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Austin Pannell sentenced to prison for drug crime
BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Austin Pannell, 27, from Bluefield, has been sentenced to nine years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, Pannell was found guilty of selling fentanyl to a confidential informant outside a Princeton apartment on August 18, 2022. […]
Beckley Gaming Expo gearing up for fifth year
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Beckley Gaming Expo is returning to the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center at the end of this month. The 5th annual event is promising to be the best one yet. Desiree Christian, Event Organizer, said to come ready to game! “For this year’s expo we have more games, more TVs than […]
Beckley Police Department officers discuss fentanyl threat to officers
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — When Beckley Police Department Lieutenant Jason McDaniel joined the force more than two decades ago, he said on Monday, July 15, 2024, crack cocaine was the worst drug he had ever encountered. He said things have changed since then, however. “The pills came, and the pill epidemic. You know, the pill […]
Local Musician Matt Deal set to release new album on July 20
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)-Matt Deal, a musician out of Welch, WV, is making waves in the local music scene and is set to release his new album this Saturday. Matt came by our studio and sat down with NewsWatch reporter Caleb Pearl to talk about music.
How one nonprofit behind Charleston’s cooling centers changes lives in a heat wave
The heat index hit triple digits in Charleston on Monday, making the city difficult to bear for those without a home or without functioning air conditioning. Though one nonprofit behind one of the cooling centers has been a source of security for people in need for years, including during extreme heat.
Meet us in person: Join reporters in Wheeling for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election
Mountain State Spotlight is on a mission to reshape how the media covers elections. We believe that voters want election coverage that is less focused on press releases and polls and more on the questions that they have for candidates. Residents of West Virginia’s northern panhandle told us they want elected officials to tackle the […] Meet us in person: Join reporters in Wheeling for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Emily Calandrelli will be first West Virginia woman to travel to space
Emily Calandrelli, an engineer, will be the first woman from West Virginia to be an astronaut to travel to space. She’ll make the journey through a private flight company. The West Virginia University alumna, Emmy-nominated television host and mother announced the news on Tuesday. “I studied as an aerospace engineer for a decade, and it […] The post Emily Calandrelli will be first West Virginia woman to travel to space appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Hot dogs recalled because of lack of inspection
CLEVELAND, Ohio – AW Farms is recalling about 6,900 pounds of hot-dog products produced without federal inspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The Argillite, Kentucky, company produced the ready-to-eat hot dogs on various dates since approximately May 30, the FSIS said.
FEMA gives WV more than $5 million in aid
Disaster Assistance from FEMA has surpassed 5 million dollars for West Virginians affected by the storms in early April. FEMA said nearly a thousand people have already been approved. They said people who own or rent in any of the 11 counties eligible and were affected by the storms from April 2-6 can apply for […]
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