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Don Rizo Mexican Kitchen & Cantina to close temporarily for menu revamp
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Don Rizo Mexican Kitchen & Cantina will temporarily close starting today, August 5th, to rework its menu. The restaurant, known for its fresh, scratch-made food, aims to better serve its customers by incorporating more Tex-Mex options. Owner Jose Rizo opened the establishment to honor his father, a lifelong restaurateur who cherished […]
Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs to bring listening tour to Mount Hope
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It has been announced that the Governor Justice and Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs statewide listening tour will make its next stop in the Mount Hope area. The tour will bring two key sessions to the area on August 6th, 2024, including a visit to the Mount Hope Housing Authority […]
Detroit man pleads guilty to charges related to West Virginia drug trafficking conspiracy
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Detroit man has pleaded guilty to charges related to a West Virginia drug trafficking conspiracy. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Shakur Jones, 25, of Detroit, Michigan, has pled guilty to charges related to a drug trafficking conspiracy. Jones admitted to one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and […]
Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Florida as Category 1 storm
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Debby reached the Big Bend coast of Florida early Monday, bringing with it the potential for record-setting rains, catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surge as it moves slowly across the northern part of the state before stalling over the coastal regions of Georgia and South Carolina. The storm made landfall […]
St. Albans Fire Department to unveil Safe Haven Baby Box
ST. ALBANS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The St. Albans Fire Department will host a dedication and blessing ceremony for its new Safe Haven Baby Box on Monday, August 12, at 3 PM. The event will be held at the Central Fire Station, located at 51 6th Avenue. The Safe Haven Baby Box initiative, a collaboration between […]
Man gets life in prison for tying naked girlfriend to signpost
LAS VEGAS (LOOTPRESS) – A man from Pennsylvania received a life sentence after a federal jury convicted him of kidnapping a woman in Pennsylvania, driving her to Nevada, and murdering her in the desert. Following an eight-day trial in May 2024, John Matthew Chapman was found guilty of one count of kidnapping resulting in death. […]
McDonald’s worker who set dumpster on fire because fast food joint was busy headed to prison
GEORGIA (LOOTPRESS) – A man from Chatham County has been sentenced to five years in prison after admitting to setting a fire in a restaurant’s outdoor trash container. Joshua Daryl McGregor, 34, from Savannah, received a 60-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to arson, according to Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District […]
One person dead following ATV accident
UPSHUR COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has died following an ATV crash late Saturday night. According to the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, August 3, 2024, an ATV crash occurred resulting in the death of Joshua Matthew Shrift of Buckhannon. At approximately 11:57 PM, deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on Sand […]
One dead in crash involving sheriff’s deputy
FALLING WATERS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One individual is confirmed to have died in a vehicle accident involving a sheriff’s deputy on Saturday. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office reports that, at approximately 7:20pm on Saturday, August 3, 2024, deputies were responding to an incident at the Riverbend RV Park when a Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office vehicle […]
Kanawha County EAA announces passing of paramedic
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority (KCEAA) has announced the heartbreaking loss of paramedic Kori White. Kori, a dedicated coworker and friend, passed away recently, leaving Kanawha County and surrounding communities in mourning. The KCEAA expressed their grief, stating: “Words cannot describe the loss, pain, and overwhelming grief so many are […]
Man charged after shutting woman’s foot in car door, shoving her to ground
WOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been charged after shutting a woman’s foot in a car door and then shoving her to the ground. According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, July 31, deputies responded to a call on Friar Tuck Road regarding a domestic disturbance. The suspect fled into a […]
Aerosmith announces permanent end to touring
(LOOTPRESS) – Legendary rock band Aerosmith has announced their decision to permanently end touring due to lead singer Steven Tyler’s ongoing vocal injury. The band, which formed in 1970, has credited their success to their loyal fanbase, known as the “Blue Army,” who have supported them for over five decades. In their statement, Aerosmith expressed […]
Hot through Monday, effects from Tropical Storm Debby possible later in the week
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service in Charleston forecasts a dry end to the weekend under the influence of surface high pressure. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston, as the new work week begins, temperatures are expected to rise, with highs reaching the mid-90s in lower elevations. A weak cold […]
Police searching for missing 15-year-old
BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating 15-year-old Angel Turner. Angel was last seen on August 2, 2024, in the Fairview Drive area of Berkeley Springs. Angel Turner is described as a 5’1″ tall female with brown eyes and blonde hair, and weighs approximately 260 pounds. Angel was last seen […]
WV State Parks officials break ground on largest mountain bike trail project in state history
BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Construction has begun on a significant bike trail expansion at Cacapon Resort State Park, according to an announcement made by West Virginia State Parks officials on Friday. The $3.5 million project aims to add 35 miles of professionally designed mountain bike trails to the park’s existing trail system. “This is […]
Man arrested for robbery of convenience store
WEST HAMLIN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after robbing a convenience store. According to the West Virginia State Police (WVSO), on Monday, June 17, 2024, the WVSP responded to a robbery at Pam’s Convenience Store in West Hamlin. Lincoln County 911 dispatched Troopers C.T. Daniels, D.E. Vance, and Sgt. D.J. Miller to […]
Scattered slow-moving storms expected Saturday
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The region is set for another day of slow-moving storms, expected to develop late this morning and continue into the evening. According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, similar to recent weather patterns, these storms will be scattered, meaning some areas may receive much-needed rain while others may not see […]
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