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Trump tells Republicans to ‘pretend I’m on the ballot’ as GOP launches midterm convention
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (788+ words) President Donald Trump is putting himself at the center of the Republican Party's midterm strategy, urging supporters to vote in November as though his own name were once again on the ballot. Trump delivered the message Wednesday during the opening…...
Cross Lanes card fraud under investigation by attorney general
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (331+ words) Cross Lanes, W.Va. — Dozens of Cross Lanes residents say they’ve spotted fraudulent charges on their debit and credit cards, prompting a local lawmaker to call for a closer look at payment systems at one area business. Jennifer Hill, a shopper…...
One person in custody after shooting in Boyd County, Ky.
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (115+ words) WCHS One person in custody after shooting in Boyd County, Ky. One person was arrested after a shooting Tuesday evening in Boyd County, Kentucky. (Sinclair Broadcast Group) BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WCHS) — One person was arrested after a shooting Tuesday evening…...
Detroit 'fentanyl kingpin' receives prison sentence in Scioto County, Ohio
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (158+ words) SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — A Michigan man dubbed a "fentanyl kingpin" has been sentenced to decades in prison, prosecutors announced Monday. Anton Glynn Miles, 36, of Detroit entered a guilty plea on 16 felony offenses, according to a news release from the…...
Two killed in Webster County ATV crash over the weekend
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (123+ words) WCHS Two killed in Webster County ATV crash over the weekend Two people were killed in a crash involving multiple ATVs over the weekend in Webster County. (Sinclair Broadcast Group) WEBSTER COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two people were killed in a…...
Man taken to hospital after train strikes vehicle in Wood County
1+ week, 2+ day ago (147+ words) WOOD COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man was taken to a hospital after his vehicle was struck by a train in Wood County, deputies said. The crash took place just after 9 a.m. on Wednesday at a train crossing near the intersection…...
Buffalo High School students turn summer break into day of service for flood victims
1+ week, 3+ day ago (414+ words) PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — For these Buffalo High School students, summer break wasn’t just about time off. They gave up a day of their vacation to help families in Weston recover from devastating flooding. About 35 students, along with several teachers,…...
West Virginia inmate steals more than $350K in veteran benefits, prosecutors say
1+ week, 4+ day ago (226+ words) Anne Emerson is joined by forensic psychologist Dr. Leslie Dobson and former prosecutor Tommy Pope to discuss the Clancy case. Federal prosecutors say 38-year-old Zachary Hess Dawson pleaded guilty to the theft of public money. (WVDCR) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A…...
Illegal immigrant accused of strangling woman to death inside Massachusetts home: reports
1+ week, 5+ day ago (171+ words) An illegal immigrant was accused of strangling a 33-year-old woman to death inside her Massachusetts home, according to reports. Citing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Fox News on Tuesday reported that 43-year-old Flavio Alcantara Dias, of Brazil, is being…...
Woman accused of breaking into Rand Community Center, found hiding in clothing rack
1+ week, 5+ day ago (207+ words) RAND, W.Va. (WCHS) — A woman accused of breaking into the Rand Community Center was found hiding in a clothing rack Tuesday, deputies said. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that deputies were called to the community…...