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  • Published on Jul 20, 2025

    Longs man gets 25 years for trafficking fentanyl

    HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 40-year-old Longs man convicted of drug trafficking in Horry County will spend the next 25 years in prison, according to the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Raymond Edward Chestnut was convicted of trafficking fentanyl after …

    Source: WBTW - South Carolina - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 19, 2025

    Who is Responsible for PFAS Contamination?

    Hazardous "forever chemicals" contaminate drinking water, soil and food worldwide. Who is responsible for their contamination?The sleepy small town of Trissino lies at the foot of the Italian Alps, surrounded by lush fields, green hills and small …

    Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 18, 2025

    Outlaw Artist reception and art talk

    BECKLEY — The exhibit Billy Foster, the Outlaw Artist was installed this week at the Beckley Art Center, which features Foster's work, many of which he created while incarcerated at Moundsville Penitentiary. On Sunday, July 20 at 3 p.m., the Center, at …

    Source: The Register-Herald - West Virginia - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 18, 2025

    2 charged after 13-year-old Washington County girl drowns in Ohio River

    WEIRTON, W.Va. — Two people are facing charges after a 13-year-old girl from Burgettstown drowned in the Ohio River last month. Ashley Shelton, 29, and Joshua Lockerbie, 34, both of Weirton, were arrested Wednesday in connection with the drowning of Reese …

    Source: WPXI - Pennsylvania - Pending
  • Published on Jul 18, 2025

    Mamdani’s Marxism

    New York City’s Marxist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was treated like a rock star by congressional Democrats Wednesday. Democrats moved the meeting site at the last minute, hoping to avoid the media. It didn’t work. And when the event was over, Mamdani …

    Source: The Patriot Post - Right-wing
  • Published on Jul 17, 2025

    House prepares to advance cuts on public broadcasting and foreign aid. Follow live updates.

    Stephen Colbert, frequent Trump critic, says CBS is ending his ‘Late Show’ in May 2026 — 8:35 p.m. By the Associated Press The host delivered the news to his audience at a taping Thursday, days after spoking out against Paramount Global, parent company of …

    Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 18, 2025

    Weirton pair charged in drowning death of Burgettstown teen

    Joshua Lewis Lockerbie WEIRTON — Two Weirton residents have been charged in connection with the recent drowning death of a Burgettstown teen. Ashley Marie Shelton, 29, and Joshua Lewis Lockerbie, 35, both of 3103 Pennsylvania Ave., were arrested by Weirton …

    Source: The Herald Star - Ohio - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 18, 2025

    Two From Weirton Charged in Teen’s Drowning Death

    Two Weirton residents have been charged in connection with the recent drowning death of a Burgettstown teen. Ashley Marie Shelton, 29, and Joshua Lewis Lockerbie, 35, both of 3103 Pennsylvania Ave., were arrested by Weirton Police Wednesday, and have been …

    Source: The Intelligencer - West Virginia - Pending
  • Published on Jul 17, 2025

    Ex-Fort Gay Mayor, Treasurer Indicted On Embezzlement, Fraud Charges

    Home » Stories » Ex-Fort Gay Mayor, Treasurer Indicted On Embezzlement, Fraud Charges Maria Young Published July 17, 2025 - 3:56 pm The former mayor and treasurer of Fort Gay face substantial prison time if convicted of the charges on which they've …

    Source: West Virginia Public Broadcasting - Pending
  • Published on Jul 17, 2025

    Charges filed in drowning of Burgettstown teen

    WEIRTON, W.Va. – Two Weirton residents are facing charges in connection with the recent drowning of a Burgettstown teen. Thirteen-year-old Reese Hanshaw drowned June 30 while swimming in the Ohio River in Weirton. According to information from Weirton …

    Source: The Herald-Standard - Pennsylvania - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 17, 2025

    Federal Judge Blocks Washington State Law Forcing Priests To Break the Seal of Confession

    A federal judge is giving clergy members in Washington a win by placing on hold a law that would force them to violate the seal of confession or face jail.  A federal district court judge, David Estudillo, blocked enforcement of the law as multiple …

    Source: The New York Sun - Right-wing
  • Published on Jul 17, 2025

    Man arrested by Hartsville police in March turned over to U.S. immigration officials after charges resolved

    DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A man arrested by Hartsville police in March was turned over to U.S. immigration officials on Thursday after the charges against him were resolved, the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office said. Freddy Hernandez was arrested …

    Source: WBTW - South Carolina - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 17, 2025

    Arrests made in connection with drowning death

    WEIRTON – Two Weirton residents are facing charges in connection with the recent drowning death of a Burgettstown teen. According to information from Weirton Police Chief Charlie Kush, Ashley Shelton, 29, and Joshua Lockerbie, 34, both of Weirton, were …

    Source: Weirton Daily Times - West Virginia - Pending
  • Published on Jul 17, 2025

    Security upgrade cost estimate for new courthouse grows $2.5M

    CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Less than two weeks after closing a $23.5 million deal to purchase two large buildings from American Public University System on the edge of Charles Town, the Jefferson County Commission received news from county staff that the …

    Source: Spirit of Jefferson - West Virginia - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 17, 2025

    Former Fort Gay mayor and treasurer indicted in Wayne County on several embezzlement and fraud charges

    Fort Gay, WV (WOAY)- A Wayne County grand jury has indicted two former officials from the town of Fort Gay. Former mayor Joetta Hatfield and former treasurer Sheila Bowen were indicted on nine counts, including embezzlement, fraudulent schemes, and …

    Source: WOAY 4 - West Virginia - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 17, 2025

    House prepares to advance cuts on public broadcasting and foreign aid. Here’s a rundown of Thursday.

    Stephen Colbert, frequent Trump critic, says CBS is ending his ‘Late Show’ in May 2026 — 8:35 p.m. By the Associated Press The host delivered the news to his audience at a taping Thursday, days after spoking out against Paramount Global, parent company of …

    Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 17, 2025

    WV Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation hosting hiring event at Mount Olive Correctional Center on July 23

    Mount Olive, WV (WOAY)- If you’re looking for a career in public safety, the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is hosting a hiring event on Wednesday, July 23.  The event will take place at Mount Olive Correctional Center and Jail …

    Source: WOAY 4 - West Virginia - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 17, 2025

    Today in History: Wife arrested in N.D. for alleged abduction of own children; husband at large

    On this date in 1962, a West Virginia couple accused of abducting their own children fled across several states, with the mother and daughter arrested in North Dakota while the father and two sons remained at large. Here is the complete story as it …

    Source: InForum - North Dakota - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 17, 2025

    Many express 'outrage' as man convicted in connection with Bridgeport double murder walks free following Biden clemency

    Adrian Peeler, 49, walked out of a federal prison in West Virginia Wednesday after spending 26 years behind bars in connection with the 1999 murders of 8-year-old BJ Brown and his mother, Karen Clarke. The child was set to testify against Peeler's …

    Source: News 12 Connecticut - Pending

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