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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 […]
Trial for Natalie Cochran is continued again
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge, H.L. Kirkpatrick agreed on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, to continue the trial of Natalie Cochran, a former Daniels pharmacist accused of killing her husband in 2019. Judge Kirkpatrick made the decision after Raleigh County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Tom Truman, who was just assigned to the case […]
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...
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...
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stories of Strength: Betty and Danna Davis share their story
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — October is breast cancer awareness month. To celebrate 59News is sharing an inspiring story of courage and resilience. A local mother and daughter each fought with breast cancer. The battle not only transformed their lives, but shed light on the importance of having a strong support system. Danna Davis was […]
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 […]
Paving projects to begin Monday in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, W.Va.-- The streets of Montgomery are about to get a makeover. Montgomery officials announced that contractors would begin a paving project on Monday, Oct. 14. The asphalting will affect traffic on parts of First Avenue, Third Avenue, Fourth Avenue, Morris Street and Jackson Street for several days.
“A History of the Middle New River Settlements” now available from Summers County Historical Society
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - "A History of the Middle New River Settlements" is now being sold by the Summers County Historical Society for $25. This book sells on Amazon for $80. The book is hardback and is a reprint of the original, but is better than the original because an index of all the names in the book has been added. The book will be available at the society's booth during Railroad Days, and after that by contacting any member of the Historical Society. Mail orders should add $7 postage. Checks may be mailed to Summers County Historical...
Appalachians continue to lose the war on drugs: The opioid settlement episode
West Virginia began distributing opioid settlement money at the end of 2023. Since then, counties across the state have been opening the door for applications and approving funds. The opioid settlement money was supposed to be used for substance use treatment, recovery and prevention programs, or supporting law enforcement in anti-drug measures. However, a look […]
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 […]
Beckley Police Department hosts first FBI Teen Academy in the region
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Shady Spring High School senior Katie Wray was at the FBI Teen Academy to build her leadership skills on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Wray was one of more than 15 high school students from the region who were at Beckley Police Department to learn about law enforcement careers. Wray said a […]
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