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Fayette County man arrested on drug charges following traffic stop
CHIMNEY CORNER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop. According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, just before noon on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, deputies were patrolling the Chimney Corner areas on WV Rt 16 and U.S. Rt 60 when they performed a traffic stop on a […]
Fayette County man arrested on drug charges after police find fentanyl and methamphetamines in his vehicle
VICTOR, WV (WVNS) — A Fayette County man faces drug charges. Rufus R. Keeney of Victor was pulled over just before noon on July 2, 2024 for a minor traffic violation in the Chimney Corner area. During the stop, deputies received consent to search the vehicle. A narcotics-detecting K-9 also gave a positive indication during […]
Summersville to host 4th of July Fireworks Show Thursday
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Summersville is gearing up to host its annual 4th of July Fireworks Show this week. The fireworks display will take place at dusk on Thursday, July 4, in the lower parking lot of the Summersville Arena & Conference Center. There will be no parking available at the Conference […]
Watch Jaws while floating on the lake at Ace Adventure Resort
MINDEN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – ACE Adventure Resort invites thrill-seekers and movie lovers to a unique event: a screening of the classic film Jaws while floating in the park’s lake. Attendees can enjoy an after-hours swim from 8 to 9 PM before the movie starts. Guests can watch the film from the comfort of an inner […]
Silent Storm: Smithers local, FEMA break down communication barriers to deal with post storm damage
SMITHERS, WV (WOAY)- Ronald Senters from Smithers is still dealing with the after-effects of the early April storms. His home had major water damage to the ceilings. However, the process of getting federal aid that was authorized included a hurdle that not everyone deals with: Senters is deaf and cannot communicate with FEMA over the phone.
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 […]
Humidity, Storm Threat Return To Region; Latest on Beryl
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following a gorgeous sunset, clear and comfortable night, the humidity will jump a slight notch Wednesday and then go through the roof Thursday. TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY: Morning low temperatures in the 50s Wednesday will be a figment of the imagination for the remainder of the next 7 days. The humidity will be in the comfortable range Wednesday and then on the verge of oppressive for July 4th. The humidity will drop to more tolerable levels after 3:30 p.m. Saturday and return again Monday afternoon.
Domestic dispute lands girlfriend behind bars
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A domestic dispute between a couple ends with a girlfriend behind bars after she spat on her boyfriend, threw a glass saucer, hitting him, and the dog bitting his thigh. On June 20th, 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM, the Fayette County 911 Center received a report of an ongoing domestic […]
Updates with FEMA in Fayette and Nicholas Counties
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY)- If you were impacted by the severe storms from April 2-6, there are a few FEMA deadlines you may want to consider. The deadline to apply for assistance is July 22. If you wish to apply in person, you can visit the locations in Nicholas or Fayette County.
Two brothers fake stolen UTV story to recoup insurance money
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Two brothers are facing serious charges after they conspired to report a stolen UTV and claim insurance money for it. On March 11, 2024, at around 12:43 PM, Sgt. S.M. Jasper of the Mount Hope Police Department responded to a call from the Fayette County E911 Center regarding a stolen […]
Comfy Night Ahead; Humidity Returns With a Vengeance
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A comfortable air mass will quickly turn very muggy by the end of the week and natural fireworks are in the forecast. COMFORT LEVEL: The air mass through Wednesday will be quite comfortable, but watch out for the Fourth of July and Friday. It will turn very sticky again (similar to last weekend). Over the weekend into early next week, the mugginess factor will be dialed down a notch.
Man arrested for sexual abuse of child
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A man has been arrested in connection with the sexual abuse of a child that spanned years, according to court documents. On March 11, Charleston Police responded to Wyoming Street following a sexual abuse complaint. The abuse was uncovered after a note written by...
Man accused of sexually abusing minor in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A man has been arrested in Kanawha County for the alleged sexual abuse of a minor. According to a criminal complaint from Kanawha County Magistrate Court, Garett Dale Deems Jr., 55, of Procious, West Virginia, was charged with sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian or person in a position of […]
Kanawha County man accused of sexually abusing child for several years, court records say
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County man is accused of sexually abusing a minor for several years, court records said. Garrett Dale Deems Jr., 55, of Procious is charged with sexual abuse of a child dating back to at least 2019, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court.
Volunteers Get Great Perks For Help With Local Professional Golf Tournament
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The rewards for volunteering for the LIV Golf Tournament at the Greenbrier in August are quite an incentive!. A family-friendly professional golf tournament in our backyard is returning August 16-18 and they need your help; the best part about it, you get rewarded for your efforts!
Blobs, Sharks, and Monster Beats in the New River Gorge
OAK HILL, WV (WVDN) – Something is always happening at ACE Adventure Resort in the New River Gorge. This July locals and travelers to West Virginia can beat the summer heat at ACE’s spring-fed mountain lake water park and enjoy some special events. On Saturday, July 6th adventurers will make a big splash in the […] The post Blobs, Sharks, and Monster Beats in the New River Gorge appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Montgomery to honor Chief Filiaggi during fireworks display
MONTGOMERY, WV (WOAY) – The city of Montgomery has scheduled its annual fireworks display for July 3, starting at 10 p.m. The display will be located at the Tech Field. The Montgomery Fire Department says residents should be able to see the fireworks from anywhere in town. The show...
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