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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 […]
Monday stays toasty and dry; showers and storms return for Tuesday
Sunday night begins with just a few clouds around and temps hovering in the 70s by the late evening. High pressure off the east coast will keep our area dry tonight under mostly clear skies. With calm winds tonight, some patchy fog is possible across our river valleys. Overnight lows will stay above average, dropping […]
Independence High School hosts “Prom Promise” event to show students the dangers of drunk driving
COAL CITY, WV (WVNS) — It’s a scene Raleigh County’s first responders see all too often: Crashed vehicles with look-a-loos and a victim who, try as they may, they can no longer help. Thankfully, the scene at Independence High School on Friday, April 26, 2024, was staged by the county’s first responders. Called “Prom Promise,” […]
Man leads police on car and foot chase in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man was arrested after fleeing police and leading them on a high-speed chase. On April 22, 2024, Justin Scott Keyes was traveling in the MacArthur area at a high rate of speed. Deputies attempted to catch up with Keyes, but he started accelerating. Keyes turned on several roads and […]
GALLERY: Bramwell Depot showcases history of the railroad, coal, and home of the most millionaires
BRAMWELL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Located within the hills of Mercer County lies the town once home to the most millionaires in the country. Founded in the late 1800s, Bramwell sits eight miles north of Bluefield along U.S. Route 52. Bramwell is encircled by the Bluestone River in a horseshoe bend fashion, earning its early moniker, […]
Tractor trailer accident closes I-77 southbound in Mercer County
UPDATE: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 @ 6:30 pm | PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — I-77 is completely shut down in the southbound direction near mile marker 7.5 due to an earlier tractor trailer rollover. Traffic is currently being detoured through either Exit 14 (Athens) or Exit 9 (Princeton). All drivers should avoid taking I-77 for the […]
Raleigh County church successfully nominated to National Register of Historic Places
TAMS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A special unveiling and announcement pertaining to the historic New Salem Baptist Church has been confirmed for next week. The church, located at a coal camp site in Tams, West Virginia, was nominated by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia to the National Register of Historic Places. First constructed in 1921, […]
Staff responded properly after student brandishes BB gun on bus, WVSSPA finds
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The incoming secretary of a state association for school service workers said Raleigh County bus drivers followed protocol correctly to keep kids safe in what could have been bad situations onboard two district school buses earlier in the week. Mary Keene, the incoming secretary for the West Virginia School Service Personnel […]
Bluefield State University Graduation
BLUEFIELD (WVNS) – With April ending and May around the corner, many students are preparing to step into their professional career. Bluefield State University undergraduate and master’s degree students have received their degree. A graduation ceremony was held on Saturday, April 27th at the Brushfork Armory. Over 200 students have graduated in this year’s class. […]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
BECKLEY (WVNS) – Substance use disorder is the case for many across the Mountain State and the nation. Finding drugs can be as easy as opening up your cabinet. Many people have prescription drugs they do not need anymore. To dispose of these drugs, a special event was held. Saturday, April 27th was ‘National Prescription […]
Wyoming County firefighter and family lose everything in fire, donations being accepted
HANOVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County firefighter and his family have lost everything following a fire this morning. According to the Hanover Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), Firefighter Tim Keneda and his family lost everything this morning in a house fire. Donations are currently being accepted, and they would be much appreciated, according to the […]
Governor Justice presents $2 million award to Woodrow Wilson High School
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Several high-profile figures at the state and local levels were on-hand at Woodrow Wilson High School on Friday as Governor Jim Justice presented a $2 million award for the replacement of a water line. As Chairman of the West Virginia School Building Authority, Governor Justice effectively led a vote in April […]
Causeacon brings in nerds far and wide to Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Lines of cosplayers and con-goers waited outside of the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center, eager for the doors to open. Causeacon is a growing event that brings in visitors from all around the state and beyond to Raleigh County. Event organizer Desiree Christian said the location and popularity of Causeacon helps bring […]
Causeacon: Pop Culture Extravaganza
BECKLEY (WVNS) – Attention pop culture fans, the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center is hosting an event just for you. Causeacon started on Friday, April 26th and lasts through Sunday, April 28th. From video games, superheroes, and Disney, this event has everything pop culture related. Causeacon is a fundraiser for Advocating a Way for Adults and […]
Mullens to host 45th annual Dogwood Festival
MULLENS, WV (WVNS) — The 45th annual Mullens Dogwood Festival, a tradition that began in 1979, is on its way to town. “Forty-five years ago, in 1979, a tradition began in Mullens. This tradition is now known as The Mullens Dogwood Festival,” said Susan England, president of the festival board of directors. “Through difficult times, […]
Princeton transfer Kaitlyn Chen commits to UConn women’s basketball after three years with Carla Berube
HARTFORD, Conn. -- UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma rarely takes players out of the transfer portal, but Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen made perfect sense for his team after she spent the last three seasons led by former Husky and Tigers coach Carla Berube. Chen was one of the top...
Father of 10-year-old murdered in Raleigh County reacts to remains found, suspect dead
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – After decades of searching and not giving up hope, a family finally has answers after the remains of a mother and daughter were found on Monday in Raleigh County. Law enforcement said a “death bed confession” is what led them to the discovery all these years later. Just hours before […]
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