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Protective Order filed against Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney upheldWVVA1 day ago
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“I killed my whole family,” More details released in West Virginia murderWTRF- 7News2 days ago
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Man Hospitalized After Assault Outside Beckley Bar
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man was hospitalized in serious condition with multiple facial lacerations after a violent altercation outside Calacino’s on Robert C. Byrd Drive late Friday night, according to law enforcement. The altercation occurred in a parking lot outside the Beckley restaurant after a physical confrontation between two men escalated into violence. According […]
Protective order hearing involving Raleigh County Prosecutor reaches conclusion
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Representation for Raleigh County Prosecutor, Ben Hatfield and the petitioner of a Domestic Violence Protective order against Hatfield convened at the Raleigh County Judicial Center on Monday for a hearing regarding the aforementioned order Proceedings got underway during the morning hours, with multiple individuals entering and exiting the courtroom during the […]
Raleigh County Commission launches investigation into prosecuting attorney’s office
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission on Monday announced the initiation of an investigation by the commission itself into complaints regarding the Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The investigation follows a letter received by commission members from multiple Raleigh County Circuit Judges, as well as county employees. The investigation will be active alongside […]
Bluestone Lake nears record levels after Tropical Storm Helene
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The debris and damage of Tropical Storm Helene affected many parts of Appalachia, while almost breaking a record at a local dam in the Mountain State. According to the Bluestone Lake information on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ website, the Bluestone Lake is at approximately 1,492.93 feet as of 4:00 […]
Shady Spring High School to hold modified Homecoming Parade
SHADY SPRING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Shady Spring High School has announced plans to host a modified take on the school’s annual Homecoming Parade event this Friday. The announcement comes in the wake of several cancelations last week as storms coming on the heels of Hurricane Helene created issues for multiple scheduled and rescheduled iterations of […]
Jordan Adkins announces candidacy as a write-in candidate for Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) –A Beckley attorney is running in November as a write-in candidate for Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney. Jordan Adkins is the only candidate who will oppose Ben Hatfield, the Republican incumbent, in the general election. Adkins said on Monday, September 30, 2024, that he is a Concord University graduate who passed the bar […]
Woodrow Wilson Homecoming Parade scheduled for Wednesday
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Woodrow Wilson Homecoming Parade has been announced and is set to take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The proceedings will get underway at 6:30pm, with the parade route itself expected to be closed off to traffic from 6:20pm to 7:30pm on Wednesday, according to the Beckley Police Department. The […]
The Thrasher Group provides support to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia-based engineering, architecture, and field services firm, the Thrasher Group, has partnered with The Thrasher Group North Carolina to provide support for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Thrasher Group North Carolina and the Thrasher Group, engineering companies which share a majority owner, have come together to offer support and […]
Local agencies gather donations for those affected by Hurricane Helene
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Local agencies are gathering donations to support those who were affected by Hurricane Helene. According to Facebook posts made by the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office and White Sulphur Springs EMS, donations are being gathered to take to North Carolina to aid with disaster relief. The post on the Raleigh County Sheriff’s […]
New appraiser, tax deputy approved by Raleigh County Commission
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission on Tuesday approved consideration of multiple county employees including candidates for the positions of appraiser and tax deputy, respectively. William Scott Morris was approved by commission members early in Tuesday’s meeting as Appraiser with the Raleigh County Assessor’s Office. Shortly afterward, Rebecca Heath was considered for a […]
Woodrow Wilson graduate awaiting deployment to South Korea
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Marshall University and Woodrow Wilson graduate, United States Army Specialist 4, BreOnna S. Carson is currently spending time with family as she awaits deployment. Specialist Carson, who recently completed Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, is on pre-deployment leave at the time of writing and will be taking on […]
Man arrested after reportedly threatening tax office staff
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Summers County Sheriff's Department responded to the Summers County Courthouse on Sept. 26 for the complaint of a threat being made. According to the criminal complaint, the caller stated an individual identified as Johnathan Pilkington, 71, of Hinton, asked if he killed everyone in the office, would he still have to pay taxes. This threat was allegedly made while a worker was speaking with Pilkington. Three customers in the office reportedly heard the statement being made. The primary function of the Summers County Sheriff's Department tax office is to collect taxes and this statement was reportedly made at the tax office located in Hinton. Pilkington was arrested but is not listed as an inmate at Southern Regional Jail at the time of writing. The post Man arrested after reportedly threatening tax office staff appeared first on The Hinton News.
Summers County man accused of credit card fraud
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - A Summers County officer responded to the vicinity of Summers Street on Sept. 26, in reference to credit card fraud. The victim stated that she had woken up and went to confirm her check had been deposited into her bank account. Allegedly, she noticed that there were three charges to her account that she didn't make or approve. According to the criminal complaint, the first unusual transaction was for $153.49 made shortly after midnight on the same date as the complaint. The second was also for $153.49 a couple of hours later and the third more...
State of Emergency declared in Mercer County due to storm damage from Tropical Storm Helene
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A State of Emergency was declared for Mercer County by Governor Justice due to damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene. According to a press release, the declaration of a State of Emergency for Mercer County will help the West Virginia Emergency Management Division carry out the Emergency Operations Plan, which […]
Football Game Preview, Week 6: Greenbrier East at Shady Spring
WHO: Greenbrier East (1-3) at #11 Shady Spring (3-1) WHERE: H.B. Thomas Field in Shady Spring, WV WHEN: Friday, October 4 at 7:00 PM LAST WEEK: Greenbrier East (BYE), Shady (defeated Pikeview 41-7) COVERAGE: TV– Greenbrier Valley Channel on Roku, YouTube, Facebook, and Optimum Ch. 5—Radio– 103.1, WRON The Greenbrier East Spartans hit the […] The post Football Game Preview, Week 6: Greenbrier East at Shady Spring appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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