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Legendary Rocky Horror Picture Show Celebrates 49th Anniversary with a Stop at the Clay Center
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Rocky Horror Picture Show, recognized as the longest-running theatrical film release, is celebrating its 49th Anniversary with a national tour, including a stop at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia on October 10. Fans will have the opportunity to meet Barry Bostwick, the celebrated star […]
Pet kangaroo spotted taking a joy-hop through West Virginia neighborhood
LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA/Gray News) - A family’s pet kangaroo was seen running loose in a West Virginia neighborhood. A driver on his way to work told WVVA that the kangaroo slowed traffic on Mud Fork Road in Verdunville. “I was driving to work, and we had five cars...
Marshall football team visits Spring Hill Cemetery ahead of 2024 season
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Marshall Thundering Herd will kickoff the 2024 season in less than two weeks. On Sunday, Head Coach Charles Huff assembled the team at Spring Hill Cemetery. The team, along with coaches and support staff, gathered in front of the memorial monument that pays tribute to...
Transcript: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on "Face the Nation," Aug. 18, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Aug. 18, 2024.MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to Face The Nation. We go now to the Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear, who joins us this morning from Frankfort. Good morning, Governor.GOV. ANDY BESHEAR: Good morning. Thanks for having me.MARGARET BRENNAN: Well, we know that you are an advocate for Vice President Harris, and as a Democrat who runs a red state, how would you advise Democrats to stop losing support in rural areas?GOV. ANDY BESHEAR: Well, I'd...
One hospitalized in single-vehicle crash on I-64 near Institute
INSTITUTE, W.Va. (WCHS) — UPDATE 8/18/24 - 5:00 p.m. All lanes have reopened after a crash on Interstate 64 caused multiple lanes to close near Institute, dispatchers said. The crash occurred when a pick-up truck rolled over on the highway about 3:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon near mile marker 50.
Two arrested following overdose at motel
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two people have been arrested after an individual overdosed at a motel. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, on August 15, 2024, at approximately 2:26 PM, Deputy Webb responded to a call for assistance from medics at the APM Inn and Suites on McMillan Court, Martinsburg. The call was in […]
Former Seaman Officer Reports to Jail Following Conviction
On August 2nd, former Seaman Police Officer James Stokes Sr. reported to the Adams County Jail to begin serving a 180-day sentence following his conviction in June. The case, brought by Adams County Prosecuting Attorney Aaron Haslam, stems from charges filed in January of this year. Stokes was found guilty...
More West Virginia high schools reclassified for 2024 football season
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission is adjusting the classifications for more schools for the 2024 football season. According to the WVSSAC, the Review Board initially reversed the WVSSAC Board of Diectors’ reclassifications of 11 schools, and now 11 more have been reclassified. The initial 11 schools included Frankfort, John […]
Marshall Athletics Announces ‘Fan Of The Year’ Initiative
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Athletics has announced a new 'Fan of the Year' contest geared toward rewarding those who show their loyalty to all Thundering Herd programs. In addition to bragging rights as the Herd's top fan, the winner receives the following:. - Season-Long Football Parking Pass. - Framed...
Commercial rollover crash closes State Route 93
JACKSON – The Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a commercial log truck that was traveling northbound on State Route 93, and failed to negotiate a curve causing it to overturn around 2:36 p.m. Friday (Aug. 16) just south of the Vinton County line in the City of Wellston. The 2013 Kenworth semi driven by Jared Knisley, 43, of Piketon, was transporting a load of timber that covered State Route 93 when the semi overturned. The semi then went off the...
70-year-old assaulted after evicting a man
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 70-year-old deaf man is assaulted after evicting a man out of his home. On August 2, 2024, an officer delivered an illegal occupation civil summons to Samuel Oiler and April Smith at 126 Virginia Ave. in Smithers, WV. On August 3, 2024, at the same address, Samuel Oiler assaulted […]
An untidy home lands a man in jail
HURRICANE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man assaulted his cousin because the home was untidy. On August 15, 2024, Deputy C.D. Campbell was sent to a home in Hurricane, WV, to respond to a reported domestic incident. The caller, who is the female victim, told 911 that “Jason” was hitting her. She mentioned that she had […]
'State-of-the-art' solar microgrid to power industrial plant: 'Driving economic revitalization ... backed by clean energy'
A new titanium plant in West Virginia is making waves in the clean energy space, thanks to its use of solar power to run. According to Canary Media, the "state-of-the-art" Timet plant in Ravenswood, West Virginia, could be the first industrial plant to run mostly on renewable energy, courtesy of the solar panels and battery storage microgrid being built nearby by BHE Renewables.
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