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Couple charged after troopers find crack pipe within reach of toddler while responding to Marion County accident
A Pennsylvania couple has been charged after troopers found a crack pipe within reach of an unrestrained juvenile while responding to a vehicle accident in Marion County.
Barbour County man charged in domestic assault investigation
MOATSVILLE, W.Va. — A suspect from Moatsville is behind bars after police say he assaulted a woman and fled from police over the weekend. Deputies from the Barbour County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene in the Arden area Saturday and witnessed Christopher Wagner, 33, slamming a woman to the ground by the throat. When deputies ordered Wagner to stop, he fled on foot from the area.
WVU Fall Camp preview: Running backs
It's about that time again, which is crazy because it feels like just yesterday I was writing the spring camp previews. Back then, football preparation was taking a backseat to the pending basketball coaching search. This time around, fall camp will be in the spotlight of the WVU sports world. Today we continue the position-by-position preview for preseason camp. The Mountaineers went 9-4 last season, including beating up on UNC in a bowl game that ended with Neal Brown being covered in mayonnaise. West Virginia football enters the 2024 season with significant wind in its sails, so fall camp should be particularly interesting to watch next month. At this current time, there is no media access schedule.
Gospel Festival At Bartley Ranch
Bartley Ranch hosted the Gospel Festival that is part of the month long Artown celebration. Bartley Ranch hosted the Gospel Festival that is part of the month long Artown celebration. It featured prayer, a fashion show and multiple performances.
Flash Flood Warning issued for central Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Raleigh County. The warning is in effect until 10:45 AM EDT. At 7:46 AM EDT, Doppler radar detected thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Rainfall amounts between 1 and 1.5 inches have already fallen, with […]
High water reported on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – High water has been reported on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley following early morning showers. According to West Virginia 511, Robert C. Byrd Drive and Ewart Avenue in Beckley are currently experiencing high water issues. This is located in the area of Captain D’s on West Virginia Route 16. Beckley […]
One dead after Morgantown shooting involving 19-year-old suspect
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 19-year-old man is being sought by authorities for his involvement in a shooting incident which led to the death of a 21-year-old man this month. According to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at Mountain Valley Drive. Deputies located […]
Morgantown, West Virginia, based Brite aims to boost university student retention through new app
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — A group of recent West Virginia University graduates is hoping to boost college student retention and graduation rates while simultaneously supporting local businesses, all through the use of a daily check-in app for students. Nate Wimer, Lukas Thackery and Craig Dombrowski co-founded Brite and...
Former WVU shooter Mary Tucker takes aim at the gold in Paris
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A National Champion shooter at West Virginia University will make a second attempt at shooting for gold in the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Mary Tucker, who spent her last two seasons of NCAA Rifle in Morgantown, will shoot the smallbore, air rifle, and mixed team events at the Paris games. It’s Tucker’s second Olympics. She qualified for all three events in Tokyo as well.
RCB Clinic Pediatric Department to host pool party
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Dive into summer fun with the Robert C. Byrd Clinic (RCBC) Pediatric Department at their upcoming Pool Party! This free event invites children and families for a refreshing evening of aquatic fun on Sunday, July 28th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the White Sulphur Springs Pool.
Domestic situation lands a man in jail
LEWIS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is facing charges after headbutting a woman and dragging her around the house. On July 14, 2024, an officer responded to 220 Brooke Street regarding an active domestic disturbance. The victim reported that David Webb, the defendant, pushed her, headbutted her, and forcefully dragged her around the residence. […]
Rain showers and thunderstorms start this morning
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good Morning NCWV! We are starting off this work week with rain showers and storms hitting our area at around 9-10AM! These storms are expected to remain non severe and likely rain shower amounts are from a half inch to an inch of accumulation. High temperatures have cooled down a bit, getting down to the low to mid 80s in the lowlands and the mid 70s in the higher elevations. These rain showers and storms are expected to remain here in NCWV throughout the majority of the day, leaving the area around 10PM. There are a few chances of rainfall on Tuesday throughout the day but a majority of chances remain in the more mountainous regions as well as in the evening hours. These rain showers will continue into Wednesday in the very early morning, seeing even a few pop-up thunderstorms during that time period as well. Highs for Tuesday and Wednesday are very similar to each other, the lowlands are seeing mid to high 80s and in the higher elevations we are seeing temps reach the mid to high 70s.
Fairmont State University has plans for nearly $7 million in congressional directed spending
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University will receive $6.89 million in federally directed spending to go towards three improvement projects. The offices of U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced that the university will receive Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funds to support upgrades to the nursing program facilities, library renovations, and campus security system improvements.
WVU Great Shares Memories of Treacherous Law School Hill
No WVU player can truly say they’re a Mountaineer until they run up law school hill. Training on that treacherous hill is something active players dread, but alumni look back on fondly. WVU great Anthony Becht couldn’t resist sharing some of his memories of law school hill after seeing...
Former WVU Forward Commits to Fairmont State
Former WVU forward Taj Thweatt announced on Sunday night that he’s committing to Fairmont State. Thweatt entered the transfer portal this spring after two years at Temple and will now play college basketball once again in the state of West Virginia. Since transferring from West Virginia in 2022, Thweatt...
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