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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.
Ravenswood High School Football Field is nearing completion
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WTAP) - Work is nearing completion on the Ravenswood High School Football Field. Back in January, we reported that the Jackson County Schools announced that Ravenswood High School would be getting a turf field this spring. That project is well underway with the fine stones getting leveled out...
City councilwoman resigns in midst of ongoing investigation
RAVENSWOOD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A public servant for the City of Ravenswood has submitted her resignation from office as the apparent result of an ongoing investigation. According to a statement from Ravenswood Mayor, Josh Miller, the resignation of Ravenswood City Councilwoman, Denise Toler was accepted on Friday, April 26, 2024. The resignation, active effective immediately, […]
Jackson County teacher’s aide charged with battery, no longer employed by school district
A teacher's aide in Jackson County, West Virginia, is no longer employed by the school district after allegations of her slamming a student into a seat led to her being charged with battery.
Man sentenced in DUI causing death case
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man who pleaded guilty to charges in connection with a head-on crash that killed two people in October 2022 received his sentencing on Tuesday morning in court. Andrew Wyrich received three to 15 year sentences for each count of DUI causing death. The sentencing...
Gov. Justice breaks ground on new consolidated laboratories facility at West Virginia Regional Technology Park
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice broke ground on the new West Virginia consolidated state laboratories facility, which will be built at the West Virginia Regional Technology Park. This $250 million state-of-the-art facility will serve as a central hub housing several laboratories from various state agencies. Funds for the new laboratory were appropriated by the West […] The post Gov. Justice breaks ground on new consolidated laboratories facility at West Virginia Regional Technology Park appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Several crews respond to large residential fire in Frame
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A large fire broke out at a residential home in the Frame area Thursday, according to a social media post from Pinch Volunteer Fire Department. According to the post, emergency workers responded to an aid call from Frame Fire Department around 7 p.m. reporting...
Court records: Ripley teacher's aide accused of dragging student across floor, using force
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Jackson County, West Virginia, teacher’s aide was charged after she was accused of dragging a young student across a floor and using excessive force, court records said. Nicole Lea Lupardus, 43, is charged with battery after an incident Monday, April 15, at...
Serving for Safety pickleball tournament to benefit Metro 911 employees
NITRO, W.Va. (WCHS) — When Kanawha County residents are in a pickle, they'll call Metro 911. The public safety organization has organized a weekend of friendly competition that gives back to the group's employees. The second annual Serving for Safety Pickleball Tournament will make a return to the Nitro...
Ohio man sentenced to prison for Grand Larceny
MASON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Ohio man was sentenced on felony charges in Mason County court on Monday. According to Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Seth Gaskins, on Monday, April 22, 2024, David C. Irvin, 34 years old of Wellston (Ohio), was sentenced in the Circuit Court of Mason County for the conviction on the […]
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