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Woman's body found in West Virginia, suspect facing first-degree murder charge
WOOD COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A suspect was arrested in connection with a body that was found in West Virginia, according to state police. Tony Williamson, 35, was taken into custody in the Parkersburg area early Monday morning, troopers said. Williamson, said troopers, was charged with first-degree murder after...
Concord Dept. of Business to host 31st Annual Concord Business Challenge
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Details regarding the upcoming 31st Annual Concord Business Challenge have been announced by the Concord University Department of Business. The event is scheduled to begin at 8:30am on Thursday, October 24, 2024, and will see junior and senior high school students from both West Virginia and Virginia showcasing their business acumen. […]
Officer who killed Tamir Rice leaves new job in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 has resigned from a police force in West Virginia, the third time in six years he left a small department amid backlash shortly after he had been hired. White Sulphur Springs City officials...
Deadline for entries approaching for State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) — Entry deadlines are quickly approaching for the 99th Annual State Fair of West Virginia. Livestock entries are due by midnight on July 6, 2024 and home, arts, and garden are due by midnight July 12, 2024. “Seeing the hard work exhibitors put into their entries and projects is always a highlight […]
Great Clips salon to host ribbon-cutting ceremony
MACARTHUR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Great Clips hair salon has announced an upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. Set to take place at noon on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the ribbon-cutting ceremony will introduce Great Clips as one of the most exciting new businesses in the Raleigh County area. […]
Raleigh County Commission appoints new members to serve on county boards
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commission approved the appointments of 15 new board members to county boards during the regular commission meeting on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority and Coalfield Expressway Board were two of the board appointments. Raleigh County Commission president Greg Duckworth said the new board […]
Cedar Grove Police Chief, cyclist get into fight, no charges filed: Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests have been made nor have any charges been filed after law enforcement was called to a fight between Cedar Grove Police Chief Jack Ice and a cyclist, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office.
Judge dismisses lawsuit over West Virginia jails, prisons conditions
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and West Virginia Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mark Sorsaia. The lawsuit was filed on Aug. 8, 2023, alleging that more than 10,000 inmates in the Mountain State are being exposed to inhumane conditions because of staffing shortages and […]
Art Exhibit Celebrates Pollinators And Appalachian Writer Talks Book ‘No Son Of Mine,’ This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, writer Jonathan Corcoran grew up in Elkins. While in college, his mother discovered he was gay. She disowned him and told him to never come back to West Virginia. She died in 2020. They never reconciled. Corcoran, a writing professor at New York University, has...
What’s next for the Chesapeake Bay? Draft goes out for public input
After 30 years of stubbornly slow progress toward restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers, federal agencies and watershed states in 2014 adopted a far-reaching strategy. Their agreement formally expanded the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership to include three more states — Delaware, New York and West Virginia...
West Virginia State Police to heighten traffic enforcement over July 4th holiday
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — If you are travelling for the holiday weekend, you may see more West Virginia State Troopers around thanks to a traffic initiative. According to a press release, members of the West Virginia State Police will be out on patrol over the July 4th week and weekend through a Targeted Traffic Enforcement […]
‘It’s criminal’: Advocates decry attempt to halt new silica rule meant to protect miners
The inclusion of the language, advocates say, is a direct insult to and betrayal of the nation’s miners, who are being diagnosed with complicated black lung disease at higher rates and younger ages than ever before. The post ‘It’s criminal’: Advocates decry attempt to halt new silica rule meant to protect miners appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Fayette County man arrested on drug charges following traffic stop
CHIMNEY CORNER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop. According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, just before noon on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, deputies were patrolling the Chimney Corner areas on WV Rt 16 and U.S. Rt 60 when they performed a traffic stop on a […]
Beckley Police to conduct sobriety checkpoint on July 3
Beckley, WV (WOAY)-The Beckley Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Wednesday, July 3, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The checkpoint will be located near the intersection of Second Street and Thornhill courts. There will be an alternate location on Johnstown Road at Jefferson Street. Authorities will also...
Mountaineer Food Bank hosting food giveaway in Monroe County on July 3
Ballard, WV (WOAY)- The Mountaineer Food Bank will host a food giveaway in Monroe County on Wednesday, July 3. The giveaway will take place at the First Missionary Baptist Church on Red Sulphur Parkway in Ballard from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. while supplies last. For more information, call 304-364-5518...
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