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Fayetteville Town Council approves pay raise for police officers and clerks
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayetteville Town Council has approved pay raises for its town police officers and clerks at the department. At their regular town council meeting Tuesday evening, the Fayetteville Town Council approved an extra 75 cents per hour pay raise for all town police officers and clerks. There was no discussion among […]
Man beats woman after she refused to buy him wine
PRINCETON, WV (LOOPTRESS) – A woman refused to buy a man wine, which resulted in her getting beat and pushed off porched. On June 29, 2024, Deputy Pinter and Deputy A.M. Presley were dispatched to Daniely St. in the Princeton area of Mercer County, West Virginia, in response to a complaint about an unwanted guest. […]
Man smashed out windows at old Wendy’s building
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is behind bars after he smashed out windows at the old Wendy’s building in Beckley because he wanted to “break sh*t.” On June 30, 2024, the Beckley Police were called to 3066 Robert C Byrd Drive, the former Wendy’s location. Emergency Communicators informed officers that a black male had […]
Sunken railcars of whiskey may lie beneath New River
COTTON HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – There are many legends from the boom days in the New River Gorge, but one that isn’t as well-known is the tell of sunken railcars full of whiskey. Upon the completion of the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Railway in 1873, the New River Gorge quickly turned into a major industrial […]
West Virginia launches new portal for accessing vaccine records
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health has introduced a new tool for residents to access their vaccine records. Through the MyIRMobile system, patients can now view their immunization history and print their official records. Speaking about the initiative, Sec. Sherri Young emphasized the importance of immunizations in […]
Man arrested after stealing can of beer from Sheetz
ELKINS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after stealing a can of beer from Sheetz. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, Robert Roy was arrested for petit larceny following a theft incident at the Sheetz located off Beverly Pike in Randolph County. The Randolph County 911 Center […]
Reworked Beckley City Council will pursue Fruits of Labor lease
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Several new city officials were sworn in to office on Monday, and it appears as though the latest lineup of Beckley Common Council members can be expected to continue the search for answers with regard to a lease for the Fruits of Labor organization. Multiple city council meetings in recent months […]
Fayette County man arrested on drug charges following traffic stop
CHIMNEY CORNER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop. According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, just before noon on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, deputies were patrolling the Chimney Corner areas on WV Rt 16 and U.S. Rt 60 when they performed a traffic stop on a […]
Metro 911 to host Mt. Olive Pickle Eating Contest next week
NITRO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Like pickles? Think you can out-eat other pickle lovers in West Virginia? Then you may be able to win $100. The annual Mt. Olive pickle eating contest will take place on Friday, July 12th, starting at 6:15 PM in Nitro. The event is being hosted by Metro 911. Participants will compete […]
Concord University President announces retirement
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University President, Dr. Kendra S. Boggess has announced plans to retire next year. Having taken on the role of university president in the spring of 2014, Dr. Boggess served as Concord’s very first female president. She has since been a guiding force for the university in the face an array […]
Todd Kirby appointed Circuit Court Judge for the Tenth Judicial Circuit for Raleigh County
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice on Tuesday announced the appointment of Todd Kirby as Circuit Court Judge for the Tenth Judicial Circuit for Raleigh County Kirby brings a wealth of experience to the role, including years spent as a practicing attorney in Raleigh County and service as both Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Raleigh […]
Watch Jaws while floating on the lake at Ace Adventure Resort
MINDEN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – ACE Adventure Resort invites thrill-seekers and movie lovers to a unique event: a screening of the classic film Jaws while floating in the park’s lake. Attendees can enjoy an after-hours swim from 8 to 9 PM before the movie starts. Guests can watch the film from the comfort of an inner […]
Intoxicated man arrested for grabbing deputy’s arm
CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An intoxicated man is behind bars after calls were made he was beating and kicking a dog. On Sunday, June 30, 2024, at around 7 pm, a Deputy, accompanied by Home Confinement Officer Thiesson, arrived at Short St. in Huntington, WV, to follow up on a report of a man […]
Man flees from crash leaving a family member injured
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A single-vehicle crash left two injured, but one fled before police arrived due to him being under the influence and intoxicated. Putnam County 911 received a report of a single-vehicle motor vehicle accident with potential injuries on Rocky Step Rd in Winfield (Putnam County), WV, around 8:43 PM on Friday, […]
Tyler Childers, My Morning Jacket to perform at Healing Appalachia 2024
LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The performance lineup one of the year’s most highly anticipated live events in Southern West Virginia, Healing Appalachia 2024 has been announced. Returning as the headlining act for the event will singer/songwriter Tyler Childers. Kentucky rock act, My Morning Jacket will be taking the stage as well, along with country singer/songwriter […]
Raleigh County Commission approves Sophia Little League grant for lawn equipment, all-star tournament
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Sophia Little League was a subject discussion at Tuesday’s Regular Session meeting of the Raleigh County Commission. Opening the business of the session with exonerations and budget revisions, commission members moved to consideration of a grant in the amount of $7,679.52 which would go toward lawn equipment for the Sophia Little […]
Two arrested for Sheetz self-checkout shoplifting
BEVERLY PIKE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two individuals are facing charges out of Randolph County following a shoplifting incident at a Sheetz convenience store location. According to Deputy J. Wolfe of the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, an investigation began regarding an alleged shoplifting incident reported by Randolph County 911 at the […]
Summersville to host 4th of July Fireworks Show Thursday
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Summersville is gearing up to host its annual 4th of July Fireworks Show this week. The fireworks display will take place at dusk on Thursday, July 4, in the lower parking lot of the Summersville Arena & Conference Center. There will be no parking available at the Conference […]
Mon River Sweep a success
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Monongahela River is now cleaner thanks to thirty volunteers. On West Virginia Day, June 20, the West Virginia Water Research Institute’s Three Rivers QUEST program teamed up with Ascend WV to organize a Monongahela River Sweep. Thirty volunteers participated, removing over 1,225 pounds of trash from the waters, banks, and […]
H2 Health announces partnership with Beckley location
JACKSONVILLE, FL (LOOTPRESS) – Comprehensive rehabilitation provider, H2 Health has announced partnerships with several providers in the Virgina and West Virginia areas, including Athletic and Physical Therapy Services of Beckley, WV. South River Rehabilitation and Performance in Staunton and Stuarts Draft in Virginia were also announced as part of the newly established partnerships, with H2 […]
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