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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 […]
Great Clips salon to host ribbon-cutting ceremony
MACARTHUR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Great Clips hair salon has announced an upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. Set to take place at noon on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the ribbon-cutting ceremony will introduce Great Clips as one of the most exciting new businesses in the Raleigh County area. […]
On this day in history: Civil Rights Act signed into Law
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) Though there are many more, here are a few important events that took place on July 2nd throughout United States history: 1776: The Second Continental Congress voted for independence, with 12 of the 13 colonies voting in favor of independence from British rule. This decision led to the drafting of the Declaration […]
Second Annual State of the Valley to Spotlight Regional Tourism
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Chambers of Commerce in Charleston Regional, Huntington Regional, and Putnam County are thrilled to announce the upcoming second annual State of the Valley Presented by Meek’s Rentals & Leasing on Wednesday, August 21. The event aims to promote regional collaboration and showcase the progress of our dynamic communities. This year’s […]
Woman abandons dog in KFC parking lot in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman is facing animal cruelty charges after abandoning her dog at the KFC parking lot. On February 17, 2024, Beckley Police saw a dog at the KFC parking lot and went to check on its condition. The dog appeared limping, and Virginia Lucas claimed she had found the dog and […]
Spooky Southern Summer Spots- 10 Places to Visit in the South this Summer to get your Spine Tingling
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – While the beach beckons us all through the dog days of summer, spooky tales are also told around the campfire throughout the South. In the heart of the American South are tales of ghosts, echoes of the past that still linger in the present. Here are ten of the most haunted […]
Man ties dog harness around woman’s neck, threatens to kill her
CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man ties a dog harness around a woman’s neck, saying: “I’m going to kill you and can smell your blood.” On June 28, 2024, around 4:30 pm, a deputy responded to a domestic dispute on RT 60 in Culloden, West Virginia. While en route, a Cabell County deputy was […]
Concord Dept. of Business to host 31st Annual Concord Business Challenge
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Details regarding the upcoming 31st Annual Concord Business Challenge have been announced by the Concord University Department of Business. The event is scheduled to begin at 8:30am on Thursday, October 24, 2024, and will see junior and senior high school students from both West Virginia and Virginia showcasing their business acumen. […]
Man exposed himself inside business, urinated on sidewalk
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is facing charges after he walked into a building and exposed himself to many people; he then left and urinated on the sidewalk while continuing to expose himself. Upon the police’s arrival, individuals in the vicinity directed them to the accused, who was positioned in front of 940 4th […]
Man arrested for public intoxication, ‘trying to punch the sky’
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Logan County man is arrested for public intoxication, throwing hands in the air, trying to punch the sky. On Saturday, June 29, 2024, Deputy C.L. Carter from the Logan County Sheriff’s Department was on routine road patrol in the City of Logan. Deputy Carter noticed a man leaving the […]
Crist sworn in as newest member of Fayette County BOE
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Board of Education has a new member. Joshua Crist of Ansted was sworn in by the Honorable Judge Tom Ewing Monday evening as the newest member of the Fayette County Board of Education. Crist was joined by family for his swearing-in and first meeting as a member of […]
Public Nuisances Ordinance to see second reading at Ravenswood City Council meeting
RAVENSWOOD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Ravenswood City Council will meet on Tuesday for a meeting at which a previously addressed ordinance regarding public nuisances will see its second reading. Scheduled to take place at 7:00pm on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Ravenswood City Council meeting will also see consideration of a change order […]
It’s picking season at Flat Top’s Blueberry Hill!
FLAT TOP, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The berries are now ripe for the picking as Blueberry Hill of Flat Top has announced the blueberry picking schedule for this week. Those interested in partaking can make their way out on any of four days this week to dig into bushels of blueberries. Picking hours for Tuesday, Wednesday, […]
Police respond to reported gunshots following alleged argument between two men
BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A shooting investigation is underway after shots were fired following an alleged argument between two men. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department (BCSD), on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at around 7:10 PM, Berkeley County Central Dispatch received a report of gunshots at the Berkeley Gardens apartment complex on US […]
Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry distribution schedule for 7/1/24 – 7/5/24 announced
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced the planned distribution schedule for the 7/1/24 – 7/5/24 period. Only two stops have been announced as part of this week’s planned distribution, with the first distribution set to take place on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Holy Gray Park in Braxton County. The second and […]
Reggae at Regatta: Shaggy to open 2024 event
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The 2024 Encova Presents Charleston Sternwheel Regatta is the summer’s biggest party with free concerts, sternwheeler races, and lots of family fun. Among the performers this year is Reggae legend Shaggy. Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Shaggy got his start as an MC in the New York City dancehall scene. […]
Man arrested after fleeing from police and crashing UTV
MINERAL WELLS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after fleeing from police and crashing a UTV while DUI. According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at approximately 2:12 pm Sgt. J.C. Edwards and Deputy J.W. Reeder was on patrol in the area of Pike Street Bypass in Mineral […]
West Virginians to receive another historic tax cut
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – In his final fiscal year-end report, Governor Jim Justice announced that the state’s annual revenue surplus will trigger another reduction in personal income tax rates. State revenue collections exceeded estimates by $826.6 million for Fiscal Year 2024, enabling a 3% or 4% personal income tax cut as set by the trigger […]
WV DCR announces new pay rates
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WV DCR) announced that special hiring rate increases will go into effect today, July 1. The State Personnel Board (SPB) has approved implementing these special hiring rates for Correctional Officer 1 through Correctional Officer 7 positions at WV DCR facilities statewide. Additionally, Correctional […]
Woman arrested after running over pedestrian following argument with boyfriend
PRATT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One woman has been arrested after running over a man following an argument with her boyfriend. According to a criminal complaint, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, an officer with the Pratt Police Department responded to Campbell Avenue for a pedestrian struck by a car. Upon arrival, the officer found a pedestrian […]
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