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Vehicle strikes residence, bursts into flames following car chase
LERONA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two individuals involved in a car chase on Sunday morning are receiving treatment following the incident. According to the Chief Deputy T.S. Adkins of the Summers County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 2:50am on Sunday morning, Sheriff Faris initiated a traffic stop on Route 20 in the Pipestem area. The vehicle involved […]
Woman beaten, left completely nude after fight over missing meth in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Four people are charged after a fight over missing meth that left one woman completely nude and beaten up. On Monday, April 22, 2024, Beckley Police responded to 305 Beaver Avenue to a call of multiple people fighting. When police arrived, they found a female victim completely nude, lying in a […]
Two of West Virginia’s worst mine disasters happened 10 years apart on same date
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia’s long history of coal mining does not come without tragedy, and two of the deadliest mining disasters happened just 10 years apart on the same date. The date was April 28. On that day in 1914, 183 miners lost their lives in an explosion at a mine in Eccles […]
Man leads police on car and foot chase in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man was arrested after fleeing police and leading them on a high-speed chase. On April 22, 2024, Justin Scott Keyes was traveling in the MacArthur area at a high rate of speed. Deputies attempted to catch up with Keyes, but he started accelerating. Keyes turned on several roads and […]
Meet the Candidate: Matthew Epling for Raleigh County Magistrate – Division 6
1.Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments: Hello to everyone. My name is Matthew Epling and I am running for Division 6 Magistrate in Raleigh County, West Virginia. I am a lifelong resident of Beckley and have been involved in community service my entire life. I am happily married, with three beautiful […]
Repeat shoplifter arrested after stealing a Yoo-hoo and cheese stick
HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A repeat shoplifter was arrested for a third time after stealing a Yoo-hoo and cheese stick from a store. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, police were dispatched to One Stop on Pleasant Street regarding a shoplifting complaint. When police arrived, the cashier said a man, later identified as Daniel Wayne Johnson, was seen on video […]
Raleigh County church successfully nominated to National Register of Historic Places
TAMS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A special unveiling and announcement pertaining to the historic New Salem Baptist Church has been confirmed for next week. The church, located at a coal camp site in Tams, West Virginia, was nominated by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia to the National Register of Historic Places. First constructed in 1921, […]
Bodies believed to be mother, daughter missing since 2000 found after deathbed confession
A man reportedly admitted to investigators that he killed a woman and her young daughter nearly 24 years after they went missing in Beckley, West Virginia. Hours after their bodies were found, the man died following a medical episode.
Causeacon brings in nerds far and wide to Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Lines of cosplayers and con-goers waited outside of the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center, eager for the doors to open. Causeacon is a growing event that brings in visitors from all around the state and beyond to Raleigh County. Event organizer Desiree Christian said the location and popularity of Causeacon helps bring […]
Staff responded properly after student brandishes BB gun on bus, WVSSPA finds
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The incoming secretary of a state association for school service workers said Raleigh County bus drivers followed protocol correctly to keep kids safe in what could have been bad situations onboard two district school buses earlier in the week. Mary Keene, the incoming secretary for the West Virginia School Service Personnel […]
Clouds diminish and warm temps tonight; Sunday is a ‘summer-like’ end to weekend
Saturday night will be a mix bag as we’ll start the evening still dealing with mostly cloudy skies. Temps will still be in the 70s, dropping into the 60s by midnight. We do run the small chance for a shower, best chances will be across the mountains, before diminishing out as the evening hours wind […]
Independence High School hosts “Prom Promise” event to show students the dangers of drunk driving
COAL CITY, WV (WVNS) — It’s a scene Raleigh County’s first responders see all too often: Crashed vehicles with look-a-loos and a victim who, try as they may, they can no longer help. Thankfully, the scene at Independence High School on Friday, April 26, 2024, was staged by the county’s first responders. Called “Prom Promise,” […]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
BECKLEY (WVNS) – Substance use disorder is the case for many across the Mountain State and the nation. Finding drugs can be as easy as opening up your cabinet. Many people have prescription drugs they do not need anymore. To dispose of these drugs, a special event was held. Saturday, April 27th was ‘National Prescription […]
Governor Justice presents $2 million award to Woodrow Wilson High School
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Several high-profile figures at the state and local levels were on-hand at Woodrow Wilson High School on Friday as Governor Jim Justice presented a $2 million award for the replacement of a water line. As Chairman of the West Virginia School Building Authority, Governor Justice effectively led a vote in April […]
Causeacon: Pop Culture Extravaganza
BECKLEY (WVNS) – Attention pop culture fans, the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center is hosting an event just for you. Causeacon started on Friday, April 26th and lasts through Sunday, April 28th. From video games, superheroes, and Disney, this event has everything pop culture related. Causeacon is a fundraiser for Advocating a Way for Adults and […]
Crescent Elementary presented with $21,000 check for classrooms
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Crescent Elementary School on Thursday received a $21,000 check for the purchase of Prometheus boards for each classroom in the facility. Delegate Kirby and Dr. Starcher were on hand at Crescent Elementary for the presentation of the funds, which also saw participation from the school’s current fourth grade class. “It was […]
Beckley Police Department to hold drug take back event in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley Police Department invited the public to drop off their unused prescription medications at Sam’s Club in Beckley and Kroger on Harper Road on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The two locations will accept unused prescription drugs for Beckley Police Department’s Drug Take Back event. The […]
Wyoming County firefighter and family lose everything in fire, donations being accepted
HANOVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County firefighter and his family have lost everything following a fire this morning. According to the Hanover Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), Firefighter Tim Keneda and his family lost everything this morning in a house fire. Donations are currently being accepted, and they would be much appreciated, according to the […]
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