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Name released of suspect killed after multi-county chase
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A man shot and killed by police Tuesday in Montgomery County has been identified, according to Virginia State Police. Police say Jason Lee McDuffy, 44 of Beckley, WV, died at the scene after being shot. Virginia State Police say the incident began in Giles County...
Fallen tree causes road closure in McDowell County
KIMBALL, WV (WVNS) — A road closure was reported in the Kimball area of McDowell County on Route 52 around 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. According to McDowell County Dispatch, the weather caused a large tree to fall down off the mountain side, which knocked down several power lines in the area. The […]
Raleigh County man sentenced on firearm, malicious wounding charges
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County man was sentenced to up to ten years in prison on Wednesday for charges stemming from multiple convictions, including a conviction for Malicious Wounding. According to Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Thompson, 40-year-old Ryan Kelly Bayne-Durgan was sentenced in Raleigh County Circuit Court on Wednesday by Judge Poling. The […]
Minor bus incident reported in Mercer County
MONTCALM, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A minor school bus incident involving a garbage truck was reported in Mercer County Tuesday morning. According to Mercer County Schools, a minor bus incident occurred in the Montcalm area on Sandlick Road Tuesday morning. A garbage truck door swung open and hit the side of the bus. There were no […]
Residential fire in Beckley under investigation
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Emergency response units were dispatched to a residential structure fire on Wednesday afternoon. Streets were shut down in the general area of Mills Avenue and Patch Street to accommodate emergency responders with the Beckley Fire Department working to combat the fire. Details regarding the fire, including potential causes are scarce at […]
Optimum reporting over 1,200 outages in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gusty storms have resulted in internet and phone outages for parts of Raleigh County. According to Optimum, they are aware of multiple outages in Raleigh County and are currently assessing conditions. Optimum is currently reporting over 1,200 outages in Raleigh County alone. The bulk of outages have been reported in the […]
Celebrating Beckley Pride
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – For Beckley Pride president Christina Baisden, Pride Month means celebrating human rights and diversity within the community — extending love and appreciation to those who don’t normally get it. “Educating people on things like sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, what gender actually...
Man charged after shooting in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Raleigh County man was charged in relation to a shooting in Raleigh County. 50-year-old Stephen Neal, of Stanaford, was charged on Saturday, June 1, 2024, with Murder, Kidnapping, and Use of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. According to the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, Neal was charged in […]
Raleigh County Anti Rabies Clinic locations – 6/5/24
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Anti Rabies Clinic will continue throughout the day on Wednesday with several stops scheduled throughout the county. The clinic will be at Linda K Epling Stadium at 200 Stadium Drive from 9:00am to 10:00am and will make its way to Coal City’s Stoco Community Center, where the […]
West Virginia dedicates bridge to Sgt. James Spurrier Jr.
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia is dedicating a bridge to one decorated Army Veteran. Sergeant James Spurrier Junior was a decorated soldier in the army, earning 18 medals in World War 2 and the nickname “the one man army” by liberating two French towns by himself. On June 5, 2024 the West Virginia Division […]
$50,000 scratch-off winner sold in Wyoming County
BRENTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A $50,000 winning scratch-off ticket was recently sold in Wyoming County. According to the West Virginia Lottery, a $50,000 winning “Viva Las Keno 1190” scratch-off was purchased in Brenton on May 28. The winning ticket was purchased at the Brenton EZ Stop. The winner has been identified as Faith F. by […]
Uptown Beckley business, Vinyl Tracks closes its doors
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County record shop Vinyl Tracks has announced the permanent closure of its Uptown Beckley location. The establishment offered a selection of physical music media, including CDs, cassettes, and of course vinyl records. Also available were vinyl accessories, merchandise, and the shop’s event venue, Side Tracks. ”It is with a heavy […]
Three Princeton Track Stars are headed to nationals
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – On June 13 and 14, three Princeton Middle School Track and Field athletes will be putting their speed and jumping abilities to the test at the New Balance National Meet. The track meet hosted at Franklin Field in Philadelphia will see Princeton’s Kamarion Reed, Kameron Houghland, and Robert Tibbs competing in […]
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