Secretary of State Mac Warner urging more citizens to serve as poll workers ahead of General Election

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Secretary of State Mac Warner’s Office shows 18 West Virginia counties are in need of poll workers for the November 5 General Election. Warner says getting new people to pitch in on election day could build consistent helpers and politicians for the future. Mac Warner “You’re getting fresh blood in there so that,…

Buckhannon councilman due in federal court Monday; city officials take steps to remove from office

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — A criminally charged Buckhannon city councilman is scheduled to make an initial appearance in Clarksburg federal court Monday. David McCauley David McCauley, 66, of Buckhannon, has been charged with two counts of production and one count of possession of child pornography. He was arrested last Wednesday by FBI agents. Buckhannon City Council is taking…

Federal prosecutor says Morgantown homebuilder was ‘pretty bold’ in using illegal workers

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. —  A Morgantown custom homebuilder is facing numerous federal charges after using fake employment information for illegal immigrants he was smuggling from central America to work at his business. William Ihlenfeld U.S. Attorney Bill Ihlenfeld said Hector Reyes, 40, operated A & M Homes, LLC, since 2015 and got the attention of authorities when he…

Appalachian Power continues restoration efforts following Helene

UPDATE As of 1 p.m. Sunday: Appalachian Power reports 40,800 customers in West Virginia are still without power. They say most West Virginia customers should have power back on by 11 p.m. Sunday night. ________________________________ CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power restored service to more than 20,000 customers in West Virginia Saturday with 41,000 still without power…

Pennsylvania woman faces up to 20 years in prison for Clarksburg drug activity

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Pennsylvania woman faces up to 20-years in federal prison after her conviction by a jury for possession with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl. Members of the Greater Harrison Drug Task Force watched Jalisa Lashae Hawkins, 35, of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, at a Clarksburg residence that was under surveillance due to complaints of…