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Three people sentenced for felony drug crimes in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Three men were sentenced to prison for felony drug crimes in Fayette County. 49-year-old Christopher M. Carver (left), of Bluefield, West Virginia, 45-year-old Demetran “D.D.” Gray (middle), of Oak Hill, and 44-year-old Michael L. Grimmett (right), of Russellville, were sentenced to prison on Thursday, May 2, 2024 for drug related […]
West Virginia woman arrested after fight over lighter leash ends in death
MERCER COUNTY, W.Va. — A Bluefield, West Virginia woman has been charged in the death of another Bluefield woman after MetroNews says the pair were arguing over a lighter. According to the news outlet, on Monday, Crystal Copley, 36 was fighting with Debbie Olivo 62, over a cigarette lighter leash at a house on Bramwell […]
Raleigh County Sheriff Jim Canaday provides update on fatal shooting of male in his 20s
LESTER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – We are learning new details regarding a fatal shooting that occurred in the Beaver Pond area of Raleigh County on Tuesday. According to Raleigh County Sheriff Jim Canaday, on Tuesday, April 30th, at approximately 7:00 AM, Deputies with the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence at a residence on […]
Prom Promise: Showing high school students the risks of drunk driving
NEW RICHMOND, WV (WVNS) – Prom season is here for some and right around the corner for many. High school students are preparing for the best night of their high school career, but risks are still a factor for those who are driving to and from prom. With many students driving to their high school […]
Body with gunshot wound found in Raleigh County
FAIRDALE, WV (WVNS) — A body was found with an apparent gunshot wound in the Fairdale area of Raleigh County. According to a press release, Raleigh County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at a home on Beaver Pond Road in the Fairdale area of Raleigh County on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at […]
WVSOM 47th annual commencement
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS)– The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine held it’s 47th Annual Commencement Ceremony. Medical students celebrated all week and finally walked across the stage. The class of 2024 showed off all of their hard work for their friends and family. Campus President, James Nemitz congratulates all of the hard-working men and women. […]
Mercer County woman faces multiple charges after shooting man
ROCK, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County woman faces multiple charges after shooting a man. Members of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of someone who was shot on Cobra Lane in the Rock area of Mercer County early on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Once on scene, Deputies Lucas and Presley, as […]
Two car crash on Route 460 in Tazewell County slows traffic
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — A report of a two car accident between a car and a pick-up truck occurred off Route 460 in Tazewell County. According to Bluefield, VA Fire Department, the accident happened a little after 1:00 P.M. The accident occurred on Route 460 next to Lynn Hollow Road. One person was transported to […]
Transportation Troubles: West Virginia’s Water Transportation System Problems
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Some counties in West Virginia have water pipes that are nearly one hundred years old, according to the Appalachia Water Project. Some are so old that they still contain lead, according to a 2020 Environmental Protection Agency Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey. What will it take to get communities like the ones […]
Woman arrested for allegedly shooting husband
ROCK, WV (WOAY) – A Mercer County man is recovering and his wife is in jail after a shooting in Rock today. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a shooting on Cobra Lane. Deputies learned that the victim’s wife had shot him during a domestic fight.
Woman sentenced to prison for copper theft
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – LEANNA CAROL MILLS, 44, of Bud, WV, was sentenced to one to fifteen years for burglary and one to ten years for grand larceny, to be served consecutively, totaling two to twenty-five years in prison on April 25, 2024. She had pleaded guilty to both charges on March 11, 2024. […]
Raleigh County church named to ‘America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places’ by National Trust for Historic Preservation
TAMS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Community members gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the historic New Salem Baptist Church, a fixture of the unincorporated community of Tams for over one hundred years. First constructed in 1921, the church’s rich history and striking Gothic Revival architecture are perhaps more significant today than ever. Many community members and local […]
Children left unattended with drug paraphernalia, blowtorch, knives – arrest made
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mercer County woman is facing charges after two young boys were found having been left alone at home for hours with access to an array of dangerous items. According to documents from Mercer County Magistrate Court, at approximately 3:26pm on March 29, 2024, Patrolman Shrewsbury of the Princeton Police Department […]
Meet the Candidate: Frank Priddy for Raleigh County Sheriff
My name is Frank Priddy and I am running as a candidate for Raleigh County Sheriff, 2024. Having a law enforcement career spanning over 2 decades. I have has served as an investigator for the Beckley Police Department, a member of the US Marshall’s Cuffed Task Force, and, as a graduate of the National Fire […]
Beckley Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Crime
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Leon Eugene Smith Jr., 43, of Beckley, pleaded guilty to distribution of a fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, on December 15, 2023, Smith sold a controlled substance containing fentanyl to a confidential informant in the Lenark area of Raleigh County. Smith admitted to the transaction and […]
West Virginia has a confirmed case of measles – here’s what to do if you’re exposed
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — It has been fifty-six years since the improved version of the measles vaccine was created. Now, West Virginia could be facing a potential outbreak of this highly contagious disease. The first positive case of measles since 2009 was confirmed by West Virginia Department of Health officials on April 22, 2024. Now, […]
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office issues warning about scam calls
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office warned the community about scams after getting reports of scam calls. The Raleigh County Sheriff’s office received reports that scammers are calling members of the community and pretending to be from the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office. The scam calls claim that scammers call and leave […]
Raleigh County Active Shooter Community Awareness Event announced
(LOOTPRESS) – Multiple entities have come together for the announcement of a Raleigh County Active Shooter Community Awareness Event which will take place this month. The FBI Pittsburgh Division and West Virginia Emergency Management Division have collaborated with Beckley Police Department and the Beckley-Raleigh County Emergency Services to host the informative community event, which as […]
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