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Hinton woman turns 106 on Fourth of July holiday
HINTON, W.Va. (WVVA) - A Summers County woman is celebrating her birthday this Independence Day. Myrtle Brabb, of Hinton, turned 106 today. Last year, Brabb was sent more than 1,500 birthday cards from all over the country after the Hinton Hope Foundation relayed that her only wish for her birthday was to receive card.
Shrine Bowl Director Offers Evaluation of WVU OL Wyatt Milum as NFL Prospect
A major figure in the world of scouting college football prospects is high on another senior WVU offensive lineman. Eric Galko, the Director of Football Ops and Player Personnel for the East-West Shrine Bowl, offered his thoughts on the latest Mountaineer NFL prospect on Wednesday. “WHO’S NEXT: We got to...
State Historic Preservation Grant for the Memorial Building Porch to be considered at Fayette County Commission meeting
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The planned agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Fayette County Commission has been announced and will include consideration of a State Historic Preservation Grant for the Memorial Building Porch. Scheduled for 9:00am on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the upcoming session will address a number of planned agenda items including a […]
Severe Weather Threatens Parts of West Virginia as Cold Front Moves Through
Charleston, WV – Severe weather continues to threaten parts of West Virginia tonight as a cold front moves through the area. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, residents should anticipate spotty showers and storm activity overnight into Saturday morning. Low temperatures will range from the mid-60s to low 70s in the lowlands and mid-60s in the mountains. The severe storm risk remains in effect until the cold front exits by Saturday morning.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of southern West Virginia. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 PM Friday evening for the following counties: Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Gilmer, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Nicholas, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Summers, Wayne, […]
Vehicle fire shuts down part of I79N in Kanawha County
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A portion of I-79 North is shut down due to a vehicle fire. According to Kanawha County 911 dispatchers, a vehicle caught fire near the 5-mile marker of I-79 North, which is around the Big Chimney exit. Dispatchers say the vehicle was hauling hay bales. Dispatchers say the vehicle was […]
Man arrested after entering aunt’s home without permission to use bathroom, assaulting her after being told to leave
MARMET, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after entering his aunt’s home without permission to use the bathroom and then assaulting her after being told to leave. According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, June 27, 2024 police were dispatched to a residence on Summit Dr. in Marmet in reference to a domestic […]
Heat index could reach over 105 degrees in some areas of Tri-State on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Tri-State area for Friday afternoon and early evening due to excessive heat conditions in which the heat index could reach up to 106 to 109 degrees in some areas. The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8...
Records: Man accused of threatening casino staff, leading police on pursuit in Nitro
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Tennessee man was charged early Friday morning in Kanawha County after being accused of threatening casino staff, leading police on a pursuit, resisting arrest and attempting to set a fire inside an emergency room while receiving medical treatment. Joshua Robert Orlikowski, 41, of...
Alderson holds annual 4th of July Parade
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) -Independence Day celebrations start early in this small town in West Virginia. The Town of Alderson held their 63rd annual 4th of July celebration. Starting on Saturday, June 29th and lasting through Monday, July 8th, many made their way to Greenbrier County to celebrate. One of the highlights of the celebration is […]
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