West Virginia State

Berkeley County, WV

The US Sun

AMERICAN gymnast Jordan Chiles is on the verge of being STRIPPED of her Olympic bronze five days after the medal ceremony in Paris. Third place will be returned to Ana Barbosu, who broke down in tears after Team USA’s inquiry during the final, after Romania launched an appeal. Chiles inquired about her own 13.666 score after […]

Team USA to be stripped of Olympics gymnastics medal due to protocol breach five days after rival was left in tears

Taste of Country

A woman was "served" papers notifying her that she will no longer have a "husband in the next 30 days" as football season approaches. Haven Presley shared a video on TikTok, reading the "contract" her husband gave her, explaining why he would soon be MIA. "Football season is a wonderful...

Woman ‘Served’ Papers Notifying Her She Will No Longer Have a ‘Husband’ as NFL Season Nears

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News Wave

CHARLESTON, WV - Mountain Lion sightings in West Virginia are still being reported despite their said extinction. According to the West Virginia Encyclopedia, Mountain lions, once common in West Virginia, were especially abundant in the Allegheny Mountains.

Mountain Lion Sightings Still Reported in West Virginia Despite Said Extinction

Monroe Township, NJ

An Ohio father read from the Bible, told his children he loved them, and called his own father – cryptically telling him that his eldest boy would be “the hardest one” – before he murdered his three young sons in a horror attack at the family home.

Ohio dad read from the Bible and told his three young sons they were the ‘best boys ever’. Then he killed them

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

Sha’Carri Richardson made sure to remind people that she is still that girl with her performance in the women’s 4×100-meter relay. Team USA’s women’s relay team will compete in the 4×100-meter final all because Richardson showed why she was made for the big stage.

VIDEO: Cameras Caught Sha’Carri Richardson’s Dirty Move As She Ran Her Opponent Down During 4×100-Meter Relay

Sullivan, MO

InsideEdition

As his girlfriend kept watch, Tony Charboneau "dug a shallow grave with the tools he gathered, he took out of the wheelchair, and shot and killed" his ex Amy Hogue, according to a probable cause affidavit.

Murdered Grandma Tied to a Wheelchair and Forced to Watch Ex Dig Her Grave Before Being Executed, Say Police

Columbus, OH

Law & Crime

Laquandra Williams was sentenced to life in prison with the opportunity for parole after 18 years for fatally shooting her son in Ohio earlier this year.
The post Mother fatally shoots son in back at ‘close range’ after telling him ‘I’m going to show you something’ first appeared on Law & Crime.

Mother fatally shoots son in back at 'close range' after telling him 'I'm going to show you something'

Washington State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Hedgesville, WV

Lootpress

HEDGESVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in West Virginia late Thursday night. An EF-0 tornado touched down briefly in Hedgesville late on Thursday, August 8, 2024, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Sterling, Virginia, has confirmed. The tornado, with estimated peak winds of 80 mph, carved […]

Tornado confirmed to have touched down in West Virginia

Pennsylvania State

BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two people have been arrested following a narcotics and firearms bust in West Virginia. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, on August 2, 2024, at approximately 1 PM, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), apprehended two individuals involved […]

Two arrested following narcotics and firearms bust

Beckley, WV

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two missing teenagers who may be in the Raleigh County area. Jack Silas Platter, 16, was last seen in Cabell County on July 30th. Elijah Michael Green, 13, was last seen on July 29th, also in Cabell County. Green is […]

Beckley Police seek public’s help in locating two missing teens

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Savannah, GA

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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A number of schools change classifications in West Virginia realignments

SHEPHERDSTOWN — The WVSSAC has augmented a first-seen four class system for the upcoming 2024-2025 school. The schools with the largest enrollments, as well as several...

A number of schools change classifications in West Virginia realignments

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