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Man arrested for hitting car with vacuum, throwing it through windshield
COALTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after repeatedly hitting a car with a vacuum and then throwing it through the windshield. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, deputies responded to a domestic in progress call in the Coalton area. 51-year-old Timothy Burdette was found on scene […]
12 people from Ohio and West Virginia are charged with dealing out cocaine, meth, and fentanyl in the Mountain State
Twelve people from Ohio and West Virginia have been charged with distributing cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced that ten individuals from the Greater Cleveland area plus two more from the Ohio Valley have been indicted on federal drug trafficking charges. The cases were investigated by multi-jurisdictional drug task forces based […]
Elderly Driver Injured After Striking Train Near Beverly in Railroad Safety Breach
An 80-year-old driver in Beverly collided with a train after driving around railroad crossing barriers, according to local authorities. The incident, which occurred at the Hale Street Crossing, involved a 2020 Camry that was struck by an MBTA commuter train. The preliminary investigation by police suggested that the driver ignored the flashing lights and an audible alarm before maneuvering around the crossing gate.
Elementary student sent to hospital after being hit by vehicle
RANDOLPH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A student at a West Virginia elementary school has been sent to the hospital after being hit by a car. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a vehicle/pedestrian collision in the parking lot area across […]
UHC Announces Plans to Expand Access for High Quality Care in the Elkins Corridor Medical Center
WVU Medicine United Hospital Center (UHC) announced today, plans for a new, state-of-the-art clinic in Randolph County. When completed later next year, the Elkins Corridor Medical Center will consist of primary and outpatient services close to home for residents of Elkins and surrounding communities. This project is subject to regulatory approval.
Southern West Virginia Regional Honor Choir ready for first ever performance
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — The first ever regional choir made up of the top high school singing talent in southern West Virginia is getting ready for its first show on Friday, April 19, 2024. Southern West Virginia Regional Honor Choir will perform for the very first time for their peers and the public. The […]
Five sentenced for fentanyl trafficking in West Virginia
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Five people have been sentenced for drug trafficking in West Virginia. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, five people have been sentenced for their crimes involving fentanyl distribution across the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Christopher Arthur Jones, also known as “Smooth,” of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 300 months in […]
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