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Multi-county pursuit ends with suspect’s vehicle in Elk River
Clendenin, WV (WOWK) – 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. While the cause of the initial pursuit is unclear, Metro 911 dispatchers tell us the pursuit began in Braxton County and came down Route […]
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,”...
Car wash bandit arrested after break-ins across several counties
RIPLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An individual faces charges following the conclusion of an investigation into numerous instances of breaking and entering at car washes. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Levi Travis Harris – 32 years old of Arnoldsburg, WV – has been arrested after evidence emerged revealing that he had committed break-ins at […]
Ravenswood City Councilmember resigns due to investigation
Ravenswood City Councilmember Denise Toler recently resigned from all boards, commissions and authorities effective immediately due to the results of an ongoing investigation, Mayor Josh Miller says in a press release.
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...
Missing West Virginia woman found safe
A West Virginia woman who has been missing for more than three days, after last being seen in Pilot Mountain, has been found safe in a Virginia hotel, according to her daughter. Sarah Minney Wright, of Roane County, West Virginia, was reported missing by her daughter, Lexi Wright, of Havelock, on Sunday. At the time, she said her mother was traveling from West Virginia to Havelock, which is in the eastern portion of North Carolina, near Morehead City, and had stayed overnight at a hotel...
Ravenswood woman arrested for threatening to shoot government official after ‘vicious’ dog attacks
RAVENSWOOD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Ravenswood woman has been charged following officer response to reports of a vicious dog attack. According to the Ravenswood Police Department, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, officers with the Ravenswood Police Department received reports pertaining to a vicious dog. An investigation to resolve the matter was set into motion and […]
Ripley’s Tunnel to Towers great success
RIPLEY, WV (WOWK) – The community of Ripley came together in a remarkable display of unity and support for the annual Tunnels to Towers event. The event saw hundreds of participants running and walking to honor the memory of first responders and military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Former West Virginia doctor believed to have fled to Russia arrested in Armenia
A Russian-American medical doctor formerly from Charleston, West Virginia has been arrested in Armenia after being wanted on a 10-count federal indictment that accuses him of illegally distributing controlled substances.
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta music lineup announced
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Commission and Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced the entertainment lineup for the 2024 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta on Wednesday. Headliners include:. Wednesday, July 3 - Shaggy. Shaggy is among the top three streamed reggae artists of all time on Spotify. His hits include...
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