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Raleigh County woman arrested after firing shots, threatening to kill surveying crew
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County woman has been arrested after shooting a round out of her revolver and threatening to kill a surveying crew. According to a criminal complaint, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 55-year-old Marlene Cochran of Surveyor, approached three individuals who were part of a surveying crew. The crew was […]
65 people indicted out of Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Grand Jury has indicted 65 people out of Raleigh County for the May 2024 term. Those indicted face charges ranging from first-degree murder, robbery, grand larceny, forgery, shoplifting, child abuse, sexual abuse, attempted murder, and more. The Justice Department says once the prosecutor reviews the information gathered from investigators […]
Frank Priddy on being elected new Raleigh County Sheriff
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Frank Priddy has a decorated two-decade law enforcement career, 17 years as a supervisor in the Beckley police department investigative unit. Come January he will be stepping into a new role, as Raleigh County Sheriff. “Feels great, I’m super excited. I’m looking forward to, you...
Antoine Moore sentenced on firearm charges
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Kincaid man Antoine Moore has been sentenced to prison on firearm possession charges. According to Anthony Ciliberti, Jr., Prosecuting Attorney for Fayette County, the sentence stems from a February 21, 2023, traffic stop incident. Officers with the Oak Hill Police Department reportedly conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Pea […]
Public Health Alert issued for Raleigh County after rabid bat found
MABSCOTT, WV (WVNS) — A Public Health Alert was issued for a portion of Raleigh County after a rabies test on a bat came back positive. According to a release from the Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department, the Public Health alert was issued for the Railroad Avenue area of Mabscott. The bat that was tested was […]
Free Memorial Day Concert at ACE Adventure Resort
OAK HILL, W.Va. (WVDN) – Nashville recording artists, Chad Nickell & The Loose Change, hit the stage this Memorial Day Weekend for a free show at The Lost Paddle Bar & Grill at ACE Adventure Resort in the New River Gorge. The band’s original self-written music, described as “Appalachian Jam,” beautifully meshes everything from heartfelt […] The post Free Memorial Day Concert at ACE Adventure Resort appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Raleigh County Commission dissolves town of Rhodell
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — During the regular Raleigh County Commission meeting in Beckley on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, commissioners approved the dissolution of the town of Rhodell. For several years, commissioners and Raleigh County Commission attorney Bill Roop had followed a lengthy process to dissolve the town of just over 100 people. Roop said on […]
Raleigh County Commission approves infrastructure funding to develop University Drive acreage
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commission voted during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, to allocate more than $300,000 to develop infrastructure at a parcel of more than 40 acres at University Drive in Beaver. Raleigh County Commission President David Tolliver said the lot is being developed for a business which was […]
Turnpike drivers to notice new tolling system upgrades
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Those traveling the West Virginia Turnpike this summer may notice there are new digital signs above the toll lanes. It’s all part of the multimillion-dollar upgrade to the highway’s tolling system. West Virginia Parkways Authority Executive Director Jeff Miller admits most of the work...
South Fayette Street homeowner speaks out after tractor trailer flips feet from his home
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Retired trucker Richard Dobson lives on the 1700 block of South Fayette Street in Beckley. He said on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, that he has asked West Virginia Department of Highways, which oversees the street, to help deter speeding at a curve that is around 20 feet from his home. “I’ve […]
State Police to conduct Sobriety Checkpoint in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Police will conduct a Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, May 24, 2024. The checkpoint will be located along US Rt. 19, about .1 mile south of the intersection with Airport Road in the Beaver area of Raleigh County. It will be operational from 8:00 pm to 2:00 […]
Ella Callahan sentenced to prison after Fentanyl sales to informant
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) Ella Callahan of Oak Hill was sentenced to prison this month after having sold Fentanyl to an undercover informant on multiple occasions. According to Prosecuting Attorney for Fayette County, Anthony Ciliberti, Jr., in March of 2023, Ella Callahan sold Fentanyl to a confidential informant working with the Central Regional Drug and Violent […]
Man ties child up to pole in front of house
BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man faces child abuse charges after tying a child up to a pole in front of the house who ran away from home earlier in the day. Boone County Deputy E.C. Givson was sent to the West Virginia State Police Sylvester Detachment on May 19, 2024, after a male […]
Man travelling with over 300 oxycodone pills sentenced to prison
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Florida man has been sentenced to prison in Fayette County Circuit Court in relation to an incident in which he was found to be in possession of over 300 non-prescribed oxycodone pills. The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of Fayette County reports that, on the evening of November 9, 2021, […]
Turnpike ready for a busy weekend
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Officials on the West Virginia Turnpike anticipated more than a half-Million vehicles would pass through their tolls booths during the five day Memorial Day travel season. Jeff Miller, General Manager of the West Virginia Parkways Authority, said they estimate at least 550,000 toll transactions will happen from Thursday through Sunday.
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