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Troopers say woman used truck as a weapon to seriously injure man
CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. — A Logan County woman is in jail after allegedly using a pickup truck to seriously injure a man. State police charged Billie Jean Conley, 57, with malicious wounding after a trooper responded to a domestic situation early Saturday morning on Jimmy Drive in Chapmanville. The trooper...
How West Virginia polluters want to undermine citizen efforts to better monitor the air we breath
INSTITUTE — Harvey Silas recalls how the air in his community once stung. “It used to be at five o’clock in the evening when they did whatever they did down at the plant, your eyes would burn,” he said. “I thought it was awful.” Outside the sliding glass doors that lead to Silas’ balcony is […] How West Virginia polluters want to undermine citizen efforts to better monitor the air we breath appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
West Virginia Fourth of July Festivities Could Be Dampened by Rain
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents should prepare for potential rain this Fourth of July. A weather system moving through the area brings a chance of showers on Thursday, potentially impacting holiday festivities. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, a cold front sweeping through this...
Sct. showers & storms tonight into Sunday; an upcoming break next week
Saturday evening begins with scattered showers and thunderstorms. One or two strong to severe storms are possible, with damaging winds and heavy downpours the things we are keeping an eye on. Scattered showers will continue into the overnight as our cold front begins to cross, with showers and clouds keeping temps in the upper 60s. […]
Concealed carry on campus at a local level
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – On Monday July 1, 2024 the Campus Self-Defense Act will go into effect. The Campus Self-Defense Act was passed by the West Virginia Legislature and Governor Jim Justice in 2023. This allows people to carry a concealed handgun on college campuses across West Virginia if they have a concealed carry permit. […]
West Virginia Coal association launches “Friends of Coal” app
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Coal Association, in collaboration with America’s Coal Associations, has introduced the “Friends of Coal” app. This interactive platform is aimed at providing users with direct access to current information and key issues affecting West Virginia’s and our nation’s coal industry. According to Chris Hamilton, president and CEO of […]
WV author sells out first traditionally published book, The Found Boys
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Best-selling West Virginia author, S.D. Smith has announced The Found Boys, the author’s first book to be published in traditional fashion. Published through Harvest House and described as a thrilling and nostalgic buddy-adventure, the text explores themes of friendship and forgiveness, among others. For the release of the book, Smith partnered with […]
West Virginia set to recognize Amputee Center
PARKERSBURG — The Amputee Center in Parkersburg and its executive director will be recognized by the state of West Virginia for promoting and creating opportunities to make West Virginia a healthier place. The 2024 Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Awards from Celebrating Healthy West Virginia, a program developed by the...
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