Service investigate attacks against two women along the C&O Canal Towpath Trail in early March. Authorities believe the same man committed both attacks. The National Park Service is working with the FBI to identify the man, Christiana Hanson, a public affairs officer for the Park Service, said in a phone interview. The FBI Baltimore Press Office confirmed ...
Feds seek 37 months imprisonment for Frederick man's role in U.S. Capitol riot
Federal prosecutors are recommending 37 months imprisonment for a Frederick man who pleaded guilty earlier this year to assaulting multiple law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Steven Cook, 25, was convicted on March 21 of two felony counts of assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers. Cook is scheduled to be sentenced at 10:30 a.m. on Friday ...
Martinsburg, W.Va.: Dodge Magnum Driver Gets Instant Karma from Cop After Blocking Intersection and Crashing into Audi During Illegal Lane Change
This driver in a Dodge Magnum did so much wrong in a short time right in front of a police officer. West Virginia resident and Redditor /u/GreenyWV shared some head-shaking dashcam footage from earlier in July (posted on July 11, 2024) to the /r/IdiotsInCars subreddit showing the harebrained moment a driver in a Dodge Magnum decided to enter a part of this intersection meant to stay clear while pulling off an illegal lane change and simultaneously hitting another car waiting patiently.
Democratic member of West Virginia House calls for Biden to drop out of presidential race: ‘It’s time’
Calls for President Biden to drop out of the race have been plentiful ever since his debate performance in June. Biden has said he is "one thousand percent" staying in the race, according to reporting by the Associated Press.
Babydog bobblehead unveiled by National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
MILWAUKEE, WI (LOOTPRESS) – The very first bobblehead figure of the Mountain State’s own Babydog was unveiled on Friday morning, National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Phil Sklar tells LOOTPRESS. The news follows the English Bulldog’s show stealing appearance with Governor Jim Justice at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday in Milwaukee. “We’re […]
People who lost their jobs in West Virginia due to flooding can get benefits
According to officials, individuals living or working in these counties who lost their job due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides may apply for federal unemployment benefits.
Hinton included in $18.6 million in ARC grant award recommendations for projects across West Virginia
CHARLESTON W.Va. (Hinton News) — Gov. Jim Justice today announced over $18.6 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant funding recommendations for 11 projects across West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Economic Development administers the state’s Appalachian Regional Commision program, which is a partnership of federal, state and local participants providing financial and technical assistance for economic development and infrastructure projects. The Governor’s recommendations will now be sent to ARC for final approval. Projects recommended for ARC funding include: West Virginia Department of Economic Development — $220,000 Consolidated Technical Assistance The West Virginia Department of Economic Development (WVDED), with ARC funding assistance, will continue the Consolidated Technical Assistance program. The...
When is West Virginia’s 2024 Sales Tax Holiday?
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is just around the corner. This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is set for Aug. 2 through Aug. 5 to help families with their back-to-school shopping. During the Sales Tax Holiday, the state’s sales tax is eliminated for certain items including: According to the West Virginia […]
Three men from West Virginia facing drug-related charges in Virginia
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, VA (WFXR) — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office reported three men from West Virginia were arrested as a part of a drug bust on Saturday, July 13. According to the sheriff, during an investigation, the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force allegedly witnessed a hand-to-hand drug purchase. Members of the task force alerted patrol […]
Secretary of State Diego Morales releases joint statement on election integrity and opposing federalization of state election processes
MILWAUKEE– The undersigned State Secretaries are their states’ Chief Election Officers:. These six Secretaries of State are attending the Republican National Convention (RNC) this week in Milwaukee, WI. The Convention provides an opportunity to communicate with officials from throughout the nation regarding the Secretaries’ election integrity concerns regarding any attempts to federalize state election processes.
Hot dogs shipped to hotels, restaurants in two states are recalled
Nearly 3.5 tons of hot dogs shipped to restaurants and hotels in Ohio and West Virginia are being recalled by AW Farms of Argillite, Kentucky, because the meat was not inspected, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Monday.The recall involves approximately 6,900 pounds hot dogs that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, according to the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service.The ready-to-eat dogs were manufactured on various dates starting on about May 30, 2024, and have a shelf-life of 45 days, the notice stated. The recalled products bear establishment number "EST. 47635" inside the USDA mark of...
Contractors Association of West Virginia elects new officers
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – James W. “Tripp” Dailey, III, president of W. Harley Miller Contractors, Inc., Martinsburg, has been elected president of the Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV). He replaces Tim Spradling, president of Benchmark Construction Company, Inc., Hurricane, who will serve on the Board of Directors as immediate past president. […] The post Contractors Association of West Virginia elects new officers appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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