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Raleigh County Sheriff Jim Canaday provides update on fatal shooting of male in his 20s
LESTER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – We are learning new details regarding a fatal shooting that occurred in the Beaver Pond area of Raleigh County on Tuesday. According to Raleigh County Sheriff Jim Canaday, on Tuesday, April 30th, at approximately 7:00 AM, Deputies with the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence at a residence on […]
Body with gunshot wound found in Raleigh County
FAIRDALE, WV (WVNS) — A body was found with an apparent gunshot wound in the Fairdale area of Raleigh County. According to a press release, Raleigh County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at a home on Beaver Pond Road in the Fairdale area of Raleigh County on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at […]
Beckley man pleads guilty to federal drug crime
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Beckley man pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. 34-year-old Michael Dwayne Kelly II, of Beckley, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin. According to court documents, Kelly sold around 6.9 grams of fentanyl for $700 to a confidential informant […]
Crumbl Cookies in Beckley to open its doors on Friday
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Something sweet is baking in Beckley… Crumbl Cookies will officially open its doors to customers on Friday morning. LOOTPRESS got a sneak peek on Wednesday of what the hard-working staff at Crumbl Cookies is cooking up for Beckley and the surrounding area. Crumbl will host their grand opening event on Friday, […]
Meet the Candidate: Daniel Burns for Raleigh County Circuit Judge – Division 2
My name is Daniel Burns and I am a Republican Candidate for the non-partisan office of Circuit Court Judge, Division 2. I am a conservative, a Christian, and most, importantly a dedicated, loving husband to my wife Linsey, and to my two daughters, Madeline and Corrine. I attended West Virginia University College of Business and […]
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 […]
Meet the Candidate: Jim Canaday for Raleigh County Sheriff
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments I grew up in MacArthur and attended Woodrow Wilson High School where I graduated in 1989. I am a 1993 graduate of Concord University where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a Minor in Interpersonal/Organizational Communication and a 2013 graduate of the […]
Beckley hospital receives four star rating for care
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – A Beckley hospital has received a four-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service. Jackie Withrow Hospital provides care to West Virginians who are eligible for Medicaid and need to stay in a nursing home long-term. The hospital said the four-star rating is...
Honoring Dr. Thomas W. Jarrett: A Legacy of Community Impact
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The “Thomas W. Jarrett Memorial Fund” was established in memory of Dr. Thomas W. Jarrett by his children, Allison and Jordan Jarrett. This field of interest fund will provide economic impact with an emphasis on environmental causes. Tom was a 1968 graduate of Greenbrier Military School and went on to WVU […]
Fayette County deputies looking for missing teenager
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Deputies in Fayette County need your help to find a missing teenager believed to have run away. Deputies said Gabriel Green, 15, was last seen leaving a home in the Mountainair Mobile Home Park in Glen Jean about 3:30 p.m. Monday. Green is described...
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office introduces special needs emergency registry
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office on Monday announced a new initiative which will help first responders most effectively assist those with differing needs. The Autism and Special Needs Registry, introduced on Monday by Raleigh County Sheriff Jim Canaday, will allow caretakers to provide information to first responders detailing the specific needs […]
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 […]
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 […]
Former Party City building to become new Beckley Goodwill location
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Work is well underway for the preparation of a brand new Goodwill location in the Beckley area. The retail establishment’s current Appalachian Drive location will closing its doors as of May 19, 2024, but will moving just about a quarter mile away to the former location of Party City at 4283 […]
Mount Hope Fire Department announces the availability of oxygen masks for pets
MOUNT HOPE, WV (WVNS) — For most of us, pets are members of our families. In an emergency, it is important for those going through a tragedy to help their animals, and that’s where the Mount Hope Fire Department is stepping up with their own plan. The firefighters said on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, that […]
Meet the Candidate: Jeff McPeake for Raleigh County Magistrate – Division 3
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments I am a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. I retired from the Beckley Police Department as The Deputy Chief of Police in 2017. I have a Bachelors degree in “Criminal Justice Administration” from Mountain State University. I graduated the West Virginia State Police Academy 99th […]
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