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Two anglers catch record black crappies on same day at Woodrum Lake
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has reported that two anglers fishing together on Aug. 8 caught state-record black crappie, setting records for both length and weight. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this unprecedented fishing achievement and hope these new benchmarks inspire anglers from […]
A Contaminated Water Lawsuit And The History Of Voting This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, residents around Indian Creek say their water has been contaminated by mining. Briana Heaney went down to Pineville to talk those who are beginning to take legal action. Also on this episode, many people expected the 2024 presidential election would be unpredictable. But no one...
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office issues warning to drivers as students return to school
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – As Raleigh County Schools welcomes students back to the classroom on Thursday, the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to motorists regarding guidelines pertaining to school buses. Members of the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the West Virginia Southern Regional Highway Safety Program, could be seen patrolling […]
Chick-fil-A Beckley Galleria location celebrating 18 years with $1.80 milkshakes
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Chick-fil-A Beckley Galleria has officially been serving guests for 18 years now and they are hosting a special promotion for today only. According to a Facebook post from Chick-fil-A Beckley Galleria, to celebrate 18 years, they will be selling milkshakes for $1.80 today, Thursday, August 22, 2024. The $1.80 milkshakes will […]
Spartans Boys’ Soccer Opens Season Today, Lemine Excited to Get Started
FAIRLEA- If you’re looking for something to do today from 1:00 to approximately 4:30 PM, come out to one of the best soccer facilities in the state, Greenbrier East and watch the boys’ team open their season with Washington. There will not be many more opportunities for matinee soccer on a weekday once school begins, […] The post Spartans Boys’ Soccer Opens Season Today, Lemine Excited to Get Started appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Bluefield coffee shop receives economic development grant
BLUEFIELD, VA (LOOTPRESS) – The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority announced this week that local coffee shop, The Roasted Been of Virginia, LLC has been named the recipient of a substantial grant geared toward local economic development. Opened in Downtown Bluefield by owners Larry and Donna Kinzer, The Roasted Bean of Virginia, LLC was named […]
Bluefield Virginia Police Department announces the launch of an automated photo speed enforcement program
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) — The Bluefield Virginia Police Department announced the introduction of photo enforced school zones as children go back to school. According to posts on the Bluefield Virginia Police Department’s Facebook page, automated speed enforcement will be carried out in their designated school zones. The safety program is meant to help people slow […]
West Virginia extends drought State of Emergency
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The State of Emergency for the ongoing drought has been extended, according to West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. The governor’s office says the extension impacts all 55 counties and will go on for another 30 days. Officials with Justice’s office say the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates “extreme, severe and moderate” drought […]
Tazewell County, VA shooting incident: Suspect injured during alleged carjacking attempt
Tazewell County Officials say a shooting incident took place in Falls Mills, Virginia on Thursday afternoon. At approximately 1:15 P. M. the 911 Center received a call from a citizen reporting a man with a knife attempting to stab another man near Mudfork Rd. in Tazewell, Virginia. While officers were discussing this incident they say they heard a gunshot.
Drought shows no sign of improvements as sunshine filled weekend gets underway
Friday we bring in winds from the west-southwest as our high pressure dome pushes east. This helps push out the cooler air for something closer to seasonal averages. For our western counties the low 80s by the afternoon while our eastern mountains make a run for the mid to upper 70s. A nice improvement from […]
Man claims he killed and raped multiple woman, has desire to do it again
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man tells witnesses he had killed multiple people and raped women and his desire to do it again. On August 21, 2024, around 10:09 PM, officers were called to St. Marks Bar at 932 4th Avenue in Huntington, WV, Cabell County. Employees reported that a man was discussing firearms and […]
Greenbrier County Courthouse News 8-22-24
Suits Sarah White Hudson v. Richard Wade Frazier; Greenbrier Hotel Corporation v. McCormick 101, LLC; Westlake Services, LLC v. Roberta Mummert. Divorces Gaspor Enon Sims Jr and Jennifer Louise Sims; Nina Gean Blankenship and Joshua Burl Blankenship; Donald Earl Moore Jr and Stephanie Danielle Moore. Marriages Kevin Paul Ross to Abigail Leaessa Schumaker; Dakota Brandon […] The post Greenbrier County Courthouse News 8-22-24 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Meet the Judges
The Public Service Commission includes more than me and my fellow Commissioners. In addition to the three of us, the agency has a number of divisions to carry out all the things that allow us to supervise public utilities. We have lawyers, accountants, and engineers who each contribute specialized skills to the overall effort. There […] The post PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Meet the Judges appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
$750,000 award given for new food incubation hub in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — An award of $750,000 has been given to the WV Hive to be used for a new food incubation hub in Fayette County. According to the press release provided by Mike Fulton, Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy, Gayle Manchin and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia […]
Two people transported by EMS after two-car accident in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Two people were transported by EMS after a two-car accident in the Princeton area of Mercer County. According to Mercer County Dispatch, a call came in about a two-car accident occurred at the intersection of Route 460 and Locust Street in Princeton around 1:30 p.m. Mercer County Dispatch stated that the […]
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