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Pinpoint Weather: Mostly dry, warm start to the week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Seasonably warm and mostly dry conditions are anticipated across Southwest and Central Virginia for the start of the week. High pressure over the Ohio Valley will result in quiet and dry weather across the region on Monday. Due to the low humidity levels, the day will start with cool morning temperatures […]
West Virginia corrections officers plead guilty to not intervening as colleagues fatally beat inmate
Two West Virginia correctional officers accused of failing to intervene as their colleagues beat an incarcerated man to death in 2022 pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday. Former Southern Regional Jail employees Jacob Boothe and Ashley Toney admitted to violating 37-year-old Quantez Burks's civil rights by not protecting him from being physically assaulted by other correctional officers. Toney and Boothe, who appeared before U.S. District Court Judge Joseph R. Goodwin in Charleston, were among six former correctional officers indicted by a federal grand jury in November 2023. Burks was a pretrial detainee at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver who...
Day four at the State Fair of West Virginia: Full schedule of events
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The State Fair of West Virginia continues with a packed schedule of events and attractions on its fourth day. The gates open at 8:00 AM and remain open until 11:00 PM. Carnival rides will be available from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The West Virginia Lottery booth opens at 12:00 PM […]
A clear and crisp overnight; Monday keeps sunny skies around
Sunday evening starts with a few clouds and temps sitting nicely in the 70s. With high pressure in our way tonight, little cloud cover and no chances for rain showers tonight. Should be a great evening to enjoy the Charles Wesley Godwin concert at 8 PM at the State Fair of West Virginia. Overnight lows […]
What’s happening during day three at the State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The State Fair of West Virginia continues today, Saturday, August 10, 2024, offering another full day of entertainment and activities for visitors of all ages. Sponsored by UScellular, the fair gates open at 8:00 AM, with carnival rides starting at 11:00 AM and the West Virginia Lottery opening at 12:00 PM. […]
Twin Falls Resort State Park Unveils Revitalized Nature Center at Park Lodge
MULLENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Justice announced the grand opening of the newly relocated and updated Nature Center at Twin Falls Resort State Park. “The enhanced Nature Center improves the Twin Falls experience for families and visitors by offering better accessibility and a stronger link to the natural features that define us as West Virginians,” […]
Vandalia Health Network’s FARMacy program expands to address rural health care
In the U.S., social determinants of health such as where people live, their social support, access to health care, education and healthy food, financial distress, etc. can impact their health. Vandalia Health Network and its partners continue to grow the FARMacy program to rural regions across West Virginia identified as...
Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains deploy to Marion
MARION, Va. (WCYB) — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is deploying to Marion, Virginia after Deputies Hunter Reedy and Michael Fedorchuk with the Smyth County Sheriff's Office were shot following a traffic stop on Friday, Aug. 9. Reedy was killed in the line of duty and Fedorchuk was...
Raleigh County Schools puts on free back-to-school fair
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Raleigh County Schools hosted their Back-to-School Wellness and Community Fair. Not only were different schools in Raleigh County set up at this event, but many outside vendors came to offer kids free school supplies. Among the 64 vendors in attendance, the ACT offered free haircuts, Raleigh County Schools’ child nutrition program […]
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