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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Old mine ventilation shaft collapses near Fayette County road
CARLISLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An old mine ventilation shaft has collapsed near a busy Fayette County road and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is working to fill it. A spokesperson for WVDEP confirmed to LOOTPRESS Saturday evening that on Tuesday, June 25, WVDEP received a complaint regarding an old ventilation shaft that […]
New cafe “The Table” to open in Mount Hope Saturday
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Table, Mount Hope’s newest café, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, July 6th. The café will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 10 AM. Residents and visitors are invited to join the celebration and enjoy the café’s offerings. The menu […]
Bluefield State satisfies accreditation standards, but will have a followup visit
Bluefield State University says it has demonstrated significant progress to the regional accrediting Higher Learning Commission. The confirmation came in a formal notification of action by the Higher Learning Commission board of trustees. The upshot is continued accreditation with a followup focus visit to measure progress. The Higher Learning Commission...
Inside the Numbers: 2023 Men’s Cross Country
ATHENS, W.Va. – Over the last few years at the conclusion of the academic year, the Concord University Sports Information Department takes a look back at each sport's program success in the recently completed season in an Inside the Numbers series. The 2023 fall sports season is nearing an end with ITN, but one sport that remains is men's cross country. 2- Finish for Ethan Board at the Concord Alumni Invite. The runner-up finish was the highest for Board in his career. 3- Consecutive years that Logan Zuchelli has been named All-Atlantic Region—one of three athletes in program history to...
EXCLUSIVE: Skylar Neese’s family speaks out on the anniversary of her death, days before her killer sees parole board.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Rachel Shoaf, one of the girls who killed Skylar Neese, has her second parole hearing coming up on Monday morning. Skylar’s murder happened in the early morning hours of July 7, 2012. Her father, Dave, spoke exclusively with 5 News about his life 12 years...
Charleston native making mark on music industry
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Singer/songwriter and recording artist Stephen Thomas’ journey has taken him from his hometown of Charleston to the music industry’s ladder of success. He’s thrilled his latest single ‘Back Home’ resonates deeply with audiences. So much so that it had more than 300,000 TikTok...
‘My Town’: WV native plays lead guitar for Montgomery Gentry at Regatta
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta is well underway, and for the Capital City, it’s something to be proud of. Regatta goers are putting on their hillbilly shoes to speed on down to Kanawha Boulevard for Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery. The award-winning country artist takes the stage at 8 p.m. Friday. As […]
West Virginia prepares for annual Crisis Intervention Teams summit
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Did you know 20% of the calls first responders are dispatched to involve someone who is going through a behavioral health or substance abuse crisis? Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) bring together first responders, mental health and substance use disorder professionals, and advocates to create a more informed community. These community-based programs […]
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice Responds to Complaints Over Crestview Drive Road Conditions
BECKLEY, WV – Crestview Village Apartment tenants in Beckley have expressed frustration over the deteriorating condition of their road following a logging operation ordered by Governor Jim Justice a few years ago. The road, which was not built to endure heavy logging trucks, suffered significant damage from the activity.
Griddle & Grind coming to old Beaver Hardee’s location
BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A brand-new dining establishment, Griddle & Grind will soon be opening its doors at the former location of Hardee’s in Beaver. Situated near Advance Auto Parts, Pizza Hut, and McDonald’s, Griddle & Grind signage has begun to appear at the recently repainted former location of the Beaver Hardees. Griddle & Grind […]
Thornton native wins Mrs. Agriculture USA 2024
THORNTON W.Va. – After representing West Virginia for a year, Taylor County native Grace Austin-Trboyevich was recently named Mrs. Agriculture USA 2024. Miss Agriculture USA, a national nonprofit organization, runs through all 50 states, inviting participation from all ages from two years old and beyond. Austin-Trboyevich started her journey with the organization by applying to be West Virginia’s queen in 2023.
Logan firefighters battle residential blaze
LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Firefighters fought a blaze in Logan has left a mobile home damaged after it was engulfed in flames early Saturday morning. According to the City of Logan County Fire Department reports of the fire came in about 2:30 a.m. and firefighters were dispatched to a double wide along Heritage Lane in the Sunbeam area where the structure was fully engulfed from its rear.
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