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Fake millionaire's empire crumbles: 'Wolf of WV' pleads guilty to wire fraud
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A South Charleston man who portrayed himself as a millionaire real estate mogul with enough disposable income to travel the world has pleaded guilty to two counts in a federal indictment that said he used a website and social media to scam people out of money for fraudulent investment schemes.
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Blaine Stewart Leaving West Virginia University
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — Moments ago, West Virginia inside wide receivers coach Blaine Stewart, son of former WVU head coach Bill Stewart, announced that he is leaving the program for another opportunity. Stewart, who is from Morgantown, West Virginia and was in his 3rd season as an assistant with...
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Three Arrested in Beckley for Holding Couple Hostage Over Missing Jewelry
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A disturbing hostage situation at the Travel Lodge on Harper Road led to the arrest of three individuals after a man and his girlfriend were allegedly held against their will, threatened with firearms, and assaulted over a missing necklace. Incident Details On February 26, 2025, Beckley Police officers responded to a […]
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Uninhabitable Hargrove Apartments on the mend
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – In July 2024, there was a mass eviction at the Hargrove Apartment complex, where residents were living in deplorable conditions. According to Beckley Mayor Ryan Neal, a few private investors are investing a ton of money into upgrading this property and making it brand new.
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Senate Passes School Discipline Bill
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Senate passed a school discipline bill on Monday, legislation intended to help teachers deal with extreme student behaviors. Senate Bill 199 outlines specific actions for teachers of grades K-6 to take when a student exhibits violent, threatening, or disruptive behavior: immediate removal of the student, parental notification, potential suspension, evaluation, […]
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Multiple individuals sentenced in Virginia for defrauding pandemic unemployment program
Abingdon, Virginia – A federal investigation into fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims has resulted in the sentencing of five additional individuals this week in U.S. District Court in Abingdon. The scheme, which involved fraudulent filings through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), resulted in the theft of over $341,000 in relief funds meant for eligible recipients.