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Wawa makes entrance in convenience store market in West Virginia
INWOOD, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Brace yourself West Virginia for the convenience store wars to come. Long dominated by Sheetz, Royal Farms, The ROCCS chain and 7-Eleven, Pennsylvania-based Wawa markets broke ground Wednesday on its first West Virginia location. Family-owned Wawa already has more than 1,000 convenience stores in eight states and finds the […]
Eleven West Virginia inmates sentenced for smuggling drugs into prisons
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Eleven inmates have been sentenced for smuggling drugs into West Virginia prisons. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, eleven inmates in the Northern District of West Virginia have been sentenced for smuggling or attempting to smuggle drugs into several federal prisons. The inmates were involved in smuggling operations at Federal Correctional […]
What does the future look like for recreational marijuana in West Virginia?
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — With the full legalization of marijuana in Ohio, what does this mean for use in West Virginia? Currently there is a strict medical marijuana policy in place, but in terms of recreational use – that’s yet to be determined. West Virginia House of Delegates Shawn Fluharty says 60% of Ohioans […]
Gov. Justice announces STOP Violence Against Women grant awards
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has awarded $1,124,446.00 in STOP Violence Against Women program grant funds to 21 projects across West Virginia. The purpose of these funds is to establish or enhance teams whose core members include victim service providers, law enforcement, and prosecution to improve the criminal justice system’s response to violence […] The post Gov. Justice announces STOP Violence Against Women grant awards appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, August 14, in honor of former Delegate Ron Fragale
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Harrison County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia Delegate, Ron Fragale. Ron […] The post Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, August 14, in honor of former Delegate Ron Fragale appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Wood County 911 Center almost ready to come online
PARKERSBURG — The new Wood County 911 Center will be coming online soon, the 911 director told county commissioners Thursday. Wood County 911 Director Mike Shook appeared before the commission to give an update on the 18,000-square-foot facility at the former Suddenlink building near the Interstate 77 and U.S. 50 intersection.
Washington County Junior Fair announces royal court
MARIETTA — The 2024 Washington County Junior Fair has announced its 2024 royalty. The competition was held on Monday by the OSU Extension at First Presbyterian Church in Marietta, where 11 candidates participated in individual interviews with two panel judges and a public speaking event. Five were chosen for...
Washington County Sheriff’s Office finds emu in Vincent
VINCENT — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office caught an escaped emu Wednesday in the Vincent area. “(The) Washington County Sheriff’s Office has located an Emu in the 600 (block of ) McGill Road, Vincent,” said a media release asking anyone who knew the owner of the bird to contact the office.
Man dies in motorcycle accident in Washington County
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP — An Illinois man is dead after a motorcycle accident in Washington County Wednesday afternoon. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle fatal crash involving a 2008 KTM LC8 motorcycle around 1:39 p.m. Wednesday near milepost 9 on Ohio 26 in Lawrence Township, according to an OSHP media release.
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