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Man with 51 charges arrested and awaits extradition to Tazewell County
TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA (WVNS) — A man was arrested in Pennsylvania and awaits extradition to Tazewell County, Virginia. Jessee Sherman Barrett held 51 active charges that involved assault and violation of protective orders, and was wanted in Tazewell County, Virginia since around October 2023. Barrett was arrested in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Person arrested after traffic stop in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — A person was arrested after a traffic stop in Tazewell County ended in the discovery of drugs. While on patrol on April 28, 2024, Officer Ruble with the Tazewell Police Department held a traffic stop on Tazewell Avenue after seeing a car commit a moving violation. The driver was found to […]
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 […]
Wyoming County man sentenced to prison
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Brett Michael Atnip, 31, of Hanover, WV, was sentenced to six months for Driving with a Revoked License and one to five years for Conspiracy to Commit a Felony on April 25, 2024. He pleaded guilty to both charges on March 11, 2024. On February 6, 2024, Sgt. L.M. Cook […]
Beckley man pleads guilty to federal drug crime
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Beckley man pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. 34-year-old Michael Dwayne Kelly II, of Beckley, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin. According to court documents, Kelly sold around 6.9 grams of fentanyl for $700 to a confidential informant […]
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, […]
House committee tasked with examining rural health care access holds first meeting in Southwest Virginia
The new committee will have until December to create a list of five actionable items or recommendations to be introduced during the 2025 General Assembly session. The post House committee tasked with examining rural health care access holds first meeting in Southwest Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Tractor trailer catches fire on I-77
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS)– A tractor trailer caught fire on the side of the road on I-77 around 7 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The West Virginia Turnpike Police confirmed the fire is happening around mile marker 37. They also confirmed there are currently no reported injuries or hazardous materials involved. As of […]
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.
Temporary road closure in Mercer County
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A road in the downtown Bluefield area of Mercer County will be temporarily closed for stormwater work on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. According to a post on the City of Bluefield – Local Government Facebook page, stormwater work will cause the lower part of South Mercer Street from Bluefield Avenue to […]
Vehicle strikes residence, bursts into flames following car chase
LERONA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two individuals involved in a car chase on Sunday morning are receiving treatment following the incident. According to the Chief Deputy T.S. Adkins of the Summers County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 2:50am on Sunday morning, Sheriff Faris initiated a traffic stop on Route 20 in the Pipestem area. The vehicle involved […]
Tazewell Community Health Center to have blood drive hosted by Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — There will be a blood drive hosted by Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems. They will be working with Marsh Regional Blood Center as well. The actual blood mobile site will be set up in the parking lot of Tazewell Community Health Center on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 11:00 A.M. to […]
Meet the Candidate: Tiffany Clemins for House of Delegates – 36th District
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments. Hello, I’m Tiffany Clemins. I’ve had the privilege of serving as an educator in WV for the past seven years, and I am a lifelong resident of McDowell County. I hold both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Marshall University and am currently pursuing my […]
Video visitation expanding at Keen Mountain Correctional Center
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Video visitation access will be expanding at Keen Mountain Correctional Center in Buchanan County on Tuesday. Every living area at each facility will have visitation equipment, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) said in a news release. This will allow inmates to conduct visits from living areas. New operating hours […]
Meet the Candidate: Jeremiah Nelson for Mercer County Commission
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments. My name is Jeremiah Nelson, I’m an avid storyteller and communicator and will share my life’s experiences with anyone. I have shared my story of challenges, failures and successes at multiple churches and other organizations throughout the region. From growing up here in Princeton, to […]
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