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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 […]
Woman arrested after driving impaired with two young children in car
NITRO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One woman has been arrested for driving impaired with two young children in the car. According to a criminal complaint, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at approximately 12:02 PM, police observed a white 2009 Lincoln MKS traveling westbound in the 1100 block of 1st Avenue South in Nitro. The vehicle was […]
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 […]
Father believed to have drowned in Sutton Lake after rescuing son
UPDATE (4:26 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2024) – West Virginia DNR officials say a man who was swept under the water in Sutton Lake was rescuing his son. The search for the man is still underway, and the DNR says it will continue as long as conditions permit. BRAXTON...
Multi-platinum country artist Gary Allan schedules fall performance in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A multi-platinum country artist has scheduled a performance in the Mountain State this fall. Singer-songwriter Gary Allan will take the stage at the Marshall Health Network Arena in Huntington on Saturday, Oct. 19, according to a news release from the venue. Allan kickstarted his music...
Animal shelter loses power during heat wave
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - On Mondays, the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association is closed to the public, but today without power, they opened their doors and asked the community for help. “Luckily our team is very well versed in dealing with emergencies this year, so we quickly jumped into action to make...
Woman found not guilty in attempted child kidnapping from mall
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A woman who faced charges after an attempted child kidnapping last year at the Charleston Town Center was found not guilty Monday by reason of mental illness. Love Sabatini appeared before Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Dave Hardy for a plea entry. A plea agreement...
Man arrested after threatening to kill mother, burn her house down
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after threatening to kill his mother and burn her house down. According to a criminal complaint, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, police responded to a residence on Washington Street West in Charleston following an argument between 36-year-old Justin Ball and his mother. The complaint states that […]
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