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Bill meant to help WV counties afford jail bill hasn’t ‘had intended impact,’ lawmakers told
More than a year after legislation meant to address county jail bill costs went into effect, some county officials on Monday asked state lawmakers to do more to help lower their costs. West Virginia counties pay the state per inmate per day to house inmates at regional jails. The state budget office calculates the per […]
Football Recap: Athens Starts Season with Victory on the Road
Athens had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They strolled past the Philo Electrics with points to spare, taking the game 28-14. This was payback for the Bulldogs, who suffered a 28-13 loss the last time these two teams met.
Flotsam! River Circus Coming to Area
Flotsam! River Circus is in our area. The unique show features a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade raft!. The circus will be making stops in the area including at the Pomeroy Levee at 6 p.m. on Aug. 28. There will be another performance at the Point Pleasant Riverfront Park at 6 p.m. on Aug. 29.
Mothman Festival brings entertainers, paranormal speakers to Point Pleasant
MASON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – It’s almost time once again for the event that draws thousands of people to the small city of Point Pleasant, West Virginia – The Mothman Festival. This year’s event is slated for Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22, along Main Street near the Mothman Museum. The annual festival commemorates […]
Planet Fitness of Barboursville celebrates 10 years in business
BARBOURSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Planet Fitness of Barboursville celebrated 10 years in business serving the local community this week. Located at 800 Mall Road, Unit 975 in Barboursville, Planet Fitness has made their services available to the Barboursville and greater Cabell County community for a decade now. Planet Fitness staff and team members were joined […]
Soccer Game Recap: St. Albans Takes a Loss
St. Albans was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 4-0 to the Hurricane Redskins. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Red Dragons of the 9-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.
Charges pending after Charleston crash sends three to hospital
UPDATE: (10:43 P.M. Tuesday, Aug. 27) – There is new information regarding a crash on Charleston’s West Side that sent three people to the hospital, including a nine-year-old. According to Charleston Police, debris was spread across a block on Tennessee Avenue near Virginia Street after a driver hit the Travelers Insurance building, but the building […]
Brush fire leads to structure fire
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A brush fire led to a structure fire Tuesday afternoon in the Sissonville area of Kanawha County, first responders said. The incident happened along Allens Fork Road, which was blocked due to reported brush fires around 2 p.m. Those soon turned into a structure fire....
Mingo home health care worker accused of stealing identity, money from ADW client
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Mingo County woman assigned to provide care for an Age Disabled Waiver recipient is accused of stealing her client's identity and accumulating thousands of dollars in fraudulent bank transactions. Tina Renae Hatfield, 47, of Gilbert, has been charged with identity theft, obtaining money...
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