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Tamir Rice’s Killer Cop Timothy Loehmann Just Can’t Keep A Job
Timothy Loehmann, the police officer who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014, is once again out of a job. The post Tamir Rice’s Killer Cop Timothy Loehmann Just Can’t Keep A Job appeared first on NewsOne.
Lewisburg Rotary Club announces speaker lineup
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The Rotary Club of Lewisburg is pleased to announce its speaker lineup for the first quarter of its 2024-25 fiscal year. Make plans to attend their biweekly meetings from July through September to hear interesting presentations about positive things happening in the community. The Rotary Club meets on the second Monday […] The post Lewisburg Rotary Club announces speaker lineup appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Two arrested after drugs and guns found in Raleigh County home
CRAB ORCHARD, WV (WVNS) — Two people were arrested after different amounts of drugs and multiple guns were found while an arrest warrant was being carried out. According to a press release, on July 2, 2024, deputies were serving an arrest warrant for Joshua Trotter, 43, at a home on Pebblestone Drive in the Carb […]
Fayetteville Town Council approves pay raise for police officers and clerks
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayetteville Town Council has approved pay raises for its town police officers and clerks at the department. At their regular town council meeting Tuesday evening, the Fayetteville Town Council approved an extra 75 cents per hour pay raise for all town police officers and clerks. There was no discussion among […]
Warriors In The Field Spends Memorial Day Weekend In Southern WV Serving Veterans
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) - What better way to spend the Memorial Day weekend than to hang out with a bunch of military veterans chasing wild boar? That is just what Elkins-based Warriors in the Field did at Mountain Meadow Hunting Preserve in Greenville, West Virginia. Founder Dave Whittaker and volunteers from Warriors; Johhny Ratliff, Chris Gilbert, Charlie Treadway, Leslie Hamrick, Joe and Angie Young, Tim Rose, Greg Bowman and Tom Conway were able to treat three very deserving veterans to a great weekend. Veterans on this trip were all from the US Army; Doug Geary, Morgantown, West Virginia, Melissa Ratliff,...
West Virginia: Independence Day Severe Weather Alert
West Virginia is expected to have active weather starting late Wednesday night and continuing into the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia, reports that significant storms with the possibility of lightning and wind gusts that could cause damage are predicted for Thursday. When thunderstorms are present, residents are recommended to seek cover.
WV DNR showcase new dive team to aid in underwater searches
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Wednesday, July 3, 2024 is a big day for West Virginia, as the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources deployed a new dive team. The DNR’s duty is to cover land and water, but now they are finally able to go underwater to better serve West Virginia. The West Virginia Department […]
States win challenge to Biden administration’s LNG ban
A group of states won a challenge to the Biden administration’s ban on liquefied natural gas exports. President Joe Biden halted all new LNG exports to countries without free trade agreements on Jan. 26. A group of 17 states sued the Biden administration over the move, winning a stay “in its entirety, effective immediately,” on […]
West Virginia man escapes from Correctional Center after being allowed to go to church on Sunday
West Virginia officials are looking for a man from the Mountain State that escaped a correctional center. Officials say Gregory Dale Stewart escaped from the Parkersburg Correctional Center while he was on furlough to go to church on Sunday.
Raleigh County Commission appoints new members to serve on county boards
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commission approved the appointments of 15 new board members to county boards during the regular commission meeting on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority and Coalfield Expressway Board were two of the board appointments. Raleigh County Commission president Greg Duckworth said the new board […]
Mountain State Spotlight Explains: Should West Virginians care about the state’s bond rating?
Back in 2017, Gov. Jim Justice stood before state senators and delegates and told them West Virginia had “a $500 million hole in the bucket” and warned that this hole in the state budget would grow to $700 million the next year. During his first State of the State address, Justice came out from behind […] Mountain State Spotlight Explains: Should West Virginians care about the state’s bond rating? appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Babydog is not West Virginia’s Li’l Sebastian. She’s ‘puppaganda.’
On West Virginia Day, Gov. Jim Justice held a dedication to the four new murals in the state Capitol rotunda. The next day, we heard rumors that Babydog, Justice’s prized English bulldog, was in the murals. Sure enough, when I looked through the state Legislature’s photo gallery, there she was … right between a painter […] The post Babydog is not West Virginia’s Li’l Sebastian. She’s ‘puppaganda.’ appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Covington Division of police warns community of new active phone scam
Police Chief, Christopher Smith of the Covington Police department has been made aware of a new and sophisticated type of phone scam. Several citizens have commented on social media or stopped by the station and reported receiving the fraudulent calls. The individuals targeted are often elderly and called by someone claiming to be from the […] The post Covington Division of police warns community of new active phone scam appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Covington Blood Drive: Give the gift of life on Tuesday, July 9
COVINGTON, Va. (VR) – Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the First Christian Church, located at 231 E. Fudge Street in Covington, on Tuesday, July 9. The event will be held in the fellowship hall at the Family Life Center and will run from 11.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. providing ample opportunity for […] The post Covington Blood Drive: Give the gift of life on Tuesday, July 9 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Ex-girlfriend activates ex-boyfriend’s debit card to make purchases
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An ex-girlfriend faces charges after activating and using a debit card in her ex-boyfriend’s name. On June 10, 2024, a male victim filed a walk-in complaint at the West Virginia State Police Beckley Detachment regarding fraudulent debit card use. Scott stated he had never owned any credit or debit card […]
The Depot Opens in Historic Downtown Clifton Forge
The old Clifton Forge Antique Mall in Historic Downtown Clifton Forge has been transformed into the Depot, with a train depot theme and hosting over 21 vendors. “My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, owns this store and He is allowing me to work here,” said Betsy Rogers of her new venture. “I have over 21 […] The post The Depot Opens in Historic Downtown Clifton Forge appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Jackson River Governor’s School honors Class of 2024, first-year students during Annual Graduation and Awards Ceremony
Clifton Forge, Va. – The Jackson River Governor’s School held its Annual Graduation and Awards Ceremony on June 10, 2024 to honor the Class of 2024 and first-year JRGS students. The ceremony was held in the MGCC Convocation Center. Dr. Ben Worth, Vice President of Academic Affairs, was the featured speaker. The community college has […] The post Jackson River Governor’s School honors Class of 2024, first-year students during Annual Graduation and Awards Ceremony appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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