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Three sentenced in Fayette County for felony drug crimes
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County Prosecuting Anthony Ciliberti, Jr., has announced the sentencing of three individuals for drug-related felony offenses. According to Ciliberti, on May 2, 2024, Christopher M. Carver, Demetran “D.D.” Gray, and Michael L. Grimmett were convicted and sentenced to prison by Circuit Judge Paul M. Blake, Jr., following a two-day jury […]
Code Red Status announced by the Fayette County Humane Society
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The Fayette County Humane Society is in Code Red and overflowing with animals. According to a Facebook post from the Fayette County Humane Society, the shelter is in Code Red. Owner surrenders are unable to be taken in at this time, and all the cages at the shelter are full. The […]
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 […]
Retired Fayette County K-9 Pappy dies
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A retired K-9 member of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office recently passed away. According to Sheriff Mike Fridley, K-9 Pappy was a “loyal, hard working, and beloved member of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.” Thoughts and prayers go out to his handler and partner, Lt. McMullen and his family for […]
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 Fentanyl Crime
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Leon Eugene Smith Jr., 43, of Beckley, pleaded guilty to distribution of a fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, on December 15, 2023, Smith sold a controlled substance containing fentanyl to a confidential informant in the Lenark area of Raleigh County. Smith admitted to the transaction and […]
Fayette County deputies searching for runaway juvenile
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS)—The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile. Gabriel Green, 15, was last seen leaving a residence in Mountainair Mobil Home Park in Glen Jean around 3:30 p.m. today, April 29, 2024. Gabriel is 5’08”, 130 pounds, with dark hair and brown eyes. Green […]
Man arrested after he thought female victim was drinking his beer
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man is in jail after he became physical with a female because he thought she had been drinking his beer. According to Fayette County deputies, a physical call was made to 911 about a woman who was distressed and then disconnected the line. When deputies arrived, no […]
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 […]
Raleigh County ranks first in Jennings Randolph Award-winning schools in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner traveled to Raleigh County to present five high schools with the Jennings Randolph Award for Civic engagement last week. Jennings Randolph Award-winning schools must have a student-led endeavor to register to vote at minimum 85 percent of their eligible senior class. Only thirty schools […]
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, […]
Southern Appalachian Labor School hosting Book Sale on May 4
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)- Ready to spring into a good novel?. The Southern Appalachian Labor School is hosting a book sale on Saturday, May 4. The sale is from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the historic Oak Hill School at 140 School Street. Most hardback books will cost $1,...
Park service to hold meeting on climbing in New River Gorge
LANSING, WV (WOAY) – The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is inviting the public to a meeting to give updates on the status of rock climbing in the park. The park will update climbers on new projects, volunteer events, natural resource initiatives, the moratorium on new climbing routes, and climbing stewards.
New River Primary raises thousands of dollars in Penny Drive for Fayette County tornado victims
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Thousands of dollars were recently raised in a Penny Drive at New River Primary School in Oak Hill for Lavista tornado victims. According to Fayette County Schools, the 1st-grade team at New River Primary recently held a Penny Drive to raise money for Fayette County students and families affected by […]
Oak Hill High School will be putting on ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ this weekend
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY)— Oak Hill High School is putting on the horror comedy rock musical ‘Little Shop of Horrors’. The musical is loosely based on the 1960 film ‘The Little Shop of Horrors’. It was also made into a different film in 1986 with the same name.
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: Joshua Crist for Fayette County Board of Education
Hello, I am Joshua Crist, a proud resident of Fayette County and graduate of Midland Trail High School and WVU Tech. As the husband of Maggie and father to Nora, I want to make sure we are doing our very best for the education of all children in Fayette County. I have gained valuable insight […]
George M. Hall Memorial Bridge dedicated in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County man has finally been honored for his contributions to the county. George M. Hall was a slave in Mercer County at the time of the Civil War. When the courthouse was set ablaze by the Confederate Army, Hall rushed into the building to save all of the records […]
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