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In June, West Virginia reported 933 new business registrations
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The Secretary of State’s Office in West Virginia reported that 993 new businesses were registered statewide in June. Gilmer County saw the highest percentage of new business growth at 2.05%, with a total of seven new business registrations. Other counties experiencing notable growth included Raleigh, Pocahontas, Monroe, and McDowell County. The […]
North Carolina is the 7th state to add citizenship requirement for voting amendment
NORTH CAROLINA (LOOTPRESS) – In the upcoming election, voters in North Carolina will have the opportunity to decide on a ballot measure that would prohibit non-citizen voting by changing the state constitution to specify that only U.S. citizens can vote in elections. This measure and six others have been placed on the November 2024 ballot […]
Army member flew from Germany to WV to pick up underage female
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Connecticut U.S. Army service member who was stationed in Germany is now facing charges of sexual assault after he flew back to the United States and drove to Monroe County, WV, to pick up an underage female. On July 5, 2024, around 1:00 a.m., a missing underage teenage girl […]
Man arrested after being outside naked, touching himself
LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man was arrested after he was outside naked, “playing with himself.” On Sunday, July 7, 2024, at around 12:07 p.m., Sergeant J.L. Pachis, Deputy D.J. Staley, and I, Corporal T.T. Hyatt of The Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department, were radio-dispatched by the Greenbrier County 911 Center to respond to reports of […]
Mercer County man arrested after stealing mother’s shampoo, assaulting officer
BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mercer County man faces several charges following an incident late last month in which shampoo, hairspray, and conditions were stolen from his mother’s residence. According to Mercer County Magistrate Court documentation, at approximately 12:25pm on June 29, 2024, several items were reported stolen from a Titan Place residence in the […]
Ansted man arrested on felony drug charge in Fayette County
ANSTED, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Ansted man has been arrested on a felony drug charge in Fayette County. Jonathon M. Williams, 27, is facing felony charges after a midday incident on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, deputies were attempting to execute a felony warrant in the area of White […]
Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle at convenience store
HUTTONSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle at a Par-Mar convenience store. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on July 9, 2024, at approximately 1:52 AM, emergency services responded to a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at the Huttonsville Par-Mar. Deputies Davis and Pingley were dispatched to […]
Pennsylvania man sentenced in Fayette County for bringing controlled substance into West Virginia
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced in Fayette County for bringing a controlled substance into West Virginia. According to Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti, Celester Vaughn, II, 62, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to one to ten years in prison for transporting a controlled substance into the state. The sentence […]
Police attempting to locate missing 17-year-old
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – Authorities are requesting assistance in locating a missing 17-year-old juvenile. The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office reports that 17-year-old Aiden Blake France is missing after having last been seen in the Bluefield, Virginia area. France was reportedly last seen driving a black and blue 1984 Chevrolet K10 2-door pickup truck with Virginia […]
Seether and Skillet are coming to Huntington this Fall
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Hard rock acts Seether and Skillet have been announced as upcoming performers at Huntington’s Marshall Health Network Arena. The announcement of the performance came from the venue on Tuesday, with the show itself scheduled for Friday September 27, 2024. Pre-sale for show tickets will begin on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at […]
WVDOH to consider WVU student design recommendations for new Morgantown bridges
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Undergraduate engineering students from West Virginia University have significantly contributed to the construction of new bridges in Morgantown. Civil engineering major Benjamin Opie from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, and his peers spent the Spring 2024 semester researching and designing replacements for the Scotts Run bridge on Lazzelle Union Road and the Fieldcrest […]
Woman drives around Walmart parking lot after hitting vehicle
GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman is facing charges after she hit a vehicle at Walmart and then drove around the parking lot. On July 7, 2024, at approximately 5:10 p.m., the Lewisburg Police Department received a call from the Greenbrier County Dispatch regarding a hit-and-run incident at the Walmart at 1976 Jefferson Street […]
Hale named Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – The Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Amanda Killen Hale will be assuming the role of Executive Director for the organization. An experienced business owner in her own right, Hale will bring to the role years of insight in the areas of marketing, fundraising, and business. Hale’s past experience […]
Republican Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma dies at 89
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Republican Sen. Jim Inhofe, a conservative firebrand known for his strong support of defense spending, has died. He was 89. Inhofe, a powerful fixture in Oklahoma politics for over six decades, died Tuesday morning, his family said in a statement. Inhofe, who was elected to a fifth Senate term in 2020, […]
Crumbl to offer mini cookies every day instead of Mondays
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Crumbl® will now offer its popular mini cookies every day at participating locations. Known for its weekly rotating menu of desserts served in iconic pink boxes, Crumbl is responding to customer requests for more versatile options. Crumbl’s sweet treats, baked fresh daily with quality ingredients, have become a favorite among dessert […]
Berkeley County man arrested on two arson charges
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man from Falling Waters has been taken into custody by investigators from the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office for allegedly starting a fire in a hotel room and also at his own home. On June 23rd, firefighters were called to the Comfort Inn Hotel in Bedington, located on Edwin […]
Man shot multiple times at West Virginia bar, investigation underway
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An investigation is underway after a man was shot multiple times at a West Virginia bar. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at approximately 2:33 AM, deputies responded to a 911 call regarding a shooting at the Green Frog Bar, located on Shepherdstown Road in […]
On this day in 1995 the Grateful Dead give their final performance at Soldier Field
CHICAGO, IL (LOOTPRESS) – On this day 29 years ago, the Grateful Dead would take the stage for the final time as a fully formed unit in the conclusion of a two-night stand at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The event would serve as the conclusion to the storied, decades-long performing career of the band and, on […]
Bluefield man sentenced in Fayette County to 10 years for drug conspiracy
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Bluefield man has been sentenced in Fayette County to 10 years for a felony drug conspiracy crime. According to Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti, Cory L. Callen, 34, of Bluefield, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to possess and distribute fentanyl, oxymorphone, cocaine, and tramadol. Circuit […]
Huntington man charged with First-Degree Murder following shooting
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Cabell County man faces charges of First-Degree Murder following a shooting incident which occurred late last month. According to documents from the Magistrate Court of Cabell County, at approximately 9:40pm on Friday, June 28, 2024, multiple shots were fired at the 2002 Buffington Avenue area of Huntington, WV. The shooting […]
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