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Mother charged after child was found on busy road in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A mother is charged with child neglect after one of her children was found wandering on a busy road in Beckley. On July 2, 2024, at 9:55 PM, PFC L.A. Appell responded to a welfare check at 306 N. Eisenhower Drive, Freedom Skate Park. The Emergency Operations Center informed of a […]
Man arrested for traffic obstruction, spitting cigarette on police, and exposing himself
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man facing charges after he was walking in the road, spitting a lit cigarette on police, and then exposing himself and urinating on the floor at police headquarters. On July 3, 2024, around 3:20 PM, officers witnessed Zachary Winters violating city ordinance 371.03 by causing oncoming traffic to slow down […]
Mother found slumped over, child found with liquor bottle in mouth
CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A mother is facing charges after she was found slumped over at a gas station and a child had a bottle of Fireball liquor in his mouth. On July 4, 2024, two employees at the Marathon gas station located at 3096 16th Street Road in Huntington, Cabell County, WV, observed […]
Break-in results in stolen cigarettes, candy, and cigars for Meth
RONCEVERTE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A break-in at a Greenbrier County store results in cigarettes, candy, and ciagrs being stolen in exchange for Methamphetemine. On the second day of July 2024, Lieutenant R.R. Alkire II was investigating a series of break-ins at the Comer Market in Ronceverte, Greenbrier County, WV. During the investigation, Lt. Alkire spoke […]
Man arrested after breaking into West Virginia animal center to let dogs loose
INWOOD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after breaking into a West Virginia animal center to let dogs out of their kennels. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, in the early hours of Friday, July 5, 2024, a burglary was reported at the Inwood Animal Center, located at 7611 Winchester Avenue. At […]
Booming travel occurred over holiday period in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Over 1.3 million transactions occurred on the West Virginia Turnpike during the holiday travel period. During the 11-day 4th of July holiday travel period, from Thursday, June 27, 2024, to Sunday, July 7, 2024, a total of 1,374,731 transactions took place at toll booths on the West Virginia Turnpike. Jeff Miller, […]
2024 John Cooke Founders Day Festival announced
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One of the most exciting annual events in the Wyoming County area, the Town of Oceana‘s John Cooke Founders Day Festival will kick off this weekend. Set to begin at 2:00pm on Friday, July 12, 2024, the event will feature three days of family-friendly activities and performances. The festival will run […]
7 Brew Coffee in Beckley to officially open next week with free small drinks
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – 7 Brew Coffee will officially open its first West Virginia location in Beckley next week. 7 Brew Coffee, a drive-thru coffee chain known for its fast service and a wide variety of beverages, will open to the public on Monday, July 15th. The team at 7 Brew Coffee has been handing […]
Multi-vehicle accident sees SUV crash into single-wide trailer
BLUEWELL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A multi-vehicle accident led to one vehicle making impact with a single-wide trailer in Mercer County on Monday morning. According to the Bluewell Fire Department, units responded to the Brushfork Road area on Monday morning with regard to reports of a two-vehicle accident which saw, “one vehicle jumping the guardrail and […]
Man sentenced to 40 years for murder of fellow inmate at Mt. Olive Correctional Complex
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been sentenced in Fayette County for stabbing and killing a fellow inmate at the Mount Olive Correctional Center. Charles Redman, 55, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, as announced by Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti. The sentencing was handed down by Circuit Judge Thomas […]
Boot Barn hiring for new Beckley location
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A new retailer will soon open in Beckley, and they are currently hiring for their new location. Boot Barn, a retail chain that specializes in western and work-related footwear, apparel, and accessories, is hiring in Beckley. Boot Barn will fill the vacant storefront between Aldi and Planet Fitness at the By-Pass […]
Fourth of July shooting in Beckley confirmed, one person shot
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One person was shot on Thursday in an incident which remains under investigation. Sheriff Canaday of the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office reports that, at approximately 11:40pm on the night of Thursday, July 4, 2024, Raleigh County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a Hedrick Street residence with regard to reports of a shooting. […]
Rainelle Fire Department gearing up to host Fireman’s Muster
RAINELLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Rainelle Fire Department has announced updates for this year’s Fireman’s Muster events on Labor Day. Unlike previous years, the festivities will focus solely on a Fireman’s Muster Parade and Fireman’s Field Events, with no public carnival games planned. The public is invited to watch the parade of Fire & Emergency […]
WV completes first in-depth homelessness study
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) has announced the completion of the initial comprehensive study of homelessness in the state. This pivotal study sheds light on the complexities and diverse nature of the population experiencing homelessness in West Virginia. Key findings from the study […]
One woman dead after being hit by a truck while riding horse in Raleigh County
GLEN WHITE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE 7/11/24: The victim has been identified as Robin Massey, 39, of Beckley. The incident remains under investigation. — A woman has died after being hit by a truck while riding a horse in Raleigh County. According to the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at approximately […]
Three stops announced as part of this week’s Mobile Food Pantry distribution
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – This week’s Mobile Food Pantry distribution schedule has been announced. According to Mountaineer Food Bank, the Mobile Pantry will be making its way to three counties this week beginning on Wednesday and running through Friday. Wednesday, July 10, 2024, will be the first distribution stop, with the pantry set to be […]
WVDA Encourages Landowners to Enroll in Invasive Insect Suppression Program
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) advises landowners to enroll in the Cooperative State-County-Landowner (CSCL) Lymantria dispar (spongy moth) Suppression Program to safeguard their forested acreage from the destructive impacts of the invasive Lymantria dispar. The registration period is open from July 1 to August 31, 2024. Commissioner of Agriculture […]
WVSOM student elected as Board of Governors member
LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine student Ethan Galloway has been elected as a member of WVSOM’s Board of Governors. Galloway, a third-year student set to graduate as part of the Class of 2026, began his term as a student representative at the beginning of this month on July 1. As […]
Veterans Appreciation Day Celebration to be held in Summersville Tuesday
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Veterans Appreciation Day Celebration is set to take place on Tuesday, July 9, at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park in Summersville. The event will run from 9 AM to 4 PM and promises a day full of activities and entertainment to honor and appreciate veterans. Attendees can enjoy Murble […]
Kanawha County Heat Advisory issued for Monday
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Kanawha County area for the afternoon and evening periods on Monday. The advisory has been issued for the period beginning at 12:00pm and ending at 8:00pm, with heat index values expected to be at or around 100. Residents and […]
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