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Published on 17:29 GMT

Judge doubles TikToker Dakota Harper’s bond to $20,000 after arson arrest. Now he claims he would be free if he just ...

TikToker Dakota Harper has had his bond doubled from $10,000 to $20,000 by a judge. Harper is accused of setting fire to an abandoned home in West Virginia alongside his now-ex-girlfriend, Felicity Eatmon. Los Angeles Magazine had a phone conversation with …

Source: The Mary Sue - Center-left
Published on Oct 20, 2026

Putnam County man sentenced to 30 years in prison for child sexual abuse abroad

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WTAP) - A Putnam County man was sentenced to 30 years in prison and 20 years of supervised release for aggravated sexual abuse of a child abroad. Dustin Stover Bowles, 42, of Hurricane, was sentenced yesterday to 30 years in prison, …

Source: WTAP - West Virginia - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 20, 2026

Haunted prisons: Executions where inmates never left death row

Reports that executed inmates continue to linger in the exact hallways and chambers where their lives ended have become a recurring thread in both paranormal investigations and true-crime coverage. In 2026, as Florida’s execution tally climbs and ghost- …

Source: Film Daily - Pending
Published on 04:35 GMT

11th District candidates for the House of Delegates

PARKERSBURG - The candidates in the 11th District of the House of Delegates are Democrat Daniel Miller and Republican Jeff Sandy. Early voting starts today and runs through Oct. 31 in West Virginia. Election day is Nov. 3. Miller, 33, works in the mental …

Source: Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia - Pending
Published on 19:43 GMT

Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Sees Increase in Vehicle Pursuits

MARTINSBURG, W.Va.(October 21, 2026) — The fall season is shaping up to be a busy one for deputies and investigators with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. One recent police pursuit started in Hagerstown, according to Berkeley County Sheriff Rob …

Source: The Panhandle Network - West Virginia - Pending
Published on Oct 19, 2026

Federal Prison Union Wins Court Battle, But Fight Is Far From Over

Everett Kelley, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, said a recent decision by a federal judge in Connecticut should lead to reinstatement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Bureau of Prisons .... The BOP …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on 17:56 GMT

6 years after Doddridge County killing, man admits he stabbed victim in the heart

WEST UNION, W.Va. (WDTV) — A Doddridge County man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2020 death of Laramie Blue Davis nearly six years later. Ian Matthew Knight admitted during the plea hearing that he stabbed Davis in the heart, according …

Source: WTAP - West Virginia - Indeterminate
Published on 09:34 GMT

Elkins man to face grand jury

ELKINS – A grand jury will hear a case involving a Randolph County man who allegedly drove with a revoked license and stole a woman's vehicle. Ricky Ray Seabolt, 60, of Elkins, is charged with one count of driving revoked third offense, a felony. He …

Source: The Inter-Mountain - West Virginia - Pending
Published on 00:10 GMT

Meet the Candidates: State Delegate – 86th District

By Patrick Hurston As part of the Moorefield Examiner’s coverage of the Nov. 3 general election, Betsy Orndoff-Sayers and Steven Schetrom, both candidates for the West Virginia House of Delegates – 86th District, were invited to answer the same set of …

Source: The Moorefield Examiner - West Virginia - Pending
Published on 09:28 GMT

Echoes of the Past: Meister Cup Tourney’s Proceeds Benefit Humane Society

1926– 100 Years Ago Greatest Apple Crop Apple growers of the Appalachian fruit region are wrestling with the biggest apple crop since 1914. In fact, it may prove to be the biggest crop on record. “Tens of thousands of bushels of apples will rot where they …

Source: West Virginia Daily News - Pending
Published on Oct 17, 2026

West Virginia police make arrest in 2016 cold-case murder

A fight over a bandana in West Virginia may have kicked off a series of events that led to a murder and now an arrest, a decade later. Richard William Nichols, 65, was arrested in connection to the 2016 murder of Ivan “Vanya” Perlis, 25, last month. He was …

Source: AOL - Neutral
Published on Oct 20, 2026

'She should feel pain': Stepmother accused of bruising 7-year-old with belt

RANDOLPH COUNTY, W.Va. (WKRC) - A West Virginia woman is charged with child abuse after authorities said she hit her 7-year-old stepdaughter with a belt, leaving the child with bruising. MaCayla Johnson, 24, faces a charge of child abuse resulting in …

Source: Local12 - Ohio - Center-right
Published on Oct 20, 2026

East Fairmont High School Choir Director charged with distributing CSAM

By Joe Nelson October 20, 2026 - 4:36 pm FAIRMONT, W.Va. — East Fairmont High School’s Choir Director has been arrested and has been accused of charges related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). West Virginia Division of Corrections data shows that …

Source: WAJR - West Virginia - Neutral
Published on Oct 20, 2026

State Police Update: Hunting-Related Shooting Leads to Man's Death; Involuntary Manslaughter Arrest Made

