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Woman charged with murder after body found in McDowell County
BIG SANDY, WV (WVNS) — A 60-year-old woman was arrested and charged with murder after a body was found in McDowell County. According to a press release from the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report of a man’s dead body in the Big Sandy area of McDowell County at 6 PM on Monday, […]
Former W.Va. correctional officer sentenced for providing contraband to federal inmate
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A former correctional officer is facing a prison sentence for providing an inmate with controlled substances at federal prison in Raleigh County. Cody Adam Bays, 32, of Beaver, was sentenced to one year and six months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release Thursday for providing contraband to an inmate at FCI Beckley, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Slab Fork couple can’t wait to move into new home
SLAB FORK, WV (WOAY) – It’s been a rough few years for a Slab Fork couple. But thanks to the Beckley Area Foundation, Southern Appalachian Labor School and Jimmy Treadway, the Packs hope to soon move into their new home. “We were doing great ’til we had nothing...
WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville
PINEVILLE, W.VA. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced the opening of a new public stream access site on the Guyandotte River in Pineville. The new site, located on Willow Street off State Route 97, will provide better stream access for anglers and paddlers. The West Virginia Division of Highways installed directional signs to […] The post WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Man arrested after truck theft in Tazewell County
UPDATE: Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 3:50 p.m. | A man was charged on Thursday, May 16, 2024, for the theft of a truck in Tazewell County. According to the Tazewell Police Department, 27-year-old Derick Lee Wallace, of North Tazewell, was charged with the May 15, 2024 burglary to Ramey Automotive on Gov. G. C. […]
Bradshaw to Host Second Mud Event
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – What started in 2023 at “Hometown Trail Days” is now “Mountain Mud”, an event guaranteed to entertain McDowell County residents, friends, and visitors beginning on Friday, May 17th, in Bradshaw, WV. Mountain Mud’s events will include: ATV/SXS/Dirt Bike grudge matches & drag races ATV/SXS Mud Obstacle Course Human Mud Obstacle […]
Ambulance service owner convicted of tax crimes
The owner of an ambulance service that operates in Mingo County has been convicted in federal court of tax crimes. According to a statement from the office of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Will Thompson, after four days of trial on May 2, a jury in Beckley convicted Christopher Jason Smyth, 48, of Pineville, for for failing to pay the taxes withheld from employees’ wages at an ambulance service he operated – Stat EMS — and for obstructing the IRS.
Frank Priddy claims victory in race for Raleigh County Sheriff
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Primary Election was held on Tuesday, with the highly anticipated tallying of the final votes cast in Raleigh County providing long-awaited answers to the question of who would serve as sheriff for the upcoming term. Former Beckley PD investigator Frank Priddy was one of two candidates challenging incumbent Sheriff Jim […]
Children found living among filth, roaches; two arrested for child neglect
MATEWAN, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Two people are facing child neglect charges after two young children were found living in a home covered in filth, including human waste and roaches crawling on the floor and furniture, the Mingo County Sheriff’s Office reports. Officers responded to the apartment along Indian Summer...
Mullens: Volunteering to beautify the community
Becky Moorefield and Michelle Martin say volunteer efforts are integral to Mullens' continued recovery from a 2001 flood. Mullens: Volunteering to beautify the community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Mercer County Schools thanks the community for passing the excess school levy
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The excess school levy in Mercer County was successfully passed after votes were tallied from the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Members of Mercer County Schools thanked the people of Mercer County for helping support the educational system. The levy will go towards supporting extracurriculars like band, choir, […]
Birmingham-Southern has 'no definitive agreements' on potential buyer of campus
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham-Southern College will close at the end of May following a year and a half long effort to obtain bridge funding. The announcement came at the end of March, after the College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on the decision after a 2024 bill designed to amend the 2023 legislation that established the loan program, failed to get the support it needed to move forward.
Greene County Planning Commission Approves RV Park Site Plan in Camp Creek
The Greene County Regional Planning Commission in Tennessee unanimously approved the site plan for the 40-site Presidential View RV Ranch on Woolsey College Road in Camp Creek despite community opposition. Residents have voiced concerns over the potential increase in traffic on the narrow Woolsey College Road and the impact of...
Computer Doctor opens new location in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — The Computer Doctor officially cut the ribbon on their new location in Bluefield on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The business first opened in Princeton nearly a decade ago, and has now moved locations to Bluefield in order to better serve their customers. The new location is larger and allows for a […]
Helton talks State Senate District 9 primary win
Brian Helton won the primary election for the ninth senatorial district representing Raleigh and Wyoming counties. He is pro-life, pro-faith, pro-family, and will remain committed to upholding those values in Charleston. “I’m excited to get there and serve,” Helton said. “And the reason I decided to run for office is...
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