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Bedford Police seeking public's assistance in identifying suspect in fraud investigation
BEDFORD, Va. – The Bedford Police Department is currently seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a recent fraud investigation, we’re told. According to the department, the suspect is a white male who appears to be in his 50′s or 60′s. He has gray hair and a goatee, wearing glasses, and was operating a red Audi SUV that is possibly from out-of-state.
Shrine Bowl Director Offers Evaluation of WVU OL Wyatt Milum as NFL Prospect
A major figure in the world of scouting college football prospects is high on another senior WVU offensive lineman. Eric Galko, the Director of Football Ops and Player Personnel for the East-West Shrine Bowl, offered his thoughts on the latest Mountaineer NFL prospect on Wednesday. “WHO’S NEXT: We got to...
Severe Weather Threatens Parts of West Virginia as Cold Front Moves Through
Charleston, WV – Severe weather continues to threaten parts of West Virginia tonight as a cold front moves through the area. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, residents should anticipate spotty showers and storm activity overnight into Saturday morning. Low temperatures will range from the mid-60s to low 70s in the lowlands and mid-60s in the mountains. The severe storm risk remains in effect until the cold front exits by Saturday morning.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of southern West Virginia. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 PM Friday evening for the following counties: Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Gilmer, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Nicholas, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Summers, Wayne, […]
State Historic Preservation Grant for the Memorial Building Porch to be considered at Fayette County Commission meeting
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The planned agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Fayette County Commission has been announced and will include consideration of a State Historic Preservation Grant for the Memorial Building Porch. Scheduled for 9:00am on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the upcoming session will address a number of planned agenda items including a […]
Man arrested after entering aunt’s home without permission to use bathroom, assaulting her after being told to leave
MARMET, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after entering his aunt’s home without permission to use the bathroom and then assaulting her after being told to leave. According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, June 27, 2024 police were dispatched to a residence on Summit Dr. in Marmet in reference to a domestic […]
Virginia Tech football CB target picks up Crystal Ball Prediction ahead of commitment
Saturday night, three-star cornerback Major Preston is set to make his commitment at 7 p.m. and Virginia Tech is one of the four finalists for him. One day ahead of his commitment, there was a Crystal Ball Prediction released for the talented CB and it was one that doesn't paint a great picture for Brent Pry and company.
Heat index could reach over 105 degrees in some areas of Tri-State on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Tri-State area for Friday afternoon and early evening due to excessive heat conditions in which the heat index could reach up to 106 to 109 degrees in some areas. The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8...
9 students, $20,500: IFDA’s Educational Foundation awards student scholarships
Lewisville, N.C. — The Educational Foundation of the International Furnishings and Design Assn. has named nine design student scholarship winners for 2024, for a total of $20,500 in scholarships. “From maximizing connections to the outdoors and various cultures and amplifying the work of classic artists in textile art, to...
Peebles ranked as a top 10 returning interior defensive lineman for 2024 by PFF
BLACKSBURG – Newly transferred from Duke, defensive lineman Aeneas Peebles claimed the ninth spot on Pro Football Focus' (PFF) list of the top 10 returning interior defensive linemen for the 2024 season. Peebles is the only player in the top-10 who will be playing for a new school in 2024, finishing as one of the nation’s best defensive tackles in pressuring the quarterback last season.
Mike Drop: Bill Bender on What Could Hold WVU Back in 2024
Pardon this interruption of any summer fun, but the 2024 college football season is fast approaching. And to preview what to expect from WVU, Mike Asti welcomed Bill Bender of the Sporting News back on Mike Drop. Bender discussed what he likes and what he doesn’t like about the Mountaineers...
Environmentalists concerned over forever chemical regulations after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling to overturn a 40-year-old precedent is raising concerns over the future of environmental regulations like the first-ever national drinking regulation. That rule would protect hundreds of millions of people from harmful chemical compounds called PFAs otherwise known as “forever chemicals.” “We know that they cause cancer. […]
Hokies football RV parking information: Permits go on sale July 17
For the 2024 football season, all RV parking permits will be exclusively pre-sold online. Permits are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis and are not transferable to other lots. Please note that there are no refunds on RV parking permits. Permits will be available online starting July 17. Student Remote...
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