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Man ties child up to pole in front of house
BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man faces child abuse charges after tying a child up to a pole in front of the house who ran away from home earlier in the day. Boone County Deputy E.C. Givson was sent to the West Virginia State Police Sylvester Detachment on May 19, 2024, after a male […]
Three charged in Kanawha County drive-by shooting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three men have been taken in custody in connection with a drive-by shooting from Sunday in Kanawha County. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department Antonio Jacobs III, 18, of St. Albans, W.Va. and Kaden Bowman, 24, of Dunbar, W.Va. are each charged with wanton endangerment. A third individual, Zion Clark, 23, of Dunbar, W.Va. was arrested on an outstanding and unrelated burglary warrant as well as wanton endangerment tied to the incident.
W.Va. grandparents arrested after granddaughter was found dead in 'emaciated, skeletal state'
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (TCD) -- A 76-year-old woman and her 75-year-old husband were taken into custody about a month after their 14-year-old granddaughter was found dead in their home in "an obvious emaciated, skeletal state." Court records show Donna Stone and Jerry Stone were arrested Monday, May 20, for child...
Man travelling with over 300 oxycodone pills sentenced to prison
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Florida man has been sentenced to prison in Fayette County Circuit Court in relation to an incident in which he was found to be in possession of over 300 non-prescribed oxycodone pills. The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of Fayette County reports that, on the evening of November 9, 2021, […]
Two teens stranded in Kanawha River rescued by first responders
MALDEN, W.Va. (WCHS) — First responders made a successful water rescue along the Kanawha River Monday, bringing two teenage girls safely to shore. The teens lost control of a raft along the river near Malden, according to the Charleston Fire Department. Firefighters said the children hung on to a...
Stories of panic and chaos emerge from Sunday shooting
DUNBAR, W.Va. — Witnesses said chaos and panic ensued Sunday at a major kids soccer event in Kanawha County. Hundreds of families were on hand watching children participate in the West Virginia Soccer Association’s Open Cup event at the Shawnee Sports Complex in Dunbar, W.Va. Around 3 p.m. shots rang out about two blocks away at an apartment complex.
Kanawha County finishes primary election results canvassing
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The canvassing for the Kanawha County ballots is complete, and there are no major changes in the outcome, according to the Kanawha County Commission. Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango says ballots from randomly selected precincts and more than 240 provisional ballots and late absentee ballots were counted Monday. The required […]
Paving on Route 61 in Fayette and Kanawha Counties creates delays
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Paving on Route 61 could cause some delays and parking difficulties today. According to the City of Montgomery, crews are paving State Route 61 from the four-way stop in Montgomery to Paint Creek. City officials urge motorists to allow extra travel time until the job is complete. Parking within this area […]
Mountain Music Festival returns in 2024
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — For the tenth time, the Mountain Music Festival will return to ACE Adventure Resort. This three day event will be from May 30, 2024 to June 1, 2024, and will include outdoor fun with live music, visual artists, workshops, and “glamping” in the New River Gorge. Thursday night will kick […]
Raleigh County Parks & Rec to hold Clear Fork Rail Trail public meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County Parks & Recreation, along with the National Coal Heritage Area, have announced a public meeting with regard to topics of historical significance pertaining to the Clear Fork Rail Trail. Set to take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the meeting will be held from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the […]
Fayette County May 2024 indictments released
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Grand Jury out of Fayette County has indicted multiple people. Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti, Jr. announces that a Grand Jury has indicted a list of people on charges stemming from sexual abuse, burglary, attempted murder, escape, wanton endangerment, counterfeiting, and more. You can see the complete list […]
7 Brew Coffee to open new location in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – 7 Brew Coffee is set to open its first West Virginia location in Beckley. 7 Brew Coffee, a drive-thru coffee shop, will open its first location in the Mountain State at the former El Bandido location on Robert C. Byrd Drive. 7 Brew Coffee is a coffee stand chain that offers […]
Electrolux announces recall of Frigidaire and Kenmore electric ranges due to fire and burn hazards.
Oak Hill, WV (CNN)—More than 200,000 Frigidaire and Kenmore electric ranges have been recalled because the heating surfaces can malfunction. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the heating surface can turn on when it’s in the off position. The units can also fail to turn off...
Great American Petting Zoo Farm returns to Mountain State on June 15
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)—The Great American Petting Zoo Farm is returning to the mountain state this summer. The farm features pigs, alpacas, goats, sheep, pigs, llamas, and several other animals for guests to meet and learn about. The petting zoo will be open daily from noon to 7:00 pm...
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