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Dr. Alicestyne Turley talks Emancipation Saturday history and significance
PADUCAH — Hotel Metropolitan hosted Dr. Alicestyne Turley Friday to give a presentation on Emancipation Saturday. Emancipation Saturday, also known as the 8th of August, is when the news of emancipation reached Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia. It is also the day Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the...
‘A Community Conversation With West Virginia Women’ draws crowd to War Memorial Building
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Around 100 local residents filled the seats in the ballroom of the War Memorial Building on Aug. 1, ready to share their concerns with three women running for office in the General Election on Nov. 5. “A Community Conversation With West Virginia Women” began with a comment...
Coinstar machine seized as part of fake deputy scheme investigation
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A Coinstar machine was taken Friday as evidence from the Kroger store along Fifth Avenue in East Huntington. It’s all part of an investigation by the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say it started when a victim was called by someone claiming to be...
Beckley Police seek public’s help in locating two missing teens
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two missing teenagers who may be in the Raleigh County area. Jack Silas Platter, 16, was last seen in Cabell County on July 30th. Elijah Michael Green, 13, was last seen on July 29th, also in Cabell County. Green is […]
Belfry hosts Raceland in first scrimmage of 2024
GOODY, Ky. — The Belfry Pirates played their first tune-up game of the 2024 season on Friday night as they hosted reigning Class A runner-up Raceland at Haywood Stadium. While the scoreboard was never turned on, which is typical for a preseason scrimmage, Belfry still showed flashed against the Rams.
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 10): Devils have new look with coach and turf
RAVENSWOOD, W. Va. (WCHS) — The storied tradition of Ravenswood football on a brand new look this season in a couple of ways. Former Devil standout Matt Peery is the new leader of Red Devil football. "I've been welcome back with open arms for sure," said Peery. "Our administration...
WVDOH awards contract to correct drainage problems in town of Rand
CHARLESTON, WV – On Thursday, August 1, 2024, Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) announced the award of a nearly $5.5 million project to rebuild storm sewers and correct decades-old drainage problems in the Kanawha County town of Rand. AMPECO Inc. was the low...
West Virginia coal miner dead, Governor and First Lady issue statement
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice have issued a statement regarding the death of a West Virginia coal miner on Thursday. 57-year-old Fairmont resident Joe Crandall sustained injuries at the Arch Coal, Leer Mining Complex this week which led to his passing, marking the third mining-related death in West […]
Appalachian Power encourages customers to apply for assistance for energy costs
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Appalachian Power is informing customers about federal aid available to help with energy expenses. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) offer federal grants aimed at assisting income-qualified customers in lowering their electric bills during certain times of the year. Customers of […]
WV Supreme Court upholds decision to remove two Jefferson County commissioners from office
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals released an order this week upholding a lower court’s decision to remove two Jefferson County commissioners from office due to their refusal to attend meetings or perform their obligatory duties as elected officials. The order came after former Jefferson County Commissioners Jennifer Krouse and Tricia Jackson filed an […]
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