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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Man hooked to IV pole becomes irate, demands cigarette
MADISON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is facing charges after he became irate at a hospital, walking around with an IV pole attached to him, demanding a cigarette. On October 24, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Deputy R.B. Dotson was present at Boone Memorial Health’s emergency room for an unrelated matter when hospital staff alerted […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
City of Beckley hires first City Manager
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Beckley has hired a City Manager. During a regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Council members went into a brief executive session and came back when they announced unanimously that they had hired Michael Resare from Arizona. Resare’s LinkedIn profile shows that he is the current Deputy City Manager […]
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 […]
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.
Beckley Common Council declines again to transfer Pinecrest Industrial Park to Raleigh County Commission
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) –During a regular meeting of Beckley Common Council on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Council passed a motion to indefinitely postpone an ordinance that would have transferred Pinecrest Industrial Park to Raleigh County Commission. The transfer would allow the county to develop the acreage. Park development honors an agreement city officials made with […]
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 […]
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