Tag: west_virginia
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Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Gun Charges
Justin Dale Graves, 43, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty to federal charges for possessing and intending to distribute over 3.3 kilograms of methamphetamine and possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking. He faces a minimum of 15 years in prison.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Justin Dale GravesSt. AlbansMethamphetamineDrug TraffickingFirearmsOperation Take Back AmericaWest VirginiaFBI
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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Disability Statistics Ahead of ADA Anniversary
Ahead of the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary, the U.S. Census Bureau released 2024 data. It shows 45.8 million Americans have a disability, with 10.5 million employed, and highlights state-level variations and median earnings.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborLegalEducation Americans with Disabilities ActDisabilityU.S. Census BureauEmploymentStatisticsWest VirginiaCivil Rights
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Morgantown Residents Sentenced for Major Drug Trafficking Operation
Two Morgantown residents received prison sentences for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking operation distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine in North Central West Virginia, part of "Operation Take Back America".
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics MorgantownWest VirginiaDrug TraffickingFentanylMethamphetamineOperation Take Back AmericaSentencingFBI
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Changes for West Virginia Offices
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its West Virginia offices, urging residents to check online for changes and utilize digital services for their benefit needs.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationWest VirginiaGovernmentPersonal FinanceRetirement PlanningDisability BenefitsMedicare