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Person seriously injured in mining accident
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Investigation underway after a woman was seriously injured in a mining accident. West Virginia Director, Marketing and Communications Andy Malinoski confirmed to Lootpress that a serious injury occurred at the Wyco Surface Mine on July 12, 2024. The incident is currently under joint investigation by WVOMHST and MSHA. Malinoski said […]
Mister Sparky of Southern West Virginia celebrates opening of Princeton location
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Team members with Mister Sparky of Southern West Virginia were joined last week for a grand opening ceremony for their new location in Princeton. The ceremony featured participation from the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias and represented what Mister Sparky of Southern West Virginia co-owner, Kristen Lewis called a […]
Bob Huggins and Little General present $100,000 to support cancer care in West Virginia
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – College Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Bob Huggins, alongside representatives from Little General Stores, presented a $100,000 check to the staff at the CAMC Cancer Center in Beckley on Friday, July 12. The funds were raised during the annual “Evening with Bob Huggins” fundraiser, held at the Fairchild Motor Company showroom […]
GEHS educator Emily Dunkle among ‘Teacher of the Year’ finalists
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Chosen from among the state’s county Teacher of the Year winners, these finalists exemplify dedication to student achievement and well-being through classroom innovation and engaging instruction.
$74,000 in counterfeit money recovered in Alderson
ALDERSON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Police in Alderson have recovered an astounding $74,000 in counterfeit money following an investigation. According to an official statement, the counterfeit money was "in denominations of 20, 50 and 100 dollar bills." Officers remind the public to "Please be responsible and diligent by checking the bills at your businesses and or if you sell something." The statement advised that, "These bills, while they look authentic, are not. Printed in the top right corner is 'For Motion Picture Purposes.'" Officials advise if any of these bills are passed to please contact Chief Todd Williams at 304-445-2355 or 304-667-9000. The post $74,000 in counterfeit money recovered in Alderson appeared first on The Hinton News.
Trump’s proposed tariffs would let US ‘fight back’ against China: Youngkin
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) argued that former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs would help the United States on the global stage, allowing the country to be competitive against others such as China. Trump’s proposal would impose a 10% across-the-board fee on all products imported into the U.S., which he has argued would help protect jobs. […]
Tom’s in Oak Hill robbed for second time in five months
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tom’s, a local restaurant in Oak Hill, was broken into and robbed last night, marking the second such incident in the past five months. General Manager Crystal Louisos confirmed that the robbery occurred after midnight early Tuesday, ensuring that no customers or staff were present at the time. Surveillance footage […]
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