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Woman fakes robbery while working produce stand, took money herself
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Woman fakes robbery incident while working a produce stand, later admitting she took the money herself. On August 8, 2024, at approximately 3:50 PM, Captain Woodard, Lieutenants Halsey and Combs, Detective Severt, and Officers Shrewsbury, Charette, Jones, and Cook responded to a reported robbery on Stafford Drive and Trent Street in […]
Former employee arrested for gunpoint robbery of Captain D’s
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State Police Troopers arrested a Raleigh County man over the weekend after the Eisenhower Drive Captain D’s restaurant was robbed at gunpoint. Captain R. A. Maddy of the WVSP reports that, at 8:45am on the morning of Saturday, August 10, 2024, Troopers responded 800 Eisenhower Drive regarding a reported […]
State Fair of West Virginia schedule for Monday, August 12
8 a.m. – Gates open 11 a.m. – Carnival rides ope 12 p.m. – West Virginia Lottery Opens ENTERTAINMENT 10 a.m., 1 p.m. – FirstEnergy Live Wire Demo 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – Catherine Hickland 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – Hot Glass Academy 11 a.m., 2 […] The post State Fair of West Virginia schedule for Monday, August 12 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Financial woes place historic landmark at risk
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s financial problems, which may lead to the Greenbrier Hotel being sold at auction, came as a shock to many people. However, in the financial sector, his problems with paying bills have reportedly been well known. One financial analyst says the defaulted loan on the Greenbrier was […]
One dead following Summers County vehicle accident
HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Summers County vehicle accident on Sunday has reportedly led to the tragic passing of one driver. The Summers County Sheriff’s Office reports that, at approximately 1:44pm on Sunday, August 11, 2024, members of the Summers County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a reported two-vehicle accident. Details regarding the […]
From State to National Stage: BSU FBLA Makes Their Mark
Bluefield, W.Va. – In a remarkable display of skill and determination, the Bluefield State University (BSU) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate Chapter returned from the National FBLA Conference with two national wins. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the chapter, which was only established in September 2023.
Billy Graham Response Team provides support for Smyth County Sheriff's Office
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is in Marion to provide their support for the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office following the loss of Deputy Hunter Reedy. James Kilgore is the Chaplain Coordinator for the response team. He is board-certified to help others manage...
August isn’t August this week with low humidity, cool temps, and little rain expected
Monday, high pressure sits just west of our region bringing in cooler, drier, northwest winds 5-10mph. A mostly blue sky day features a few high level clouds but not a drop of rain. Highs fall just below average with the mid to upper 70s while our higher elevation spots enjoy a low to mid 70 […]
The First Astronaut from West Virginia has passed away
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY)- West Virginia’s first astronaut Jon McBride passed away on Wednesday. Mcbride was 80 but would have turned 81 on the 14th. Even though he’s a Charleston native, he always considered Beckley his home. Senator Joe Manchin released a statement today expressing his gratitude for McBride’s...
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