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE POLICE UPDATE: On October 19th, Bobby Stilwell died due to injuries sustained in the shooting that occurred on October 13th. Mr. Neff was arrested on a new charge of Involuntary Manslaughter. This investigation remains …

Source: Connect Bridgeport - West Virginia - Neutral
Published on Oct 20, 2026

UPDATE: Marion County high school choir teacher arrested for possession of child pornography

FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - UPDATE (10/20 at 3:15 p.m.): An East Fairmont High School teacher has been arrested for possession of child pornography. Michael Carpenter, 43, has been arrested on one count of possession of child sexual abuse material, …

Source: WDTV 5 - West Virginia - Neutral
Published on 01:52 GMT

Fayette County man pleads guilty to distribution of child pornography, prosecutors say

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Fayette County man is facing prison time after pleading guilty to the distribution of child pornography, federal prosecutors said. Clarence Jean Miller, 41, of Oak Hill used a messaging application to share nine photos and …

Source: WCHS - West Virginia - Center-right
Published on Oct 16, 2026

A fight over a bandana might have led to a cold-case murder in rural West Virginia, cops say

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Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Oct 20, 2026

Man wanted for escaping juvenile detention facility in Wheeling

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A man has escaped a juvenile detention facility in Wheeling, according to the Williamstown Police Department. Xander Scott Finley-Ball was being held in a Wheeling juvenile detention center after being accused of shooting and …

Source: WTAP - West Virginia - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 16, 2026

Maryland Men Plead Guilty in West Virginia to $1.1 Million Treasury Check Fraud Scheme

A federal fraud investigation has ended with guilty pleas from three Maryland men accused of stealing more than a million dollars through fraudulent U.S. Treasury checks. Prosecutors say 49-year-old Tijuan Arrington, 47-year-old David Walters and 33-year- …

Source: 930 WFMD Free Talk - Maryland - Right-wing

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 18:57 GMT

Trump Says Ilhan Omar Faces Possible Jail Time in Immigration Probe

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has suggested that Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar could face imprisonment amid a federal investigation into questions surrounding her age and immigration history, indicating that the potential consequences could …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

VisionCoreAI and Capital Q® Ventures Announce Partnership to Accelerate Growth of AI Video Intelligence Platform

With its first commercial applications in correctional security, VisionCoreAI is building momentum toward broader adoption of its proprietary AI technology. BIRMINGHAM, FL, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VisionCoreAI, Inc …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 02:59 GMT

Woman Sentenced to More Than a Year in Prison After Assaulting DHS Officers in Florida

The defendant struck an ICE officer, a CBP officer, and a Florida Highway Patrol trooper during the altercation in January WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after a defendant was sentenced …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 19:36 GMT

Austria’s Democracy Index Declines for Another Consecutive Year

(MENAFN) Austria’s Democracy Index has recorded its fourth straight annual decline, according to a new assessment released Tuesday by a coalition of 10 non-governmental organizations examining the performance of the government and parliament in protecting …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 19:02 GMT

Israel Denies Scottish Businesswoman Entry to Palestine, Deports Her

(MENAFN) A Scottish businesswoman has reported being detained and deported by Israeli authorities after she was refused entry while attempting to visit Palestinian business partners, according to reports published Monday. Yasmina Ferrigan, business manager …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 18:43 GMT

SLED Charges Spartanburg County Man with Forgery

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Cory William Smith, 38, with two counts of Forgery – Value $10,000 or More on Monday, October 19, 2026. The South Carolina Department of Insurance requested the SLED investigation. Details can be …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 20:09 GMT

SLED Charges Subject of York County Officer Involved Shooting with Resisting Arrest, Pointing and Presenting a Firearm

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Jerry Wayne McFalls, 42, with Resisting Arrest with a Deadly Weapon – 1st Offense, as well as Pointing and Presenting a Firearm at a Person on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. McFalls is the subject of …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 00:28 GMT

Portsmouth felon sentenced to six years in prison for federal drug and firearm charges

Jerrod Demonte Vines, 41, of Portsmouth, was sentenced to six years in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in a drug trafficking crime.

