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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains deploy to Marion
MARION, Va. (WCYB) — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is deploying to Marion, Virginia after Deputies Hunter Reedy and Michael Fedorchuk with the Smyth County Sheriff's Office were shot following a traffic stop on Friday, Aug. 9. Reedy was killed in the line of duty and Fedorchuk was...
Financial woes place historic landmark at risk
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s financial problems, which may lead to the Greenbrier Hotel being sold at auction, came as a shock to many people. However, in the financial sector, his problems with paying bills have reportedly been well known. One financial analyst says the defaulted loan on the Greenbrier was […]
Mountain lion sightings reported in West Virginia despite declared extinction
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountain lions, once common across West Virginia, especially in the Allegheny Mountains, played a significant role in the state’s early history. Known by various names such as cougar, catamount, painter, panther, and puma, these large predators left their mark on the landscape, as evidenced by the numerous Panther Knobs and Panther […]
Former employee arrested for gunpoint robbery of Captain D’s
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State Police Troopers arrested a Raleigh County man over the weekend after the Eisenhower Drive Captain D’s restaurant was robbed at gunpoint. Captain R. A. Maddy of the WVSP reports that, at 8:45am on the morning of Saturday, August 10, 2024, Troopers responded 800 Eisenhower Drive regarding a reported […]
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 […]
Riverside Kitten Rescue holds yard sale to raise money for damaged building
HILLDALE, WV (WVNS) — Riverside Kitten Rescue hosted a Benefit Yard Sale in order to raise funds to help them with some much-needed repairs. Earlier this month, a car accident saw the front of the organization’s storage building damaged. The Rescue is completely non-profit and holds yard sales in the summer months in order to […]
Average Gas Prices Up Slightly Across Virginia
Average gas prices across Virginia are up by two cents this week to $3.34 a gallon, while the average price of gas across the country is down three cents for the second week in a row to $3.44 a gallon, according to AAA. The average price of gas in Danville...
Vigil held in honor of fallen Smyth County Deputy
MARION, Va. (WJHL) – Members of the Smyth County community gathered at the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office for a vigil honoring the loss of one of their own. Smyth County Deputy Hunter Reedy was killed after a shooting on Friday, and Deputy Michael Fedorchuk was injured. “We’re so saddened today,” said Arthur Chapman, Pastor at […]
A clear and crisp overnight; Monday keeps sunny skies around
Sunday evening starts with a few clouds and temps sitting nicely in the 70s. With high pressure in our way tonight, little cloud cover and no chances for rain showers tonight. Should be a great evening to enjoy the Charles Wesley Godwin concert at 8 PM at the State Fair of West Virginia. Overnight lows […]
Coach Hess emphasizes discipline as key to turning around John Battle football
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — When the John Battle Trojans take the field for the first time in 2024, it will be behind a new head coach with a lot of new players suited up and ready to fill the role of a starter this season. Abingdon alum Jake Hess...
Tropical Storm Debby claimed the life of one West Virginian
HARPER'S FERRY W.Va. (Hinton News) - One West Virginian lost their life due to the effects of Tropical Storm Debby. First Sergeant Jonathan Meeks with the West Virginia State Police released the following statement: "On Thursday, August 08, 2024, the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia began receiving substantial rains and the subsequent effects from Tropical Storm Debbie. Just prior to 10 p.m. and as a result of the storm; Trooper B. S. Barker of the West Virginia State Police as well as fire and emergency personnel from Jefferson County, West Virginia, Loudoun County, Virginia, and Washington County, Maryland responded to 248...
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