New online curriculum aims to decrease child exploitation online
(InvestigateTV) — The National Center for Education Statistics reported that 97% of U.S. children have access to the internet, making them susceptible to online predators. To help address this threat,…
Walgreens worker killed by man with ‘grudge’ against pharmacies
A California man who police say holds a “grudge” against big pharmacies was arrested this week after allegedly gunning down a Walgreens worker. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. Monday…
Power outage impacts more than 32,000 customers in the area
Power outage impacts 13,000 customers in the area(WDBJ7) BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – A widespread power outage is impacting thousands of Appalachian Power customers in the area. The outages include part of…
Amazon’s last-minute bid for TikTok comes as a US ban on the platform is set to take effect Saturday
By AAMER MADHANI WASHINGTON (AP) — Amazon has put in a bid to purchase TikTok, a Trump administration official said Wednesday, in an eleventh-hour pitch as a U.S. ban on…
Asking Eric: While trying to be an influencer, a friend crosses the line
Dear Eric: A lady I know does shopping for Instacart, and occasionally she will post on Facebook photos of homes she has delivered to, adding comments like “look at this…
Musk could be headed for a Washington exit after turbulent times at Trump’s DOGE
DOGE could be reaching a conclusion faster than its original July 4, 2026 goal. WASHINGTON — DOGE’s days appear to be numbered. Elon Musk recently suggested that he will be…
‘Heavily armed’ man arrested after planning to harm funeral attendees, police say
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) – A man in Kentucky is behind bars after police said he targeted people attending a funeral with threats. Williamsburg Police said they were notified of…
Tariffs impact: Trucking rush inside U.S. and huge drop in Chinese freight orders signal trouble for economy
A surge in freight trucking activity, from the Texas-Mexico border to the warehouses and distribution centers of major U.S. retailers, shows the extent to which U.S. companies have rushed to…
Interview @ Noon: Bluefield State encouraging friends, family & alumni to participate in its Day of Giving
If you would like to donate, you may do so, at give.bluefieldstate.edu. BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – The Day of Giving for Bluefield State University is approaching — April 9, 2025. Keith…