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West Virginia woman arrested after fight over lighter leash ends in death
MERCER COUNTY, W.Va. — A Bluefield, West Virginia woman has been charged in the death of another Bluefield woman after MetroNews says the pair were arguing over a lighter. According to the news outlet, on Monday, Crystal Copley, 36 was fighting with Debbie Olivo 62, over a cigarette lighter leash at a house on Bramwell […]
Meet the Candidate: Tiffany Clemins for House of Delegates – 36th District
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments. Hello, I’m Tiffany Clemins. I’ve had the privilege of serving as an educator in WV for the past seven years, and I am a lifelong resident of McDowell County. I hold both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Marshall University and am currently pursuing my […]
Man with 51 charges arrested and awaits extradition to Tazewell County
TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA (WVNS) — A man was arrested in Pennsylvania and awaits extradition to Tazewell County, Virginia. Jessee Sherman Barrett held 51 active charges that involved assault and violation of protective orders, and was wanted in Tazewell County, Virginia since around October 2023. Barrett was arrested in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, and […]
Wyoming County man sentenced to prison
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Brett Michael Atnip, 31, of Hanover, WV, was sentenced to six months for Driving with a Revoked License and one to five years for Conspiracy to Commit a Felony on April 25, 2024. He pleaded guilty to both charges on March 11, 2024. On February 6, 2024, Sgt. L.M. Cook […]
Person arrested after traffic stop in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — A person was arrested after a traffic stop in Tazewell County ended in the discovery of drugs. While on patrol on April 28, 2024, Officer Ruble with the Tazewell Police Department held a traffic stop on Tazewell Avenue after seeing a car commit a moving violation. The driver was found to […]
Woman arrested for allegedly shooting husband
ROCK, WV (WOAY) – A Mercer County man is recovering and his wife is in jail after a shooting in Rock today. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a shooting on Cobra Lane. Deputies learned that the victim’s wife had shot him during a domestic fight.
Residents of Mercer, McDowell counties may have been exposed to measles
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – Mercer and McDowell counties are among the 30 counties in the state where some residents could have been potentially exposed to measles, according to the West Virginia Department of Health. State health officials are monitoring the transmission of measles following the state’s first documented case since 2009, department officials. After confirming […]
Tractor trailer catches fire on I-77
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS)– A tractor trailer caught fire on the side of the road on I-77 around 7 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The West Virginia Turnpike Police confirmed the fire is happening around mile marker 37. They also confirmed there are currently no reported injuries or hazardous materials involved. As of […]
House committee tasked with examining rural health care access holds first meeting in Southwest Virginia
The new committee will have until December to create a list of five actionable items or recommendations to be introduced during the 2025 General Assembly session. The post House committee tasked with examining rural health care access holds first meeting in Southwest Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Video visitation expanding at Keen Mountain Correctional Center
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Video visitation access will be expanding at Keen Mountain Correctional Center in Buchanan County on Tuesday. Every living area at each facility will have visitation equipment, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) said in a news release. This will allow inmates to conduct visits from living areas. New operating hours […]
Monday stays toasty and dry; showers and storms return for Tuesday
Sunday night begins with just a few clouds around and temps hovering in the 70s by the late evening. High pressure off the east coast will keep our area dry tonight under mostly clear skies. With calm winds tonight, some patchy fog is possible across our river valleys. Overnight lows will stay above average, dropping […]
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