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Mercer County, WV (WOAY) – A California man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for helping deliver 196 pounds of meth and 4 kilograms of cocaine to bluefield in a semi-truck. According to federal prosecutors, Alejandro Gallegos had another person make the delivery. Gallegos handled the logistics and received approximately $400,000. The driver was previously sentenced to 14 years in prison. Related Sponsored Content Evening Anchor - Oak Hill Native
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Mercer County, WV (WOAY) – One local organization aiming to keep kids off drugs held its final event for the school year. The Drug-Free All-Stars held its final spring event at Bluefield Middle School on Tuesday. Drug-Free All-Stars visits schools around the region and encourages kids to stay off drugs while taking on their favorite teachers. The event was highlighted by honoring Tony Webster, whose son, “Little” Tony, died of a heart condition while in high school.
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Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – An Illinois man pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to introduce contraband into a federal prison. Court documents state that on February 1, 2024, 22-year-old Miguel Angel Aleman-Piceno went to the fence at FCI McDowell with a backpack and a duffle bag with a drone and camouflaged packages. These packages had 4 cell phones, chargers, phone cards, marijuana, and tobacco.
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Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – Officers with the Beckley Police Department are continuing to investigate a fight involving multiple people following graduation for Woodrow Wilson High School. Due to the size of the disturbance, officers say witness testimony and video evidence is key to bringing those involved to justice.
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Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – Do you want to support animals while getting a good meal? Well, you can!The Night of Giving will be on Thursday, July 10, at Texas Roadhouse from 3 pm to 10 pm. 10 percent of all proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Raleigh County, just as long as you show this flyer. The funds they receive will go towards food, shelter, and care for all the animals waiting for their new homes. Sponsored Content
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Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – The United States Attorney for Southern West Virginia has secured two separate guilty pleas for incidents involving COVID-19 relief fraud. The first, Ross Jay Bailey, got a 2 million loan from the federal government. He admitted to using around 1.4 million dollars for personal things, including cryptocurrency. That money was supposed to be used to alleviate economic injury caused by the pandemic.
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Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia Division of Transportation says more than three hundred thousand people were on the West Virginia Turnpike on Memorial Day weekend. There were twenty-four thousand more transactions this year compared to last year. That is a four percent increase. Meanwhile, gas prices across the state are increasing. According to GasBuddy, the average price of gas rose by 1.4 cents last week, now sitting at $3.02 per gallon. The cheapest gallon of gas was $2.06.
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Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – Southern West Virginia provided the perfect conditions for an outdoor classroom. Ace Adventure Resort hosted Wild Institutes Wilderness First Aid Class. The hands-on classes are designed for outdoor professionals and first responders to learn rescue techniques and first aid for remote locations. Instructors say having these skills are important to people working in the state’s growing tourism industry. Sponsored Content
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Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing teen. 14-year-old Jordan Adams was last seen on May 19 in Beckley. His current whereabouts are unknown, and police are seeking any relevant information that may help them locate him. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, you are advised to contact the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office at 304-255-0911 or your local authorities. Sponsored Content
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Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – Raleigh County is the place to be for a full day of music, art, and food. The Slam-teenth music festival is on June 14 and it features over 15 bands, covering multiple genres on two stages. But it is not just a day of music. Event organizers say the event offers something for everyone. Slam-teenth is marking its third year. Bands will be playing from noon until 10 p.m. at 2260 Harper Road in the city of Beckley. Admission is free! Sponsored Content
