This Day in West Virginia History: The 1923 Pure Oil Company Explosion
On October 26, 1923, the small community of Cabin Creek, West Virginia, was shaken by a powerful explosion at the Pure Oil Company plant. This tragic event caused extensive damage, with financial losses estimated to exceed $100,000—a staggering sum in the early 20th century. The disaster underscored the inherent risks in the burgeoning oil industry of the time and remains a part of West Virginia’s industrial history. Today, we reflect on the legacy of the Pure OilPure Oil Company, the unique characteristics of its Cabin Creek crude oil, and the innovative methods that allowed it to become a major player in the American oil industry.
Mother Arrested After Confrontation with School Officials at Park Middle School
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On Friday, October 25, 2024, a parent, identified as Justina Lacy, was arrested following an altercation with school staff at Park Middle School in Beckley. Cpl. J.W. Legursky, a School Resource Officer, responded to the incident, which began around 8:00 a.m. when Lacy arrived on campus to retrieve her suspended […]
Victim identified in deadly Marmet crash
UPDATE (9:04 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 28): The man who died in a crash in Marmet early Monday morning has been identified. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, Keith Jenkins, 38, was driving west in the 7800 block of MacCorkle Avenue SE when he crossed the center line and hit another vehicle. Jenkins died […]