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Couple charged with child neglect
A North Matewan couple were arrested earlier this week on child neglect charges. According to Mingo Magistrate Court documents, on May 13, officers went to the residence of Curtis Andrew Meade, 24, and Katie Jo Meade, 23, after receiving a mandated call from a STAT EMS worker, who court documents said had been dispatched to the residence, reporting on the living conditions inside the home.
Woman charged with murder after body found in McDowell County
BIG SANDY, WV (WVNS) — A 60-year-old woman was arrested and charged with murder after a body was found in McDowell County. According to a press release from the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report of a man’s dead body in the Big Sandy area of McDowell County at 6 PM on Monday, […]
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Opens Up New Public Stream Access Location in Pineville
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today the opening of a new public stream access site on the Guyandotte River in Pineville. The new site, located on Willow Street off State Route 97, will provide better stream access for anglers and paddlers. The West Virginia. Division of Highways...
Former W.Va. correctional officer sentenced for providing contraband to federal inmate
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A former correctional officer is facing a prison sentence for providing an inmate with controlled substances at federal prison in Raleigh County. Cody Adam Bays, 32, of Beaver, was sentenced to one year and six months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release Thursday for providing contraband to an inmate at FCI Beckley, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Slab Fork couple can’t wait to move into new home
SLAB FORK, WV (WOAY) – It’s been a rough few years for a Slab Fork couple. But thanks to the Beckley Area Foundation, Southern Appalachian Labor School and Jimmy Treadway, the Packs hope to soon move into their new home. “We were doing great ’til we had nothing...
Vietnam veteran encourages others to seek help after mental battle
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL)- At 18 years old, Danny Hubbard had just left home in Grundy, Virginia to start a job at Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan. But the Army put a wrench in his plans when he was drafted into the Vietnam War. 53 years later, what happened in the war is still hard […]
Mountaineer Food Bank hosting food giveaway in Raleigh County on May 22
Beckley,WV (WOAY)- The Mountaineer Food Bank will host a food giveaway in Raleigh County on Wednesday, May 22. The mobile pantry will be at the Linda K Epling Stadium on 200 Stadium Drive in Beckley from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm while supplies last. For more information, call 304-364-5518 or...
Bradshaw to Host Second Mud Event
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – What started in 2023 at “Hometown Trail Days” is now “Mountain Mud”, an event guaranteed to entertain McDowell County residents, friends, and visitors beginning on Friday, May 17th, in Bradshaw, WV. Mountain Mud’s events will include: ATV/SXS/Dirt Bike grudge matches & drag races ATV/SXS Mud Obstacle Course Human Mud Obstacle […]
Man arrested after truck theft in Tazewell County
UPDATE: Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 3:50 p.m. | A man was charged on Thursday, May 16, 2024, for the theft of a truck in Tazewell County. According to the Tazewell Police Department, 27-year-old Derick Lee Wallace, of North Tazewell, was charged with the May 15, 2024 burglary to Ramey Automotive on Gov. G. C. […]
Raleigh County Commission to consider dissolving the city of Rhodell at upcoming meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission has announced the planned agenda for its upcoming Regular Session, which is set to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Among the docket of agenda items set to be discussed are the dissolution of the City of Rhodell, consideration of a new employee […]
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation, National Coal Heritage announce public meeting for historical research project for Clear Fork Rail Trail
WHITESVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Parks and Recreation and National Coal Heritage Area have announced that a public meeting will be held at the Salamy Memorial Center in Whitesville to discuss topics of historical significance to the Clear Fork Rail Trail. The address for the meeting is 38117 Coal River Road, Whitesville, WV […]
Beckley’s next mayor, Ryan Neal talks campaign victory, plans for the city
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It was a whirlwind of emotions for many on Tuesday as results of the Primary Election rolled in, leading to a number of significant changes in leadership throughout state. The Raleigh County area specifically saw many shifts with regard to elected officials, including the voting in of multiple new members of […]
Frank Priddy claims victory in race for Raleigh County Sheriff
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Primary Election was held on Tuesday, with the highly anticipated tallying of the final votes cast in Raleigh County providing long-awaited answers to the question of who would serve as sheriff for the upcoming term. Former Beckley PD investigator Frank Priddy was one of two candidates challenging incumbent Sheriff Jim […]
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