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Old Story, New Headlines: WV Couple Adopts Black Children to Use as “Slaves”
From The Big Ideas, Think Kids’ Newsletter for July 2024. Back in early October, a Kanawha County couple was arrested on charges of gross child neglect creating a substantial risk of injury upon discovery of three children who were held captive in a shed on their property in Sissonville.
Woman found not guilty in attempted child kidnapping from mall
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A woman who faced charges after an attempted child kidnapping last year at the Charleston Town Center was found not guilty Monday by reason of mental illness. Love Sabatini appeared before Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Dave Hardy for a plea entry. A plea agreement...
Tigger Lawson is this week’s LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week
(LOOTPRESS) The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week for the week of July 7 – July 13 is Tigger Lawson! Tigger is an exceptionally well behaved pup with a black coat and white features. His According to his family, he is the most handsome boy around! Thanks to all who submitted for this week’s feature and […]
Archeological students uncover nineteenth century archaic findings at historic Hale House site in Kanawha County
MALDEN, W.Va. — University students continue to uncover layers of the past at a local archeological dig site just outside of Charleston– from finding 1800 salt industry-era artifacts, to archaic pieces dating back long before. Students and staff from West Virginia State University’s Archeological Field School as well...
Rutter’s to Expand to Virginia
Pennsylvania-based Rutter’s has announced plans to open its first location in Virginia, coming sometime next year. The new site is planned for just east of Winchester, Pa., at the corner of Millwood Pike and Coverstone Drive, reported The Winchester Star. Growing Through New Builds. The new Rutter’s location will...
Police: Theft investigation underway at Trap Hill Little League Fields
ECCLES, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State Police need your help after a theft and destruction of property incident occurred at Trap Hill Little League Fields. Between the evening of Wednesday, July 10, 2024, and the early morning hours of Thursday, July 11, 2024, an unidentified individual or individuals unlawfully entered a building at the […]
7-Brew Coffee drive-thru opens in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A new drive-through coffee stand was open on Robert. C. Byrd Drive in Beckley on Monday, July 15, 2025, and the manager said the new business has had a warm welcome from customers. Seven Brew Coffee offers 20,000 combinations of coffee drinks, starting with the original “Blondie.” The Beckley location is […]
Beckley Gaming Expo gearing up for fifth year
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Beckley Gaming Expo is returning to the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center at the end of this month. The 5th annual event is promising to be the best one yet. Desiree Christian, Event Organizer, said to come ready to game! “For this year’s expo we have more games, more TVs than […]
Beckley Police Department officers discuss fentanyl threat to officers
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — When Beckley Police Department Lieutenant Jason McDaniel joined the force more than two decades ago, he said on Monday, July 15, 2024, crack cocaine was the worst drug he had ever encountered. He said things have changed since then, however. “The pills came, and the pill epidemic. You know, the pill […]
Power outage planned for nearly 1,200 customers in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A power outage is planned for nearly 1,200 customers in Summers County next week. According to Summers County 911, Mon Power has announced a scheduled power outage for Friday, July 26, 2024, to facilitate essential facility upgrades. The outage will take place from 8:30 AM to 2 PM, affecting approximately […]
Beckley Fire Department and American Red Cross kick-off ‘Camp Do Good’ blood drive
This summer, the American Red Cross and Beckley Fire Department invite you to “Do Good, Feel Good and Help others.”. Save a life by donating blood, platelets or plasma. Schedule your appointment today; you even get new swag for giving. “We get emails all the time saying how there...
Woman arrested after defecating outisde of church
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman was arrested after defecating outside a Beckley church and was found lying in the yard. On July 12, 2024, Beckley Police responded to a report of a suspicious person at 2014 S Kanawha St, at the King Anglican Church. The report involved a female who had defecated in the […]
Domino’s officially opens in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – Domino’s Pizza in Lewisburg officially opened on Monday, July 15 for carry-out and dine-in customers. The business’s delivery services begin on July 22. The new restaurant is located behind Ruby Tuesday on Coleman Drive. The address for Domino’s Pizza is 213 Coleman Drive Suite A. The business hours are currently listed […] The post Domino’s officially opens in Lewisburg appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Mountain Mama’s BBQ Serving Up Great Food in Lindside
LINDSIDE W.Va. (WVDN0 – Back at the beginning of 2024, a new restaurant hit the streets on Seneca Trail South in Lindside. Haley Murphy decided to bring Mountain Mama’s BBQ to the area and give everyone a brand-new barbecue experience, which according to the reviews online, has been a huge hit locally. Starting the business […] The post Mountain Mama’s BBQ Serving Up Great Food in Lindside appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Old True Value building gets new purpose
FAIRLEA W.Va. (WVDN) – The old True Value Rental Building in Fairlea is in the process of remodeling as Appalachian Electronics plans to relocate to it. App. Electronics is currently located off the free parking lot at the fairgrounds behind the Greenbrier East Football Stadium on AEI Drive; however, the State Fair of West Virginia […] The post Old True Value building gets new purpose appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Mountaineer Food Bank hosting food giveaway in Wyoming County on July 17th
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – The Mountaineer Food Bank will host a food giveaway in Wyoming County on Wednesday, July 17th. The giveaway will take place at the ‘Old’ Baileysville School in Brenton from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. while supplies last. For more information, call 304-364-5518...
Fright Nights to begin casting for 2024 haunt
DANIELS, WV (WVNS) — Fright Nights at the Resort at Glade Springs will begin casting for the 2024 haunt in a matter of weeks. The haunt has multiple areas ranging from a haunted corn maze to Camp Kilamee to spook visitors who dare to enter. Desiree Christian, Scare Coach for Fright Nights, said they have […]
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