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Hagerstown drug dealer “Boss Hog” convicted of federal drug trafficking charges in West Virginia
21 August 2024- A Hagerstown, Maryland man was convicted today by a jury on federal drug trafficking charges, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Darryl Donnell Moore, also known as “Boss” and “Boss Hog,” 36, was found guilty of five felony counts involving the distribution of fentanyl and crack cocaine.
GRAPHIC | Police searching for driver involved in hit-and-run of blind pedestrian
GRAYSON, Ky. (WSAZ) - The Grayson Police Department is working to track down a driver involved in a hit-and-run incident. Officers said it happened around 6:20 Wednesday morning in a crosswalk at the intersection of Main Street and South Hord Street. Chief Cantrell said the victim is OK and didn’t...
Federal investigation names 37 suspects in drug pipeline from California to Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A federal drug trafficking investigation ended with nearly 40 suspects from Kentucky and California indicted, and more than a dozen are from Louisville. In a news release Wednesday, U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western Kentucky District said a federal grand jury indicted 37 defendants...
Pike couple arrested for getting married despite being cousins
ELKHORN CITY, Ky. — Marriage is typically a time for going on a honeymoon, but a Pike County couple went to jail instead, after police learned they allegedly lied on their marriage license about being related. Kentucky State Police received an anonymous tip that George Swiney, 52, and Amy...
Man arrested after reckless driving with child in the car
JACKSON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man’s reckless driving and fleeing from police leaves him facing child neglect charges. On the specified date, a detective saw a green Hummer H3 leave the address at 12482 Point Pleasant Road in Mt. Alto, Jackson County, VW. As it exited the parking lot, the vehicle accelerated quickly, swerving […]
Release date announced for West Virginia-made comedy film
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A public premiere date for a comedy film made in West Virginia will take place in September 2024. According to a press release, a premiere date towards the end of September 2024 was announced by the producers of the comedy film, “Ambrosia!,” which was made in the Mountain State, and tickets […]
Warner announces nearly $1 million in Election Security Grants approved by the WV State Election Commission
Charleston, W.Va. (Hinton News) – On Monday, West Virginia’s State Election Commission (SEC) approved the latest round of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant applications filed by counties to further bolster election security and purchase new equipment. The bipartisan SEC voted unanimously on Monday to distribute $970,000 of grant money between all 24 counties that applied this grant cycle. County recipients are Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Cabell, Doddridge, Fayette, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Monongalia, Putnam, Ritchie, Tucker, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, and Wood. Over the past four years, the SEC has approved over $3.9 million of HAVA funding for the state’s 55 counties. Since 2017, with state and county...
West Virginia Enjoys Unseasonably Cool 70s; Warmer Days Ahead
Charleston, WV – West Virginians are experiencing an unusual break from the August heat with temperatures only reaching the mid-70s today, a pleasant surprise for this time of year. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston reports that high pressure is keeping the weather cool and comfortable, with a forecasted high of 77 degrees in Charleston, 78 in Huntington, and 76 in Parkersburg.
WV’s kindergarten vaccination rates have dropped again recently. Doctors aren’t worried.
While West Virginia’s kindergarten vaccination rate continued to drop during the 2022-23 school year, it was still higher than the national average, something health care professionals attribute to the state’s strong school vaccine laws. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2022-2023 — the latest for which data is available — 95.6% […]
Grayson Council discusses animal ordinance
Grayson city council had several items on their agenda for their regular meeting last week, including paving and a new pet ordinance, but they started their meeting with a testimonial from an out of state visitor. Councilman Bradley Cotten told the council that he had recently spoke with an individual...
Domestic dispute lands a husband and wife in jail
GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Husband and wife arrested after a domestic dispute. On Sunday, August 18th, 2024, around 6:20 PM, Lieutenant S. W. Hudnall and Corporal T. T. Hyatt of the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department were sent by the Greenbrier County 911 Center to a domestic disturbance at 170 Hemlock Dr., Caldwell, WV 24925. […]
CAMC Enrolls Heart Failure Patients in Study for New Treatment Option
The CAMC Clinical Trials Center is enrolling patients in a clinical trial to evaluate a new treatment option for heart failure patients. The CORCINCH-HF Study is evaluating the safety and efficacy of the AccuCinch® Ventricular Restoration System, which is a new and innovative approach to treating heart failure that may help reduce symptoms, improve quality of life and potentially increase life expectancy.
Pancakes for a playground: Ironton Kiwanis club holds first pancake breakfast
Anyone driving by the Ironton First Church of the Nazarene on Fourth Street on Saturday was probably wondering what the heck was going on since there was a sheriff’s vehicle, an ambulance and a couple of fire truck behind orange safety cones. There wasn’t an emergency, unless you were wanting breakfast and to help a […] The post Pancakes for a playground: Ironton Kiwanis club holds first pancake breakfast appeared first on The Tribune.
Marshall holds “Paint the Capital Green” fundraiser at Bill Noe Flight School ahead of football season
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Marshall University fans, alumni, and donors made their way to the Bill Noe Flight School in Charleston Wednesday evening to celebrate the beginning of the fall athletic season with the annual “Paint the Capital City Green” fundraiser event. In a small airport hangar next...
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