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Mount Nebo woman charged with operating drug lab
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mount Nebo woman is facing felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Mike Fridley provides the following information regarding this incident. Just after 3:00 pm on June 10, 2024, deputies conducted routine patrols in the Miller Ridge and Sunday Road areas. Deputies stopped a vehicle for a minor traffic violation. […]
Paint Creek Road shut down after accident
GALLAGHER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A traffic accident in the Gallagher area has left a roadway shut down for an extended period according to authorities. The Pratt Volunteer Fire Department reports that drivers are being turned away at the mouth of Paint Creek early on Monday following an apparent vehicle accident. While the exact nature of […]
Fayette County Schools approves purchase of new computers for sixth and ninth-grade students
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Board of Education (FCBOE) on Tuesday evening approved the purchase of new computers for sixth and ninth-grade students. The FCBOE approved the purchase of computers for sixth-grade students with a cost in excess of $50,000. Federal programs and a Title I grant will fund the purchase of the […]
Calm Before Dangerous Heat Wave Arrives
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following a pleasant midweek, not only will the mercury skyrocket, but heat indices will reach the danger category. RAIN: A thunderstorm is possible late Friday afternoon, best chance north of I-64, between 5-9 p.m., otherwise dry weather is expected. Be sure to water the garden early in the morning or in the evening to keep flowers from withering in the heat.
Disaster Recovery Center to open in Fayette County
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — A Disaster Recovery Center is set to open in Fayetteville for people who were affected by severe weather at the beginning of April 2024. The Disaster Recovery Center will open at 8:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the Memorial Building at 200 West Maple Avenue in the Fayetteville area […]
Gladwell to become assistant principal at Midland Trail High School
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On Tuesday evening, the Fayette County Board of Education approved Mark Gladwell as the next assistant principal at Midland Trail High School. Gladwell will transfer from Meadow Bridge Elementary (PK-6) where he is currently principal to Midland Trail High School (6-12) to take an assistant principal position effective July 1, 2024. […]
WV State Police release statement on malicious wounding investigation
KANAWHA COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia State Police have released a statement regarding a malicious wounding investigation Investigation in Kanawha County. The statement is as follows: “On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at approximately 8:08 pm, Trooper. L.A. Wriston, and Trooper. N.J. Adams responded to RJ’s Recycling at 7090 East Dupont Avenue near the […] The post WV State Police release statement on malicious wounding investigation appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Man pleads guilty to drug crime
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — A man pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine and a quantity of fentanyl. According to court documents, on September 7, 2022, police performed a traffic stop in Oak Hill for a car in which Keith Deshon Adams, 39, of Statesville, North Carolina, […]
72-year-old West Virginia man in custody after allegedly critically injuring man
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — A West Virginia man suffered life-threatening injuries after officials say he was attacked at a Kanawha County business by a 72-year-old man. According to the West Virginia State Police, on June 5 at approximately 8:08 pm, troopers were dispatched to RJ’s Recycling on East Dupont Avenue after receiving an assault complaint. […]
EXCLUSIVE: Tuesday Sunset Photos; Heat Wave Ahead
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): After a captivating sunset captured by our viewers Sunday evening, a dry stretch and warming trend is in store for midweek. Enjoy these photos from you, our wonderful viewers:. Expect temperatures to warm into the mid-80s by Thursday and then Friday. A cold front will push...
City of Oak Hill accepting letters of interest for building commission
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Oak Hill is accepting letters of interest for a vacancy on the building commission. According to the city, letters of interest will be accepted until Friday, July 5, 4:30 p.m. Letters of interest may be emailed to djohnson@oakhillwv.gov or dropped off for the City Manager at 100 […]
Trailblazing Kanawha County Judge remembered by local officials
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Local officials in the Kanawha County area are mourning the loss of Honorable Judge Herman Canady, Jr., a trailblazing, award-winning Kanawha County Judge and indispensible asset to the community and state. Being the first African American student to attend Charleston High School, Canady would also become the only African American law […]
Fayette County Board of Education hosting job fair on June 10
Fayetteville, WV (WOAY)- If you are looking for a new career to help educate young minds, this job fair may be for you. Fayette County schools will hold a job fair on Monday, June 10th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The fair will be at the Fayette County Board...
Woman cited after loaded gun found in luggage at West Virginia airport
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Beckley woman was stopped with a loaded firearm at West Virginia International Yeager Airport over the weekend, transportation officials said. The purple 9mm, which was found by Transportation Security Administration officials during the screening process, was loaded with six bullets, according to a news release from the TSA.
Seasonable Early Week, Then Major Late Week Pattern Flip
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A pleasant early week will be replaced by a sprawling heat ridge that promises dangerous heat late this weekend. RAIN: A thunderstorm is possible late Friday afternoon, best chance north of I-64, Friday evening, otherwise, a dry pattern is expected. Water the garden early in the morning prior to 9 a.m. and/or after 6 p.m. to effectively conserve water the best!
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