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Judge dismisses federal lawsuit over West Virginia prison and jail conditions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force West Virginia to spend $330 million to improve prison and jail conditions statewide and fill worker vacancies.U.S. District Judge Irene Berger ruled Tuesday in Beckley in favor of motions by Gov. Jim Justice and state Homeland Security Secretary Mark Sorsaia to dismiss the suit.The lawsuit was filed in August 2023 by inmates at the maximum-security Mount Olive Correctional Complex in Fayette County and the Southwestern Regional Jail in Logan County and on behalf of a juvenile at a detention facility in Boone County.Berger found the...
West Virginia cowboy triumphs at National Junior High Finals Rodeo
MILL CREEK, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Koalton Heckler, a 14-year-old from Mill Creek, has secured the title of World Reserve Champion in chute dogging at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) in Des Moines, Iowa. Chute dogging is a preparatory event for steer wrestling, requiring competitors to guide a steer to a line ten feet […]
Tourism rises with temperatures during the summer
LANSING, WV (WVNS) – The sunshine and warm weather has been driving people in the Mountain State to seek more outdoor activities as of late – especially during the summer months. Adventures on the Gorge employees are readily available to take on the rise of tourists visiting the state. One of the ways visitors beat […]
Mountain State entrepreneurs invited to make pitch to Walmart through “Open Call” event
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Calling all entrepreneurs! Some Mountain State small business owners could soon have the opportunity to pitch their idea to Walmart and Sam’s Club for them to be sold online or on physical store shelves. The pitch event, being done through Walmart’s 11th annual “Open Call” event, has had great success since […]
'We thank you all': Pugh Furniture closing after more than 100 years in business
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Pugh Furniture in Charleston is one of only a few locally owned furniture stores in the area. However, the doors are now closing at the more than 100-year-old business. "People have been coming in and I've had more hugs and stuff," owner Beth Pugh said....
Pets joined in on the Regatta fun during the wiener dog race and costume contest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — On Saturday, the annual wiener dog race and all breed costume contest took place at Magic Island. This event kicked off at 10 a.m. and contestants were there and ready to show off their skills and outfits. Isabel Smith brought her two Boston terriers, Honey...
Home catches fire early Saturday morning, smoke detectors successfully alert occupants
SUNBEAM, WV (LOOTPRESS) – No injuries were reported following an early morning house fire thanks to smoke detectors. According to the City of Logan Fire Department, at 2:22 AM, the LFD responded to a structure fire on Heritage Lane in the Sunbeam area. Firefighters arrived to find a double-wide mobile home engulfed in flames, particularly […]
Unique vendors set up shop at the Sternwheel Regatta
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — While the Sternwheel Regatta brings a plethora of vendors to the streets of downtown Charleston, a few of these vendors are truly one-of-a-kind. Christean and Tabbatha Smith, owners of Bayou Classics, say they are thrilled to share their authentic Cajun cuisine to the Regatta attendees.
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