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West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Opens Up New Public Stream Access Location in Pineville
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today 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...
‘Mrs. Cochran can get a fair trial here in Raleigh County,’ judge says
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Representatives for both the state and defense convened in Raleigh County Circuit Court Monday morning for a pre-trial hearing as part of ongoing court procedures for Natalie Cochran. Cochran, who was previously convicted of fraud, has been at the epicenter of a highly publicized legal battle, having been accused of First-Degree […]
Temporary road closures in Summers County due to flood cleanup
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Parts of roads in Summers County will be closed for cleanup after flooding. According to a post on the Summers County WV 911 Center’s Facebook page, parts of Ballengee and James Street will be closed on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The roads will be temporarily closed while Hinton City Works […]
Racers flock to The New River Rush Adventure Race
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – Thrill seekers and elite racers from West Virginia and around the nation gathered in Fayette County the weekend of May 17th through May 19th for The New River Rush Adventure Race. The New River Rush Adventure Race is a challenge spanning throughout the epic New River Gorge. The Rev3endurance 50 […]
Ronceverte Food Truck festival returning for second year
RONCEVERTE, WV (WVNS) – A beloved, tasty event is returning to Ronceverte. The Food Truck Festival is taking a pit stop in the city this weekend. The Ronceverte Food Truck Festival will be held on Edgar Avenue. Multiple different trucks for taste pallets of all kinds will be open for business. Co-Chair of the Ronceverte […]
Walmart pharmacies nationwide providing free health screenings on May 18 for Walmart Wellness Day
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)—This weekend, Walmart pharmacies nationwide will offer free health screenings as part of ‘Walmart Wellness Day.’. You can get free health screenings for glucose, cholesterol, BMI, and blood pressure. Select stores will also offer vision screenings. Immunizations for COVID-19, shingles, tetanus, and others will also...
Canvass of Fayette County election results scheduled
FAYETEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Commission staff has announced that a canvassing of election results for the Fayette County area will take place on Monday. Local officials will meet at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building located at 200 West Maple Avenue at 9:00am on Monday, May 20, 2024. The meeting agenda as […]
Del. Pritt presents $7,000 LEDA check to Fayette County Sheriff’s Department
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department will soon have updated laptops for deputies thanks to a Local Economic Development Assistance grant presented by Delegate Elliott Pritt (R-Fayette). The department was presented with the $7,000 check from the LEDA grant program today by Delegate Pritt. These funds will be used to purchase new […]
Summers County teachers leading improvement of mathematics teaching and learning as part of statewide network
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Mathematics teachers from Summers County Comprehensive High School have collaborated over the past year to improve mathematics teaching and learning as part of the statewide “Mountaineer Mathematics Master Teachers” (M3T) network. As part of the network, the teachers from Summers County work as a M3T “local improvement team,” focused on a shared problem faced across their mathematics classrooms, testing a shared solution, and working with other educators across the state to think about the impact and next steps. “It has been wonderful to bring in people from the county to be part of this work with...
Southern Appalachian Labor School offers free lunch to children this summer
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)- The Southern Appalachian Labor School (SALS) will provide free meals to children this summer. The non-profit is sponsoring the federally funded summer food service program, which offers free lunches to children 18 and under from June 17 until August 2. Lunch will not be available on...
Florida man sentenced for attempt to commit a felony in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A Florida man was sentenced to prison for attempt to commit a felony offense in Fayette County. 34-year-old Jarrelle A. Pierre, of Palm Beach, Florida, was sentenced on May 6, 2024, to one to three years in prison for attempt to commit a felony offense. Pierre pleaded guilty on March […]
Beckley man pleads guilty to federal drug crime
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Raleigh County man pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime. 24-year-old Davon Jamir Linder, of Beckley, pleaded guilty to distribution of methamphetamine on Monday, May 13, 2024. According to statements made in court, Linder not only sold a controlled substance that contained methamphetamine to a confidential informant on February 27, […]
Fayette County levies pass overwhelmingly
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Multiple levies were on the ballot in Fayette County on Tuesday, with all passing overwhelmingly. Law enforcement, fire, and the library levies were all on the ballot. They were successful in all 40 of the county precincts. The following unofficial results from Tuesday night’s election may be viewed below. Results will […]
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