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City of Beckley Mayor, Council members sworn in
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Recently elected officials for the City of Beckley, including mayor and members of common council, were sworn in Monday morning at the Raleigh County Judicial Center. Raleigh County Circuit Judge Darl Poling oversaw the proceedings, with dozens of community members making their way out to witness the ceremony firsthand. Among those […]
Campus carry weapons law debuts in West Virginia, joins 11 other states
WEST VIRGINIA (AP) – People with concealed carry permits can possess firearms on West Virginia public college and university campuses under a state law that debuted Monday. Institutions of higher learning can implement exceptions to the law, which bans the open carry of a firearm on campus. Similar legislation has passed in 11 other states. […]
“We need to clean up and take back our streets” – Newly elected Beckley Councilwoman Natalie Coots details desired goals
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Natalie Coots, newly elected Beckley Ward I Councilwoman, shared her aspirations for the city and addressed the concerns of her constituents in a recent interview with LOOTPRESS. Coots, along with other Beckley elected officials, were officially sworn in on Monday morning. Coots expressed a desire to restore Beckley to its former […]
West Virginia DOHS now accepting school clothing allowance applications
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) began accepting school clothing allowance applications on July 1, 2024, for eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools. Each eligible student will receive a $200 benefit to purchase appropriate school clothing or fabric for families who sew their […]
Hinton welcomes new governing body
HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Hinton’s governing body begins a new 4-year term today. Hinton Mayor Jack Scott has been re-elected for a second term. The City Council includes two new members, Lee Ann Goins and Janima Bond, alongside incumbents ‘Bobbi’ Sorg and Jim Leslie. A public swearing-in ceremony will be held on […]
West Virginia man faces up to 20 years for selling cocaine
WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia man has admitted to selling cocaine. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Chad Askew, 48, of Wheeling, has admitted to the distribution of cocaine. According to court documents, Askew was selling cocaine in Wheeling in October 2023. Askew faces up to 20 years in federal prison. A federal […]
North Carolina woman tragically killed in Wyoming County
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A North Carolina woman was tragically killed in Wyoming County over the weekend. On June 30, 2024, around 11:30 am, Cpl. M. C. Shifflette of the Jesse Detachment responded to an ATV crash in the Herndon area of Wyoming County, Wyoming. During the investigation, Cpl. Shifflette determined the victim, 41-year-old […]
Man drowns while fishing in Big Coal River
BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A tragic incident took place on Saturday after State Police say a man drowned while fishing in the Big Coal River. On June 29, 2024, Senior Trooper M.R. Miller, Trooper M.S. Hall, and Trooper R.K. Bowers were dispatched to Peytona Costa Road in the Peytona area of Boone County, WV, […]
Couple tried to solicit men to have sex with their 2-year-old daughter
GEORGIA (LOOTPRESS) – A couple is facing serious charges after they tried to solicit men online to have sex with their two-year-old daughter. On June 26, 2024, the Grovetown Police Department arrested two individuals following an investigation into child sexual abuse. The investigation began after the department received a cyber tip from the online platform […]
Domestic dispute lands girlfriend behind bars
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A domestic dispute between a couple ends with a girlfriend behind bars after she spat on her boyfriend, threw a glass saucer, hitting him, and the dog bitting his thigh. On June 20th, 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM, the Fayette County 911 Center received a report of an ongoing domestic […]
The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Atlas!
(LOOTPRESS) – The final LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week for the month of June is Atlas! Atlas is a 10-year-old off-the-track thoroughbred measuring 16.2 hands. Thanks to all who submitted this week and congratulations to Atlas, the LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week in association with the Humane Society of Raleigh County. Think your furry pal […]
Two brothers fake stolen UTV story to recoup insurance money
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Two brothers are facing serious charges after they conspired to report a stolen UTV and claim insurance money for it. On March 11, 2024, at around 12:43 PM, Sgt. S.M. Jasper of the Mount Hope Police Department responded to a call from the Fayette County E911 Center regarding a stolen […]
Hurricane Beryl strengthens into a Category 4 storm
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Beryl strengthened into what experts called an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm as it approaches the southeast Caribbean, which began shutting down Sunday amid urgent pleas from government officials for people to take shelter. Hurricane warnings were in effect for Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, and St. Vincent and […]
Woman strikes man with truck, leaving him severely injured
CHAPMANVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Woman arrested after striking man with truck, breaking his leg, in a domestic incident in Chapmanville, WV. On Saturday, June 29, 2024, Senior Trooper R.L. Morgan responded to a domestic incident on Jimmy Drive in Chapmanville, WV. Mr. Brandon Conley, 57 years old, was found with a broken right leg and […]
Fayette County K-9 Nala tracks missing elderly person to safety – A Heroic Achievement
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A heroic achievement by a K-9 from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department was shared by Sheriff Mike Fridley. On the night of June 29, 2024, deputies were responding to a report of a missing elderly person who had been gone for six hours after leaving home on foot. Fayette County […]
NC man arrested in Fayette County for burglary
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Sheriff’s Office in Fayette County has reported that a man from North Carolina is currently facing serious charges. According to Sheriff Mike Fridley, the incident took place on the evening of June 29, 2024, when deputies responded to a trespassing complaint on Summerlee Road. It was reported that the […]
Spirit Halloween to return to Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Spirit Halloween will return to Beckley again this fall, but the they will be located at a different storefront. Spirit Halloween is currently in the process of hiring employees for its temporary store in Beckley. This year, the establishment dedicated to all things Halloween will be located at 32 By Pass […]
FIT students shine at SkillsUSA National Conference
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The results are in from the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, and students from the Fayette Institute of Technology (FIT) have achieved widespread success. According to FIT, Abram Whitt and Evan Ellison of FIT Media finished 11th in the nation for Audio/Radio Production. In the Technical Drafting […]
Fireworks shows happening near New River Gorge National Park
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Independence Day is quickly approaching so we’ve compiled a list of fireworks shows near America’s newest national park. LOOTPRESS has compiled the following list of scheduled fireworks shows for communities surrounding New River Gorge National Park & Preserve. FAYETTEVILLE: Fireworks will begin at dusk on Thursday, July 4. The Fayetteville Heritage […]
Early morning fire causes extensive damage to home
HURRICANE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Crews were called to an early morning house fire on Saturday. According to the Nitro Fire Department (NFD), they provided mutual aid to Hurricane Fire & Rescue Saturday morning for a residential structure fire. The fire occurred on Brook Drive in Hurricane. The home suffered “extensive” damage, according to NFD. No […]
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