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A warm start to next week along with the chance for showers
Sunday evening should start off with most temps in the 80s/70s under partly cloudy skies. A few rogue southern showers can’t be ruled out as the move through the next couple of hours. Once the sun sets, the rest of the overnight will see a few clouds and temps dropping into the 60s under a […]
Judge dismisses federal lawsuit over West Virginia prison and jail conditions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force West Virginia to spend $330 million to improve prison and jail conditions statewide and fill worker vacancies.U.S. District Judge Irene Berger ruled Tuesday in Beckley in favor of motions by Gov. Jim Justice and state Homeland Security Secretary Mark Sorsaia to dismiss the suit.The lawsuit was filed in August 2023 by inmates at the maximum-security Mount Olive Correctional Complex in Fayette County and the Southwestern Regional Jail in Logan County and on behalf of a juvenile at a detention facility in Boone County.Berger found the...
West Virginia cowboy triumphs at National Junior High Finals Rodeo
MILL CREEK, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Koalton Heckler, a 14-year-old from Mill Creek, has secured the title of World Reserve Champion in chute dogging at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) in Des Moines, Iowa. Chute dogging is a preparatory event for steer wrestling, requiring competitors to guide a steer to a line ten feet […]
Former Martin County man fatally shot in Lenore, police investigating
LENORE, W.Va. — A former Martin County, Kentucky, resident was fatally shot early Friday morning at a residence in Lenore, West Virginia, authorities said. The victim, Charles Speer, 42, of Kermit, West Virginia, was pronounced dead after the shooting, according to the West Virginia State Police (WVSP). The alleged...
Ex-boyfriend and friend charged after threatening ex-girlfriend
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An ex-boyfriend and friend are facing serious charges after threatening to kill an ex-girlfriend and fight a new boyfriend. On June 28, 2024, at approximately 2 am, Deputy B.M. Hodges and Sgt. Leport responded to a threat complaint in Putnam County, West Virginia. The victim reported that her ex-boyfriend, Joseph […]
'We thank you all': Pugh Furniture closing after more than 100 years in business
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Pugh Furniture in Charleston is one of only a few locally owned furniture stores in the area. However, the doors are now closing at the more than 100-year-old business. "People have been coming in and I've had more hugs and stuff," owner Beth Pugh said....
Unique vendors set up shop at the Sternwheel Regatta
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — While the Sternwheel Regatta brings a plethora of vendors to the streets of downtown Charleston, a few of these vendors are truly one-of-a-kind. Christean and Tabbatha Smith, owners of Bayou Classics, say they are thrilled to share their authentic Cajun cuisine to the Regatta attendees.
Goodwin says 2024 Regatta had largest single-night crowd in 3-year return
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin said with all of the hard work it takes in putting the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta on every year once again seemed to truly pay off as she watched thousands gather into the city for what appeared to be yet another phenomenal year.
Couple maliciously attacked with steel dog chain
CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A couple maliciously attacked two females in a park with a steel dog chain. On June 11, 2024, at around 7:21 p.m., police were sent to the 1100 block of W 17th Street following reports of an assault in progress involving a male and female suspect attacking the victims. Upon […]
Pets joined in on the Regatta fun during the wiener dog race and costume contest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — On Saturday, the annual wiener dog race and all breed costume contest took place at Magic Island. This event kicked off at 10 a.m. and contestants were there and ready to show off their skills and outfits. Isabel Smith brought her two Boston terriers, Honey...
Elkins: Miners to be challenged in new regional format
NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School boys' basketball team hopes to turn the corner next season but it won't be easy. With the new “Super Regional” format implemented by the WVSSAC for the 2024-25 season and for the next three seasons, the Miners will have an even tougher climb in the road to Charleston.
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