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Fayette County Man Sentenced to Prison for Animal Cruelty
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Teddy E. Wood, 44, of Ansted, West Virginia, was sentenced to prison for cruelty to animals, announced Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti, Jr. Circuit Judge Thomas H. Ewing handed down the sentence, imposing a term of no less than one and no more than five years. Wood, who pled guilty […]
Bridge Day 2024 attracts attendees from near and far
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Bridge Day 2024 has concluded following a Saturday afternoon of ideal weather conditions and community fun. Mountain State natives and out-of-state visitors alike flocked to the New River Gorge Bridge this weekend to partake in the annual festivities that come along with Bridge Day each year. Vendors lined roadway offering everything […]
Raleigh County Commission Approves New Sheriff’s Office Employees, Brendan Zackoski and David Lively
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two new Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office employees, Brendan Zackoski and David Lively were approved this week by members of the Raleigh County Commission. The development came just minutes into Tuesday’s Regular Session meeting of the Raleigh County Commission and saw both new potential employees presented as having completed all necessary pre-employment […]
Feel the Warmth resource event to be held next week at Word Park
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Prevention Coalition will once again be hosting its annual Feel the Warmth event at Beckley’s Word Park. Scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024, the event will take place from 9:00am and 1:00pm and invites community members from throughout the Beckley and Raleigh County area to come out and […]
US 19 to be closed both ways for Bridge Day celebration
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – US 19 North and South at the New River Gorge Bridge will be closed on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm for Bridge Day 2024. The 45th annual event celebrates the New River Gorge Bridge and is the largest one-day festival in West Virginia. Travel on […]
Twin Falls Resort State Park to open Christmas Store next month
MULLENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It has been announced that Twin Falls Resort State Park will be bringing in the holiday season with the introduction of a park Christmas Store. Expected to open on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the store will be located behind the Twin Falls Resort State Park Lodge (Dogwood Room) and will open […]
The Deep Post: A deep dive into Beckley-Princeton, Projected Playoff Ratings, Game Balls and Program Promotion
Welcome back to The Deep Post, a notebook/column that dissect the happenings of the week past and ahead. This week’s offering takes an extended dive into the Princeton’s 14-7 win against Beckley, projected playoff ratings and more. Beckley-Princeton As the clock was winding down Friday night, Beckley assistant basketball coach Mike Fowlkes came up behind […]
Fall colors are popping with a perfect fall weekend forecast to enjoy them all
Friday we continue to inch back to average with a cold morning and comfortably cool afternoon in the low 60s. Sunshine with a few fair weather clouds mixed in make for an enjoyable day for those setting up for Bridge Day festivities or taking part in the Taste of Bridge Day events. Friday evening, after […]
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