CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Fairmont man faces up to 20 years in federal prison after admitting to his role in selling fentanyl laced pills in the area. Emmanuel D. Gibson, 34, fled from Westover police when they tried to make a traffic stop. Police recovered fentanyl laced pills, other controlled substances, and two firearms after…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It is municipal election season in the city of Morgantown. Election day in Morgantown is Tuesday, April 29 and the polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The application deadline for an absentee ballot is April 23, 2025 and the last day to register to vote is April 7,2025.…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two local lawmakers from opposing parties are attending the inauguration of Patrick Morrisey today. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Democrat State Senator Joey Garcia, Marion, 13, said it is important to show his support regardless of party affiliation. “As a person duly elected by the citizens of Marion and Monongalia Counties,…
BARBOUR COUNTY, W.Va. — An early morning fire at a Barbour County coal has been been extinguished and no injuries have been reported. The fire was reported at 1 a.m. at the Leer South Mine just outside Philippi. Unconfirmed reports indicate the fire was minor and the cause is under investigation. Operations at the mine…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Catholic Charities Grace Warming Shelter has had about 25 residents in recent days as the bitter cold temperatures briefly move out of the area. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Director Dr. Jessica Thompson said they have yet to hit capacity since the shelter was expanded to 30 with approval from…
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — The Cheat Lake Volunteer Fire Department led a water rescue Friday afternoon at the Cooper’s Rock Trout Pond. Firefighters responded at 12:28 p.m. and quickly recovered the patient from the icy water and put him in the care Monongalia EMS who also responded to the scene. The Brookhaven Volunteer Fire Department,…
