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Woman charged in connection with stabbing
CHARLESTON, W.Va.- One person was arrested in connection with a stabbing that happened in Charleston on Saturday. Titshina Carter is charged with malicious wounding in connection with that incident. Charleston Police said officers responded to the 1500 block of Dorchester Road for a reported stabbing around 10:30 p.m. Investigators said...
One hospitalized, one arrested in Charleston stabbing, dispatchers say
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — One person has been arrested in a stabbing in Charleston Saturday night, dispatchers say. Reports of the incident came at about 10:15 p.m. on the 1500 block of Dorchester Road in Vandalia Terrace Apartments area. According to dispatchers one person has been placed under arrest...
McDowell County woman arrested after 2-year-old left home alone
WELCH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A McDowell County woman has been arrested after leaving her 2-year-old toddler home alone with a soaked diaper. According to a criminal complaint, on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at approximately 5:31 PM, local authorities responded to a call about a two-year-old toddler left alone at a residence on Edmore Village Road […]
McGraw Family holds 71st annual reunion in Pineville
PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The McGraw family of Wyoming County can count themselves among the few families who have continually held family reunions every year for decades. Tracing their family line back to one man, the McGraw family has dozens of members among them. These people are proud of their family history and celebrate it […]
Struggles local farmers are facing
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Farmers Markets are a staple of West Virginia culture. On every Saturday starting in May through October, the public can go out to get fresh produce and goods from the Hinton Farmers Market. Farmers put a lot of time and effort into growing crops to sell, but hardships can cause setbacks. […]
Summers County Recycling Collection Center gets new truck
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The Summers County Recycling Collection Center has received a new truck that will help them expand their services. The truck was funded by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan. Zack Kelly, the Operations Director for the Summers County Solid Waste Authority, said he hopes the truck is just […]
NIOSH offering free black lung screenings in North Central WV this week
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is bringing a mobile testing unit to North Central West Virginia this week, offering free black lung screenings for current and former coal miners in the region. The screenings will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from July 23-25 at Mylan Park, in Morgantown, and […] The post NIOSH offering free black lung screenings in North Central WV this week appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
VSP: Tractor-trailer crash prompted diesel cleanup on I-81 in Abingdon Sunday
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – All lanes are back open on Interstate 81 in Abingdon after a tractor-trailer crash prompted a cleanup effort Sunday afternoon, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The Virginia State Police (VSP) told News Channel 11 that at approximately 2:32 p.m., a tractor-trailer had a tire blowout near mile marker […]
Wetherholt: Being drafted was a ‘dream come true’
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — “With the seventh pick of the 2024 MLB Draft, the St. Louis Cardinals select JJ Wetherholt, a shortstop from West Virginia University.”. With those 22 words from the MLB Commissioner, JJ Wetherholt’s professional baseball career was underway. One week has passed since the All-American...
No injuries reported after plane crash in Rural Retreat
RURAL RETREAT, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported after a small-plane crash, according to Mountain Empire Airport. The pilot of a 1978 Cessna plane crashed near Mountain Empire Airport Sunday, July 21 between 9:55 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., according to airport officials. Airport officials say the pilot was the...
Three arrested on crack trafficking charges
Three men were arrested recently on charges related to the trafficking of crack cocaine, according to the Mingo County Sheriff's Department. According to a criminal complaint written by Deputy T.J. Justice II, on July 9, he and Deputy M.E. Tiller were traveling in the Maher area when the deputies saw a Chevrolet Malibu that was halfway in the road.
'Sad all the way around': Third dog death linked to Virginia PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WJLA) — Earlier this week, WJLA reported that two separate dogs died shortly after staying at a Virginia Petsmart boarding facility. Now, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria revealed a third dog has died within a week of staying there. All three dogs were staying at the...
Argument leads to man setting a fire, destroying home
BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man faces charges after he set a chair and hoodie on fire, destroying a home in Boone County, after an argument with his girlfriend. On May 15, 2024, an officer responded to 9 Cooper Street in Danville, Boone County, to investigate a house fire that occurred on May 11, […]
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