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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 […]
Two of West Virginia’s worst mine disasters happened 10 years apart on same date
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia’s long history of coal mining does not come without tragedy, and two of the deadliest mining disasters happened just 10 years apart on the same date. The date was April 28. On that day in 1914, 183 miners lost their lives in an explosion at a mine in Eccles […]
Oak Hill armed robbery suspect in custody
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is in custody after an armed robbery incident in Oak Hill. On Friday, April 26, 2024, an armed robbery report was made at a store in Oak Hill. According to Oak Hill, Chief Police Mike Whisman, an armed robbery call came in at the old Walmart building at […]
Bodies believed to be mother, daughter missing since 2000 found after deathbed confession
A man reportedly admitted to investigators that he killed a woman and her young daughter nearly 24 years after they went missing in Beckley, West Virginia. Hours after their bodies were found, the man died following a medical episode.
Meet the Candidate: Matthew Epling for Raleigh County Magistrate – Division 6
1.Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments: Hello to everyone. My name is Matthew Epling and I am running for Division 6 Magistrate in Raleigh County, West Virginia. I am a lifelong resident of Beckley and have been involved in community service my entire life. I am happily married, with three beautiful […]
Woman beaten, left completely nude after fight over missing meth in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Four people are charged after a fight over missing meth that left one woman completely nude and beaten up. On Monday, April 22, 2024, Beckley Police responded to 305 Beaver Avenue to a call of multiple people fighting. When police arrived, they found a female victim completely nude, lying in a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Weather Update: Record Warmth About Ready To Set Sail
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following a mild day, a much more significant warming trend starting Sunday will have folks testing their air conditioner units. The temperatures will reach into the upper 70s to low 80s the entire week and likely rank as the third warmest late April to early May stretch.
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,” […]
Repeat shoplifter arrested after stealing a Yoo-hoo and cheese stick
HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A repeat shoplifter was arrested for a third time after stealing a Yoo-hoo and cheese stick from a store. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, police were dispatched to One Stop on Pleasant Street regarding a shoplifting complaint. When police arrived, the cashier said a man, later identified as Daniel Wayne Johnson, was seen on video […]
$700,000 NRGRDA grant approved by Raleigh County Commission
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Raleigh County Commission convened last Tuesday for the Regular Session meeting of the commission. Roughly halfway through the session, agenda item 5.7 under “New Business) – Consideration of a grant for $700,000 to New River Gorge Regional Development Authority for economic development was discussed. “This request is for […]
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 […]
Rate increases announced for Beckley Water Company customers
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley Water Company customers will soon see their water bills increase as new rates were announced. According to a press release from the Public Service Commission of West Virginia, there will be five different rates across 22,500 customers beginning on June 24, 2024. Most customers, who live in directly in Beckley, […]
Two Raleigh County men charged after a man fatally overdosed
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two Raleigh County men are facing felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Mike Fridley provides the following information regarding this incident. On December 26, 2023, deputies responded to a suspected overdose death in Mount Hope. During the lengthy investigation, detectives with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Detective’s Bureau were able […]
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 […]
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