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NC man arrested in Fayette County for burglary
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Sheriff’s Office in Fayette County has reported that a man from North Carolina is currently facing serious charges. According to Sheriff Mike Fridley, the incident took place on the evening of June 29, 2024, when deputies responded to a trespassing complaint on Summerlee Road. It was reported that the […]
Fayette County K-9 Nala tracks missing elderly person to safety – A Heroic Achievement
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A heroic achievement by a K-9 from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department was shared by Sheriff Mike Fridley. On the night of June 29, 2024, deputies were responding to a report of a missing elderly person who had been gone for six hours after leaving home on foot. Fayette County […]
FIT students shine at SkillsUSA National Conference
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The results are in from the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, and students from the Fayette Institute of Technology (FIT) have achieved widespread success. According to FIT, Abram Whitt and Evan Ellison of FIT Media finished 11th in the nation for Audio/Radio Production. In the Technical Drafting […]
How West Virginia polluters want to undermine citizen efforts to better monitor the air we breathe
INSTITUTE — Harvey Silas recalls how the air in his community once stung. “It used to be at five o’clock in the evening when they did whatever they did down at the plant, your eyes would burn,” he said. “I thought it was awful.” Outside the sliding glass doors that lead to Silas’ balcony is […] How West Virginia polluters want to undermine citizen efforts to better monitor the air we breathe appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Sct. showers & storms tonight into Sunday; an upcoming break next week
Saturday evening begins with scattered showers and thunderstorms. One or two strong to severe storms are possible, with damaging winds and heavy downpours the things we are keeping an eye on. Scattered showers will continue into the overnight as our cold front begins to cross, with showers and clouds keeping temps in the upper 60s. […]
Concealed carry on campus at a local level
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – On Monday July 1, 2024 the Campus Self-Defense Act will go into effect. The Campus Self-Defense Act was passed by the West Virginia Legislature and Governor Jim Justice in 2023. This allows people to carry a concealed handgun on college campuses across West Virginia if they have a concealed carry permit. […]
West Virginia Coal association launches “Friends of Coal” app
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Coal Association, in collaboration with America’s Coal Associations, has introduced the “Friends of Coal” app. This interactive platform is aimed at providing users with direct access to current information and key issues affecting West Virginia’s and our nation’s coal industry. According to Chris Hamilton, president and CEO of […]
WV author sells out first traditionally published book, The Found Boys
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Best-selling West Virginia author, S.D. Smith has announced The Found Boys, the author’s first book to be published in traditional fashion. Published through Harvest House and described as a thrilling and nostalgic buddy-adventure, the text explores themes of friendship and forgiveness, among others. For the release of the book, Smith partnered with […]
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