‘Coolest Thing’ Contest Is Down To The Final Five
After more than 3,200 votes cast, the “Coolest Thing Made In WV” competition is down to five finalists.
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is Coming Up
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a national effort to remove the risk of drug misuse and abuse.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey Signs Lauren’s Law, Stiffening Drug Trafficking Penalties
Penalties for transporting or delivery drugs in West Virginia will increase sharply under a new law signed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBill Expanding Drug Sale Penalties Sparks Concern For Some Lawmakers
West Virginians convicted of selling illicit drugs may soon face stiffer criminal penalties. But some lawmakers and residents worry harsher sentences may not effectively deter drug use, and could even have farther reaching implications than intended.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsExpert: W.Va.’s Drug Epidemic Is Holding Back Its Economy And Hurting Its Children
A senior policy advisor to the Legislature presented a sobering picture of West Virginia's drug epidemic on Monday.
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Appalachia Receives Annual $10 Million Allocation To Stop Drug Trafficking
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy announced $9.9 million in funding for the Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. City Forms Drug Trafficking Task Force
A West Virginia city is getting a new task force to combat drug trafficking organizations.The Huntington Police Department on Tuesday announced a…
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