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One arrested after drug overdose call at Woodstock hotel
WOODSTOCK, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A man is in custody after authorities responded to a reported drug overdose at a Woodstock hotel. Sheriff Tim Carter stated that deputies with the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office, as well as officers with Woodstock Police, responded Sunday to the overdose in a room at the Econo Lodge.
Opinion: Restoring Confederate names on schools is a lesson in why symbols matter
Putting the names of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson back on Virginia schools is reminder of how politically powerful those Confederate figures are (and have been for generations) in that state, writes Nicole Hemmer. -
Early voter turnout in West Virginia and whats on the ballot in Grant County
PETERSBURG, Wv. (WHSV) - As of May 9, more than 55,000 ballots were cast in the 2024 primary in the Mountain State. Election Clerk in Grant County, JoAnn Harper said early voter turnout in the county was lower than what she was expecting. She said 976 people voted early in Grant County.
Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest after fentanyl pills were found in hotel room
SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office has charged a man after finding more than 50 capsules of fentanyl in his hotel room. On May 12, the sheriff’s office was called to the Econo Lodge in Woodstock for a report of an overdose. After obtaining a search warrant, investigators searched the room the following day. That’s when they found more than 50 capsules containing suspected powder fentanyl and a cell phone.
State Police investigating Shenandoah County crash that killed bicyclist last week
SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash last Wednesday, May 8, in Shenandoah County involving a bicyclist. The bicyclist, Rex A. Catt, 53, of Edinburg, was travelling east just before 1:30 p.m. when he was struck by a 2024 Kia Seltos travelling south at the intersection of Old Valley Pike and Maple Lane. The Kia was unable to avoid a collision and immediately stopped at the scene, according to a release from Virginia State Police.
Moorefield defeats Petersburg 3-1, forces decisive game for sectional championship
PETERSBURG, W.Va. — After losing to Petersburg, 6-1 on May 1, the Moorefield Yellow Jackets knew they would need to win five consecutive elimination games to claim the Class A Region II, Section 1 championship. MHS is seven innings away from accomplishing that feat after collecting a 3-1 win...
Jarrett Hatcher named executive director of First Tee Shenandoah Valley
STAUNTON — After 30 years of teaching, Jarrett Hatcher is ready for a new adventure. The Staunton High School social studies teacher will retire after this school year and become the new executive director of First Tee-Shenandoah Valley. First Tee is a youth development organization that promotes character-development and life-enhancing values through...
Man admits to firearm violation after waiving gun while prohibited from owning firearms
ELKINS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia man has admitted to a firearm violation after having a gun while prohibited. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Wesley Shane Haggerty, 35, of Cabins, has admitted to the unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, Pendleton County Sheriff’s deputies […]
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