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Raleigh County Commission approves transfer of property to veteran’s museum
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Eisenhower Drive property on Tuesday was approved for transfer by the Raleigh County Commission for use by the Raleigh County Veteran’s Museum. During Tuesday’s Regular Session of the Raleigh County Commission, a property listed at 201 Eisenhower Drive was the subject of discussion as item 5.6 in the “New Business” […]
Woman escapes after being kidnapped
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County woman was able to escape after being kidnapped and tortured. On July 2nd, 2024, Senior Trooper T.D. Richardson was alerted to a disturbing incident that had unfolded over the previous few days in the Fayette County area. According to the undersigned officer’s report, the trooper was approached […]
Palisade’s Pineville Pool to open for the first time in a decade
PINEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Many Wyoming County residents have been eagerly anticipating the opening of Palisade’s Pineville Pool, which has been confirmed to be taking place in the near future. Pineville Mayor, Aaron Hatfield, who has been actively involved in the process of reopening the attraction along with members of Pineville Town Council, reached out […]
Governor Justice declares July 5, 2024, a holiday for state employees
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice has proclaimed Friday, July 5, 2024, a full-day state holiday for public employees. “We should all take time to reflect on all the sacrifices made by our veterans and active duty military members this Independence Day,” Gov. Justice said. “Their sacrifices are the reason we can celebrate the […]
State Senate Legislative Advisor, Marilyn Hall joins White House Historical Association Council
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Legislative Advisor and Media Specialist for the West Virginia State Senate, Marilyn Hall has been named as a council member for the White House Historical Association. With a council comprising just over one hundred members nationwide, the White House Historical Association was founded by First Lady Jaqueline Kennedy in 1961. The […]
‘Leave Fireworks to the Professionals’, Fire Marshal says ahead of 4th of July celebrations
RICHMOND, VA (LOOTPRESS) – While residents around the country are gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July on Thursday, the Virginia Department of Fire Programs – State Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a warning to “leave fireworks to the professionals.” Virginia is one of a number of states throughout the country that prohibited all […]
Celebrating 99 years of the Nicholas County Fair
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Celebrate 99 years of fun at the 2024 Nicholas County Fair! The Nicholas County Fair is set to celebrate its 99th anniversary from July 24th to July 27th, 2024, at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park in Summersville. This four-day event promises a variety of entertainment and activities for all ages. […]
Man arrested after stealing candy bars and ice cream from Sheetz
ELKINS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after stealing candy bars and ice cream from Sheetz. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO), on Friday, June 7, 2024, Deputy J. Wolfe of the RCSO responded to a shoplifting incident at the Sheetz store located off Beverly Five Lane near Elkins. Store employees […]
Raleigh County Commission approves sheriff’s department grant for body armor
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Raleigh County Commission assembled on Tuesday for the Regular Session meeting of the commission at which a grant to the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office for body armor was up for consideration. The funds – issued through a Homeland Security grant – would total at $22,435.25 and would be […]
WVU issues Campus Warning following reported burglaries
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Campus Warning has been issued at WVU following reported burglaries. West Virginia University Police issued a Campus Warning on Tuesday, July 2, following a reported burglary at a university-owned building located at 633 North Spruce St. Around 9 AM, members of a cleaning crew arrived at the site and reported […]
Water main break reported in Montgomery, service temporarily unavailable
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE: West Virginia American Water says 156 customers are affected. Estimated restoration is 11 AM this morning. — A water main break has resulted in the unavailability of water for some residents. According to the City of Montgomery, they have been notified by West Virginia American Water of a main break […]
Local Girl Scout earns national scholarship
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One exceptional Girl Scout, Morgan Harris from the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, has recently received the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award and was awarded a $5,000 national scholarship in recognition of her exemplary Gold Award project. Harris, an Ambassador in the Girl Scouts, led the development of an official […]
Ex-girlfriend activates ex-boyfriend’s debit card to make purchases
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An ex-girlfriend faces charges after activating and using a debit card in her ex-boyfriend’s name. On June 10, 2024, a male victim filed a walk-in complaint at the West Virginia State Police Beckley Detachment regarding fraudulent debit card use. Scott stated he had never owned any credit or debit card […]
Man arrested for robbing Fayette County gas station after being reported by girlfriend
MOSSY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man has been arrested after robbing a Fayette County gas station and beating his girlfriend after she reported him. According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, an armed robbery occurred at the Midway T&C Gas Station in Mossy on June 15, 2024. Investigations led detectives to be able to identify […]
Fayetteville Town Council approves pay raise for police officers and clerks
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayetteville Town Council has approved pay raises for its town police officers and clerks at the department. At their regular town council meeting Tuesday evening, the Fayetteville Town Council approved an extra 75 cents per hour pay raise for all town police officers and clerks. There was no discussion among […]
Man beats woman after she refused to buy him wine
PRINCETON, WV (LOOPTRESS) – A woman refused to buy a man wine, which resulted in her getting beat and pushed off porched. On June 29, 2024, Deputy Pinter and Deputy A.M. Presley were dispatched to Daniely St. in the Princeton area of Mercer County, West Virginia, in response to a complaint about an unwanted guest. […]
Man smashed out windows at old Wendy’s building
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is behind bars after he smashed out windows at the old Wendy’s building in Beckley because he wanted to “break sh*t.” On June 30, 2024, the Beckley Police were called to 3066 Robert C Byrd Drive, the former Wendy’s location. Emergency Communicators informed officers that a black male had […]
Sunken railcars of whiskey may lie beneath New River
COTTON HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – There are many legends from the boom days in the New River Gorge, but one that isn’t as well-known is the tell of sunken railcars full of whiskey. Upon the completion of the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Railway in 1873, the New River Gorge quickly turned into a major industrial […]
West Virginia launches new portal for accessing vaccine records
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health has introduced a new tool for residents to access their vaccine records. Through the MyIRMobile system, patients can now view their immunization history and print their official records. Speaking about the initiative, Sec. Sherri Young emphasized the importance of immunizations in […]
Man arrested after stealing can of beer from Sheetz
ELKINS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after stealing a can of beer from Sheetz. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, Robert Roy was arrested for petit larceny following a theft incident at the Sheetz located off Beverly Pike in Randolph County. The Randolph County 911 Center […]
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