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McDowell County Correctional Officer caught trying to smuggle drugs to inmates
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Stevens Correctional Officer was arrested after he was caught with drugs and intending to smuggle drugs to inmates. Sheriff Muncy directed Corporal Martin to take K9 Azra to Stevens Correctional Center on Virginia Ave. Corporal Martin was instructed to have K9 Azra sniff every vehicle in the public parking […]
West Virginia man wins $140,001 on Rolling Cash 5 in Ohio
BELPRE, OH (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia resident has won $140,001 on Ohio’s Rolling Cash 5 drawing. Melvin Stubbs III of West Virginia is celebrating after winning the $140,001 Rolling Cash 5 prize for the Monday, July 8, 2024, draw. “It’s a blessing to win,” Stubbs said, expressing his gratitude. “I’ve been sick, so I […]
Public workshop for Hartley Avenue/Beckley Little League/Pinecrest Stormwater Project announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley Sanitary Board has announced an open house workshop-style session which will see discussion regarding the Hartley Avenue/Beckley Little League/Pinecrest Stormwater Project. The meeting, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, will be held at Room C of the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center located at 200 Armory Drive […]
State Fair of West Virginia announces fair week admission and ride deals
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Looking for discounted admission and carnival rides at this year’s West Virginia State Fair? Check out these fair week deals being offered. The festivities kick off on Thursday, August 8, with an all-day gate admission priced at just $7 for ages 11 and up. From 2 PM to 11 PM, visitors […]
West Virginia residents will get a 4% personal income tax cut
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Gov. Jim Justice has announced an additional 4% reduction in personal income tax rates starting January 1, 2025. This reduction was triggered by the state’s revenue collections surpassing the rate of inflation, as outlined in House Bill 2526, signed by the Governor in 2023. The goal is to eliminate personal income […]
WV celebrates success of state’s first railbike excursion
CLAY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice revealed today that Rail Explorers, the leading railbike operator in the country, is expanding its newly opened location in Clay County due to its rapid success within the past five weeks. The West Virginia site has not only extended its tour times but has also boosted its […]
Concord Associate Professor appointed to WV Developmental Disabilities Council
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice has appointed Concord University Associate Professor of Social Work, Dr. Shawn Allen to serve on the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council. It has been announced that Dr. Allen’s term with the council is expected to run through June 30, 2028, and comes in addition to Allen’s current membership […]
WVDNR announce lottery opening for Twin Falls hunt and a chance to hunt with Whitetail Frenzy
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) will start accepting applications for an archery lottery deer hunt at Twin Falls Resort State Park. One fortunate hunter will have the opportunity to participate in an episode of Whitetail Frenzy TV. The application period will commence […]
West Virginia State Sales Tax Holiday quickly approaching
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Sales Tax Holiday is quickly approaching. The sales tax holiday is an annual event that begins each year on the Friday before the first Sunday in August and continues through the following Monday. The dates for this year’s holiday will be from Friday, August 2, to Monday, […]
7-Eleven celebrates “Slurpee Day” on July 11 with free Slurpees
(LOOTPRESS) – Since 2002, 7-Eleven has been celebrating its birthday on July 11 in a special way by offering customers a free Slurpee drink. This tradition continues in 2024 as the convenience store giant celebrates its 97th birthday. Now known as “Slurpee Day,” the celebration extends to all 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores. Today, every […]
Palisade’s Pineville Pool is now open
PINEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Palisade’s Pineville Pool opened its doors for the first time in years in a Grand Opening event on Thursday. Patrons were welcomed inside beginning at 11:00am for the event, which featured music, games, and cornhole, as well as drawings for a season pass. On-hand for the opening were vendors such as […]
Man arrested following drug bust at two West Virginia vape shops
RANDOLPH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested following a drug bust and seizure of $30,000 in illegal substances at two West Virginia vape shops. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO), on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at approximately 2:30 PM, the RCSO, supported by the Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crimes […]
Crews battle fire at unoccupied home
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Crews battled a fire at an unoccupied home overnight Wednesday. According to the Morgantown Fire Department (MFD), they responded overnight to a reported structure fire on Pennsylvania Avenue. The fire occurred in an unoccupied building. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the first and second floors. As they deployed […]
Get ready to groove in Oak Hill this weekend
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Lively Amphitheater Committee proudly presents the 2nd Annual Groovin In The Hill 2, the second musical event of the summer, on Saturday night, July 13, at the Lively Amphitheater in Oak Hill. This free event starts at 4 PM and promises an evening of good music. Matt Mullins, a […]
Beckley City Council votes to rename section of Intermodal Gateway ‘Bill Withers Plaza’
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Beckley City Council members came together on Tuesday at a meeting which saw approval of the renaming of a section of the Beckley Intermodal Gateway to Bill Withers Plaza. The development came just days after the Fourth Annual Bill Withers Festival was successfully held atop the Beckley Intermodal Gateway. The event […]
Traffic Alert: Lane closure alters flow of traffic
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Thursday lane closure has significantly altered the flow of traffic in the Clarksburg area. Reports indicate that the outside lanes on US 50 near the 2nd Street Exit in Clarksburg have become the travel lanes, shifting the flow of traffic. The City of Clarksburg has advised that vehicles entering onto […]
Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death in alleged fatal collision
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for wrongful death and negligence after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian earlier this year. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday by Ashley Sanchez, the daughter of 47-year-old Israel Sanchez, who died after being hit while walking in a crosswalk in Alhambra, […]
Man dead following Thursday morning shooting at apartments
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been confirmed dead as the result of a shooting which reportedly occurred early Thursday morning at Mountain Valley Drive. According to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 1:42am on Thursday, July 11, 2024, Sheriff’s Deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Mountain Valley Drive […]
CASA of New River launch announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – CASA of New River has announced its official launch along with the planned swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Kristi Williams Dumas. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at 10:45am on July 17, 2024, and will mark an important milestone in the efforts of the organization in bringing volunteer Court Appointed Special […]
Parents charged after 2-year-old dies from being left in hot car with three other kids
LITTLE ROCK, AR (LOOTPRESS) – The Little Rock Police Department has charged Justin and Deja Rollins with Capital Murder in the death of their 2-year-old son, Jay’Dien Rollins. The child was found inside a vehicle at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). According to the Jacksonville Police Department, on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 12:42 PM, Jacksonville […]
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