Columbus
LATEST NEWS
Fayette County man arrested on drug charges following traffic stop
CHIMNEY CORNER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop. According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, just before noon on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, deputies were patrolling the Chimney Corner areas on WV Rt 16 and U.S. Rt 60 when they performed a traffic stop on a […]
Fayette County K-9 finds missing person with 6-hour-old scent
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A Fayette County Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy saved a missing person by doing something most dogs would have a ‘ruff’ time with. According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, on Saturday, June 29, 2024, a report came in about a missing elderly person who had left their house on foot and […]
Domestic dispute lands girlfriend behind bars
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A domestic dispute between a couple ends with a girlfriend behind bars after she spat on her boyfriend, threw a glass saucer, hitting him, and the dog bitting his thigh. On June 20th, 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM, the Fayette County 911 Center received a report of an ongoing domestic […]
Two brothers fake stolen UTV story to recoup insurance money
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Two brothers are facing serious charges after they conspired to report a stolen UTV and claim insurance money for it. On March 11, 2024, at around 12:43 PM, Sgt. S.M. Jasper of the Mount Hope Police Department responded to a call from the Fayette County E911 Center regarding a stolen […]
Sunken railcars of whiskey may lie beneath New River
COTTON HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – There are many legends from the boom days in the New River Gorge, but one that isn’t as well-known is the tell of sunken railcars full of whiskey. Upon the completion of the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Railway in 1873, the New River Gorge quickly turned into a major industrial […]
Man facing felony charges in Fayette County
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS)– According to a press release from Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, a North Carolina man is facing felony charges in Fayette County. Antonio Reyes, 29 of North Carolina, was charged with the felony offense of burglary, and the misdemeanor offenses of trespassing and destruction of property. In the late evening hours on […]
Updates with FEMA in Fayette and Nicholas Counties
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY)- If you were impacted by the severe storms from April 2-6, there are a few FEMA deadlines you may want to consider. The deadline to apply for assistance is July 22. If you wish to apply in person, you can visit the locations in Nicholas or Fayette County.
Fayette County K-9 Nala tracks missing elderly person to safety – A Heroic Achievement
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A heroic achievement by a K-9 from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department was shared by Sheriff Mike Fridley. On the night of June 29, 2024, deputies were responding to a report of a missing elderly person who had been gone for six hours after leaving home on foot. Fayette County […]
Crist sworn in as newest member of Fayette County BOE
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Board of Education has a new member. Joshua Crist of Ansted was sworn in by the Honorable Judge Tom Ewing Monday evening as the newest member of the Fayette County Board of Education. Crist was joined by family for his swearing-in and first meeting as a member of […]
Son beats mother for refusing to buy him drugs
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A son is facing charges after he began beating his mother because she wouldn’t buy him drugs, even striking her in the head with a baseball bat. On Sunday, June 23rd, 2024, at around 9 am, Deputy First Class (DFC) N.G. Burgess and Deputy Sheriff R.T. Gunnoe were dispatched by […]
FIT students shine at SkillsUSA National Conference
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The results are in from the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, and students from the Fayette Institute of Technology (FIT) have achieved widespread success. According to FIT, Abram Whitt and Evan Ellison of FIT Media finished 11th in the nation for Audio/Radio Production. In the Technical Drafting […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.