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Philadelphia man sentenced for selling drugs in Buckhannon
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison after distributing drugs in Buckhannon. Sean Christopher Adams, 35, was sentenced to 175 months in federal prison for the distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
West Virginia primary election sets stage for post-Manchin future
In ruby-red West Virginia, the primary election on Tuesday is expected to be where most of the action will take place this cycle, with critical races for governor and Congress hanging in the balance. A new wave of leadership is expected in the Mountain State, with open races for governor, Senate, and House set to […]
One injured after 12th tornado of 2024 hits West Virginia
WOOD COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — One person was injured on Thursday night during what was confirmed as the twelfth tornado to hit West Virginia in 2024. The Charleston, WV National Weather Service crew surveyed and then confirmed an EF1 tornado with max wind speeds up to 90 miles per hour touched down in parts of […]
State of Emergency issued for West Virginia middle School after Title IX violations and 160 physical fights
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) issued a State of Emergency for Martinsburg North Middle School (MNMS) in Berkeley County during the Board’s May meeting on Wednesday. Officials say the decision comes after a Targeted School Environment Assessment by the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) Division of District and […]
One man was a Capitol Police officer. The other, a West Virginia man, rioted on Jan. 6. They’re both running for Congress
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — For Derrick Evans, being part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol wasn’t enough. The former West Virginia lawmaker wants to make his path to the halls of Congress permanent. On the other side of the metal barricades that day, Police Officer Harry Dunn couldn’t stand what he saw as he defended […]
West Virginia and Ohio law enforcement looking for man who left home confinement and wanted on escape charges
West Virginia and Ohio officials are looking for a man that left home confinement and is currently wanted on escape charges. Derick Paul Fore, 50-years-old from Williamstown WV, was released from jail and placed on home confinement while awaiting court proceedings from a June 2023 indictment for strangulation, malicious assault, kidnapping, sexual abuse in the […]
West Virginia has some of the most dangerous bridges in America; Over 5,000 in poor condition according to a new report
WEST VIRGINIA — West Virginia loves its bridges. Every third Saturday in October, the Mountain State celebrates Bridge Day, with thousands gathering to watch base jumpers jump off of the New River Gorge Bridge. And the Wellsburg Bridge etched its name into West Virginia history by being the first bridge to float down the Ohio […]
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