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Two Arrested at The State Fair of West Virginia
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (Hinton News) — The State Fair of West Virginia saw two arrests of wanted men during the 10-day event. According to a report from WVVA, on Tuesday, August 13, Zachariah Hughart, 20, was arrested and charged with using minors to film sexually explicit content. Hughart had been the subject of a "be on the lookout" (BOLO) alert issued by the Lewisburg Police Department. A fair attendee reportedly recognized Hughart and alerted authorities. The West Virginia State Police located and arrested him without incident. Earlier, on August 10, Billy Joe Lester, 35, was arrested at the fairgrounds. Lester was wanted in connection with charges in Wyoming County, Raleigh County, and Guilford, North Carolina. Off-duty officers from Wyoming County allegedly spotted Lester and informed troopers who were working at the fair. He was also taken into custody without resistance. Both men are currently incarcerated at Southern Regional Jail. Hughart has a $75,000 bond and Lester presently has no bond out of Greenbrier or Wyoming counties and a $5,000 out of Raleigh County. The post Two Arrested at The State Fair of West Virginia appeared first on The Hinton News.
Man gets second DUI after crashing ATV
BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man gets his second DUI after crashing ATV, and deputies find up to 10 beer cans scattered across the road. On Monday, August 12, 2024, at around 9:28 PM, Deputy Hicks was sent to 30827 Pond Fork Road in Bim regarding a possible motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, he […]
Food Quest: Willie's at the Paddock
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — So, you think you can grill? Few can match the dedication of Bill Johnson who smokes meats for Willie’s at the Paddock in Huntington. The Huntington firefighter has been known to spend all night by a smoker to get a brisket or tenderloin just right.
Eight years after historic floods, Nicholas County is still rebuilding. Voters there want politicians to push for more development
People from Summersville to Richwood said they would like to see political candidates support the development of schools, housing and activity centers in their county. Eight years after historic floods, Nicholas County is still rebuilding. Voters there want politicians to push for more development appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
WVDNR reminds bear hunters about early firearms seasons
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that two early black bear firearms seasons will begin on August 31 and October 5. Hunters are encouraged to prepare by purchasing the necessary licenses and stamps. The first season runs from August 31 to September 8 in Logan, McDowell, Mingo, and […]
Eastern Kentucky Braces for Weekend Thunderstorms and Cooler Temperatures
Jackson, KY – Eastern Kentucky residents should prepare for a shift in weather this weekend as thunderstorms and showers are set to move into the region. High temperatures in the 80s are expected today, marking the last day of warm, dry weather before an approaching cold front disrupts the area.
HEPC: Emergency declaration, extra funding for school aid helped WV kids afford college
While issues have plagued the federal government’s revamp of the application for student aid, West Virginia’s higher education leaders say help from Gov. Jim Justice and the state Legislature have caused the state to be much better off than others. The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms debuted in January, three months later […]
Training gets underway to make Kanawha County School’s electric buses be road-ready
NITRO, W.Va. — A bit of training underway in Nitro Thursday for Kanawha County School’s new electric buses that will be hitting the road tomorrow morning for the first day of school. First responders from Nitro, St. Albans and Cross Lanes came together for the training at the...
Pavement repairs on I-64E near Nitro closes slow lane
NITRO, WV (WOWK) — Repairs on I-64 have closed the eastbound slow lane, according to the West Virginia Department of Transportation. They say this lane is closed between the St. Albans and just past the Nitro exit. The repairs are expected to be done sometime Thursday evening, the WVDOT says. According to the WV511 map, […]
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