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Former St. Albans High School girls’ basketball coach under investigation
St. Albans High School girls' basketball coach Ricky Steele is no longer the coach at the school, Kanawha County Schools officials said on Tuesday. At the same time, St. Albans Police Chief Marc Gilbert told 13 News there is an ongoing investigation into Steele.
WHERE TO WATCH: Fourth of July fireworks to fill the night sky this week
Residents in the Tri-State area will have no shortage of places to watch Fourth of July fireworks celebrations this week. Most municipalities in the region have decided to hold their firework displays on Thursday, July 4, including the following areas:. Charleston. Hurricane. Barboursville. Ripley. Ashland, Kentucky. Portsmouth, Ohio. Charleston’s firework...
Metro 911 to host Mt. Olive Pickle Eating Contest next week
NITRO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Like pickles? Think you can out-eat other pickle lovers in West Virginia? Then you may be able to win $100. The annual Mt. Olive pickle eating contest will take place on Friday, July 12th, starting at 6:15 PM in Nitro. The event is being hosted by Metro 911. Participants will compete […]
Kermit's McKneely named as Osborne's replacement at Poca
Michael “MJ” McKneely has an exciting new gig. And that is being the head basketball coach at Poca High School, his alma mater. McKneely, the head coach the last two years at Kermit Middle School, replaces legendary Poca Coach Allen Osborne, who retired recently after leading the Dots' program to three state championships and more than 700 wins spanning 44 years.
Pike man charged with breaking into day care center
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County man is in jail following a breaking-and-entering at a day care center. Pikeville Police were called Friday regarding an overnight break-in at Model City Daycare. Officers reviewed security video, which showed two people entering the building through a second-floor door, then wander from...
White Couple Accused Of Adopting Black Children And Forcing Them To Work “As Slaves” On Farm In West Virginia
Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lutz face numerous criminal charges, including human trafficking, forced labor and child neglect. A white West Virginia couple is accused of adopting five Black children and forcing them to work on their farm. The couple faces numerous criminal charges, including human trafficking, forced labor, and child neglect, NBC reports.
Intoxicated man arrested for grabbing deputy’s arm
CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An intoxicated man is behind bars after calls were made he was beating and kicking a dog. On Sunday, June 30, 2024, at around 7 pm, a Deputy, accompanied by Home Confinement Officer Thiesson, arrived at Short St. in Huntington, WV, to follow up on a report of a man […]
Man flees from crash leaving a family member injured
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A single-vehicle crash left two injured, but one fled before police arrived due to him being under the influence and intoxicated. Putnam County 911 received a report of a single-vehicle motor vehicle accident with potential injuries on Rocky Step Rd in Winfield (Putnam County), WV, around 8:43 PM on Friday, […]
Second semi gets stuck on Route 10 in Cabell County
UPDATE: (6:30 P.M. July 2, 2024) – For the second time in as many days, a semi got stuck in a major curve on Route 10 in Barboursville. Both of these incidents happened within about 15 hours of each other. The tractor-trailers are hauling parts of a bridge to a project in Hamlin in Lincoln […]
Reggae at Regatta: Shaggy to open 2024 event
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The 2024 Encova Presents Charleston Sternwheel Regatta is the summer’s biggest party with free concerts, sternwheeler races, and lots of family fun. Among the performers this year is Reggae legend Shaggy. Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Shaggy got his start as an MC in the New York City dancehall scene. […]
'I truly can't put it into words': This Augusta-area track & field star inks with Marshall
Christopher Swint closed the book on a storied track and field career last week. The 2024 Davidson Fine Arts graduate made it official, signing with Marshall University at a ceremony with his family, friends and coaches. Swint finished runner-up in both the 200-meter (21.61) and 400-meter (49.16) dashes in the...
Public Nuisances Ordinance to see second reading at Ravenswood City Council meeting
RAVENSWOOD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Ravenswood City Council will meet on Tuesday for a meeting at which a previously addressed ordinance regarding public nuisances will see its second reading. Scheduled to take place at 7:00pm on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Ravenswood City Council meeting will also see consideration of a change order […]
Hope Scholarship eligibility to expand in 2026-2027 school year
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – More students will be eligible for the Hope Scholarship Program in the 2026-2027 academic year. According to West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore, the state met the law requirements to open up the scholarship program applications to all of West Virginia’s school-age children for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Hope Scholarship […]
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