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Man threatens to kill victim after she wanted to end relationship
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is accused of pointing a gun at a woman, threatening to kill her after she told him she was dissatisfied with the relationship and was going to move out. According to the WV State Police, troopers responded to a home in Odd, WV, on Friday, May 3, 2024. The female victim said […]
Bluefield Man Sentenced to Prison for DUI Causing Serious Bodily Injury
BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Steven Andrew Short, age 38, of Bluefield, West Virginia, was sentenced to prison yesterday by Mercer County Circuit Court Judge William Sadler. Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney Brian K. Cochran said that Short was sentenced to the maximum penalty of 2-10 years in prison for Driving Under the Influence Causing Serious Bodily […]
Wyoming County Man and Raleigh County Woman Plead Guilty to Evading Financial Reporting Requirements
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Merrick Rice, 43, of Mullens, and Miranda Aliff, 32, of Rock Creek, each pleaded guilty today to structuring transactions with one or more domestic financial institutions. Each admitted to structuring bank deposits of illicit drug proceeds to evade currency transaction reporting requirements. According to court documents and statements made in court, […]
Itmann Company Store a true West Virginia relic
ITMANN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The iconic Pocahontas Fuel Company store in Itmann stands as a remarkable example of West Virginia’s coalfields architecture. Named after Isaac T. Mann, a prominent figure in West Virginia finance and a key player in Pocahontas Fuel, the company town of Itmann was established in 1916. Mining operations began the following year along the Guyandotte River, extracting […]
DUI Checkpoint to be held in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A DUI checkpoint will be held in the Bluewell area of Mercer County. The checkpoint will be from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 to 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 on U.S. Route 52, Coal Heritage Road, near the King Tire in Bluewell. Alternate routes include Warden […]
Brother, sister arrested after Marion, Va. shootings
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — A brother and sister were arrested on May 3 after police say two Friday shootings in Marion, Virginia were related. According to a spokesperson for the City of Marion, the Marion Police Department (MPD) and deputies with the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the Marion Farmers Market […]
West Virginia Ambulance Services Business Owner Convicted of Tax Crimes
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – After four days of trial, a federal jury convicted Christopher Jason Smyth, 48, of Pineville, on Thursday, May 2, 2024, for failing to pay the taxes withheld from employees’ wages at an ambulance service he operated and for obstructing the IRS. According to evidence presented at trial, from 2012 through part […]
Ahead of Raleigh County fire levy vote, fire marshall says departments now provide EMS, other services
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — City of Beckley Fire Marshall Chris Graham said on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, that the local fire department has evolved into an important part of each community, in part by hosting classes and helping during crises. With residents saying there is an ambulance driver shortage in Raleigh County, Captain Graham said […]
May is Click It or Ticket Month
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Wearing a seatbelt could mean the difference between life or death. That is why every May, the Highway Traffic Safety Administration holds its “Click It or Ticket” campaign. In West Virginia, drivers and passengers must be wearing a seatbelt or they will get a ticket.Not wearing a seatbelt is a primary […]
Gary boy, 15, preps for college and high school graduation
Khaya Njumbe already has three associates degrees in biology, liberal arts and general studies and next week will earn a bachelor's degree in general studies from Indiana University Northwest. And that's in addition to the high school diploma he'll earn from 21st Century Charter School.
Propane leak closes gas station and restaurant in Raleigh County
GHENT, WV (WNVS) — A local gas station and restaurant had a gas scare Monday morning. At around 5:30 AM on Monday, May 6, 2024, James Dawson, manager of the Ghent Par Mar Store came into work and smelled propane. He said he assumed one of the tanks from outside the store was leaking. “I […]
Raleigh County Democrats offers free rides to voters
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — On May 14, 2024, and during early voting, some voters may struggle with finding a ride to their polling places. Raleigh County Democrats is offering free rides to voters, for both early voting and on election day. Christina Baisden, a driver, said on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the goal is to […]
Wyoming Co. Elementary School receives check to replace broken bleachers
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS)—Berlin McKinney Elementary School received a check to replace broken bleachers in its gymnasium. At a Board of Education Meeting, Delegate Christopher Toney presented the check to Principal Tina Adams-Wallen and awarded the school $6,000 to make the replacements. After presenting the check and speaking with staff members, Delegate Toney had several positive […]
Mercer County Salvation Army desperately seeking donations
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Mercer County’s branch of the Salvation Army is asking their community for any donations they can make. This branch is at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to funding due to an increasing number of requests for aid. Every bit of their unrestricted funding has been used, and the […]
Raleigh County Commission to hold public hearing on proposed annexation
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commission is set to vote later this month on whether two parcels in the Mount Hope area will be annexed into Raleigh County. The goal of the annexation is to supply water to acreage in the area of the Crossroads Mall. Raleigh County Commissioners said on Tuesday, May 7, […]
Jan-Care Ambulance’s Todd Cornett II recognized as part 2024 EMSnext leadership class
NASHVILLE, TN (LOOTPRESS) – Jan-Care Ambulance’s own, Todd Cornett II was recently recognized as one of the American Ambulance Association’s “40 under 40” EMSNext honorees. The EMSNext initiative recognizes up-and-coming leaders in the EMS industry, allowing organizations to engage their rising leaders to the fullest extent through various educational and networking opportunities. Honorees were recognized […]
The Willow Chic announces upcoming vendor fair
CRAB ORCHARD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County residents may wish to mark their calendars for a recently announced vendor fair event hosted by the Willow Chic and set to take place next month. The event, the latest vendor fair to be hosted by the Willow Chic, is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 8, […]
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