CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Harrison County deputy has been arrested and charged with engaging in prostitution. Sheriff Robert Matheny Sgt. Sam Morrison was arrested Monday morning without incident, according to Harrison County Sheriff Robert Matheny. According to a criminal complaint, Morrison would regularly pick up a prostitute for sex while on duty in his marked cruiser.…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Public Service Commission is opening general investigations into the security against cyberattacks for some of the state’s water and sewer utilities. The PSC issued orders Thursday to look into the computer attacks. “Cyberattacks against water and sewer utilities are increasing throughout the United States,” the Commission said. “Cyberattacks threaten the distribution…
Story by Mike Nolting, WAJR FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Education levies and bonds in three northern West Virginia counties failed on election day. Initiatives in Upshur, Marion, Preston and Cabell counties were turned back by voters Tuesday night. Upshur County Board of Education Upshur County Schools have been under state control since last June after an investigation…
Story by Mike Nolting, WAJR BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — State police arrested a man in Buckhannon after he allegedly stabbed another man sitting on his front porch eating a cheeseburger Monday. Troopers arrived at the home Little Sand Run Road and found the victim with a stab wound in the chest and two more in the…
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Republican Nominee for Harrison County Commission Patsy Trecost II – 4,186 (51.73%) Ron Watson – 3,906 (48.27%) Republican Nomination for Harrison County Sheriff Robert Matheny II – 2,619 (31.06%) Dixon G. Pruitt – 1,798 (21.33%) Steve Johnson – 1,618 (19.19%) Chris D. Minor – 876 (10.39%) Don Quinn – 863 (10.24%) Jon Harbert – 657…
Story by Mike Nolting, WAJR FAIRMONT, W.Va. — West Virginia State Police made two drug-related arrests at the Petty John/Royal Inn in Fairmont after an alleged drug sale to a confidential informant earlier this week. Troopers from the Marion County Detachment of said the informant bought $20 worth of crack cocaine Wednesday from Michael Holloway, 29,…
