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Female coal miner in Raleigh County has passed away
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Sad news as a female coal miner who was injured last week has died. Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement today after learning about the death of a coal miner in Raleigh County. Ashley Cogar, 33, of Erbacon passed away this morning from injuries […]
Woman breaks into home and drinks bottle of baby medicine
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman breaks into a home, drinks a bottle of baby medicine, and damages the property. On the morning of July 18th, 2024, Deputy Zach Cook from the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office rushed to Wyoming County, West Virginia, to respond to a report of Breaking and Entering that was in […]
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scams
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) has issued a warning to the public regarding a new wave of phone scams. According to the RCSO, scammers are calling or leaving messages for individuals, falsely claiming to be representatives from the Sheriff’s Office. They assert that the recipient has missed a court date […]
Man sentenced to more than 35 years for drug charges
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man from southern West Virginia was sentenced to more than 35 years in prison on drug possession and trafficking charges, the Fayette County Prosecutor’s Office said Tuesday. Deron A. Yarrell, 28, of Bluefield, was found guilty after three-day jury trial. The case stemmed...
Trial begins in dispute accusing trooper of excessive use of force at game coached by West Virginia governor
BECKLEY, W. Va. (CN) — A jury will decide whether a West Virginia State trooper acted properly or recklessly with a basketball coach attempting to bring some civility during a rivalry game four years ago. A trial began Tuesday in Eugene Nabor’s civil rights suit against Trooper J.l. Tincher....
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