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Mercer County man sentenced for federal drug crime
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A man from the Princeton area of Mercer County was sentenced to prison for a fentanyl crime. 21-year-old Dailen Isaiah Defoe, of Princeton, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 to nine years in prison, to be followed by three years of parole, for distribution of fentanyl. According to statements made […]
McGraw Family holds 71st annual reunion in Pineville
PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The McGraw family of Wyoming County can count themselves among the few families who have continually held family reunions every year for decades. Tracing their family line back to one man, the McGraw family has dozens of members among them. These people are proud of their family history and celebrate it […]
Scattered storms and seasonable temperatures stick through the week
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Good evening folks, and happy Monday to you. As of 4:30 pm this afternoon, we are looking at scattered showers and storms across the region. While most of these storms will not become severe strength, they will be capable to produce flash flooding conditions now through Friday. It really just depends on which locations see heavy downpours, and how many storms train over their locations to determine where the highest flash flood risk is. We have rain chances every day this week.
2 charged in Morgantown after juvenile says they were hit with a belt for ‘discipline’
Tequila Pase, 25, and Christopher Brown, 33, both of Morgantown have been charged with child abuse after a juvenile disclosed instances of them using a belt for "discipline" in Morgantown.
WV Department of Health emphasizes the need for up-to-date vaccinations for students
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — With the start of the next school year drawing nearer, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) emphasizes the need to verify that students are up to date with their vaccinations. Immunizations, alternatively called shots or vaccines, are an important way to guard kids from illness and disease, especially students that […]
Fayette County Humane Society announces Code Red status
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Fayette County Humane Society is over capacity, which puts them into Code Red status. According to a Facebook post made by the Fayette County Humane Society, due to there being more than 90 dogs at the shelter, with the main run being 18 dogs over capacity, the humane society […]
Annie McMillion to lead GOTV effort for Blue Skies Ahead
Greenbrier Co., WVa. (WVDN) – Greenbrier County Democratic Women’s Club/Blue Skies Ahead is pleased to announce the appointment of Annie McMillion as our Get Out the Vote Coordinator (GOTV) for 2024. Annie is a lifelong resident of West Virginia, living in Greenbrier County. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Bluefield State College and a […] The post Annie McMillion to lead GOTV effort for Blue Skies Ahead appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
RCB Clinic Pediatric Department to host pool party
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Dive into summer fun with the Robert C. Byrd Clinic (RCBC) Pediatric Department at their upcoming Pool Party! This free event invites children and families for a refreshing evening of aquatic fun on Sunday, July 28th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the White Sulphur Springs Pool.
Nipro Medical Corp. to build $398M North Carolina plant
Medical device maker Nipro Medical Corp. is building a $397.8 million facility in Greenville, North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper stated in a July 17 press release. The 550,000-square-foot plant will create 232 jobs and produce dialyzers and precision needles for the healthcare industry that support people with diabetes, chronic kidney disease and other renal health issues, according to Nipro.
High water reported on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – High water has been reported on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley following early morning showers. According to West Virginia 511, Robert C. Byrd Drive and Ewart Avenue in Beckley are currently experiencing high water issues. This is located in the area of Captain D’s on West Virginia Route 16. Beckley […]
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