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Two babies dead after overdosing, mother charged
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two babies are dead in Raleigh County after overdosing; the mother was arrested and charged with child neglect, resulting in death. On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the West Virginia State Police were called to a residence in Raleigh County because of two unresponsive minors. Upon their arrival, it was discovered […]
Delegate hopefuls in McDowell County talk roads, water, hope and four-wheelers
Mountain State Spotlight traveled to McDowell County in late May to speak with residents around the county to get an idea of the issues they’re facing in their everyday lives. From those conversations, we compiled a series of questions for both candidates in the 36th Delegate race to answer. On the Republican side is S. […] Delegate hopefuls in McDowell County talk roads, water, hope and four-wheelers appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
McDowell County woman stropped from bringing loaded gun on airplane
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman from Laeger, W.Va., was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at West Virginia International Yeager Airport for trying to carry a loaded firearm in her carry-on bag on Monday, June 10. The firearm, a .22 caliber pistol, was loaded with five bullets, one of which was in the […]
Woman found lying on trail intoxicated is facing charges
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman is facing charges after she was found intoxicated lying on a trail, resisting arrest. On June 6, 2024, at approximately 21:30, Cpl. Lacy, Deputy Mikles, and Deputy J.A. Brooks responded to a call at Pinnacle Rock Park on Coal Heritage Road in the Bluefield area of Mercer County, […]
Deadly shooting in Mercer County under investigation
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A shooting that left one man dead in Mercer County remains under investigation. On Saturday, June 8, 2024 at around 1:00 A.M., members of the Princeton Police Department were dispatched to a home on Kee Street due to a man who had reportedly been shot. Once on scene officers were able […]
Adoption event at Mercer County Animal Shelter
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Mercer County Animal Shelter is overrun with strays yet again. To attempt to fix this issue, they are holding an adoption event on Saturday, June 15th. They are asking for your help, and for people to open their hearts and homes to a pet in need. Adoption fees for both dogs […]
Dump truck drives into Mercer County home
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A dump truck reportedly drove through a home in the Princeton area of Mercer County on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. According to the homeowner the truck ran into his home on Washington Avenue right around 1 PM. 59News is on scene as they are attempting to remove the truck. Garnett Clinebell, […]
Dae Dream LLC cuts ribbon on Beaver location
BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for one of Raleigh County’s newest establishments, Dae Dream LLC. Located in the upstairs area of Kenzies Kakes at 496 Ritter Drive, Dae Dream LLC is an esthetician studio offering a range of services. These include facials, lash […]
Wyoming County Board of Education to discuss worker’s compensation at upcoming meeting
PINEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Wyoming County Board of Education will meet on Thursday for an upcoming meeting. Set to begin at 6:00pm on Thursday, June 13, 2024, the upcoming meeting of the Wyoming County Board of Education will see discussion of multiple items outlined in the BOE agenda. These will include Consideration […]
Bluefield, WV woman sentenced for federal drug crime
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - A Mercer County woman was sentenced for a federal drug crime today. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Denise R. Allen, 29, of Bluefield, West Virginia, was sentenced to five years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Woman arrested after skinny dipping at random home
LYNCO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County woman is arrested and charged after going to a home completely naked trying to force her way in and then decided to take a swim. On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at approximately 11 am, Deputy H. Walker, responded to a report of trespassing in the Lynco area of […]
Dangerous weekend in Mercer County, as two shootings occur on the same night
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – It was a scary weekend in Mercer County, as two different shootings happened on the same night. M.T. Hatfield, the Detective Corporal at Mercer County Sheriff’s Department said, “Friday, at approximately 11:00 P.M., I got a report of shots fired right there in the area of U.S. Route 19 over in […]
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