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LEWISBURG, W. Va (PRESS RELEASE)– West Virginia Division of Highways announces a one-lane closure on US 219 in Lewisburg.It will be from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily, starting Monday, May 20 through Friday,More >> LEWISBURG, W. Va (PRESS RELEASE)– West Virginia Division of Highways announces a one-lane closure on US 219 in Lewisburg.It will be from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily, starting Monday, May 20 through Friday,More >> ABBS VALLEY (WVVA) - A young member of the region's bear population found himself in need of rescue Wednesday after an attack by dogs in Tazewell County. Residents in Abbs Valley were able to get theMore >> WAYNESBORO Va. (WVVA) - A bear cub that was saved from a dog attack in the Abbs Valley area of Tazewell County has arrived at his temporary home -- a Virginia wildlife center. Amanda Nicholson of theMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - Congratulations to the senior class at Tazewell High School, the winners of WVVA.com's seventh-annual Don't Drink PSA Contest! The students receive $100 courtesy of SADD and CommunityMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - Congratulations to the senior class at Tazewell High School, the winners of WVVA.com's seventh-annual Don't Drink PSA Contest! The students receive $100 courtesy of SADD and CommunityMore >> LEWISBURG, W. Va (WVVA)- Deputies put away their pistols in favor of putters Wednesday for the Greenbrier County Deputy Sheriff's Association Golf Tournament at the Lewisburg Elks Country Club.Police asMore >> LEWISBURG, W. Va (WVVA)- Deputies put away their pistols in favor of putters Wednesday for the Greenbrier County Deputy Sheriff's Association Golf Tournament at the Lewisburg Elks Country Club.Police asMore >> LEWISBURG, W. Va (WVVA)-- Volunteers in Lewisburg proved they aren't afraid to get messy on Wednesday as they fixed up the Andrew Lewis Park behind the circuit courthouse in town.The Savannah Garden Club,More >> LEWISBURG, W. Va (WVVA)-- Volunteers in Lewisburg proved they aren't afraid to get messy on Wednesday as they fixed up the Andrew Lewis Park behind the circuit courthouse in town.The Savannah Garden Club,More >> BECKLEY (WVVA) -- Plan, do, study, act. Those are the four steps in a new teaching technique being tested in Raleigh County. The Eureka Project, developed by local entrepreneurs at Vaught Inc., is aMore >> BECKLEY (WVVA) -- Plan, do, study, act. Those are the four steps in a new teaching technique being tested in Raleigh County. The Eureka Project, developed by local entrepreneurs at Vaught Inc., is aMore >> BECKLEY (WVVA) - The photos in the above slideshow were contributed by WVVA viewers from across the region during storms on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. You can submit your photos by sending them to photos@wvva.com UseMore >> BECKLEY (WVVA) - The photos in the above slideshow were contributed by WVVA viewers from across the region during storms on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. You can submit your photos by sending them to photos@wvva.com UseMore >> LEWISBURG, W. Va (WVVA)-- A man is found guilty of having sex with a student at a local alternative school.John Campbell of Alderson was convicted Wednesday afternoon in Greenbrier County Circuit CourtMore >> LEWISBURG, W. Va (WVVA)-- A man is found guilty of having sex with a student at a local alternative school.John Campbell of Alderson was convicted Wednesday afternoon in Greenbrier County Circuit CourtMore >> BLUEFIELD, W.Va (WVVA) -- Kids in Southern West Virginia had a chance to meet West Virginia University's mascot. The mountaineer visited several schools in the area to meet students, teach them a WVUMore >> BLUEFIELD, W.Va (WVVA) -- Kids in Southern West Virginia had a chance to meet West Virginia University's mascot. The mountaineer visited several schools in the area to meet students, teach them a WVUMore >> BLUEFIELD, W.Va (WVVA) -- In honor of National EMS week, the Bluefield Rescue Squad held a cook out Wednesday for first responders and their families. The squad grilled out steak and chicken for everyoneMore >> BLUEFIELD, W.Va (WVVA) -- In honor of National EMS week, the Bluefield Rescue Squad held a cook out Wednesday for first responders and their families. The squad grilled out steak and chicken for everyoneMore >>
OAK HILL -- A Detroit man has been arrested on drug charges stemming from a drug task force investigation in Fayette County. Sheriff Steve W. Kessler released the following information regarding this incident.
On Sunday January 13th 2013, members of the Central WV Drug Task Force (CWVDTF) obtained a search warrant for a residence on Gatewood Road near Oak Hill based on their investigations. At about 8:30 p.m. this date, the search warrant was executed on this residence after first being secured by Deputies of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department.
After all of the subjects that were in the home were safely secured, a search of the home was conducted by members of the CWVDTF and the West Virginia State Police BCI. As a result of the search, a sales quantity of heroin was located, as well as a large sum of cash.
Michael C. Traver (age 26 of Detroit Michigan) was arrested on felony charges of Deliver of a Controlled Substance, Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, and Conspiracy to Commit a Felony. He was arraigned through the Fayette County Magistrate Court, and was remanded to the Southern Regional Jail in lieu of a $100,000.00 bond.
This incident remains under investigation by the Central West Virginia Drug Task Force.
