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City of Beckley to host electric fireworks show for the 4th of July
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The City of Beckley is celebrating Independence Day with a bang. Their fireworks display will be set off at 9:30 P.M. at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center and Beckley Little League Fields. They are bringing in Starfire, a group of professionals, to put on an electric fireworks show. Director of Beckley […]
Man smashed out windows at old Wendy’s building
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is behind bars after he smashed out windows at the old Wendy’s building in Beckley because he wanted to “break sh*t.” On June 30, 2024, the Beckley Police were called to 3066 Robert C Byrd Drive, the former Wendy’s location. Emergency Communicators informed officers that a black male had […]
14-year old WV cowboy wins a world championship
Des Moines, Iowa, – Koalton Heckler, 14, of Mill Creek, West Virginia won “World Reserve Champion” in chute dogging at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, Iowa. Chute dogging is an event that prepares youth and junior high cowboys for steer wrestling. Competitors must...
Why the suit to void a council primary in Lynchburg matters across Virginia
Meanwhile, a look at the math involved with the 125 mail ballots that have been questioned. The post Why the suit to void a council primary in Lynchburg matters across Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Ex-girlfriend activates ex-boyfriend’s debit card to make purchases
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An ex-girlfriend faces charges after activating and using a debit card in her ex-boyfriend’s name. On June 10, 2024, a male victim filed a walk-in complaint at the West Virginia State Police Beckley Detachment regarding fraudulent debit card use. Scott stated he had never owned any credit or debit card […]
Suspect in armed robbery arrested, accused of kidnapping and strangling woman
MOSSY, WV (WVNS) – A Mossy man is facing felony charges stemming from two separate incidents. Back on June 15th, an armed robbery occurred at the Midway T&C Gas Station. Detectives were later able to identify Clinton H. Hall as a suspect in the investigation. On the 29th, deputies were contacted by the owner of […]
Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore and D.C. and Virginia Area
This week the AFRO compiled a list of events happening throughout the month of July in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. Take a look below to see what’s happening near you!. Captain America Movie Marathon. Are there any Marvel fans in the family? If so, the Enoch...
Fayetteville Town Council approves pay raise for police officers and clerks
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayetteville Town Council has approved pay raises for its town police officers and clerks at the department. At their regular town council meeting Tuesday evening, the Fayetteville Town Council approved an extra 75 cents per hour pay raise for all town police officers and clerks. There was no discussion among […]
Watch Jaws while floating on the lake at Ace Adventure Resort
MINDEN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – ACE Adventure Resort invites thrill-seekers and movie lovers to a unique event: a screening of the classic film Jaws while floating in the park’s lake. Attendees can enjoy an after-hours swim from 8 to 9 PM before the movie starts. Guests can watch the film from the comfort of an inner […]
Fayette County man arrested on drug charges following traffic stop
CHIMNEY CORNER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop. According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, just before noon on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, deputies were patrolling the Chimney Corner areas on WV Rt 16 and U.S. Rt 60 when they performed a traffic stop on a […]
Concord University President, Dr. Kendra Boggess, to retire in August 2025
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) — President of Concord University, Dr. Kendra Boggess, announced she will be retiring after the 2024-2025 academic year. According to a press release, Dr. Boggess will be hanging it up after serving Mountain Lions of Concord College (and now) University for 41 years. She became CU’s first woman to serve as President […]
2 DUI checkpoints to be held in NCWV next week
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia State Police will hold two DUI checkpoints in North Central West Virginia next week. The first checkpoint will be held in Monongalia County on Thursday, July 11th along U.S. Route 19/WV Route 7. This checkpoint will take place near the Pursglove post office...
Cedar Grove Police Chief, cyclist get into fight, no charges filed: Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests have been made nor have any charges been filed after law enforcement was called to a fight between Cedar Grove Police Chief Jack Ice and a cyclist, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office.
Ronceverte man arrested after domestic disturbance call
RONCEVERTE W.Va. (WVDN) – A Ronceverte officer received a call regarding a domestic disturbance and yelling on June 29, at approximately 8:07 p.m. Several officers with the Ronceverte Police Department responded to investigate the cause of the disturbance. Upon arriving in the area, officers could hear people yelling. The officers reportedly spoke with individuals at […] The post Ronceverte man arrested after domestic disturbance call appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Warriors In The Field Spends Memorial Day Weekend In Southern WV Serving Veterans
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) - What better way to spend the Memorial Day weekend than to hang out with a bunch of military veterans chasing wild boar? That is just what Elkins-based Warriors in the Field did at Mountain Meadow Hunting Preserve in Greenville, West Virginia. Founder Dave Whittaker and volunteers from Warriors; Johhny Ratliff, Chris Gilbert, Charlie Treadway, Leslie Hamrick, Joe and Angie Young, Tim Rose, Greg Bowman and Tom Conway were able to treat three very deserving veterans to a great weekend. Veterans on this trip were all from the US Army; Doug Geary, Morgantown, West Virginia, Melissa Ratliff,...
Officer who killed Tamir Rice leaves new job in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 has resigned from a police force in West Virginia, the third time in six years he left a small department amid backlash shortly after he had been hired. White Sulphur Springs City officials...
Did you see that light in Virginia skies Wednesday morning? This is what it was.
NORFOLK, Va. — Those in Hampton Roads awake at the crack of dawn may have seen the skies light up Wednesday morning. The bright light was SpaceX's launch of its Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida at 4:55 a.m. According to the spacecraft manufacturer, the rocket carried 20 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit.
With votes certified, is the 5th District Republican primary over?
We have an official winner in the 5th District Republican primary race. The Virginia Board of Elections on Tuesday, July 2 certified the results, acknowledging State Sen. John McGuire as the winner with 31,583 votes to incumbent Bob Good with 31,209. “Number one, I want to thank God,” McGuire said in a statement after the […] The post With votes certified, is the 5th District Republican primary over? appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
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