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Woman dies after injuries suffered in West Virginia coalmine
CHARLESTON, West Virginia: A West Virginia woman, Ashley Cogar, tragically passed away on July 24, more than a week after suffering injuries in a coal mining accident. The incident occurred at the Wyco Surface Mine, located near the border of Raleigh and Wyoming counties. She was 33 years old and resided in Erbacon, West Virginia.
West Virginia Woman Returns Home To Claim $50,000 Maryland Lottery Prize
A Maryland native living in West Virginia is feeling lucky after crossing the state line to claim a five-figure Lottery prize after years of playing. Annette Smith, who is known to make her way back to Maryland to play her favorite games, finally got her big win on a winning $50,000 Pick 5 ticket sold at Wawa on Patrick Street in Frederick.
Women’s Golfer Ella Keffer Takes Home 1st Flight Championship at 101’st West Virginia Women’s Amateur/Two Other Cardinals Compete
Wheeling, W. Va. - Every year, some of the best golfers from across the state of West Virginia compete in the West Virginia Women's Amateur Championship. 2024 marked the 101st playing of the event, with three different flights playing. The Wheeling University Women's Golf team was well represented at the event, with two current golfers and one former golfer competing in the event.
Dale McDowell rallies for Southern Nationals win at Tazewell
Dale McDowell has been the dominant driver in super late model competition at Tazewell Speedway. He was the favorite to win the Schaeffer’s Southern Nationals Ray Varner Ford 75. McDowell had to work harder for the $20,053 win. Dakotah Knuckles, David Payne, and Donald McIntosh won the three heat...
WVU alumni help Canadian women's soccer team to another Olympic win amidst scandal
West Virginia women's soccer alumni Kadeisha Buchanan and Ashley Lawrence helped Canada keep their hopes alive to defend their 2020 Olympic gold medal on Sunday. Canada met host nation France in the second of three schedule group stage matchups for Canada. While a scandal surrounds the Canadian organization regarding spying on an opponents' practice with a drone, they didn't let it distract them too much as they rallied themselves to a 2-1 victory over France. Buchanan and Lawrence both logged a full 90 minutes of play during the matchup.
23 West Virginia companies honored for export success
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Twenty-three West Virginia companies that grew their business by exporting a good or service to a new country last year were recognized by state officials in a ceremony on July 22. Eight of these companies were first-time winners. During the event, each business received the Governor’s Export Award, given to companies that […]
70-year-old West Virginia man robbed, beaten, and left for dead; 3 arrested
HINTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — Two men and a woman from West Virginia are facing multiple charges including robbery, kidnapping, and assault after they allegedly took an elderly man to an abandoned home, beat him and left him for dead. According to the West Virginia State Police, on Monday, July 15, Lataura E. Jarrett, 32, Wesley […]
8/31-9/01: Trinkets & Treasures
This year’s Grape Stomping will be held in conjunction with our very first “Trinkets & Treasures” event! This will take place on both Saturday, August 31st AND Sunday, September 1st from 12-6pm with grape stomping from 1-4pm. Experience stomping to the beat of some of your favorite...
Who each Virginia Tech non-conference opponents play week before playing the Hokies
The Virginia Tech football team will begin the 2024 season the same way they began the 2023 season, playing their four non-conference games before they begin ACC play. This season the Hokies will play three of the four same teams they faced last fall in the opening month. They will...
State of Emergency issued in West Virginia over drought
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice has announced a State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to a prolonged lack of rainfall that has led to hazardous drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have affected the entire state. Governor Justice emphasized the impact of the […]
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