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WVU alum Emily Calandrelli to become second WV woman in space
Emily Calandrelli, Morgantown native and WVU graduate, will soon become the second West Virginia woman to go to outer space. With the help of Marshall University and the Wing 2 Wing Foundation, Calandrelli will board Blue Origin’s New Shepard launch vehicle and show the children of Appalachia that they too can reach new heights.
Wanted Virginia man apprehended in McDowell County
WELCH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man wanted out of Tazewell County, Virginia, is apprehended in McDowell County. On July 22, 2024, at approximately 8:51 PM, Brandon Burnett, a fugitive from justice out of Tazewell County, Virginia, fled on foot from an officer with the Welch City Police Department. Deputies from the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office […]
NIOSH offering free black lung screenings in North Central WV this week
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is bringing a mobile testing unit to North Central West Virginia this week, offering free black lung screenings for current and former coal miners in the region. The screenings will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from July 23-25 at Mylan Park, in Morgantown, and […] The post NIOSH offering free black lung screenings in North Central WV this week appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Natalie Cochran granted continuance in Raleigh County murder trial
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A continuance was granted for a Raleigh County woman who is on trial for the alleged murder of her then-husband. The defense attorneys for Natalie Cochran asked Raleigh County Circuit Judge H.L. Kirkpatrick to continue her trial for the first-degree murder of her husband Michael Cochran. The trial is scheduled for […]
Planned road closure to take place in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A temporary road closure is planned for part of a road in Raleigh County. Starting on Monday, July 29, 2024, Pinewood Drive in the Maxwell Hill area of Beckley in Raleigh County will be under a temporary road closure due to an emergency storm sewer replacement. The road closure is estimated […]
Bluefield man sentenced for felony drug crime in Fayette County
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County man was sentenced to prison after a traffic stop in Fayette County. 28-year-old Deron Adolph Yarrell, of Bluefield, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, to 20 years in prison for the felony crime of conspiracy to possess fentanyl, oxymorphone, cocaine, and tramadol with the intent to […]
Todd Kirby sworn in as Raleigh County Circuit Judge
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Friends, colleagues, and loved ones gathered at the historic Raleigh County Courthouse on Tuesday to witness the swearing in of Todd Kirby as Raleigh County Circuit Judge. Judge Andrew Dimlich oversaw investiture proceedings as the former member of the House of Delegates took an oath to uphold the duties of the […]
Mental health organizations and first responders join forces at upcoming CIT summit
WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) — The West Virginia 988 and CIT Summit is quickly approaching at the end of the month. The summit brings together organizations from all over the state to discuss the importance of mental health resources and how to best help people in crisis. Groups like the crisis intervention team, individuals […]
Novotney: Gov. Jim Justice Should Honor Deal to Demo Bellaire Bridge
It was a done deal, or so they thought in Benwood. As Benwood’s public works director David McLaughlin explained recently on River Talk radio, he and Police Chief Frank Longwell attended a meeting back in late winter 2023 during which a $3 million deal was struck with the Governor’s Office. The money was to come out of the Governor’s contingency fund, and finally, the people of Benwood would be rid of the nightmare that’s haunted them for decades.
Mercer County Commission to discuss funding for McComas-Pinnacle Water Project at upcoming meeting
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Mercer County Commission will meet Tuesday for the regularly scheduled meeting of the commission at which funding for the McComas-Pinnacle Water Project will be among the topics of discussion. Also scheduled as part of Tuesday’s agenda is an accessibility grant for the Mercer County Clerk’s office, budget revisions, […]
Woman describes being swung like a rag doll and violently attacked
BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman describes being swung around like a rag doll and beaten by her boyfriend after she allegedly had a conversation with an older man at her work. On July 14, 2024, CPL Lacy, Deputy Brooks, and Deputy A.M. Presley responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on Green Valley […]
Woman attempts to strike man several times with a rock
BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman is in jail after she threatened to set a man’s belongings on fire and attempted to strike him several times with a rock. On Sunday, July 21, 2024, at approximately 2:30 PM, a Boone County Deputy was dispatched to Pond Fork Road, Madison, regarding a potential domestic incident […]
Carol Miller visits Raleigh County to honor late Raleigh County Commission President Dave Tolliver
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Congresswoman Carol Miller visited the Raleigh County Commission to honor the late Commission President Dave Tolliver on Monday, July 22, 2024. Tolliver passed unexpectedly on June 3, 2024, at the age of 76. Miller presented Tolliver’s family in attendance with a speech and an American flag to commemorate his years of […]
Amidst hundreds of canceled flights, Raleigh County Memorial Airport is going strong
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) — The CrowdStrike tech outage affected hundreds of airports across the country and is still ongoing on Monday, July 22, 2024. Hundreds of flights were either delayed or canceled over the past four days, since the outage occurred. Robert Runion, the Assistant Airport Manager at the Raleigh County Memorial Airport said luckily, […]
Chick-fil-A Cow visits Raleigh County Public Library
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Regardless of your age, books can take you to another world. The Raleigh County Public Library staff aim to take students to higher reading levels through the annual Summer Reading Program, Raleigh County Public Library Youth Services Director Amy Smith said on Monday, July 22, 2024. “We had seven weeks of […]
Kirk family purchases Mingo County drag strip
LENORE, W.Va. — The transfer of the ownership of the Twin Branch Drag Strip property from the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority (MCRA) to a longtime drag racer and businessman Doug Kirk and a couple of close family members is now complete. Kirk’s son Justin Kirk and Justin’s uncle Ronnie...
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