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Three sentenced in Fayette County for felony drug crimes
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County Prosecuting Anthony Ciliberti, Jr., has announced the sentencing of three individuals for drug-related felony offenses. According to Ciliberti, on May 2, 2024, Christopher M. Carver, Demetran “D.D.” Gray, and Michael L. Grimmett were convicted and sentenced to prison by Circuit Judge Paul M. Blake, Jr., following a two-day jury […]
Fourth bomb threat reported at Mt. Nebo Middle School
PAYSON, Utah — Nebo School District said that Mt. Nebo Middle School received a fourth bomb threat. According to the school district, police swept the building. They did not find anything dangerous. The school will not be evacuated. Yesterday, the district said that extra personnel have been assigned to...
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 […]
Parking lot closure planned in Greenbrier County
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — A parking lot in Lewisburg will be closed for construction work for water system upgrades. From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, the parking lot beside the Greenbrier River Trail on Harper Road will be closed. The parking lot will be closed due to heavy truck equipment […]
Goodwill in Beckley is looking for people to hire
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Are you looking for work? If so, the new Goodwill location in Beckley is hiring. On Thursday, May 2nd, 2424, Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley hosted a hiring event. The event started at 10 in the morning and lasted until 2 in the afternoon. Those who are hired will be starting […]
Fayette County deputies searching for runaway juvenile
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS)—The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile. Gabriel Green, 15, was last seen leaving a residence in Mountainair Mobil Home Park in Glen Jean around 3:30 p.m. today, April 29, 2024. Gabriel is 5’08”, 130 pounds, with dark hair and brown eyes. Green […]
Clay community members gather to remember former mayor
CLAY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Community members gathered for a candlelight vigil Thursday evening to celebrate former Clay mayor who died earlier this week. Josh Shamblin was first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023 before resigning in February due to personal reasons. Beyond his mayoral duties, he played a...
Third person charged in 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.
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 […]
Meet the Candidate: Joshua Crist for Fayette County Board of Education
Hello, I am Joshua Crist, a proud resident of Fayette County and graduate of Midland Trail High School and WVU Tech. As the husband of Maggie and father to Nora, I want to make sure we are doing our very best for the education of all children in Fayette County. I have gained valuable insight […]
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 […]
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 […]
Minden ratepayer discusses human waste in New River tributary
MINDEN, WV (WVNS) — Since the 1980’s, state and federal environmental officials have known the town of Minden in Fayette County is contaminated by polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCB, an oil which can cause cancer. Minden residents reported high rates of cancer and garnered international attention before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA} declared Minden a […]
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