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Domestic situation occurred between couple after watching Trump’s speech
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A domestic situation between a couple ensued after watching Trump’s acceptance speech. On July 19, 2024, at approximately 1 a.m., Deputy H. Walker was sent to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the Ravendiff area of Wyoming County. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with a female victim who revealed […]
McGraw Family holds 71st annual reunion in Pineville
PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The McGraw family of Wyoming County can count themselves among the few families who have continually held family reunions every year for decades. Tracing their family line back to one man, the McGraw family has dozens of members among them. These people are proud of their family history and celebrate it […]
Wyoming County man arrested after shooting and killing girlfriend with shotgun
MABEN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after shooting and killing his girlfriend following an argument. According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at approximately 10:42 PM, Wyoming County 911 dispatched a trooper to a residence in Maben in response to a reported gunshot wound. The suspect, Timothy Bennett had […]
Man charged with First-Degree Murder in Wyoming County
MABEN, WV (WVNS) — A man was arrested and charged with First-Degree Murder in Wyoming County after shooting a woman with a shotgun. According to a criminal complaint, troopers with the West Virginia State Police responded to a house in the Maben area of Wyoming County around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024 due […]
Wyoming County man faces murder charges after shooting partner, troopers say
WYOMING COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Wyoming County man has been arrested and charged with murder following a shooting Thursday night, troopers say. Timothy Bennett, 62, of Maben, has been arrested in connection to the murder of Brenda Tilly, 72, whom he had been in a relationship with, according to West Virginia State Police.
Investigation into mine accident in southern W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State mine safety investigators are looking into a serious accident on a southern West Virginnia surface mine which left a worker hospitalized. According to the State Office of Miner’s Health, Safety, and Training the mishap occurred last Friday at the Wyco Surface mine near the Raleigh-Wyoming County border. Along with the state, investigators from the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration are handling the probe.
One dead following accident involving motorcycle in Wyoming County
KOPPERSTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One individual has been confirmed dead following a traffic accident involving a motorcycle on Friday. The Oceana Fire Department reports that Route 85 in the Kopperston area near 76th Street has been shut down until further notice as a result of the incident. Details regarding the accident itself are scarce at […]
“Be Your Own Boss” Day Camp educates kids on how to build their own brands
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) – Being your own boss is a dream for many people and kids in Raleigh County got the chance to do just that! Gear-Up Southern West Virginia completed a three day “Be Your Own Boss” day camp. It was held at New River Community and Technical College for rising 8th and 9th graders from […]
2024 John Cooke Founders Day Festival announced
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One of the most exciting annual events in the Wyoming County area, the Town of Oceana‘s John Cooke Founders Day Festival will kick off this weekend. Set to begin at 2:00pm on Friday, July 12, 2024, the event will feature three days of family-friendly activities and performances. The festival will run […]
Man stole car, claimed he was going to return it after he got married
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A man stole a car and claimed he would return it after getting married. At around 8:14 pm on July 2, 2024, deputies from Wyoming County responded to a stolen vehicle complaint at the Dollar General in Oceana. The complainant reported that Tommy Wilson had taken her father’s vehicle from her […]
Man arrested after forcefully grabbing victim by the throat
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man was taken into custody following an altercation where he forcefully grabbed a victim by the throat and made threats to harm both her and himself. Wyoming County Deputies responded to a call on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at a residence in the...
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