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These West Virginia counties are under State of Preparedness for Hurricane Helene remnantsWOWK 13 News6 hours ago
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Grappling with an overdose crisis and the decline of coal, Boone County residents say they lack the resources to heal their communityMountain State Spotlight10 hours ago
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These West Virginia counties are under State of Preparedness for Hurricane Helene remnants
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — 22 counties in West Virginia are under a State of Preparedness for possible remnants from Hurricane Helene, according to a proclamation from Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV). These are the counties, according to that proclamation: Hurricane Helene is expected to be a major hurricane once it makes landfall on Florida’s northwestern […]
Grappling with an overdose crisis and the decline of coal, Boone County residents say they lack the resources to heal their community
Only 26 miles, but a world away from West Virginia’s state capital is Nellis, a former coal town tucked away from the main roads cutting through Boone County. Standing in front of the town’s ball field is a granite memorial for the 11 men lost in the Nellis mine explosion on Nov. 6, 1943. Across […] Grappling with an overdose crisis and the decline of coal, Boone County residents say they lack the resources to heal their community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Fayette County man arrested for multiple burglaries, more arrests coming
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mount Carbon man is facing multiple felony charges in Fayette County, according to Sheriff Shannon Morris. On September 13, 2024, deputies responded to reports of numerous burglaries in the Gauley Bridge area. Investigating the scene, they found that five fishing cabins along the river had been forcefully broken into […]
Man arrested after dragging woman into house, slamming her to the ground hitting and choking her
CAMPBELLS CREEK, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested for dragging a woman into a house and slamming her to the ground to hit and choke her. According to a criminal complaint, on September 8, police responded to a residence in Campbell’s Creek in Kanawha County in reference to an assault. Upon police arrival, […]
Man assaulted and robbed by two men, then bragged about it
BOONE COUNTY, WV – A man is recovering after he was violently assaulted and robbed by two men. Authorities are investigating a robbery and assault that took place on September 17, 2024, in which the victim claims he was beaten with a baseball bat and robbed of $300 in cash and an iPhone 14 Pro […]
Boone County Schools holds meeting following WVSP band director investigation
BOONE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Scott High School Principal Amy Hale announced there will be a meeting for all parents and guardians of Scott High School and Madison Middle School marching band students at 5 p.m. on Wednesday in the Scott High School cafeteria. This news comes one day after West Virginia State Police confirmed […]
Woman arrested after refusing to pay for pedicure, screaming and yelling
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One woman has been arrested for refusing to pay for her pedicure at a local salon. According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, September 12, at approximately 7:28 PM police responded to Studio and Salon in Charleston in reference to a disturbance in progress. The responding officer was advised that a […]
Authorities recovering body, vehicle from Kanawha River in Charleston
UPDATE: (5:43 P.M. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024) – Authorities have pulled a work vehicle from the Kanawha River in Charleston and are now working to clear the scene. The investigation is still ongoing and no further information has been released at this time. UPDATE: (4:30 P.M. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024) – Authorities are working to […]
Two sentenced to prison for drug charges in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Anthony Ciliberti, Jr., Prosecuting Attorney, announces that on September 24, 2024, Benjamin N. Vargas, age 39, and Stacey D. Norris, age 36, both of Oak Hill, West Virginia, were each sentenced by Circuit Judge Paul M. Bake, Jr. to ten (10) years in prison for the felony crime of conspiracy […]
High-Speed Chase in Oak Hill leads to arrest of stolen vehicle driver
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman who admitted using Heroin leads police on a high-speed chase in Fayette County. On September 23, 2024, a routine patrol by Oak Hill Police turned into a high-speed pursuit after officers attempted to stop a silver Toyota for traffic violations and discovered the vehicle was stolen. Patrolman PFC S.M. […]
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,” […]
Traffic backed up for miles on I-77 North in Beckley following accident
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE 9/25/24 2:45 PM: The accident has been cleared and all lanes have reopened. — ORIGINAL STORY: I-77 North in Beckley is currently backed up for miles following an accident. According to West Virginia 511, an accident occurred on I-77 North at mile marker 48. The right lane is closed at […]
High-Speed chase on I-77 ends in Raleigh County with arrest
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A high-speed chase on I-77 that started in Virginia and continued into Mercer County, WV, ended in Raleigh County with one arrested. On September 21, 2024, at approximately 4:50 p.m., Mercer County deputies joined a pursuit involving a maroon Dodge Ram that was speeding and evading police on Interstate 77. […]
Q&A: Boone County House Candidates April Estep and Josh Holstein talk drug treatment and funding services
In mid-September, Mountain State Spotlight went to Boone County to find out what issues people are facing. Based on those conversations, we asked candidates for the 32nd District House of Delegates race what they intend to do if elected. Republican Josh Holstein, a first-term delegate who works as a consultant and graphic designer, is being […] Q&A: Boone County House Candidates April Estep and Josh Holstein talk drug treatment and funding services appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Intoxicated Man arrested on Rails to Trails for disorderly conduct in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An intoxicated man tells police it was the year 1999, grabbed a fence, violently pulled it, and resisted arrest. On September 23, 2024, police responded to a welfare check on the Rails to Trails path after reports of a person yelling after hours. Upon arrival, officers encountered two individuals on the […]
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