CHARLESTON — The state alleges drug manufacturers exaggerated the benefits of long-term opioid use in their marketing strategies significantly contributing to the opioid epidemic in West Virginia. […]
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Doctor testifies oversupply of opioids key to 20-year epidemic
A doctor testified Tuesday 57% of non-medical users of opioids in West Virginia during the past 20 years obtained the pills from a friend or relative for […]
We feel you, Sha’Carri Richardson
Our hometown track star, Sha’Carri Richardson, is speaking an important truth loudly, and we don’t blame her. After Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was allowed to compete […]
Drug crisis worsens in West Virginia
In March 2017, a House of Representatives subcommittee held a hearing on the drug problem in America. The hearing focused on what committee members identified as the […]
Mon sheriff’s deputy arrests man with stolen vehicle, drugs
MORGANTOWN — A Morgantown man was arrested Tuesday for transferring or receiving a stolen vehicle and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Duane Robert Taylor […]
Tennessee man arrested for narcotics in Westover
WESTOVER — Joshua L. Casteel, 27, of Morristown, Tenn., was arrested Monday by Westover Police after being found in possession of three different types of narcotics. According […]
Two Virginia men accused of transporting meth
AURORA — Two Virginia men are accused of bringing about a half pound of methamphetamine into Preston County. David Conneway and Walter Long Jr. are each charged […]
Mini-grant for W.Va. college students promotes medication safety on campus
Newsroom@DominionPost.com The West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute, Inc. has announced a mini-grant opportunity for West Virginia college students in collaboration with the West Virginia Higher Education Policy […]
Drug Task Force investigators recover meth, fentanyl, U.S. currency
A Mon Metro Drug Task Force investigation launched in August has led to the arrest of an Ohio man for two felony counts of possession with intent […]
Preston police make multiple drug arrests at and near music festival
MASONTOWN — Law enforcement in Preston County made multiple arrests at and around Marvin’s Mountain where Resonance Festival was held over the weekend. The festival was expected […]
