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Man arrested after he thought female victim was drinking his beer
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man is in jail after he became physical with a female because he thought she had been drinking his beer. According to Fayette County deputies, a physical call was made to 911 about a woman who was distressed and then disconnected the line. When deputies arrived, no […]
Fayette County deputies looking for missing teenager
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Deputies in Fayette County need your help to find a missing teenager believed to have run away. Deputies said Gabriel Green, 15, was last seen leaving a home in the Mountainair Mobile Home Park in Glen Jean about 3:30 p.m. Monday. Green is described...
Third person charged in fatal overdose death investigation in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A third person has been charged in a fatal overdose death investigation in Fayette County, deputies said. Robert F. Ruth II, 49, of Mount Hope, W.Va., is charged with drug delivery resulting in death and conspiracy in connection with the Dec. 26, 2023, incident, according to a news release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
Virginia man sentenced for felony drug crime in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A Virginia man was sentenced to prison for a felony drug crime in Fayette County. 34-year-old Joshua A. Moore, of Axton, Virginia, was sentenced on April 26, 2024 to ten years in prison for the felony offense of conspiracy. He will need to spend two years and six months in […]
New River Primary raises thousands of dollars in Penny Drive for Fayette County tornado victims
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Thousands of dollars were recently raised in a Penny Drive at New River Primary School in Oak Hill for Lavista tornado victims. According to Fayette County Schools, the 1st-grade team at New River Primary recently held a Penny Drive to raise money for Fayette County students and families affected by […]
Charleston police investigate deadly two-vehicle crash
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday evening in Kanawha County. Stanley Aaron Burkes, of Charleston, was killed in the wreck that occurred at the intersection of Kanawha Boulevard East and East Point Drive, according to a news release from the Charleston Police Department.
Miss West Virginia USA reads to local elementary school students
LOOKOUT, WV (WVNS) — Divide Elementary School in Fayette County enjoyed a day fit for royalty as Miss West Virginia USA visited with the students on Monday, April 29, 2024. Neveah Harmon spent the day reading to students and speaking with them about her life as Miss West Virginia USA. Harmon is a Charleston native […]
Third annual motorcycle charity ride to be held in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), a global charity motorcycle ride, will be returning to the New River Gorge for the third year on May 19, 2024. More than 50 riders are expected to participate in the charity event to bring awareness to the issues surrounding men’s mental health and raise funds […]
Serving for Safety pickleball tournament to benefit Metro 911 employees
NITRO, W.Va. (WCHS) — When Kanawha County residents are in a pickle, they'll call Metro 911. The public safety organization has organized a weekend of friendly competition that gives back to the group's employees. The second annual Serving for Safety Pickleball Tournament will make a return to the Nitro...
Nicholas County native named new Mountaineer mascot for WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Nicholas County native officially takes on the role of the Mountaineer mascot Friday during a symbolic rifle ceremony at West Virginia University. Braden Adkins, of Richwood, officially accepted the title after being named the successor to Mikel Hagar on March 2, according to a...
Several crews respond to large residential fire in Frame
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A large fire broke out at a residential home in the Frame area Thursday, according to a social media post from Pinch Volunteer Fire Department. According to the post, emergency workers responded to an aid call from Frame Fire Department around 7 p.m. reporting...
Record Warm Pattern, Two Rain Opportunities & Election Day Outlook
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The hot streak of weather will break Tuesday thanks to an incoming cold front. TONIGHT: Clear and calm with temperatures in the 50s. TUESDAY: Showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Briefly heavy rain likely. WEDNESDAY: Patch of fog early, then bright sunshine and low humidity!. THURSDAY:...
Meet the Candidate: Elliott Pritt for House of Delegates – 50th District
⁃ Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments I grew up in Oak Hill in Fayette County and attended Oak Hill High School. My family has been in Fayette County for generations. Immediately after graduation I left to serve in the United States Air Force for more than 6 years before I was […]
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