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‘Full steam ahead:’ U.S. official from Mingo County works to protect coal miners from black lung
This Labor Day, as a new federal rule is being rolled out to prevent deadly black lung disease in miners, Christopher Williamson is remembering the coal miners who fought for the creation of his agency and who weren’t afforded the protections that current and future workers hopefully will. Williamson, assistant secretary for the U.S. Mine […]
Leesburg police arrest 10 New Yorkers for organized retail theft scheme
LEESBURG, Va. (DC News Now) — The Leesburg Police Department (LPD) said it arrested 10 people in connection with organized retail theft incidents at stores in the area. On Sunday, officers responded to a Target at 1200 Edwards Ferry Road NE just before 5:30 p.m. They received a report that a group of people stole […]
States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
DC police identify man wanted for ditching gun that went off, killed investigator retrieving it
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) identified the man wanted for disposing of a gun in a storm drain that accidentally went off while an officer was retrieving it, killing the officer. Around 5:40 p.m. on Aug. 28, officers from MPD’s Robbery Suppression Unit were canvassing the 4500 block of Quarles […]
'My father is everything' | Son of fallen DC police officer says he hopes to follow in his father's footsteps
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — A crowd gathered in Northeast D.C. near the home of fallen D.C. Police Investigator Wayne David Monday night. Among those in the crowd was his son Davon David. "My father is everything. He taught me a lot," Davon David told WUSA9 in an interview Monday...
What to know about the 'Aaron Brooks Homecoming of Hope' celebration in Hagerstown
Many of Hagerstown's proudest moments have been provided by Aaron Brooks, a 2018 North High graduate. The city is ready to say thank you with a day of celebration for the superstar wrestler, who won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The "Aaron Brooks Homecoming of Hope" will be held Saturday in...
United Mine Workers host annual Labor Day rally in West Virginia
RACINE, WV (WOWK) — Labor Day officially marks the traditional kick-off of the fall campaign season, even though many candidates have been campaigning for months. And that was true Monday at an annual labor rally in Boone County. Labor Day barbeques and political stumping seem to go hand-in-hand every two years, and this year was […]
West Virginia voters will consider amendment to ban physician-assisted suicide
A controversial amendment to prevent physician-assisted suicide will be up for voters in November to decide. If this is approved, West Virginia would be the first state in the nation to formally do so.
West Virginia Veterans’ Home Loan Mortgage Program to launch in September 2024
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A new mortgage loan program was introduced in the Mountain State for West Virginia veterans. According to a press release, the signing of Senate Bill 261, which Governor Justice signed into law in 2024, helped create the West Virginia Veterans’ Home Loan Mortgage Program which will help veterans in West Virginia […]
Tourism at southern West Virginia national parks boosts local economy with $96.5 million in spending
GLEN JEAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tourism at three national parks in southern West Virginia has significantly bolstered the local economy, contributing $96.5 million in 2023, according to a recent report by the National Park Service (NPS). The report highlights that the spending by the 1.9 million visitors to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, […]
‘Moving full steam ahead:’ On Labor Day, official hopes for a safer future for miners
This Labor Day, as a new federal rule is being rolled out to prevent deadly black lung disease in miners, Christopher Williamson is remembering the coal miners who fought for the creation of his agency and who weren’t afforded the protections that current and future workers hopefully will. Williamson, assistant secretary for the Mine Safety […]
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