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Health Dept. warns of rabid cat in Carroll
Rabies notice: Rabid cat The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has issued a warning of a rabid cat in Hillsville. According to the VDH, a feral, short-haired black cat attacked a person who was in their yard in the area of Groundhog Mountain Road and Willis Gap Road in Hillsville. "The attack was unprovoked. This...
West Virginia State Police to heighten traffic enforcement over July 4th holiday
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — If you are travelling for the holiday weekend, you may see more West Virginia State Troopers around thanks to a traffic initiative. According to a press release, members of the West Virginia State Police will be out on patrol over the July 4th week and weekend through a Targeted Traffic Enforcement […]
City of Beckley to host electric fireworks show for the 4th of July
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The City of Beckley is celebrating Independence Day with a bang. Their fireworks display will be set off at 9:30 P.M. at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center and Beckley Little League Fields. They are bringing in Starfire, a group of professionals, to put on an electric fireworks show. Director of Beckley […]
Why the suit to void a council primary in Lynchburg matters across Virginia
Meanwhile, a look at the math involved with the 125 mail ballots that have been questioned. The post Why the suit to void a council primary in Lynchburg matters across Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Suspect in armed robbery arrested, accused of kidnapping and strangling woman
MOSSY, WV (WVNS) – A Mossy man is facing felony charges stemming from two separate incidents. Back on June 15th, an armed robbery occurred at the Midway T&C Gas Station. Detectives were later able to identify Clinton H. Hall as a suspect in the investigation. On the 29th, deputies were contacted by the owner of […]
Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore and D.C. and Virginia Area
This week the AFRO compiled a list of events happening throughout the month of July in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. Take a look below to see what’s happening near you!. Captain America Movie Marathon. Are there any Marvel fans in the family? If so, the Enoch...
Fayetteville Town Council approves pay raise for police officers and clerks
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayetteville Town Council has approved pay raises for its town police officers and clerks at the department. At their regular town council meeting Tuesday evening, the Fayetteville Town Council approved an extra 75 cents per hour pay raise for all town police officers and clerks. There was no discussion among […]
Watch Jaws while floating on the lake at Ace Adventure Resort
MINDEN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – ACE Adventure Resort invites thrill-seekers and movie lovers to a unique event: a screening of the classic film Jaws while floating in the park’s lake. Attendees can enjoy an after-hours swim from 8 to 9 PM before the movie starts. Guests can watch the film from the comfort of an inner […]
Fayette County man arrested on drug charges following traffic stop
CHIMNEY CORNER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop. According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, just before noon on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, deputies were patrolling the Chimney Corner areas on WV Rt 16 and U.S. Rt 60 when they performed a traffic stop on a […]
2 DUI checkpoints to be held in NCWV next week
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia State Police will hold two DUI checkpoints in North Central West Virginia next week. The first checkpoint will be held in Monongalia County on Thursday, July 11th along U.S. Route 19/WV Route 7. This checkpoint will take place near the Pursglove post office...
Concord University President, Dr. Kendra Boggess, to retire in August 2025
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) — President of Concord University, Dr. Kendra Boggess, announced she will be retiring after the 2024-2025 academic year. According to a press release, Dr. Boggess will be hanging it up after serving Mountain Lions of Concord College (and now) University for 41 years. She became CU’s first woman to serve as President […]
Kanawha County deputies investigating alleged excessive force by police chief
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Kanawha County deputies are investigating allegations of excessive force after an incident involving the Cedar Grove police chief Monday. Deputies were called to the parking lot of Capitol Recycling in Shrewsbury on Monday afternoon after a reported physical altercation between a man and Cedar Grove Police Chief Jack Ice, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.
Ronceverte man arrested after domestic disturbance call
RONCEVERTE W.Va. (WVDN) – A Ronceverte officer received a call regarding a domestic disturbance and yelling on June 29, at approximately 8:07 p.m. Several officers with the Ronceverte Police Department responded to investigate the cause of the disturbance. Upon arriving in the area, officers could hear people yelling. The officers reportedly spoke with individuals at […] The post Ronceverte man arrested after domestic disturbance call appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Officer who killed Tamir Rice leaves new job in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 has resigned from a police force in West Virginia, the third time in six years he left a small department amid backlash shortly after he had been hired. White Sulphur Springs City officials...
Political blame game intensifies after Senate fails to pass VMSDEP-related bill
The political blame game is intensifying after the Virginia Senate failed to reach a consensus on how to repeal recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP).
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