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Beckley alum Radford opens Basketball Academy
Beckley – Bryce Radford had a decorated basketball career as a player. He was a first team all-stater at Beckley where he set the single-game scoring record with 50 points as a senior. From there he had a successful college career with both WVU Tech and IUP, one that concluded in March. Now he’s sharing […]
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 […]
Misty Noel asks court to delay trial
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Misty Noel’s lawyer has asked the court to push back the start of her trial, currently set to begin July 30. She faces 10 felony charges of theft and tax evasion related to her spending $600,000 on New Chapel’s credit card. She has pleaded...
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.
Erratic driver pursued and rammed vehicle with child inside
CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An erratic driver tailgated a vehicle, trapped them in a driveway, and rammed their vehicle where a 3-year-old was seated. On July 1, 2024, the defendant, Timothy Butcher, pursued two adult victims and a 3-year-old child along Tyler Creek Road in Salt Rock, West Virginia. The defendant tailgated the victims’ […]
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.
Gov. Justice, WVDNR introduce new Law Enforcement Dive Team
HINTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced the formation of a Natural Resources Police dive team within West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section. This team will assist the agency’s law enforcement efforts in boating incidents, cases of missing persons, and evidence recovery. During the ceremony at Bluestone State Park, the team demonstrated their expertise […] The post Gov. Justice, WVDNR introduce new Law Enforcement Dive Team appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Watch: As They Fly Home, Troops Sing “Take Me Home, Country Roads”
One never knows when somebody might start singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads” out of the blue. Thus, it seems appropriate to relay a unique incident of a group of people singing along to the song on this day honoring America’s independence. Members of the US military...
Political ad spending projected to be $133M in 2024 cycle
(The Center Square) – Political spending in West Virginia on the upcoming election is now expected to be significantly lower at $133 million, a drop of nearly $73 million from AdImpact’s previous projections. The Political Projections Report altered the projected spending in both West Virginia and Arizona based on Senate races in each state. “Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema’s decisions not to seek reelection in West Virginia and Arizona were...
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