The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO SECRETLY MET WITH KIM JONG UN CIA Director Mike Pompeo recently traveled to North[Read More…]
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Hundreds of officers sweep Huntington in massive drug takedown
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Hundreds of federal, state and local officials teamed up Tuesday morning on what’s being described as a “major takedown” of drug traffickers in the area. U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart, representing the Southern District of West Virginia, announced the effort at 11 a.m., after Huntington residents[Read More…]
West Virginia overdose deaths set record in 2017, despite decrease after July
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A record number of West Virginians fatally overdosed on drugs last year, but there are signs that the deaths are starting to decrease. At last count, 909 people had died of drug overdoses in West Virginia in 2017, according to data released[Read More…]
Floods prompt state of emergency in 10 West Virginia counties
Staff reports Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A state of emergency was declared for 10 West Virginia counties Monday after heavy rainfall caused significant flooding. Gov. Jim Justice issued the declaration Monday afternoon for Barbour, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph, Tucker, Upshur and Webster counties, according to a news[Read More…]
Ohio Valley hillsides are slip-slidin’ away after heavy rains in West Virginia
Staff reports The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — After Mother Nature took out her wrath on hillsides and roads throughout the region, officials said Monday that they expected most things to be back to normal by today. Sunday’s heavy rains led to mud sliding Monday morning onto W.Va.[Read More…]
‘State of Emergency:’ Flooding prompts Randolph County rescues, road closures
By BROOKE BINNS The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Flooding prompted 14 water rescues in Randolph County Monday and multiple road closures, as members of the County Commission declared a local “state of emergency” for a period of 72 hours. Randolph County Office of Emergency Management Director Cindy Hart made a[Read More…]
West Virginia legislative auditors recommend ethics investigation of Justice Loughry
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry might have violated the state Ethics Act’s prohibition on use of public office for private gain, for having a state-owned antique desk valued at $42,000 in his home and for use of a state vehicle[Read More…]
West Virginia basketball legend Hal Greer dies at 81
By RICK McCANN The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Huntington native Hal Greer, a Marshall Thundering Herd basketball legend, NBA champion and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member died Saturday in Arizona after a brief illness. He was 81. Greer was residing in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife, Mayme. The[Read More…]
West Virginia voter registration deadline is today
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The deadline to register to vote in the May 8 West Virginia primary election is today, April 17. The easiest way to register to vote or to check/update your registration status is online at the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website, www.sos.wv.gov. To register or[Read More…]
Report on egg recall’s effect in West Virginia
By KAITLYN NEFF Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The FDA released a public service announcement regarding an egg recall due to a possible health risk. The Rose Acre Farms of Seymour, Indiana is voluntarily recalling over 200 million eggs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella[Read More…]
