Drug Trafficking

A Look At An Invasive Vine That’s Taken Over The South, This West Virginia Morning

Throughout the Southern United States, you’ll often find three-pronged leaves with hairy vines swallowing entire sections of forests. It can be a beautiful sight at first glance. But the invasive plant causes persistent ecological problems in the region. We look at the efforts to tackle the ‘vine that ate the south.’

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W.Va. Joins Multi-State Crime Crackdown

Operation Summer Heat 2.0 aims to build on the success of last year's operation by targeting violent criminals and drug traffickers in and around West Virginia.

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Morrisey 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.

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Increased Penalties For Drug Offenses Passes House Of Delegates

Penalties will increase for drug-related offenses if the Senate concurs with changes made to Lauren’s Law by the House of Delegates.

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