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$74,000 in counterfeit money recovered in Alderson
ALDERSON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Police in Alderson have recovered an astounding $74,000 in counterfeit money following an investigation. According to an official statement, the counterfeit money was "in denominations of 20, 50 and 100 dollar bills." Officers remind the public to "Please be responsible and diligent by checking the bills at your businesses and or if you sell something." The statement advised that, "These bills, while they look authentic, are not. Printed in the top right corner is 'For Motion Picture Purposes.'" Officials advise if any of these bills are passed to please contact Chief Todd Williams at 304-445-2355 or 304-667-9000. The post $74,000 in counterfeit money recovered in Alderson appeared first on The Hinton News.
Trump’s proposed tariffs would let US ‘fight back’ against China: Youngkin
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) argued that former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs would help the United States on the global stage, allowing the country to be competitive against others such as China. Trump’s proposal would impose a 10% across-the-board fee on all products imported into the U.S., which he has argued would help protect jobs. […]
Person seriously injured in mining accident
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Investigation underway after a woman was seriously injured in a mining accident. West Virginia Director, Marketing and Communications Andy Malinoski confirmed to Lootpress that a serious injury occurred at the Wyco Surface Mine on July 12, 2024. The incident is currently under joint investigation by WVOMHST and MSHA. Malinoski said […]
The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy Wins West Virginia Symphony Diversity in Arts Award
CHARLESTON, W.VA. (7/9/24) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) announces the winner of the 2024 Diversity in Arts Award, The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy (NJAAAHA). The WVSO’s Diversity in Arts Award recognizes significant contributions of an individual or organization in West Virginia that have...
Cooling shelters open across north central West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — With West Virginia undergoing high temperatures this month as well as its most widespread drought in nearly 20 years, some groups across the region have opened their doors for those who need a space to cool off. First United Methodist Church in Clarksburg has opened...
7-Brew Coffee drive-thru opens in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A new drive-through coffee stand was open on Robert. C. Byrd Drive in Beckley on Monday, July 15, 2025, and the manager said the new business has had a warm welcome from customers. Seven Brew Coffee offers 20,000 combinations of coffee drinks, starting with the original “Blondie.” The Beckley location is […]
2nd annual Princeton Public Library chess tournament to be held in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Do you consider yourself a chess master? If so, you can put your wits to the test at The 2nd annual chess tournament at Princeton City Hall on Saturday, July 19, 2024. One of the unique things about this tournament is it will be overseen by the 2021 WV Chess Association’s […]
Dry conditions cause brush fires to blaze in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – There is an uptick of brush fries in Mercer County. The Mercer County Office of Emergency Management tracked 5 brush fires within the past week. Brush fires are not normally an issue until fire season begins in October, but with the dry weather we are experiencing, these fires are more likely […]
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