Earlier this year ICE arrested 600 immigrants over a two week period. Most migrants had no criminal records and, since then, West Virginia has decided to not hold ICE detainees in their jails. A look at West Virginia post Operation Country Roads.
Graham died unexpectedly this month and was succeeded by his sister, Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., who is running for a full term.
Torrential rains dumped up to seven inches on parts of West Virginia Tuesday night, triggering flash floods that swamped homes and businesses, washed out bridges, and forced the governor to declare a statewide emergency across all 55 counties. Governor Patrick Morrisey sent 100 National Guard members into the hardest-hit areas of northern West Virginia overnight, […] The post West Virginia flash floods swamp homes and roads as governor deploys National Guard appeared first on American Almanac .
Torrential rains dumped up to seven inches on parts of West Virginia Tuesday night, triggering flash floods that swamped homes and businesses, washed out bridges, and forced the governor to declare a statewide emergency across all 55 counties. Governor Patrick Morrisey sent 100 National Guard members into the hardest-hit areas of northern West Virginia overnight, with another 200 expected to arrive by late Wednesday morning. Emergency crews pulled dozens of people from submerged vehicles as floodwaters tore across Lewis and Upshur counties, two rural counties with a combined population of roughly 40,000. No deaths were immediately reported, but the damage was severe enough that Morrisey urged residents statewide to stay home. The…Open
Jenny Costa Honeycutt, a Charleston County councilwoman and lawyer, topped a Republican rival in a runoff primary election for a seat that leans to the right but could be competitive in November.
Some of the fiercest battles took place in South Carolina, but its part in the fight for independence is often overlooked. Our reporter found history, myths, beauty and contradiction across the Lowcountry landscapes.
Areas like Pittsburgh, Nashville and Charleston have been issued a Level 2 out of 5 severe thunderstorm risk
The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it is looking into allegations Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) over-billed her congressional office for funds to maintain her home in D.C. Why it matters: The charges, which Mace's lawyer called "fundamentally flawed," could add further mayhem to her bid for governor of South Carolina. - Mace has built a national profile for making heated public statements and picking fights with both political rivals and other individuals who she says have wronged her. - Last November she reportedly berated officers at the Charleston International Airport, which she has denied. Driving the news: The Ethics Committee said in a press release that it is reviewing an Office of Congressional Conduct report into…
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested more than 650 illegal aliens across West Virginia during a two-week statewide operation.WHO WAS INVOLVED: ICE, 14 federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, and the arrested migrants.WHEN & WHERE: January 5-19, 2026, in cities including Charleston, Martinsburg, Beckley, and more across West Virginia.KEY […] The post Two-Week ICE Op Nabs Hundreds of Illegals Without Incident – Because State and Local Officials Cooperated. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested more than 650 illegal aliens across West Virginia during a two-week statewide operation. WHO WAS INVOLVED: ICE, 14 federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, and the arrested migrants . WHEN & WHERE: January 5-19, 2026, in cities including Charleston, Martinsburg, Beckley, and more across West Virginia. KEY QUOTE: “This operation demonstrates how strong partnerships between ICE and West Virginia law enforcement agencies enhance public safety and the integrity of our immigration system.” – Michael Rose, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Philadelphia acting Field Office Director. IMPACT: Over 650 arrests were made,…Open
AI:U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) successfully conducted a two-week statewide operation across West Virginia from January 5 to January 19, 2026, resulting in the arrest of over 650 illegal aliens. Spanning cities such as Charleston, Martinsburg, and Beckley, the operation relied on seamless cooperation between ICE and 14 federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, which allowed for the removal of dangerous criminals—including individuals convicted of child sex abuse and drug possession—without any public disorder or incident. This efficient execution stands in sharp contrast to the chaos and violence seen during recent immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota, where uncooperative Democratic officials and…Open
The operation, conducted from Jan. 5 to Jan. 19, involved U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers working with state and local law enforcement partners in multiple communities, including Charleston, Martinsburg, Beckley, Moorefield, Morgantown and Huntington.
AI:U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) executed a massive statewide operation across West Virginia between January 5 and January 19, resulting in the arrest of more than 650 illegal aliens. Working alongside state and local law enforcement, agents conducted sweeps in several key communities including Charleston, Martinsburg, Beckley, Moorefield, Morgantown, and Huntington to target undocumented individuals residing within the state.Open