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Investigation underway after Century Mine in Volga catches fire
VOLGA, W.Va (WDTV) - Century Mining’s Longview Mine in Volga caught fire Sunday. The fire broke out at approximately 7 a.m. Sunday morning, Barbour County 911 officials said. At this time, it is unclear what started the fire. There were no injuries reported in the incident, 911 officials said.
Officer who killed Tamir Rice leaves new job in West Virginia
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 said Timothy Loehmann resigned Monday afternoon as a probationary officer. In a statement issued to WVVA-TV , Mayor Kathy Glover said Loehmann had been hired at the recommendation of White Sulphur Springs Police Chief D.S. Teubert.“Since this is an employment matter, I will have no further comment,” Glover said.It wasn’t immediately clear how long Loehmann...
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...
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 […]
Buckhannon Fire Department talks Firework Safety Tips
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) -The Fourth Of July is right around the corner, and authorities are reminding you to stay safe this independence day. Some studies show over 9000 Americans were involved in fireworks related injuries. Officials told WDTV those injuries can be avoided. “You want to remain a safe distance...
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