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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 […]
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.
Two Arrested at The State Fair of West Virginia
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (Hinton News) — The State Fair of West Virginia saw two arrests of wanted men during the 10-day event. According to a report from WVVA, on Tuesday, August 13, Zachariah Hughart, 20, was arrested and charged with using minors to film sexually explicit content. Hughart had been the subject of a "be on the lookout" (BOLO) alert issued by the Lewisburg Police Department. A fair attendee reportedly recognized Hughart and alerted authorities. The West Virginia State Police located and arrested him without incident. Earlier, on August 10, Billy Joe Lester, 35, was arrested at the fairgrounds. Lester was wanted in connection with charges in Wyoming County, Raleigh County, and Guilford, North Carolina. Off-duty officers from Wyoming County allegedly spotted Lester and informed troopers who were working at the fair. He was also taken into custody without resistance. Both men are currently incarcerated at Southern Regional Jail. Hughart has a $75,000 bond and Lester presently has no bond out of Greenbrier or Wyoming counties and a $5,000 out of Raleigh County. The post Two Arrested at The State Fair of West Virginia appeared first on The Hinton News.
WVDNR reminds bear hunters about early firearms seasons
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that two early black bear firearms seasons will begin on August 31 and October 5. Hunters are encouraged to prepare by purchasing the necessary licenses and stamps. The first season runs from August 31 to September 8 in Logan, McDowell, Mingo, and […]
HEPC: Emergency declaration, extra funding for school aid helped WV kids afford college
While issues have plagued the federal government’s revamp of the application for student aid, West Virginia’s higher education leaders say help from Gov. Jim Justice and the state Legislature have caused the state to be much better off than others. The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms debuted in January, three months later […]
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