New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe government shutdown, crackdowns on drugs and immigration, concern about the future of clean energy jobs and an effort to help kids across the nation learn to love reading were all in the news this week.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA large drug bust and dozens of illegal immigration charges in West Virginia are the result of several partnerships between state and federal agencies,
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFrom Wednesday night to Thursday night, Charleston saw 35 overdoses, according to Mayor Amy Goodwin.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNine drug task forces in West Virginia have seized more than 60 kilos of illegal drugs in the state over the past year. Twenty-seven kilograms of fentanyl, 22 kilos of methamphetamine, and 13 kilograms of cocaine. All seized as a part of Operation Take Back America. Acting US Attorney Randolph Bernard for the Northern District of West Virginia recognized drug task forces in his region for seizing fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine in the past year, and for successfully prosecuting high level dealers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew figures show a significant drop in the number of overdose deaths in West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPenalties 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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