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Prosecutors: Mercer County man sentenced to prison for felony drug crimes
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Mercer County man was sentenced to prison for felony drug crimes Tuesday following a three-day trial. Deron Adolph Yarrell, 28, of Bluefield, will serve seven to 38 years in prison for conspiracy to possess and intent to deliver fentanyl, oxymorphone and cocaine, according to a news release from the Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Yarrell has also been fined $6,000.
Miller honors former Raleigh County commission president Tolliver
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Representative Carol Miller was in Beckley today to pay her respects to the family of Dave Tolliver, the former Raleigh County Commissioner. Tolliver passed away in June. He was a long-time public servant and commission president who served in the United States military and was a firefighter.
UPDATE: Pinewood Drive road closure postponed
UPDATE: The planned closure of Pinewood Drive has been postponed according to the Beckley Sanitary Board. Originally scheduled to begin Monday, July 29, 2024, the closure has been postponed to a later date due to unforeseen delays with regard to the contractor involved with the project. A new timeline of the planned closure is expected […]
A few more days of rain, looking drier by the weekend
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Good afternoon everyone and happy Tuesday!. Today is another rainy day across the region, with rain chances expected to persist through Thursday. However, we are trending towards drier conditions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, which will be warmer and more pleasant for outdoor activities. Areas that...
California-based supplier pleads guilty to role in methamphetamine trafficking organization in West Virginia
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A California man pleaded guilty to a role in a methamphetamine trafficking organization that operated in West Virginia. 41-year-old Alejandro Gallegos, also known as “Alex,” “Rooster,” “G” and “Primo,” of Hacienda Heights, California, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and 500 grams or more of […]
Philip Dickerson Memorial Car Show to benefit scholarship fund
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Philip Dickerson Memorial Car Show is set to take place on August 3, 2024, from 4 PM to 8 PM at the Starlight Drive-In in Oak Hill. The event aims to raise funds for the Philip Dickerson Scholarship Fund. Philip Dickerson was a graduate of Midland Trail High School […]
Fayette County Humane Society at Code Red status, shelter over capacity
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County Humane Society has announced that the shelter is currently over capacity with more than 90 dogs, leading to the declaration of a Code Red situation for the organization. The notice came on Monday after noon, with the Fayette County Humane Society indicating that the shelter is currently 18 dogs […]
First Alert Forecast | Stubborn Wave Of Humidity Continues
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Overnight showers have slowly peeled away to the east, but the stuffy clouds and humidity remain slathered overhead, enough to spark a new shower at virtually any hour of the day. Nevertheless, our best rain-free times will be around until the heat of the day forces a few more showers and storms to sprout in the afternoon. Temperatures will still make a run to and through the 80s, and our warmest air may well end up in our Ohio counties where the best breaks for sunshine should occur. Whether partly cloudy or mostly cloudy though, any sunshine will make for quite a steamy feel at the county fairgrounds. Speaking of which, toward the end of the day (when the fair closes) we can see a new front drop into our US-50 zones (think the Vinton County fair) bringing scattered showers and storms from a new source. A downpour can be in the mix, but changes will slowly begin.
WGU expands access to West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Western Governors University’s (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH) has introduced the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure) program in West Virginia, providing more access to West Virginians who are seeking an alternative pathway into the nursing industry. Dr. Donte Newsom, President of the West Virginia Nurses Association, stated, […]
The annual Bex Arts Festival returns to Beckley for 5th year
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The BEX arts festival returns to the City of Beckley on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The festival, which is in its fifth year, offers patrons opportunities to experience the work of West Virginia artists in downtown Beckley. Organizer Saja Montague, a Beckley creator, said BEX 2024 will be marked by an […]
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