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West Virginia highlights importance of back-to-school vaccines
For the upcoming school year, all children entering school in West Virginia grades K-12 must show proof of immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B unless a medical exemption is approved by DH. Additional proof of immunization is required for children entering grades 7 and 12 for diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and meningococcal disease unless a medical exemption is approved by DH.
Aftermath of the Trump shooting on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the aftermath of the Donald Trump assassination attempt, discuss National Hire a Veteran Day, explore what makes someone a caregiver and talk about what First Choice Services does.
VOTE: West Virginia State Police in running for “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser”
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Police has announced its competition in the 11th annual “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” Calendar Contest. This event, which determines the top 13 states’ cruisers to be featured in the 2025 wall calendar, will see the winner gracing the cover. Voting is open until midnight on Monday, July 29. […]
Mercer County man sentenced for federal drug crime
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A man from the Princeton area of Mercer County was sentenced to prison for a fentanyl crime. 21-year-old Dailen Isaiah Defoe, of Princeton, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 to nine years in prison, to be followed by three years of parole, for distribution of fentanyl. According to statements made […]
McGraw Family holds 71st annual reunion in Pineville
PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The McGraw family of Wyoming County can count themselves among the few families who have continually held family reunions every year for decades. Tracing their family line back to one man, the McGraw family has dozens of members among them. These people are proud of their family history and celebrate it […]
Structure fire reported in Raleigh County
MABSCOTT, WV (WVNS) — A structure fire was reported in the Mabscott area of Raleigh County. According to Raleigh County Dispatch, a structure fire was reported at 209 Gristmill Drive in Mabscott around 12:08 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024. Raleigh County Dispatch stated that responding agencies included the Mabscott Volunteer Fire Department, Sophia City […]
Eight stops announced as part of Mountaineer Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced eight stops as part of this week’s Mobile Food Pantry distribution. The first stops of the week are set to occur on Tuesday, July 23 at Bevans Industrial Lane, Paw Paw in Morgan County and Elkview Baptist Church in Kanawha County, respectively. Wednesday will see the […]
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scams
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) has issued a warning to the public regarding a new wave of phone scams. According to the RCSO, scammers are calling or leaving messages for individuals, falsely claiming to be representatives from the Sheriff’s Office. They assert that the recipient has missed a court date […]
2 charged in Morgantown after juvenile says they were hit with a belt for ‘discipline’
Tequila Pase, 25, and Christopher Brown, 33, both of Morgantown have been charged with child abuse after a juvenile disclosed instances of them using a belt for "discipline" in Morgantown.
WV Department of Health emphasizes the need for up-to-date vaccinations for students
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — With the start of the next school year drawing nearer, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) emphasizes the need to verify that students are up to date with their vaccinations. Immunizations, alternatively called shots or vaccines, are an important way to guard kids from illness and disease, especially students that […]
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