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Raleigh County Family Support Center & United Way unveil Little Free Library location
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Family Support Center on Tuesday teamed with United Way of Southern West Virginia for the unveiling of a Little Free Library location which will provide literary materials to young readers throughout Raleigh County. Granted as one of only 50 new locations across the country, the resource was unveiled […]
Three arrested in Raleigh County after 10-year-old not fed, found living in deplorable conditions
PROSPERITY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Three people have been arrested in Raleigh County after a 10-year-old reported she was not being fed. The responding deputy stated the living conditions were some of the worst he had seen in his 10 years of law enforcement. According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, a welfare […]
Large drill with mass casualties planned for Kanawha County Wednesday
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Longtime Kanawha County emergency response official Mike Oakley says he’s never seen interest quite like it is now in the area of first responder training. Oakley said he had no difficulty getting 100 first responders to sign-up for three days of training with top professors...
Memorial softball tournament in honor of fallen W.Va. trooper's scholarship fund returns
LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A softball tournament benefiting a scholarship fund in memory of a fallen West Virginia State Police trooper is back for another year and bigger than before. The Cory Maynard Memorial Scholarship Tournament is returning for a second year on Aug. 10 and will now...
Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Mingo County, troopers say
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man has been charged Tuesday with attempted murder in a stabbing investigation in Mingo County, troopers said. Aaron Mahon, 25, of Delbarton is accused of stabbing Kenneth Ooten, 33, of Delbarton during a physical altercation overnight, according to a news release from West Virginia State Police.
Risks and regulations for ATV riders when using public roads
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A number of residents in Raleigh and Fayette counties have said they want local police to offer relief from a reported surge in the number of people driving off-road vehicles on public roads. In some cases, however, it is legal to use ATVs on public roads according to a Beckley Police […]
34th annual Multifest to get underway soon
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Along with Live at the Levee and the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, Multifest will take its turn on the riverfront. Multifest is a non-profit organization seeking to celebrate diversity and enhance multiculturalism. Pastor David Fryson, president of Multifest, said, “As I travel around the country, one of...
The power of learning a new language and how it changes lives
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – This summer, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education considered cutting $11.1 billion from Title III English Language Acquisition programs through the Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2025. This cut could affect several English as a Second Language programs, also known as ESL. ESL classes […]
Brick Fest Live brings LEGO block party to Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Huntington is set to build a comeback for a favorite childhood pastime as Brick Fest Live returns to the Marshall Health Network Arena Aug. 3 and 4. Event organizers plan to fill the arena with more than a million LEGO bricks to be used for...
Charleston apartment building fire now under control
UPDATE: (6:17 P.M. Tuesday, July 30) – Crews say a fire at a Charleston apartment building is now under control. According to crews on scene, the fire started on the third floor of the Cavalier Apartment Building. They say they are still investigating to determine what caused the fire. Crews say it appears that no […]
First Responders, Mental Health Experts Gather In Charleston For Crisis Intervention Team Training
This week, First Choice Services, a Charleston-based non-profit, is hosting a summit to discuss crisis care and mental health in West Virginia. First Choice Services operates several helplines including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Line, the tobacco quitline, 1-800-gambler and more. The nonprofit began its second annual West Virginia 988...
W.Va. American Water launches online inventory to identify lead service lines
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia American Water announced Tuesday the launch of an online mapping system that allows customers the opportunity to review and report water line service materials. The launch follows an order from the Environmental Protection Agency to make the locations of lead service lines available...
Bond reduction denied for former gymnastics coach
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A Cabell County judge denied a motion to reduce bond for a former gymnastics coach facing multiple counts of sexual abuse by a custodian and multiple counts of sexual abuse by a person in a position of trust to a child. Lance C. Spencer, 55, of...
McDonald’s employee stole $3,000, despite prior theft charges
CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A West Virginia McDonald’s employee stole $3,000 and never returned to work. Management said they trusted him despite his prior history of theft charges. On July 12, 2024, between 4:00 PM and 11:59 PM, at the McDonald’s located at 1067 Route 60 in Milton, West Virginia, Scott Keith Boykins, while […]
Popular comedian, ventriloquist Jeff Dunham to make stop in Charleston this fall
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Popular comedian Jeff Dunham is set to make a stop in Charleston this fall. Dunham’s “Artificial Intelligence Tour” will stop at the Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m., according to a news release from organizers. Known for his cast...
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