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Man calls 911 because his labor-induced girlfriend didn’t want a cat
FLAT TOP (LOOTPRESS) – In the early hours of October 6, 2024, deputies from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic disturbance on Hugh Lilly Road. The altercation involved Joshua Forrest and his live-in girlfriend, who was pregnant and was due to be induced later that day. According to reports, Forrest initially called […]
Raleigh County Commission announces resolution to remove Prosecuting Attorney Ben Hatfield from office
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Raleigh County Commission assembled on Thursday for a Special Meeting Session at which a resolution was presented to remove Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Ben Hatfield from office. Billed as a Special Meeting pertaining to personnel matters via the released agenda, the meeting saw all commissioners enter into Executive […]
Hinton man arrested after confrontation with police
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - On Sunday, Sept. 15 an officer was on patrol in the vicinity of James Street when David Terry was spotted on an orange bicycle wearing a black shirt and camouflage hat. According to the criminal complaint, Terry has an outstanding warrant and has allegedly been avoiding law enforcement for a while. Allegedly, Terry began to flee on his bicycle as the officer attempted to make contact. The officer activated lights and siren and began to pursue the defendant, who turned and gave the officer the middle finger multiple times while yelling, “F__ you.“ Terry reportedly...
Man arrested following execution of search warrant in Meadow Bridge
MEADOW BRIDGE W.Va. (Hinton News) - On Tuesday, Sept. 24, officers went to serve a search warrant in the vicinity of Meadow Bridge. While in the residence, officers located the accused, Garry Wayne Martin, in the back bedroom of the residence. According to the criminal complaint, after Martin left the bedroom, officers were able to make contact with him on the front porch. Officers were able to locate 15 wrapped-up aluminum foil pieces containing a blue substance consistent with heroin. They were also able to locate one plastic baggie with a blue substance consistent with heroin and one plastic baggie...
Schedule of events for Bridge Day in 2024
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Bridge Day makes a flying return to Fayette County in October 2024. The 2024 Bridge Day event will bring a variety of things for people to enjoy at the New River Gorge Bridge, including vendors, scenic views from the bridge, and more. According to the official Bridge Day website, the […]
The Dish Cafe opens second location in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A new restaurant which opened in uptown Beckley on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, drew a lunchtime crowd. Uptown Dish on Main Street was open and ready for business. The cafe is the second location of The Dish Cafe in Daniels and the managerustomers can find familiar lunchtime favorites at the new […]
Wyoming County man pleads guilty to stealing car
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tommy Ray Wilson, 67, of Kopperston, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to Attempt to Commit a Felony on October 9, 2024. The charges stem from a July 2, 2024, incident in Oceana, where Corporal Justin Grimmette of the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department responded to a stolen vehicle complaint. According to a […]
School bus involved in accident in Glen Fork
GLEN FORK, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County School bus has reportedly been involved in an accident in the Glen Fork area on Thursday morning. According to reports from the Oceana Fire Department, the accident occurred at an unspecified time Thursday morning and involved a passenger vehicle. The exact nature of the accident has yet […]
Valley PK-8 football game canceled due to player injury, medevac dispatched
SMITHERS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The remainder of tonight’s Valley PK-8 football game has been canceled following a player injury. According to sources at the game, the Greyhounds were playing host to Fayetteville PK-8 when a Greyhound player was injured during play. Following the injury, a medevac was dispatched to the field and all fans including […]
Preservation Alliance hopes to save New River Gorge historic buildings from demolition
The National Park Service is taking public comments on the proposed the demolition of 19 historic buildings in the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, including 11 that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Things to know ahead of Bridge Day 2024
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia’s largest one-day festival, Bridge Day, returns for its 45th annual celebration on October 19, 2024. Hosted by the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, this popular event brings tens of thousands of visitors to Fayetteville to witness and participate in an array of adrenaline-pumping activities. Bridge Day marks the one […]
Code Red status announced by the Fayette County Humane Society
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — As of Wednesday, October 9, 2024, the Fayette County Humane Society is in Code Red. According to a post on the Fayette County Humane Society’s Facebook page, the shelter is once again at full capacity with no open kennels available as of Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The shelter stated that […]
Local high school golf team takes home 2024 AA State Championship title
WHEELING, WV (WVNS) — The Shady Spring High School golf team took home the 2024 AA State Championship team title after competing in the 2024 WVSSAC Golf Championships in Wheeling, West Virginia. According to the WVSSAC website, the golf team at Shady Spring High School received the 2024 AA State Championship team title with a […]
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Historic Flooding
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - This week's piece relates to a very recent event, which everyone in Summers County was more than likely aware of. That was the horrific flooding that occurred on the East Coast due to the terrible rain event caused by Hurricane Helene. This caused flooding on the New River from the flooding that occurred in North Carolina and Virginia last week. You see the New River flows “backward”, well it doesn't exactly flow backward. It is very unique in that it is one of 250 rivers in the world that flows north. There are more than 150,000(ish)...
Park Middle School building in Beckley about to turn 100 years old
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – It is a special day when someone turns 100 years old. But how about a building? The Park Middle School building in Beckley will officially be turning 100 years old on Friday, October 11th. Opening all the way back in 1924, it was originally the building that housed Woodrow Wilson High […]
Wyoming County historic cleaning project underway to restore iconic structure
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Efforts were underway in Wyoming County to restore the historical courthouse on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Blackened over the years by weather and traffic, the courthouse was being cleaned and had repairs done thanks to the efforts of the Chapman Technical Group. The first phase of the project includes cleaning […]
Excitement in Hinton builds as Railroad Days is set to roll back into town
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – The City of Hinton is preparing for a historic weekend. Hinton Railroad Days is rolling back into town from Friday, October 11th through Sunday, October 13th for its 58th year. They have 24 bands playing between two stages over the weekend, including John Ellison, who will be singing his popular song, […]
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