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Lobbyists file reports covering 2024 West Virginia legislative session expenses
CHARLESTON — Lobbying expenses on lawmakers during the West Virginia Legislature’s 2024 regular session earlier this year were on par with expenses during the same time period last year, while one county government and one public university filed contracts for lobbying services by a July 1 deadline. Registered...
Hagerstown Shooting Being Investigated As Homicide; Suspect In Custody, Police Say (UPDATED)
A midday shooting in Hagerstown is now being investigated as a homicide, police say.Shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, officers were called to investigate a shooting in the 200 block of East Washington Street. According to the Hagerstown Police Department, a suspect was taken into cus…
Listeria outbreak: CDC issues warning, 6 confirmed Maryland cases
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it is investigating after two people died and dozens more have been hospitalized in relation to a Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Several people in this outbreak report getting sick after eating meats sliced at deli counters. Investigators are gathering […]
Winning $1M 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Virginia 7-Eleven
Check your tickets! One lucky Lottery player in Virginia is holding onto a Mega Millions worth seven figures and may not even know it.Now the question is: who has the ticket.The winning numbers for the drawing on Friday, July 19 were 10-17-23-50-67 with a Mega Ball of 3. It was sold at th…
Third dog death under investigation after stay at pet store in Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is investigating the death of a third dog after a stay at the PetSmart PetsHotel in Potomac Yard. The agency was originally contacted on July 1, 2024, regarding the death of a dog while being boarded at the PetSmart PetsHotel located at 3351 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA. There has been an active investigation to determine what led to the dog’s passing. An autopsy was an animal autopsy done. The results have yet to be determined.
Police Drone Tracks Retail Theft and Assault Suspect to Nearby Backyard Leading to Arrest
Commander Jason Cokinos of the Montgomery County Police Department’s 3rd District (Silver Spring) shared the news of a retail theft and assault suspect who was tracked by a police drone and subsequently arrested. “As the saying goes… You can run but you can’t hide!” Cokinos said.
One injured after collision between tractor and motorcycle in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said a collision involving a tractor and a motorcycle Saturday afternoon in Dickerson left one person injured. According to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision occurred at Old Hundred Road and Thurston Road. As of 2:04 p.m., responders were evaluating […]
Motorcyclist In Dickerson Critically Injured In Crash Involving Tractor (Developing)
First responders were called to the area of Old Hundred Road and Thurston Road in Dickerson on Saturday afternoon, where there was a reported crash involving a motorcyclist and a tractor. The incident led to road closures in the area. It remains under investigation. One person suffered what were described...
Gino’s founder of famous West Virginia pizza chain dies
William Kenneth “Kenney” Grant, the esteemed founder and owner of the beloved West Virginia chain Gino’s Pizza and Spaghetti House, has passed away at the age of 94. Grant died on Wednesday, as noted in an obituary posted by Beard Mortuary funeral home. A Legacy of Community...
West Virginia reacts to calls for President Biden to end his campaign
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — There are more calls across the nation, including West Virginia, for President Joe Biden to withdraw from his reelection bid. Many are concerned he’s putting other political races in jeopardy. Some national Democrat party leaders have spoken to the president privately, to at least entertain the idea of stepping away from […]
"Sad all the way around": Third dog death linked to Alexandria PetSmart
Alexandria, VA (7News) — Earlier this week, 7News reported that two separate dogs died shortly after staying in the Potomac Yard PetSmart. Now, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) has revealed a third dog fell in and died within a week of staying at the PetSmart PetHotel. All...
Vehicle flips onto sidewalk in triple-vehicle collision in Northeast DC
WASHINGTON - A triple-vehicle collision in D.C. injured four people on Saturday afternoon. According to D.C. Fire and EMS, a triple-vehicle collision occurred in the area of North Capitol Street and Fort Drive in Northeast. One vehicle flipped off the roadway and onto the sidewalk. Officials report four people were...
Montgomery County: one dead and one injured after car crash
MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, Md. — The Montgomery County Police Department is investigating a car collision that occurred Saturday morning. According to the police, 6th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded around 2:16 a.m. to the report of a two-vehicle collision on Goshen Road near Rock Elm Way in Montgomery Village.
Meeting For Anticipated Final Action on Lakeforest Mall Property Redevelopment is Set For September
The Mayor and City Council and Planning Commission conducted a Joint Public Hearing on June 17, 2024 on the redevelopment of the Lakeforest Mall property by WRS, Inc. followed by a Joint Work Session with the Mayor and City Council and Planning Commission that was held on July 8, 2024. Video of the meeting can be seen below. followed by renderings of what is proposed for the area.
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