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Evergreen High School Shooting Linked to Extremist Network

Suspect in Evergreen school shooting was ‘radicalized’ by ‘extremist network,’ investigators say WV News | Thursday, September 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Law enforcement responded to a shooting incident at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County on September 10, 2025, where investigations later revealed that the suspect had been radicalized by

Shooting at Evergreen High School Leaves Students Injured

3 students hospitalized after shooting at Evergreen High School WV News | Wednesday, September 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On September 10, 2025, a tragic shooting at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County left three students hospitalized. Law enforcement responded promptly to the incident, with the Jefferson County Sheriff's

Newport's Jail Annex Achieves Certification After Flooding

Newport's Jail Annex Achieves Certification After Flooding

Cocke County Jail Annex in Jefferson County certified WV News | Saturday, September 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Cocke County Sheriff C.J. Ball announced the certification of the county's jail annex, currently located in Newport, after being unavailable due to Hurricane Helene's flooding. This marks a

Route 93 Dedicated to Local Leader Frank Roleff

Route 93 Dedicated to Local Leader Frank Roleff

Portion of Route 93 dedicated to Frank Roleff WV News | Thursday, September 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway WV News reports that a section of Route 93 has been dedicated to Frank Roleff, a significant figure in the local community. This tribute not only honors Roleff's contributions but also

Local Residents Arrested in Recent Police Incidents

Police Reports WV News | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 By Staff A recent police report from WV News details two arrests in the area. On August 27, Christopher Smith, 47, was apprehended during a traffic stop on Coops Road due to an outstanding warrant for a parole violation from Jefferson County

Boulder Hosts the Joyful Celebrations of the County Fair

Boulder Hosts the Joyful Celebrations of the County Fair

Jefferson County Fair serves up plenty of fun WV News | Sunday, August 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo, themed 'A Fair of the Heart,' delighted attendees from nearby towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry with a four-day lineup of activities from August

Kearneysville Horse Owner Under Fire for Animal Cruelty

Kearneysville Horse Owner Under Fire for Animal Cruelty

West Virginia Racing Commission Suspends License of Kearneysville Horse Owner in Animal Cruelty Case WV News | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Staff The West Virginia Racing Commission has suspended the owner and trainer license of Toschia Spriggs after an animal cruelty investigation revealed that eight horses at her Kearneysville property