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Virginia Department of Health employee embezzles more than $4M in fraud scheme
A former employee who funneled millions of dollars from the Virginia Department of Health into a fake business account pled guilty Thursday to the scheme. Adam Lamar Harrell, 41, of Midlothian, faced charges including mail fraud, federal program theft and tax evasion. In total, Harrell received $4,337,395 in funds obtained illegally.
Silver Alert issued for missing woman in southern West Virginia
MERCER COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing woman in southern West Virginia who investigators said has dementia. Dorothy Louise Wilkerson, 85, was reported missing about 8 a.m. Friday from Redknot Street in Princeton, according to a news release from West Virginia State Police.
White Sulphur Springs Welcomes Country Roads Beer Company
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – Does serendipity apply here? Perhaps. How about being in the right place at the right time? Or is “It’s all who ya’ know applicable?” What about, “You worked your tail off for this. It’s the American dream and only just, that you succeed.” That’s exactly how Frankie Weinberg and […] The post White Sulphur Springs Welcomes Country Roads Beer Company appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
The Lootpress Foundation Hot Summer Giveaway: Enter for Your Chance to Win Three Great Prizes!
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Lootpress Foundation Hot Summer Giveaway is here, offering exciting prizes such as a PlayStation 5, a Meta Quest 3, and an authenticated Connor MacGregor signed UGC glove. Entry purchases can be made between July 22 and August 20 for a chance to win. The raffle supports the Lootpress Foundation, which provides […]
West Virginia Coal Mining Fatality: Woman Dies in Second Incident of 2024
Reporting from Charleston, WV: Ashley Cogar, a 33-year-old coal truck driver from Erbacon, West Virginia, tragically passed away due to injuries sustained in an accident at the Wyco Surface Mine. This incident is the second coal mining fatality in the state this year, which raises ongoing concerns about mine safety.
BBG Tech: The Cybersecurity Struggles of Small Rural Businesses in West Virginia
In the digital age, small businesses face many challenges, and for those located in rural areas like much of West Virginia, cybersecurity is a critical but often overlooked threat. With limited budgets and resources, these businesses are especially vulnerable to cyber attacks, which can have devastating consequences. This article explores the cybersecurity risks small rural businesses face, why they are targeted, and practical steps they can take to protect themselves. The reality is that these crimes may not be reported or seen in the news much, but the threat still exists, and business owners need to be aware.
West Virginia asks Supreme Court to allow Medicaid to deny coverage for gender-affirming surgery
West Virginia will take its fight over whether its Medicaid program must cover gender-affirming surgeries to the Supreme Court, the state’s Republican attorney general announced Thursday. “Once again, the state of West Virginia is going to the U.S. Supreme Court,” Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said at a news conference...
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