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Jude wins fourth Mountain State Golf Classic title
GLADE SPRINGS — Mingo County's Davey Jude brought home the Mountain State Golf Classic Championship for a fourth time on Monday as he led wire-to-wire and won the three-day event by nine strokes. Jude, who is a business man in Kermit, shot a 67 in the final round on...
FEMA gives WV more than $5 million in aid
Disaster Assistance from FEMA has surpassed 5 million dollars for West Virginians affected by the storms in early April. FEMA said nearly a thousand people have already been approved. They said people who own or rent in any of the 11 counties eligible and were affected by the storms from April 2-6 can apply for […]
Wendy’s Franchisee Ryan O’Malley Puts Culture on the Front Lines of Success
Ryan O’Malley’s restaurant career began in 2007 at Wendy’s of Bowling Green, where he held roles from GM to district manager to director of operations. In 2021, he made the leap to Wendy’s franchisee. Today, O’Malley and his partners operate 136 locations across five states (Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Alabama).
‘You have GOT to slow down,” says WV Transportation Secretary after fourth WVDOH employee struck by vehicle this year
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Transportation Secretary, Jimmy Wriston is pleading with drivers to decrease their speed following a fourth incident in which a WVDOH employee was struck by a moving vehicle. The driver of a pickup truck on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, was involved in an incident in which a West Virginia Division […]
Glenn Elliott cancels upcoming town hall amidst recent political violence
Former Wheeling Mayor and West Virginia Senate Candidate Glenn Elliott announced that in the wake of the recent violence that occurred at former President Trump’s appearance, he is canceling his public town hall that was scheduled for July 15 in Martinsburg. Elliott took to Facebook and posted, “Like so many of you, I am at […]
Fright Nights to begin casting for 2024 haunt
DANIELS, WV (WVNS) — Fright Nights at the Resort at Glade Springs will begin casting for the 2024 haunt in a matter of weeks. The haunt has multiple areas ranging from a haunted corn maze to Camp Kilamee to spook visitors who dare to enter. Desiree Christian, Scare Coach for Fright Nights, said they have […]
Grass and field fires on the rise in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Summers County is currently experiencing a rise in grass and field fires. According to Summers County 911, the county has experienced a rise in grass and field fires due to the recent hot and dry weather. Residents are urged to refrain from outdoor burning until weather conditions improve. The county […]
Rutter’s to Expand to Virginia
Pennsylvania-based Rutter’s has announced plans to open its first location in Virginia, coming sometime next year. The new site is planned for just east of Winchester, Pa., at the corner of Millwood Pike and Coverstone Drive, reported The Winchester Star. Growing Through New Builds. The new Rutter’s location will...
Former shelter dog plays Toto in Abingdon performance
A former shelter dog is now an actor at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, playing Toto in "The Wizard of Oz.' Max is an 11-year-old terrier mix, and this is the first time he’s acted in a play. "And he takes his role as Toto very seriously which I...
Temporary burn ban goes in to effect for Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — Due to the recent dry weather conditions in the area, a burn ban will be in effect for Tazewell County, Virginia. The burn ban will be in place until Thursday, July 25, 2024, however the date could be reassessed by the Board. All outdoor burning activities, aside from cooking with charcoal […]
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