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Body cam footage released after man dies in W.Va. State Police custody along I-81
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — The attorney representing the estate of a man who died in West Virginia State Police custody last February has released the body camera footage of the incident. John-Mark Atkinson, with Atkinson and Frampton, said with approval from the man's son, he wanted to release the...
West Virginia Resident Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize After Maryland Ticket Purchase
Annette Smith, a Maryland native now living in West Virginia, is celebrating a major win after crossing state lines to play the Lottery. Smith, who often returns to Maryland to try her luck, hit the jackpot with a $50,000 Pick 5 ticket purchased at a Wawa on Patrick Street in Frederick.
Weather Pattern Favors More Drought Improvement
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A series of low pressures will bring sporadic rain through the end of the week. RAINFALL: A widespread 1 inch of rainfall is expected through the end of the work week thanks to a couple of low pressure areas slated to push through the region. Tuesday afternoon and Friday afternoon stand the best chance for a gusty storm or two.
WV Tax-Free day is coming up! Here’s what you should know
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — As the next school year continues to draw closer, Governor Justice announced the dates for the upcoming West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday. Save money on a variety of back-to-school items from August 2 through August 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Items covered within the sales tax event include clothing, notebooks, pencils, […]
Coal town Omar lives on in FSA photos
The striking Great Depression-era photos of miners at Omar, West Virginia try to tell a simple story of daily life in the coal fields. The photos depict men who performed dangerous, back-breaking work to earn a poor man’s dollar, the long walk home, or a trip to a segregated movie theater.
Back-to-school bash helps children in Montcalm community
MONTCALM, WV (WVNS) — The children of the Montcalm area were given backpacks, socks, and shoes at the Montcalm volunteer fire station, thanks to one organization’s generosity. Freedom Connections Outreach is a North Carolina based outreach church. So, you may be wondering why they were hosting a back-to-school bash in Montcalm, West Virginia. That is […]
$1.7 million invested to improve clean water access, reliable sewer systems in Fayette County
SCARBRO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a $1.7 million investment toward the improvement of waster a reliable sewer systems infrastructure for Fayette County’s White Oak Public Service District. The announcement came on Monday from USDA Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn, who emphasized the importance of access to […]
Mysterious Ferguson's Rock feature of historic road through Beckley, W.Va.
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Questions may always surround a mysterious boulder found 200 years ago in southern West Virginia inscribed with the characters "S. Ferguson F. County 1814." (The numeral "4" is chiseled in reverse.) Ferguson's Rock has since been the focus of local legends, including tales of a phantom...
Va. voter registration increased 35% since Harris became likely nominee and more state headlines
• “Groups ask EPA to act after state allows Hopewell chemical plant to withhold emissions data.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Voter registration up over 35% in Virginia with VP Harris now leading the ticket.”—WRIC • “Virginia 11-year-old arrested on charges of threatening to bomb, shoot up Florida schools over 20 times.”—Axios • “Former Virginia EMS employee pleads […]
West Virginia Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Expected
Residents of West Virginia should brace themselves for an unsettled day ahead, as significant chances of severe weather and excessive rainfall are on the horizon. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a weather alert for Monday, July 29, 2024, highlighting the potential for isolated severe thunderstorms that could bring heavy downpours.
ALDI recalls jalapenos, green peppers, and green beans over Listeria concerns
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Check your produce! ALDI has recalled Freshire Farms jalapenos, green peppers, and green beans due to potential contamination with Listeria. In collaboration with Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc., ALDI Inc. has announced a recall of Freshire Farms jalapenos, green peppers, and green beans due to potential contamination with […]
Woman dies after injuries suffered in West Virginia coalmine
CHARLESTON, West Virginia: A West Virginia woman, Ashley Cogar, tragically passed away on July 24, more than a week after suffering injuries in a coal mining accident. The incident occurred at the Wyco Surface Mine, located near the border of Raleigh and Wyoming counties. She was 33 years old and resided in Erbacon, West Virginia.
West Virginia Woman Returns Home To Claim $50,000 Maryland Lottery Prize
A Maryland native living in West Virginia is feeling lucky after crossing the state line to claim a five-figure Lottery prize after years of playing. Annette Smith, who is known to make her way back to Maryland to play her favorite games, finally got her big win on a winning $50,000 Pick 5 ticket sold at Wawa on Patrick Street in Frederick.
Women’s Golfer Ella Keffer Takes Home 1st Flight Championship at 101’st West Virginia Women’s Amateur/Two Other Cardinals Compete
Wheeling, W. Va. - Every year, some of the best golfers from across the state of West Virginia compete in the West Virginia Women's Amateur Championship. 2024 marked the 101st playing of the event, with three different flights playing. The Wheeling University Women's Golf team was well represented at the event, with two current golfers and one former golfer competing in the event.
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