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Parking to be restricted at Fayette County Judicial Annex
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Roof replacement has restricted parking at the Fayette County Judicial Annex. Parking at the E Maple Ave lot will be limited for the next two weeks due to the roof replacement at the Fayette County Judicial Annex. During this period, motorists are advised to use the Wiseman Ave parking lot by […]
Roadway closed following multi-vehicle accident with entrapment
GREER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A motor vehicle accident involving entrapment and multiple drivers left a roadway closed to oncoming traffic on Wednesday as responders attempted to navigate the situation. According to the Monongalia County Resources group, the Route 7 roadway near the unincorporated Monongalia County community of Greer was shut down for a time on […]
Five Below of Clarksburg announces Grand Opening event
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It has been announced that Five Below of Clarksburg will officially celebrate their Grand Opening in the coming weeks. One of the most highly anticipated additions to the Harrison County area, Five Below of Clarksburg was first announced in April as a coming addition to the Eastpointe Shopping Center. Following much […]
7 Brew Coffee hosts Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The latest coffee shop to pop up in the Beckley area, 7 Brew Coffee hosted a Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. Situated off of Robert C. Byrd Drive near Staples and Burger King, 7 Brew Coffee has hit the ground running […]
Man arrested after holding gun to ex-girlfriend’s head in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man was arrested after he pulled a gun on his ex-girlfriend as she walked out of her apartment and then followed her to a Sheetz in Beckley. According to a criminal complaint, the victim reported that the incident began when she stepped out of her residence on Mason Street on […]
Todd Kirby to be sworn in as Circuit Judge at upcoming ceremony
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Recently elected Raleigh County Circuit Judge candidate Todd Kirby will be sworn in next week during a ceremony at the historic Raleigh County Courthouse. An announcement from the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia indicates that the swearing-in will take place at 11:30am on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, with Tenth […]
State Fair of West Virginia to host school supply drive
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The State Fair of West Virginia, in collaboration with Communities in Schools of Greenbrier County (CISGC), will hold a school supply drive on Monday, August 12, 2024, during the 99th Annual State Fair. Fairgoers who bring three different school supply items or two hygiene products will enjoy gate admission and carnival […]
70-year-old sentenced for receiving drugs through the mail
MOUNDSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia man has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for receiving drugs in the mail. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Daniel R. Grossi, 70, of Moundsville, has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine. Court documents and statements reveal that Grossi was […]
Tri-State Coal Cats visit with pediatric patients at Hoops Family Children’s Hospital
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Pediatric patients at Huntington’s Hoops Family Children’s Hospital received a special surprise on Tuesday when members of the Tri-State Baseball Coal Cats team stopped by to visit. Before taking to Jack Cook field on Tuesday evening to secure a victory against the River Riders, Coal Cats team members made time to […]
Beckley woman jailed after strangling another woman
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Beckley woman is in jail after she strangled another woman. On July 8, 2024, Beckley Police responded to a reported assault on Scott Ave. Upon arrival, Police spoke with the victim, who explained that she had been involved in a physical altercation with her roommate, Tabatha McClain. The victim mentioned […]
North Carolina peaches are abundant despite dry weather
NORTH CAROLINA (LOOTPRESS) – North Carolina is experiencing an abundant peach season, which is expected to extend through October due to favorable weather conditions. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler noted that the absence of a freeze after peaches began budding, along with the optimal sandy soil and good drainage, has resulted in ample peach availability at […]
West Virginia celebrats 50 years of WIC
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Since its establishment in 1974, WIC has been vital in providing essential nutrition support to vulnerable mothers and young children across the state. To mark […]
Christopher Anthony O’Dell sentenced to prison on drug crimes
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Christopher Anthony O’Dell, 39, of Hurricane, has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his involvement in the distribution of significant quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl. O’Dell admitted his participation in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing […]
Businessman wanted by police for defrauding people
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Police are seeking a businessman known in Southern West Virginia after allegedly defrauding multiple people. Thomas Dunn is being sought for questioning in connection with fraudulent activities. Dunn has reportedly defrauded multiple individuals in southern West Virginia, including Raleigh County, through his business, “Interstate Driveway Repairs and Tree Trimming.” He […]
President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” from the infection, the White House said. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden will fly to his home in Delaware, where he will “self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his […]
Married couple arrested after admitting they were attracted to underage females
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A McDowell County couple has been arrested on numerous charges after admitting that they both are attracted to underage females. McDowell County Sheriff’s Department tells Lootpress that they received a complaint in early July regarding a married couple sharing images of juveniles who were partially clothed. Deputies obtained a search […]
Founder of Gino’s Pizza and Spaghetti House passes away at 94
BARBOURSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – William “Kenney” Kenneth Grant, the founder of Gino’s Pizza and Spaghetti House, passed away today, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the age of 94. A visitation will be held from 3 to 6 PM on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Beard Mortuary. Services and burial will be private. In lieu of […]
Man arrested after threatening to kill President Biden
FLORIDA (LOOTPRESS) – A man has been arrested after threatening to kill President Biden and giving a graphic description of how he would do it. Jason Patrick Alday, 39, from Quincy, Florida, was taken into custody on a federal criminal complaint. Jason R. Coody, the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, revealed […]
GSU students and faculty present in the Philippines
GLENVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Glenville State University’s Dr. Rico Gazal, Professor of Forestry, and Jacob Petry, Assistant Professor of Land Surveying, along with eight GSU students presented at two universities in the Philippines. GSU students delivered presentations regarding Invasive Species in West Virginia at Southern Luzon State University as well as the University of the […]
Bluefield to follow tradition and offer free lemonade after temperature hits 90 degrees
BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For the first time since 2019, the temperature in Bluefield hit 90 degrees on Monday, sparking a longstanding local tradition: free lemonade for all! The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias announced that volunteers will be handing out free lemonade, provided by Kwik Kafe, at three locations this Friday afternoon. […]
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