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Retired Fayette County K-9 Pappy dies
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A retired K-9 member of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office recently passed away. According to Sheriff Mike Fridley, K-9 Pappy was a “loyal, hard working, and beloved member of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.” Thoughts and prayers go out to his handler and partner, Lt. McMullen and his family for […]
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 […]
Former Clay mayor Josh Shamblin has died
CLAY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Former Clay mayor Josh Shamblin has died, the town announced Tuesday. Shamblin was first elected as mayor in 2019 and then re-elected in 2023. He stepped down from the position in February. “Josh served the Town of Clay both as a council member and Mayor,”...
Glasgow mayor responds to criticism over junk car ordinance letter
GLASGOW, W.Va. (WCHS) — Nineteen people in the small Kanawha County town of Glasgow received letters last week informing them that cars on their property were in violation of a town ordinance. The letters said the homeowners were in violation because the properties had cars on it that were...
Multi-county pursuit ends with suspect’s vehicle in Elk River
West Virginia Ohio Kentucky National News Watch Weather Sports Community About Us. An overnight pursuit that began in Braxton County, WV ended in Kanawha County with the suspect’s car going into the Elk River in Clendenin early Wednesday morning.
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 […]
Dunbar city officials react to another civil lawsuit filed against police department
DUNBAR, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia State Police has been asked to investigate sexual assault allegations against a Dunbar Police Officer following a civil lawsuit, according to a letter sent to the Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office. The complaint was filed March 28. It alleges Dunbar Officer Chad Shafer violated the Constitutional Rights of a woman, […]
George M. Hall Memorial Bridge dedicated in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County man has finally been honored for his contributions to the county. George M. Hall was a slave in Mercer County at the time of the Civil War. When the courthouse was set ablaze by the Confederate Army, Hall rushed into the building to save all of the records […]
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 […]
Mount Hope man charged after overdose death in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A third man was arrested and charged with felony drug charges regarding an overdose death in Fayette County. 49-year-old Robert F. Ruth II, of Mount Hope, was charged with the felony offense of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death and Conspiracy after his involvement in an overdose death that occurred on […]
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 […]
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 […]
La Roca Mexican Grill & Bar opens new location in Sissonville
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A popular Mexican grill and bar has opened a new location in Kanawha County. La Roca restaurant is now serving customers in Sissonville. The eatery - located at 7139 Sissonville Drive - reported opening Wednesday on social media. The post said the restaurant is offering food items, but not yet serving alcohol.
A brighter and drier day Wednesday as the mid spring heat up continues
Wednesday starts with low level clouds, humidity, and fog as we kick the last bits of Tuesdays system out. By sunrise, the clouds begin to clear and fog lifts as temps rise into the 60s. A mix of sun and clouds turning sunny by the mid afternoon won’t hurt temps much but we do remain […]
Dixie’s Drive-In to open for the season in May
ANSTED, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Get ready to beat the heat and that sweet tooth as Dixie’s Drive-In located in Ansted is set to open for the season next month. They will officially open for the season on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Dixie’s serves cones, cups, sundaes, shakes, blasts, and specialty desserts in chocolate, vanilla, and […]
Oak Hill High School will be putting on ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ this weekend
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY)— Oak Hill High School is putting on the horror comedy rock musical ‘Little Shop of Horrors’. The musical is loosely based on the 1960 film ‘The Little Shop of Horrors’. It was also made into a different film in 1986 with the same name.
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 […]
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 […]
Meet the Candidate: Mike Harvey for Fayette County Commission
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments. My Values & Beliefs. I consider myself a Christian and do my very best to express those values daily in all my actions. I feel strongly that the closer to home we govern, the better the outcome. I think government gets in the way more […]
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