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 20:14 GMT

Joyce Smithey Discussed Maryland’s Two-Party Consent Law on MPT’s Direct Connection

Joyce E. Smithey appeared on MPT’s Direct Connection on Monday, October 19, at 7 p.m. to discuss Maryland’s two-party consent recording law. ANNAPOLIS, MD, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joyce E. Smithey appeared on …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 20:09 GMT

Former FBI Agent Welcomes DOJ’s New WHIP Fraud Rewards, With One Warning for Tipsters: Don’t Get Whipped by WHIP

JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Justice Department’s new Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, announced October 20 by President Trump and Vice President Vance, pays tipsters $10,000 to $30,000 when …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 19:44 GMT

Aspire Rejuvenation Offers Stem Cell Therapy in Orlando Under 2025 Florida Law

Floridians who once traveled to Mexico or Colombia for regenerative treatment can now receive physician-administered stem cell therapy in the state. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aspire Rejuvenation is …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 19:23 GMT

Haywood Hunt & Associates Welcomes Craig Hannaford as Strategic Advisor, Financial Crime & Corporate Risk

Haywood Hunt welcomes Craig Hannaford back as Strategic Advisor, bringing decades of expertise in financial crime, fraud and corporate risk. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haywood Hunt & Associates Inc. is …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 18:36 GMT

Christina Applegate's Reversed MS Diagnosis Sparks Questions About Misdiagnosis & Medical Malpractice

After Applegate's MS misdiagnosis, Palmer Lopez explores the dangers of unnecessary or delayed treatment and when patients may have grounds for legal action. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After spending 5 …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 17:45 GMT

KlaymanToskes Files $1 Million Greenbacker Renewable Energy FINRA Claim Against Morgan Stanley

Greenbacker Investors Who Suffered Losses May Be Entitled to a Financial Recovery NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities law firm KlaymanToskes announces the filing of a …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 17:41 GMT

Easy Garage Door Repair Expands 24/7 Service to Memorial & River Oaks, Houston

Top-rated Houston garage door specialists expand 24/7 emergency service, same-day diagnostics & upfront pricing to Memorial, River Oaks, Galleria & Montrose. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

VISASERVE (NPZ & B) Announces Strategic Alliance with Gurnani & Gurnani

The firms will support individuals, families, businesses and employers with U.S. immigration matters, while NPZ & B also handles Canadian immigration. RIDGEWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Norma J. Williams to Be Inducted into the John M. Langston Bar Association’s 34th Annual Hall of Fame

Norma J. Williams of Williams & Associates to be inducted into the John M. Langston Bar Association’s 34th Annual Hall of Fame on November 7, 2026, in LA. LOS ANGELES, NC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The John M. …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 16:53 GMT

Senior Justice Law Firm Secures $1 Million Recovery in Florida Home Health Negligence Case

Attorney Dylan Hanson represented a legally blind man who suffered permanent brain injuries following a fall under home health care supervision. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senior Justice Law Firm, the nation …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Nevada Guardian Services Highlights When a Neutral Power of Attorney May Be Worth Considering

During National Estate Planning Awareness Week, Nevada agency explains when a neutral third party may be an option for power of attorney support. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Estate Planning …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 15:17 GMT

TAW LAW TEXAS WELCOMES ATTORNEY LAUREN GRACE BARNETT

Texas- and North Carolina-licensed attorney joins the Austin firm’s growing legal team. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney Lauren Grace Barnett joined TAW Law Texas on September 8, 2026, strengthening the …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

Eleven Tully Rinckey Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

LATHAM, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tully Rinckey PLLC is pleased to announce that eleven attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists by Thomson Reuters. Attorneys from the …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

TheFormTool Launches Snapnumbers™ PRO

First solution in 33 years that diagnoses and repairs Microsoft Word numbering entirely inside Word on the user’s computer LACEY, WA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Professionals who draft contracts, pleadings, outlines, …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 15:06 GMT

Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm Gives Back to Wisconsin Families This Thanksgiving

Wisconsin personal injury law firm to award ten $200 Visa gift cards to help local families put food on the table this holiday season. MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Thanksgiving, Pemberton Personal Injury Law …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 14:49 GMT

Janet Walker, in Commemoration of World Mental Health Day, Details Her Story in “Unholy Alliances: A True Crime Story”

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janet Walker, author, screenwriter, and publisher of Haute-Lifestyle.com, in commemoration of World Mental Health Day, details her survival story in the nonfiction narrative …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 14:41 GMT

Results Driven Marketing® Highlights AI Search Visibility for Mount Pleasant Businesses

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence changes how consumers discover local businesses, Results Driven Marketing is highlighting the growing importance of AI search visibility for …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 14:38 GMT

Results Driven Marketing® Supports Mount Pleasant Search Visibility

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Businesses looking for SEO and online reputation services in Mount Pleasant, SC, have a local option in Results Driven Marketing, a digital marketing agency serving Mount …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 14:20 GMT

PINEYWOODS LAW Celebrates Adriann Sbrusch’s Two-Year Anniversary

With more than 20 years in nursing, Adriann Sbrusch brings compassion and a nurse’s perspective to her work with clients and colleagues. GRAPELAND, TX, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After more than 20 years in nursing, …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Bailey & Galyen Features Chiropractor Dr. Ashley Davis on The Legal Hour

Michael Galyen speaks with Dr. Ashley Davis of 100% Chiropractic about chiropractic care, accident injuries, and recovery after a wreck. DFW, TX, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bailey & Galyen is highlighting an episode of …

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