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A woman who awoke from a coma to tell police her brother attacked her dies 2 years later
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia woman who awakened from a coma and identified her now-late brother as her attacker has died, authorities said. Jackson County Sheriff Ross Mellinger confirmed the death of Wanda Palmer, 53, of Ravenswood, WCHS-TV reported Tuesday. Palmer died July 12 at WVU Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, […]
New River CTC to hold Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony
BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – New River Community and Technical College has announced details pertaining to the upcoming Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony set to take place this week. The ceremony, held for the Practical Nursing Program, will take place at 6:00pm on Friday, July 19, 2024, in the Rotunda at the school’s Raleigh County campus. Friends […]
Central Pup Pet Grooming to hold 5-year anniversary ribbon-cutting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Central Pup Pet Grooming service of Beckley has announced plans for a ribbon-cutting ceremony next week celebrating 5 years in businesses for the service. Scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the ribbon-cutting itself will be held at 12:15pm, while an open house event will be held from 11:30am […]
Person seriously injured in mining accident
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Investigation underway after a woman was seriously injured in a mining accident. West Virginia Director, Marketing and Communications Andy Malinoski confirmed to Lootpress that a serious injury occurred at the Wyco Surface Mine on July 12, 2024. The incident is currently under joint investigation by WVOMHST and MSHA. Malinoski said […]
FlingGolf introduced at West Virginia State Parks
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State Parks will be introducing an exciting new activity called FlingGolf, which combines elements of lacrosse and golf to provide a dynamic and enjoyable experience for players of all skill levels. The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources and State Parks will be launching FlingGolf at five state parks […]
Oceana Mayor and Town Council members sworn in
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Recently elected members of Oceana Town Council, as well as the Town Mayor, were sworn in during a ceremony on Thursday. Polls for the 2024 Municipal Election opened on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, and Oceana residents made their way out to cast their vote and participate in the democratic process. The […]
Tazewell man indicted on Child Cruelty/Neglect/Abuse, Strangulation, Firearms charges
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – The Tazewell County Grand Jury has returned a six-count felony indictment for Jason David Osborne, who faces multiple Child Abuse-related charges as well as charges of Strangulation and Discharging a Firearm or Missiles in or at an Occupied Building. The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office reports on Wednesday that the indictment has […]
Princeton Community Hospital among best hospitals, according to U.S. News & World Report
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital has been recognized as a high-performing hospital for 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital received this distinction for its excellence in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and heart failure and performing knee replacements. This honor is the highest distinction awarded in the […]
Three new Charleston Police Officers sworn in
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Charleston Police Department expanded its ranks this week as three brand new officers were sworn in during a ceremony at City Hall on Monday. City of Charleson Mayor, Amy Shuler Goodwin, along with Charleston Police of Police Scott Dempsey, were on hand for Monday’s ceremony, which will proceed officer training […]
Four indicted on federal firearms charges in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A federal grand jury has indicted four individuals on firearms charges, according to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld. Todd M. Houston, 35, of Morgantown, and Kayla N. Taylor, 33, of Montrose, face charges related to a conspiracy to straw purchase firearms in Monongalia County. According to court documents, Taylor allegedly falsified documents […]
Bob Huggins and Little General present $100,000 to support cancer care in West Virginia
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – College Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Bob Huggins, alongside representatives from Little General Stores, presented a $100,000 check to the staff at the CAMC Cancer Center in Beckley on Friday, July 12. The funds were raised during the annual “Evening with Bob Huggins” fundraiser, held at the Fairchild Motor Company showroom […]
Scott Miller Hill Bypass to open ahead of schedule
ROANE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A long-awaited construction project will finally reach completion on Thursday, July 18, 2024, with the opening of the Scott Miller Hill Bypass on US 33 near Spencer. The bypass, spanning 4.3 miles from Tuckers Run to Middle Fork on US 33, will enable trucks and other vehicles to bypass hazardous curves […]
Showers and storms expected through midweek
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston reports that isolated showers and storms are likely this morning, primarily across the Mid-Ohio Valley. The chance for showers and storms will continue through Thursday, driven by an approaching cold front. Residents should be aware of the potential for isolated water issues due to […]
West Virginia American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Provide Over $845,000 in Statewide Support to Communities in 2023
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia American Water today its total charitable contributions for 2023. Last year, the company gave more than $459,000 in grants, charitable donations, and program support to nearly 127 organizations in West Virginia. Additionally, the American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF) granted $386,200 and provided employee matching gifts, impacting communities served by […]
Tony Cleveland enters guilty plea for having a weapon as an inmate
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tony Lashon Cleveland Jr., aged 26 and currently incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) McDowell, entered a guilty plea for the possession of a weapon by an inmate at a federal prison. As per court records and testimonies during the court proceedings, on or around September 12, 2023, a […]
North Carolina approves party seeking to put RFK Jr. on the ballot, rejects effort for Cornel West
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s election board voted Tuesday to certify a political party that wants to put Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the state’s presidential ballot this fall. The panel rejected a similar petition effort by a group backing Cornel West, citing questions about how signatures were collected. After weeks of reviewing the […]
Tom’s in Oak Hill robbed for second time in five months
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tom’s, a local restaurant in Oak Hill, was broken into and robbed last night, marking the second such incident in the past five months. General Manager Crystal Louisos confirmed that the robbery occurred after midnight early Tuesday, ensuring that no customers or staff were present at the time. Surveillance footage […]
Mountaineer Food Bank announced Kanawha County Produce Market
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced Kanawha County Produce Market event to be held this Friday. The event, which will be exclusive to residents of Kanawha County, will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. The free event will offer a variety of fresh produce options to residents […]
16 West Virginians plead guilty in drug trafficking conspiracy
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Seventeen individuals have pled guilty to drug distribution charges following an extensive investigation into a Baltimore-based trafficking organization, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia on Thursday, July 11, 2024. U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld stated that since the indictment of Gary Brown, Jr. and eighty-one others […]
Brownfields cleanup alternatives to be discussed at upcoming Pocahontas County Commission meeting
MARLINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Pocahontas County Commission are scheduled to meet on Tuesday evening for a meeting which will see discussion of many agenda items, including Brownsfields cleanup alternatives. Tuesday’s meeting is set to take place at 5:30pm at 900 Tenth Avenue in the Marlinton area. The meeting will feature discussion and […]
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