Jessica Patterson

1 week ago | wfxrtv.com | Jessica Patterson |Merrily McAuliffe

WEST VIRGINIA (WOWK) - An invasive insect from Asia is spreading across the United States, including in the Mountain State. This pest is called the Spotted Lanternfly, and it's been reported in 16 West Virginia counties, mostly in the northern part of the state, such as the Morgantown, Clarksburg and Parkersburg areas. Experts are urging residents to keep an eye out for the insects, as they are a significant threat to agriculture.

1 week ago | dcnewsnow.com | Jessica Patterson |Merrily McAuliffe

WEST VIRGINIA (WOWK) – An invasive insect from Asia is spreading across the United States, including in the Mountain State. This pest is called the Spotted Lanternfly, and it’s been reported in 16 West Virginia counties, mostly in the northern part of the state, such as the Morgantown, Clarksburg and Parkersburg areas. Experts are urging residents to keep an eye out for the insects, as they are a significant threat to agriculture.

1 week ago | wboy.com | Jessica Patterson |Merrily McAuliffe |Joey Rather

WEST VIRGINIA (WOWK) — An invasive insect from Asia has begun to hatch and spread across the United States, including in the Mountain State. This pest is called the Spotted Lanternfly, and it’s been reported in 16 West Virginia counties, including four in north central West Virginia. Experts are urging residents to keep an eye out for the insects, as they are a significant threat to agriculture.

1 month ago | wboy.com | Jordan Mead |Jessica Patterson

UPDATE (4:21 P.M. Monday, March 24, 2025) — Another person has been charged in connection to the abuse of an infant in Clay County. According to a criminal complaint from Clay County Magistrate Court, Jerri Ferrebee, 36, has been charged with child neglect resulting in injury and failure to report.