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Man claiming to be WV State Trooper is arrested for acting erratic
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man claiming to be a WV State Trooper is facing charges after he was at a church walking around with a silver gun and acting erratic. On the morning of Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, Sergeant Tyler Sizemore and Deputy Hunter Walker responded to numerous calls from the Wyoming County […]
Bluefield, WV woman sentenced for federal drug crime
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - A Mercer County woman was sentenced for a federal drug crime today. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Denise R. Allen, 29, of Bluefield, West Virginia, was sentenced to five years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Dangerous weekend in Mercer County, as two shootings occur on the same night
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – It was a scary weekend in Mercer County, as two different shootings happened on the same night. M.T. Hatfield, the Detective Corporal at Mercer County Sheriff’s Department said, “Friday, at approximately 11:00 P.M., I got a report of shots fired right there in the area of U.S. Route 19 over in […]
Magnolia Fair Festival returns to Matewan
The annual Magnolia Fair Festival got underway in downtown Matewan on June 5. Matewan Mayor Matt Moore said the town was excited about bringing back the Magnolia Fair for 2024. "Our goal is to provide the community with a vibrant event while also driving foot traffic to our downtown businesses,"...
Man arrested after violently assaulting juvenile
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A juvenile is recovering after being violently assaulted at Peach Creek trailhead in Logan County. On June 2, 2024, at approximately 2:45 AM, Deputies J.L. Isaacs and C.CB Frye of the Logan County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of an assault at Logan Regional Medical Center. Upon arrival, the […]
The American Legion is bringing back Veterans Helping Veterans Autorama for third year
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – The American Legion Riley-Vest Post 9 is hosting their third annual Veterans Helping Veterans Autorama on June 15. The car show will take place at Bowen Field in Bluefield from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. It will be free for everyone to attend, but Post 9 is asking for a $25 […]
Raleigh County Commission approves new code enforcement employee
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A new code enforcement employee was approved by members of the Raleigh County Commission on Tuesday. Members of the Raleigh County Commission assembled on Tuesday for a Special Session meeting at which the primary item of discussion was the election of a Raleigh County Commission President following the passing of former […]
Bluefield and Beckley area McDonald’s looking to hire new employees
BLUEFIELD/BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — With summer soon approaching, local McDonald’s in the Bluefield and Beckley areas are looking to hire 115 new employees. These McDonald’s are providing on-the-job training, schedule flexibility, a fun work environment, and much more! Employees of McDonald’s also have access to discounts at any participating McDonald’s locations in the U.S. This […]
Dunkin’ Donuts and Teriyaki Madness coming to MacArthur
MACARTHUR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two more businesses have been confirmed to be opening locations at the former MacArthur Skating Rink property. LOOTPRESS can confirm that a Dunkin’ Donuts and Teriyaki Madness will open in MacArthur alongside the new Mighty Shine Express Car Wash. The two businesses will be operated by Little General Stores. This will […]
Double-duty: Clear Fork’s two-way standout repeats as MOAC baseball Player of Year
BELLVILLE — Luke Schlosser hit it out of the park again. Clear Fork’s senior slugger and left-handed ace, Schlosser was selected the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference Player of the Year for the second consecutive year. He is the first two-time winner of the award since Ontario’s Avery Fisher doubled...
Clear Fork Rail Trail ribbon cutting set for next week
WHITEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County Parks and Recreation has announced a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the first phase of the Clear Fork Rail Trail’s opening. Construction has been completed on the first 4.87 miles of the multi-use, non-motorized trail – the first of two phases which will result in the establishment of a 14.6-mile […]
Frontier outage impacts Matewan businesses and residents
MATEWAN, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Residents in Matewan, West Virginia, say they have been without important communication services for nearly a week. Some Frontier Communications customers say their phone lines have been down since last Wednesday. Audrea Lopez, who owns Mi Pueblito restaurant in Matewan, says she has been in contact...
Fallen tree causes road closure in McDowell County
KIMBALL, WV (WVNS) — A road closure was reported in the Kimball area of McDowell County on Route 52 around 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. According to McDowell County Dispatch, the weather caused a large tree to fall down off the mountain side, which knocked down several power lines in the area. The […]
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