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Mercer County Spay and Neuter Clinic update expected at Mercer County Commission meeting
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mercer County Commission will see members assemble on Tuesday for a Regular Session meeting at which an update on the Mercer County Spay and Neuter Clinic is expected to be provided. Scheduled to begin at 10:00am on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the meeting will also see several oaths of office […]
Precious arrested on drug charges in Oak Hill
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A routine traffic stop on Jones Avenue in Oak Hill took a serious turn on September 3 when police discovered illegal narcotics during a search, leading to the arrest of one of the vehicle’s passengers. Patrolman First Class S. M. Wilshire of the Oak Hill Police Department was conducting routine […]
Police pursuit ends in gunfire after suspect threatens officers in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A high-speed police pursuit in Fayette County ends in gunfire. On the evening of September 3, 2024, a high-speed chase in Fayette County ended with a dramatic confrontation between law enforcement officers and a suspect driving a stolen vehicle. The incident began after Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputy C. D. Cogar […]
Multiple people arrested in McDowell County
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Multiple people have been arrested following a search warrant in McDowell County. On September 9, 2024, at approximately 2:30 PM, the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office and the Southern Regional Drug and Violent Crime Task Force executed a search warrant in the Sandy Huff area near Iaeger, McDowell County. The execution […]
Beckley City Council member speaks out against city funding for day center
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The potential addition of a day center in the City of Beckley has been a divisive topic of discussion since the idea was recently broached at a workshop meeting of the City of Beckley’s Common Council. The concept of a day center in the city was presented by Amanda Hammons and […]
Fayette County couple captured in NC for child concealment and abduction
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Page couple faces felony charges in Fayette County for child concealment and abduction. Sheriff Shannon Morris says that during the evening hours of September 5, 2024, deputies received notification from Fayette County C.P.S. of a child concealment and abduction. Workers with Child Protective Services had an in-home investigative visit […]
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died Monday morning at […]
Concord University to hold Presidential Search Committee public listening session
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the public have been invited to a community listening session pertaining to the currently ongoing search for the next Concord University President. The session is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, beginning at 7:00pm in the Pais Fellowship Hall on the lower level of University Point […]
Backpack containing handgun found at Kanawha County middle school
SISSONVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A backpack containing an empty handgun was found on the campus of a West Virginia middle school over the weekend. According to a message sent to students obtained by LOOTPRESS, Sissonville Middle School Principal Clifford Nicholas announced Sunday that a backpack containing an unloaded handgun and several Ripley cheerleading items was […]
Pet Pageant event brings 2024 Kids Classic Festival to a close
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The 2024 Kids Classic Festival concluded on Sunday with a Pet Pageant event featuring a host of furry – and not so furry – friends who made their way out to participate in the festivities. Hosted at the Youth Museum of Southern WV Amphitheatre on Sunday afternoon, the event saw eight […]
Over $5.2 million in DOJ grants awarded to West Virginia agencies
WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Department of Justice has awarded over $5.2 million in grants to various law enforcement, higher education, and service agencies in West Virginia, U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. The grants, provided through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants Program (Byrne JAG), will support a range of initiatives across the state. […]
Missing West Virginia man found dead
WILLIAMSTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A missing West Virginia man has been found dead. The Williamstown Police Department has reported the recovery of the body of 79-year-old Gary Sackett, who was reported missing on September 7. Sackett’s body was found late Sunday following an extensive search involving multiple agencies and local volunteers. The search began after […]
Logan County Commission to discuss Man Area Youth Football League at planned session
LOGAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Logan County Commission has announced plans to meet on Monday afternoon for a session at which multiple requests will see consideration including one pertaining to Man Area Youth Football League. The Logan County Commission has recently confirmed a planned date and time for the upcoming Regular Session meeting of the […]
Fayette County Commission to consider Ansted property transfer at upcoming meeting
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Details have been released regarding the upcoming meeting of the Fayette County Commission which will see consideration of an Ansted property transfer. Scheduled to get underway at 9:00am on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the meeting will feature discussion and decisions regarding a number of agenda items including approval of a circuit […]
Mother charged with child abuse
BARBOUR COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A mother is charged with two counts of child abuse resulting in injury. On September 8, 2024, Deputy N.G. Elbon, responded to a possible domestic disturbance in Barbour County, West Virginia. Upon arrival, he met with a female named Jenny Peters. Peters stated that she and her significant other had […]
West Virginia school district receives threat prompting law enforcement response
MORGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE 9/9/24 12:15 PM: On Monday morning, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) received a report about a social media post from an adult claiming a juvenile was bringing a weapon to Berkeley Springs High School (BSHS). Law enforcement and school officials promptly investigated the claim and have determined there […]
Mingo County Schools on precautionary lockdown
MINGO COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mingo County School District has implemented a precautionary lockdown at all schools following a notification from law enforcement officials in Boyd County, Kentucky. The communication indicated that a social media post had mentioned a potential threat involving several nearby counties. In response, Mingo County schools have activated lockdown protocols […]
A fight over fecal matter on bed sheets lands two people in jail
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two out-of-state people living in a tractor-trailer were arrested after a fight broke out between them at Fayetteville Walmart over fecal matter on the bed sheets. On September 7, 2024, Corporal J. Rice of the Fayetteville Police Department had just cleared a previous call at the Fayetteville Walmart when a bystander […]
Big Lots files for bankruptcy
(LOOTPRESS) – Big Lots, a discounter struggling and already having warned that it was in “substantial doubt” about its survival, has filed for bankruptcy. As part of the Chapter 11 filing, the retailer also announced that private equity firm Nexus Capital Management will purchase “substantially all” of its Big Lots stores and business operations. Its […]
Raleigh County QVC TV star faces multiple felony charges
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County man is facing multiple federal charges related to bankruptcy fraud, according to an indictment. James Eugene Monroe, Jr., a resident of Raleigh County and known as a host on QVC TV, appeared in federal court on August 22, 2024, for an initial appearance and arraignment on multiple indictments […]
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