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Extreme heat, medications don’t mix, doctor says
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Extreme heat and medications can be a risky combo because they don’t mix. Some common medications can make it more difficult for people to regulate their body temperature, and in extreme heat, it can increase their chances of experiencing a heat emergency. Dr. Kerri Layman, chief of emergency medicine at […]
Salisbury Man Killed in Bridgeville Head-On Crash
BRIDGEVILLE, DE - The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old Salisbury man in Wednesday’s early hours. According to investigators, a Dodge Durango was driving north on Sussex Highway on July 17th just before 1 a.m. approaching Newtown Road in Bridgeville. At the same time, police say a Hyundai Santa Fe was driving the wrong way in the same northbound lane towards the Durango. As the two vehicles approached each other, the Dodge moved into the right lane to avoid the oncoming Hyundai. Police say the Hyundai also switched lanes, causing the two vehicles to collide.
Two Charged With Murder In Connection To Fatal Oxon Hill Shooting: Police
Oxon Hill resident Maverick Miller, 33, and Clinton resident Jujuan Hunter, 31, are facing multiple murder charges in connection to the fatal shooting of Tyrone Jones in early July. According to police, at around 10 a.m., on Saturday, July 6, officers were called to the 800 block of Southern Avenue...
Bulldog of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice gets own bobblehead after GOP convention
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's English bulldog is getting her own bobblehead.The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee announced plans Friday for a bobblehead doll for the 60-pound (27-kilogram) Babydog. It comes after her appearance on stage with the governor at the Republican National Convention in the city on Tuesday night."Already popular among West Virginians, Babydog added many more people to her growing fan club with her appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee," museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said in a statement. "This bobblehead will be a must-have for fans of Babydog!"It will be...
Man sentenced for selling ghost guns in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man has been sentenced for selling ghost guns in West Virginia. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Brandon Michael Reckert, 30, from Purcellville, Virginia, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for possessing and selling ghost guns, privately manufactured and unregistered firearms. Court documents reveal that Reckert advertised and […]
Stephen Colbert jokes about Babydog “You fools! You can’t have a dog at the same convention as Kristi Noem”
Stephen Colbert joked about Babydog, Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's English bulldog, running for President, saying she would be better than Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy because "She takes her worm medication."
West Virginia Announces Teacher of the Year Finalists, Including Local Educator Krista Blankenship
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WVPREBB) – Though school may be out for students, teachers across West Virginia continue to be recognized for their dedication and hard work. The West Virginia Department of Education recently announced five finalists for Teacher of the Year, one of whom hails from north-central West Virginia. “It’s...
Providing public art: Mural to be completed on exterior of Alma Bea
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Work on a new mural in Shepherdstown is beginning this month, with the base for the mural being prepared by a contractor, through funding from the Corporation of Shepherdstown. The mural will be painted on the front of Alma Bea restaurant, located at 202 East Washington Street,...
St. Joseph School will welcome first high school grades since 1972 Next Year
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Saint Joseph School in Martinsburg has not had upper level grades since 1972. Now, the 141-year-old Catholic school in Martinsburg will welcome high schoolers back to campus after more than 50 years. A press release from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston says the first class of high...
Deputies arrest person who drove Hyundai Elantras through multiple buildings
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Authorities have apprehended an individual who reportedly drove multiple Hyundai Elantras into business entrances in the Martinsburg area while attempting to gain entry to the buildings. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 2:58am on Thursday, July 18, 2024, an active Breaking and Entering situation was reported at Blackfield […]
Daily Delivery: West Virginia and Cincinnati have a good reason to root against the ACC
When the Big East broke up, schools went to the ACC, but some were left behind, including Big 12 members Cincinnati and West Virginia. Fitz had tweeted that folks in the Big 12 were not rooting for the demise of the ACC, but he forgot that those two schools have a good reason to hope the ACC is gutted. And they haven't forgotten.
Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
Longtime Lenny’s Deli Owner Sells Popular Owings Mills Neighborhood Eatery
After nearly four decades of satisfying the appetites of noshers in Owings Mills and beyond, Alan Smith, co-founder and owner of Lenny’s Deli at 9107 Reisterstown Road in the Valley Village Shopping Center, recently sold his popular neighborhood eatery. The new owners are Lenny’s Deli LLC, a family consortium...
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday. Stop by one of these Eastern Shore spots to celebrate
Sunday, July 21, is surely a day to celebrate: National Ice Cream Day. The Eastern Shore of Maryland is no stranger to the summer heat. Now, with temperatures slowly ticking up, beachgoers are in search of an air-conditioned place to escape the sweltering sun and enjoy a tasty treat. ...
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