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Woman pleaded guilty to money laundering in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Anna Marie Omar, 50, from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, pleaded guilty today to money laundering for handling funds from a fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. Omar acknowledged that she illegally secured a $20,833 PPP loan, which was backed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and […]
Learn about new Research Administration system
The Research Office is offering sessions for the community to learn about features of the new system that will replace WVU+kc, the WVU Research Administration Portal. The sessions are in preparation for the Jan. 13 launch of Grants, Agreements, Conflict of Interest and WVCTSI Clinical Trial Center of Excellence. Sessions...
Audra Water Rescue Sees Out-of-State Medical Flight
According to the Belington Volunteer Fire Department, on Saturday, August 10 at 2:50 p.m., several agencies were alerted to Audra State Park for a water rescue. The information from the BVFD, in a social media post, was that once on scene, it was determined that a male patient had dove off of a rock,
West Virginia State University Researcher Awarded $1.2 million National Science Foundation Grant
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) researcher Dr. Sanju Sanjaya, director of WVSU’s Energy and Environmental Science Institute has been awarded a prestigious $1,279,407 Excellence in Research (EiR) grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This grant recognizes Sanjaya’s groundbreaking research into the processes that control...
Man accused of robbing Huntington tobacco store arrested
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man is accused of robbing a tobacco store in Huntington on Saturday night, police said. Charles Farley, 35, is charged with robbery in an incident at Stogies on Washington Avenue about 10:30 p.m., according to a criminal complaint filed in Cabell County Magistrate Court.
Beckley Police pursue fleeing driver across multiple jurisdictions
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley Police Department (BPD) was involved in a high-speed pursuit that began in Raleigh County and ended in Nicholas County. According to the BPD, in the early hours of August 12, 2024, a routine traffic stop by the BPD escalated into a high-speed pursuit. The incident began on Neville Street […]
West Virginia Weather: Storms Expected to Impact Weekend Plans
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents should prepare for an active weather week, with a notable shift from sunny skies to potential storms by the weekend. Today brings a slight chance of showers, though most areas will remain dry as temperatures climb to a high of 84°F. The rest of the workweek will feature a warming trend, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s by Thursday.
How the state government plans to aid West Virginia farmers suffering from drought
Programs put on by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and the governor’s office have been kick-started in order to focus on providing aid to farmers who need water for their crops and hay for their animals.
A cool and comfy night; mainly dry for the next several days
Tonight features partly cloudy skies and temperatures dipping back into the mid to upper 50s. It’s the perfect evening to enjoy outside for dinner or if you’re checking out the Seether concert here at the State Fair of West Virginia! Perhaps even give the air conditioner a break with a light northerly breeze. Tuesday continues […]
Mountain lion sightings reported in West Virginia despite declared extinction
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountain lions, once common across West Virginia, especially in the Allegheny Mountains, played a significant role in the state’s early history. Known by various names such as cougar, catamount, painter, panther, and puma, these large predators left their mark on the landscape, as evidenced by the numerous Panther Knobs and Panther […]
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