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.
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Us & Them: The Mythology Of Crime Stats
President Donald Trump points to what he calls “soaring” crime to justify deploying federal agents and National Guard troops to some American cities. Us & Them checks with an expert who reviews our nation’s crime data and sees inconsistent reporting and declines in major crime categories. This comes at a time when a poll shows the public is more worried about scams and school shootings than street crime.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSafety Improvements Planned For Crash-Prone Charles Town Intersection
Efforts to reduce vehicular accidents at a troubled Charles Town intersection will soon bring new construction. But first, representatives for the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) say they want to learn more about the needs, concerns and opinion...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTaking Precaution Important For Firework Usage, Long-Time Fire Official Says
July 4 is nearly upon us, and soon firework displays will light up the night sky across West Virginia. Fireworks can be an opportunity for family fun, but medical and fire prevention officials urge residents to use caution. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsStaying Safe In Extreme Cold And Taking Precautions Against Coyotes, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, know what what to look out for and how to stay safe as extremely cold temperatures and snow linger in the region. And as coyotes grow in population in West Virginia, wildlife professionals say it is important to take precaution.
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Three Injured In Shooting Outside Martinsburg High Football Game
Three attendees at a Martinsburg High School football game were injured in a shooting Friday evening. One bullet traveled through the stadium and struck a fan in the bleachers, and two other fans were struck with shrapnel.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHuntington to Discuss Action Plan After Record-18th Homicide
A West Virginia city that has surpassed its previous records for the number of homicide investigations has confirmed two additional killings.The…
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