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Three arrested in three motorcycle thefts
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating the theft of three motorcycles from Coaldigger Street in Gary, West Virginia. The Office has recovered one of the motorcycles, but the other three remain unfounded. However, the Office has arrested Brandon Craft, Tyreese Stubbs, and Wesley Hurt. Brandon Craft was charged […]
McDowell County residents advised to stay home during severe weather
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Residents of McDowell County are advised to stay home and off off roadways due to weather and fallen trees caused by Tropical Storm Helene. According to Facebook posts made by McDowell County 911 and Office of Emergency Services, people are advised to stay home unless it is an emergency. They […]
Local high school football games postponed due to weather
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Multiple local high school football games were postponed due to weather caused by Tropical Storm Helene. According to Facebook posts from local schools, football games between various schools were postponed due to weather. Known football games that were postponed include: Known football games that were cancelled include: According to a post […]
Lashmeet Ruritan Club Broken Into, Drum Set Recovered; Suspect Arrested
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man was arrested after he broke into Lashmeet Ruritan Club, damaged the property, and stole drum set. On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, officers responded to a grand larceny complaint at the Lashmeet Ruritan Club. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a club member, who reported that the building had been […]
SEVERE WEATHER DESK: Flooding continues from heavy rain & Helene Arrives Tonight
Flood Alerts Issued for Our Region: FLASH FLOOD WARNING: Bland, Giles, and southern most Mercer County until 12:30pm Thursday afternoon. Active flooding is happening or is expected. Flash flooding happens quickly requiring constant monitoring of water levels if you are in this area. Do not drive through flooded roads and be mindful of quickly changing […]
Bluefield Virginia Police Department advises against travel except in emergency situations
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) — Due to the weather and multiple fallen trees, a local police department advised people to not travel in the town of Bluefield, Virginia except in emergency situations. According to a post on the Bluefield Virginia Police Department’s Facebook page, members of the police department encouraged members of the community to stay […]
Midway Tunnel in Bluefield closed due to flooding
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – The Midway Tunnel in Bluefield is currently closed due to flooding, the city government announced, via their facebook page on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Drivers are asked to find alternate routes and avoid the area until the flooding issue is resolved. Stay with 59News for more updates on road closures and […]
Police issue warning for Glen Lyn campsites as river levels rise
GLEN LYN, VA (LOOTPRESS) – The Giles County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning for those in the Glen Lyn Campground area, as the New River continues to rise. As of 8 a.m. Friday, the river gauge at Glen Lyn measured 9.85 feet, but officials expect it to crest at 18 feet by 2 a.m. […]
Bluefield city offices closed due to weather, officials urge individuals to stay off roads
BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Bluefield, WV offices will be closed today due to the weather. According to the Bluefield, WV Police Department, the closure comes after multiple trees have fallen blocking roads within the city. The Bluefield, VA Police Department is urging residents to stay home and travel only if they have […]
Patience urged as Raleigh County fire departments inundated with emergency calls
BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fire departments across Raleigh County are grappling with an overwhelming number of calls due to severe weather conditions today, September 27, 2024. The Beaver Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) issued a statement urging residents to remain patient as first responders, 911 dispatchers, linemen, and Department of Highways (DOH) workers strive to manage […]
Two Defendants Plead Guilty to Roles in Beckley Drug Trafficking Organization
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS)– Today, Christopher Michael Shepherd, 48, of Fayetteville, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and Kimberly Rosetta Logan, 47, of Beckley, pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl. Shepherd and Logan admitted to roles in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine base, also known as “crack,” […]
Hospice of Southern WV’s ‘Cruisin’ for a Cause’ raffle will gift one lucky winner a classic El Camino
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Hospice of Southern West Virginia has announced its “Cruisin’ for a Cause” car raffle which will gift one lucky winner a classic 1983 El Camino. Tickets for the raffle are available for $25 each, with all proceedings going toward support for the mission of Hospice of Southern West Virginia to continue […]
Bestselling WV author pays visit to Raleigh County students
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Bestselling author, S.D. Smith recently paid a visit to Bradley Elementary School, where students were gifted copies of Smith’s book, The Green Ember. During his visit at Bradley Elementary, Smith spoke with students grades 3-5 and offered valuable insight from his own experience as well as tips for writing and making […]
Shady Spring Homecoming Parade, game postponed due to weather conditions
SHADY SPRING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Shady Spring Homecoming Parade and football game set to take place on Friday have been rescheduled due to increasingly extreme weather conditions in the Raleigh County area. Originally scheduled for Thursday evening, the Shady Spring Homecoming Parade was rescheduled for Friday due to similar conditions which appear to show […]
Raleigh County Commission to consider youth football grant
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission will consider a grant to youth football organizations in Raleigh County at the commission’s upcoming Regular Session meeting. The grant, if approved, would see $500 awarded to Raleigh West Football, $500 to Raleigh Southwest Football, $500 to Shady Spring Youth Football, and $500 to WV Mountaineer Youth […]
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