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Beckley man serving life sentence for murder of 17-year-old sentenced for federal gun crime
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Beckley man currently serving a life sentence has been sentenced for a federal gun crime in connection to the murder of a 17-year-old. Steven Marvin Lawson Jr., also known as “Bali,” 30, of Beckley, was sentenced Friday to 10 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of […]
Raleigh County man arrested after stealing car title, $10,000 worth of collectible coins
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County man has been arrested after stealing a car title and $10,000 worth of collectible coins. According to a criminal complaint, on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 3:49 PM, police were dispatched to a residence on Kanawha Blvd West in Charleston, following a report of stolen goods from a […]
Rivers Nearing Mid-July Low Flow Levels Amidst Drought
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The heat and dry weather are working in tandem to dry out the soil and the area rivers and streams. The river and stream levels are declining and an analog year to this summer is 1964. Rainfall was very scarce and temperatures actually cooler than average during that summer. What we are seeing this summer is that a bit more rain than the summer of 1964 was offset by much above average temperatures. The heat dries the soil readily, so it offsets the even drier summer we had in 1964.
Cars And Other Vehicles Line the Grounds of the Raleigh County Memorial Airport During the Friends of Charity Auto Fair.
Beaver, WV – (WWNR) – The 2024 Friends of Charity Auto Fair was held Friday and Saturday at the Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beaver. More than 500 cars, hot rods, motorcycles, tuners, classics, trucks, jeeps and other vehicles were on display, including the ever-popular 1956 BMW Isetta, owned by Tim Carrico. Also on display were two vehicles featured on this year’s logo, the late Bill Bibb of Oak Hill’s 1929 Minerva AK Series, and the late Donald Lilly’s 1919 “The Rusty Nail” Model T.
PUBLIC MAY ATTEND MEETING AT TWIN FALLS RESORT STATE PARK IN MULLENS
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will meet on July 21 at 1 p.m. at Twin Falls Resort State Park in Mullens. The meeting is open to the public and those who attend in person will have an opportunity to make comments. Meeting Agenda. Call...
WVDHF announce investment plans, sale of senior health facilities
WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities announced plans to potentially sell four long-term senior care facilities, officials say. WVDHF has partnered with healthcare merger and acquisition advisors, Lument Securities, LLC, with the goal of improving the quality of care through the sale and license transfer of the facilities without interruption of care, according to a release from the department.
One dead following accident involving motorcycle in Wyoming County
KOPPERSTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One individual has been confirmed dead following a traffic accident involving a motorcycle on Friday. The Oceana Fire Department reports that Route 85 in the Kopperston area near 76th Street has been shut down until further notice as a result of the incident. Details regarding the accident itself are scarce at […]
Mountain State Golf Classic: Vest closes gap on Jude ahead of final day
Pipestem – A year ago Davey Jude took the lead on Day 2 of the Mountain State Golf Classic, shooting a 65, 7-under par, at Pipestem. The Summers County course wasn’t as kind to the three-time champion on Sunday. Jude, who shot 8-under Saturday at Grandview, had a...
Mountain State Golf Classic: Mike Mays stands in a League of His Own
Six-time golf major championship winner Sir Nick Faldo once asked legendary Hall of Fame golfer Ben Hogan what the “secret” was to his incredible consistency on the golf course. Just as he did will all others that asked that question, Hogan simply said, “I dug it out of...
Donald McIntosh Starts Southern Nationals in Winning Fashion at Beckley Motor Speedway
(MOUNT HOPE, WEST VIRGINIA) Seeking his second career Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco Championship, Donald McIntosh got off to a hot start on Friday night in the miniseries opener at Beckley Motor Speedway! The boxscore may read that Donald swept the evening by earning Fast Time honors in qualifying, winning his heat race, and emerging victorious in the 53-lap main event, but the Dawsonville, Georgia ace had to work for it and the action behind him was fast and furious.
Hot, Dry Pattern Gives Way to Midweek Cold Front
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The ongoing drought is bringing hot, dry weather with temperatures warmer than otherwise would be expected. HEATWAVE: We will be in the 90s on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Heat indices will reach 92-95 degrees. Moderate drought will expand up the rest of Route 19 by Tuesday evening.
ABO baseball gives those with special needs an awesome experience
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – People made their way to Harry Lewin Field in Beckley for some baseball on Saturday, July 13th. A ceremony was held to honor a Vietnam Veteran and the founder of the ABO baseball league. Alternative Baseball gives those who are 15 or older who have special needs a chance to play […]
$20,000 Scratch-Off Winner Sold in Beaver, West Virginia
A lucky $20,000 Colossal Cash scratch-off ticket was recently sold in Beaver, Raleigh County. The winner, identified as Kimberly S., claimed the top prize of $20,000. Only three top prizes remain for this scratch-off game. Rubby Cordelia is a finance journalist for WVPrepBB.com, bringing expertise and clarity to her reporting...
Beckley man serving life without parole sentenced to additional 10 years, prosecutors say
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Beckley man who is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of a 17-year-old has been sentenced to an additional 10 years on federal gun crime charges, prosecutors say. Steven Marvin Lawson Jr., 30, of Beckley, has been sentenced to an additional 10...
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