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Mercer County man sentenced for federal drug crime
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A man from the Princeton area of Mercer County was sentenced to prison for a fentanyl crime. 21-year-old Dailen Isaiah Defoe, of Princeton, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 to nine years in prison, to be followed by three years of parole, for distribution of fentanyl. According to statements made […]
Structure fire reported in Raleigh County
MABSCOTT, WV (WVNS) — A structure fire was reported in the Mabscott area of Raleigh County. According to Raleigh County Dispatch, a structure fire was reported at 209 Gristmill Drive in Mabscott around 12:08 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024. Raleigh County Dispatch stated that responding agencies included the Mabscott Volunteer Fire Department, Sophia City […]
Eight stops announced as part of Mountaineer Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced eight stops as part of this week’s Mobile Food Pantry distribution. The first stops of the week are set to occur on Tuesday, July 23 at Bevans Industrial Lane, Paw Paw in Morgan County and Elkview Baptist Church in Kanawha County, respectively. Wednesday will see the […]
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scams
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) has issued a warning to the public regarding a new wave of phone scams. According to the RCSO, scammers are calling or leaving messages for individuals, falsely claiming to be representatives from the Sheriff’s Office. They assert that the recipient has missed a court date […]
Scattered storms and seasonable temperatures stick through the week
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Good evening folks, and happy Monday to you. As of 4:30 pm this afternoon, we are looking at scattered showers and storms across the region. While most of these storms will not become severe strength, they will be capable to produce flash flooding conditions now through Friday. It really just depends on which locations see heavy downpours, and how many storms train over their locations to determine where the highest flash flood risk is. We have rain chances every day this week.
2 charged in Morgantown after juvenile says they were hit with a belt for ‘discipline’
Tequila Pase, 25, and Christopher Brown, 33, both of Morgantown have been charged with child abuse after a juvenile disclosed instances of them using a belt for "discipline" in Morgantown.
WV Department of Health emphasizes the need for up-to-date vaccinations for students
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — With the start of the next school year drawing nearer, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) emphasizes the need to verify that students are up to date with their vaccinations. Immunizations, alternatively called shots or vaccines, are an important way to guard kids from illness and disease, especially students that […]
Delbarton woman jailed on charges related to ATV crash
A Delbarton woman was jailed after she allegedly crashed an ATV that seriously injured two other individuals and then subsequently left the scene without rendering aid to the victims. According to Mingo County Magistrate Court documents, at around 8 a.m. on July 13, an officer was dispatched to the scene...
Annie McMillion to lead GOTV effort for Blue Skies Ahead
Greenbrier Co., WVa. (WVDN) – Greenbrier County Democratic Women’s Club/Blue Skies Ahead is pleased to announce the appointment of Annie McMillion as our Get Out the Vote Coordinator (GOTV) for 2024. Annie is a lifelong resident of West Virginia, living in Greenbrier County. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Bluefield State College and a […] The post Annie McMillion to lead GOTV effort for Blue Skies Ahead appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
RCB Clinic Pediatric Department to host pool party
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Dive into summer fun with the Robert C. Byrd Clinic (RCBC) Pediatric Department at their upcoming Pool Party! This free event invites children and families for a refreshing evening of aquatic fun on Sunday, July 28th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the White Sulphur Springs Pool.
Virginia militias continue to organize locally as experts worry over elections
FISHERSVILLE — At a gun show in Augusta County earlier this year, Paul Voska said he had laid the groundwork to start a militia. Decked out in military fatigues and sporting a short white mohawk, the Air Force veteran and lifelong gun owner stressed his determination to protect his community.
Nipro Medical Corp. to build $398M North Carolina plant
Medical device maker Nipro Medical Corp. is building a $397.8 million facility in Greenville, North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper stated in a July 17 press release. The 550,000-square-foot plant will create 232 jobs and produce dialyzers and precision needles for the healthcare industry that support people with diabetes, chronic kidney disease and other renal health issues, according to Nipro.