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Mingo County man with felony warrants apprehended by deputies following foot pursuit
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Mingo County man with felony warrants was apprehended by deputies last week and is now suspected of distributing illegal drugs. Eric Keith Murphy, 44, of Williamson, has been charged with malicious wounding, wanton endangerment, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver a counterfeit controlled substance, fleeing on foot and obstructing an officer, according to a news release from the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department.
Wanted Fayetteville man found hiding in garage crawl space
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A wanted man was found hiding in a garage crawl space, and a woman was caught lying and harboring him as a fugitive. At around 5:48 AM on August 7, 2024, Cpl. N.D. Hall of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department received a dispatch from the Fayette County Office of Emergency […]
Federal corrections officers say pay scale contributes to staffing shortage at FCI-Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Union representatives of Local #404-FCI-Beckley have reported that the medium-security men’s federal prison is understaffed. Charlie Turner, president of the union, and executive vice-president Brad McDaniel both said pay for federal corrections officers has not kept pace with pay increases for local and state agencies. As a result, they said, federal […]
Fayette County Humane Society urgently seeks pet food donations
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Humane Society is in urgent need of donations to help feed the animals in their care. The shelter is currently in “code red” status and is experiencing a shortage of dry puppy food and wet dog food. Donations can be made in several ways: Drop off food […]
Beckley Presbyterian Church celebrates 100 years
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley Presbyterian Church is celebrating one hundred years in their current building! The congregation has been in the large stone church since 1924, though the official date the church was founded was back in 1872. Monte Mitchell is the current pastor for the church and said their celebration will honor their […]
Drought is affecting all of WV. Experts say we should prepare for future erratic weather events
Rain may be on the way, but for many West Virginia farmers, damage from this year’s drought has been done. West Virginia remains under a state of emergency due to dry conditions in all 55 counties, particularly in the Eastern Panhandle, which is experiencing extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. “The farmers, particularly […]
Over $100M Federal funds will be used for an energy storage project in Maine using batteries manufactured in West Virginia
Over $100 million in federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to develop a state-of-the-art multi-day energy storage project in Maine using batteries manufactured in Weirton, West Virginia by Form Energy.
New River National Park & Preserve dedicates Grandview playground equipment
GRANDVIEW, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A ceremony was held on Wednesday morning to celebrate the dedication of new park playground equipment at New River National Park & Preserve in Grandview. The purchase of the new playground equipment follows donations from the National Park Foundation and Berkshire Hathaway Foundation, representatives of which were on hand for Wednesday’s […]
PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: 811 Day – Call Before You Dig!
Every August 11 the calendar page reminds us to call 811 before digging. WV811 is a free service that coordinates with utilities to locate underground pipes and wires before you put a shovel in the ground. You are required by law to call 811 at least 48 hours before you excavate. In our state, the […] The post PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: 811 Day – Call Before You Dig! appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
State of Preparedness issued for all WV counties
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Governor Jim Justice declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties within West Virginia as Tropical Storm Debby continues to bring potential flash flooding, rain, and wind in its wake. While we need the rain in West Virginia, we need to absolutely be ready for the potential impact Tropical Storm […]
Coal Symposium returning to Mercer County next week
PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) - The city of Princeton is gearing up to welcome leaders in the coal mining industry next week for the Bluefield Coal Symposium. The event will kick off Monday evening at the Chuck Mathena Center, being put on by the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias. The event’s purpose is to provide a better understanding of coal mine safety as well as examine the challenges and opportunities for the industry.
Just for Kids Child Advocacy Center thankful for Ashley Furniture donation
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Trauma therapist Michelle Dolph-Burgess recently walked into Ashley Furniture with a vision and limited budget and walked out with a friendship. After explaining what Just for Kids is about to sales & store manager Mark Davis, he pulled out every stop to ensure they would have what they needed for their trauma suite.
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