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Parts of West Virginia now in exceptional drought, breaking record
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For the first time in history, parts of West Virginia are now considered to be in an exceptional drought, the highest drought category. The state of West Virginia has been grappling with a persistent and severe drought that has had far-reaching impacts on the region. Northern parts of the Northeast received […]
Fall-like air to follow weekend storms in Northeast
Labor Day will mark the start of a comfortable weather pattern across the Northeast, but the next big rainstorm may already be on the horizon. A wide variety of weather conditions is likely to affect the northeastern United States during the first week of September, with locally severe thunderstorms preceding some delightful days on Monday and Tuesday. However, AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring the potential for a big rainstorm late next week and during the first full weekend of September.
Lawsuit over Justice companies’ payments to Carter Bank & Trust is settled
A firm had accused the Martinsville-based bank of pressuring West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s companies to pay it money that should have gone to other creditors. The bank had called the allegations "false and misleading." The post Lawsuit over Justice companies’ payments to Carter Bank & Trust is settled appeared first on Cardinal News.
Democratic candidates speak face-to-face with voters in West Virginia
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – We often see political ads and social media posts of candidates’ viewpoints throughout their campaign, but hearing from them firsthand can give a different perspective. That’s why as we approach the upcoming November election in West Virginia, the Hancock and Brooke County Democratic Executive Committees and Democratic Women brought several of […]
VIDEO: Beckley Travel Plaza construction progresses
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Construction continues to progress on the Beckley Travel Plaza. The Lootpress Sky Cam took to the sky to get a birds eye view of the current progress as of the end of August 2024. The video can be viewed here. Both the Beckley and Bluestone plazas are undergoing a revitalization. The […]
5th Annual Great Beckley Beer Festival soon to open
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Great Beckley Beer Festival returns for its fifth year atop the Beckley Intermodal Gateway. Featuring over 60 different samples of beer, cider, and wine from 18 different West Virginia and Ohio craft breweries, the Great Beer Festival is hoping to sell out of its tickets. Due to limited space, only […]
The 31st Annual Kids Classic Festival is on its way
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The 31st Annual Kids Classic Festival, with lots of activities for the kids, will be held by the City of Beckley from September 2 to September 8, 2024. The festival starts with a home run derby located at Beckley Little League on Labor Day during the evening on Monday. Kids 8 […]
Alfred Jennings, Jr. sentenced to prison on burglary, domestic charges
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Alfred Jennings, Jr. of Oak Hill was sentenced to prison on Thursday in relation to a 2023 break-in incident. Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney, Anthony Ciliberti, Jr. reports that, on October 11, 2024, Jennings broke into the residence of a former girlfriend in the Mt. Hope area. The break-in was followed by […]
Two Fayette County schools receive grants from West Virginia Department of Education
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — Two Fayette County schools have received grants to keep their curriculums growing. The West Virginia Department of Education awarded Oak Hill High School and Fayette PK-8 $15,000 each in order to expand one thing – their gardens. The Farm to School grants will allow each garden program the chance to […]
New 911 director appointed in Mercer County at celebration for retiring director
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – It was a bittersweet day for the Mercer County 911 Center on Thursday, August 29, 2024. A celebration was held for the retirement of long-time 911 director Robert Hoge. Hoge was the director of the 911 Center for 27 years. In his time there he did much more than just direct. […]
Memorial Ride for 9/11 to take place in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – A local Jeep club is making it their goal to help remember the first responders and victims of 9/11. To do this, they are hosting their first 9/11 memorial ride. The ride will take place at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton. The Two Virginias Jeep Club is hosting the event […]
911 Centers in local counties work with the Hatfield McCoy Trail System to add a system to increase response times on trails
MCDOWELL COUNTY/MERCER COUNTY/WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — 911 centers in McDowell, Mercer, and Wyoming counties worked with first responders to figure out a way to help with accident response times on trails. According to a press release from the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department, local first responders and McDowell, Mercer and Wyoming County 911 centers worked […]
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