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Splash Zone in Clarksburg to close for season earlier than usual
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The Splash Zone in Clarksburg will be closing for the season this weekend. City Parks of Clarksburg officials said they had planned to be open for Labor Day Weekend, but an early school calendar with many staff in high school and college would not allow that to happen.
Rusty is the LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week!
(LOOTPRESS) – The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Rusty! Rusty is known for his sense of adventure and for his distinctive underbite! He enjoys taking long rides on the sxs and spends his days protecting his family from passersby in the alley. Many thanks to all who submitted, and congratulations to this week’s LOOTPRESS […]
W.Va. Olympian Recalls Gold Medal Experience At ‘84 Games
The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded Sunday night, but for the athletes that participated in the games the memories will last a lifetime. Ed Etzel was a West Virginia University rifle coach when he registered a near-perfect shooting score to win a gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He recently spoke with reporter Chris Schulz about his experience and perspective 40 years on.
Bridgeport Resident Kevin Ellis Elected as Member of West Virginia Alumni Association Board of Directors
Three West Virginia University alumni and one current student were elected to the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors during the Alumni Association’s annual business meeting. Kevin Ellis, Abe Key and Denise Workman will each serve six-year terms, and student member Abigail Browning will serve a one-year term. Their...
Greater Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church holds 2nd annual Back-to-School Summerfest
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — With back-to-school season fully in swing, communities across southern West Virginia are looking forward to one last hurrah. Greater Mount Zion Pentecostal Church in Bluefield had the right idea by mixing end-of-summer fun with back-to-school prep. The second annual Back-to-School Summerfest at Greater Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church has one ultimate purpose. […]
Bluefield Coal Symposium to be held at Chuck Mathena Center
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The Bluefield Coal Symposium begins August 12th at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton. The symposium’s theme this year is Using U.S. Coal for a Better America. The symposium will have panels about the coal industry’s future and discussions with Coal Operator CEOs and other industry experts. Gourmet dinners and lunch […]
Milan Puskar Stadium adds high-quality lighting system ahead of 2024 season
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The game day experience for West Virginia football fans is about to be enhanced for the 2024 season. Milan Puskar Stadium, which has been open since 1980, has installed brand-new, state-of-the-art LED lights that will be able to sync up with the stadium’s scoreboards and produce lightshows with an array of different colors.
Judge rules OU not liable for student’s wrongful death
Almost six years ago, Ohio University student Collin Wiant was a victim of hazing in the unofficial annex house of Sigma Pi, located at 45 Mill Street. Wiant’s family faced OU in a wrongful death lawsuit following his death. On August 1, 2024, a Court of Claims judge ruled that OU was not liable.
Crews perform training exercise on W.Va. 2, 39th Street floodwall gate
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A busy stretch of road was closed for much of the day on Monday during a training exercise. State Route 2 at 39th Street in Guyandotte closed down for the afternoon, as crews worked on floodwall gate exercises. The detour for Monday is as follows:. Vehicles...
Judge in Spradlin murder case threatens to hold defense attorney in contempt
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The special judge overseeing the Amber Spradlin murder case has ordered the murder suspect’s attorney to show cause why he should not be held in contempt of court for citing cases that apparently do not exist in his motion to dismiss the case. Randy Martin...
Records: Mingo County man accused of beating mother, threatening law enforcement
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Mingo County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly beating his mother and making threats against law enforcement, court records said. Trellis Ray Cisco, 46, of Matewan, is charged with domestic violence, unlawful assault and making terroristic threats, according to a criminal complaint filed in Mingo County Magistrate Court.
RAM offering free two-day clinic in Pike County
LICK CREEK, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials with Remote Area Clinic (RAM) are offering free dental, vision and medical services to those in Pike County. Officials with the clinic are providing the services to Lick Creek and the surrounding communities on September 7 and 8 at East Ridge High School. The...
Mingo woman charged after loaded syringes found in 10-year-old's room, court records say
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Mingo County woman faces criminal charges after deputies said loaded syringes were found in a 10-year-old boy’s bedroom. Reba Michelle Chaffins, 34, of Kermit, has been charged with child endangerment and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, according to jail records.
'Wolf of West Virginia' faces federal charges over fraudulent investment schemes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A self-proclaimed millionaire who stirred controversy on social media surrounding the opening of a downtown Charleston bar in 2020 has been arrested following a wire fraud investigation by the FBI. Current price: Theodore "Teddy" Miller, 34, of South Charleston, was arrested Friday by federal authorities....
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