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Federal West Virginia prisoner sentenced for mailing threats to President Obama, Gov. Ron DeSantis, VP Kamala Harris
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A federal prisoner in West Virginia has been sentenced for mailing threats to President Obama, Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Vice President Kamala Harris. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Stephen Elbert Boykin, age 52, a federal prisoner at Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer, was sentenced today to an additional 51 months in […]
Burnsville: Challenges accessing transportation, fresh food in a rural community
When library director Beth Anderson's car was out of commission for 6 weeks, it highlighted the issues many in this rural community deal with. Burnsville: Challenges accessing transportation, fresh food in a rural community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Spencer: A small-business owner with health care on the mind
Florist Laurie Shultis thinks voting is important, but wants politicians to keep their promises. Spencer: A small-business owner with health care on the mind appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Arnoldsburg: Balancing worries about inflation and energy transition with hope for the next generation
Kenneth and Debbie Arnold are proud of Calhoun County's newest graduates, and hope they can succeed amid rising prices and a changing energy economy. Arnoldsburg: Balancing worries about inflation and energy transition with hope for the next generation appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Man sentenced after giving inmate drugs, causing him to overdose in cell
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man has received an additional sentence after providing drugs to a fellow inmate. Anthony Ciliberti, Jr., Prosecuting Attorney for Fayette County reports that, on April 3, 2023, deputies with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department observed an inmate in custody in the holding cell of the Fayette County Courthouse […]
Glenville: Hoping for more veteran support from state lawmakers
Charlie Yakubow says more support is needed for veterans, like the ones he works with at Glenville State University. Glenville: Hoping for more veteran support from state lawmakers appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Clay and Calhoun counties are represented by one of West Virginia’s most powerful lawmakers. They’re still struggling
John Bigger, of Chloe, said there’s one major attraction in Calhoun County – the park that draws stargazers from all over. But Bigger, who works on pipelines, has to leave the county to go to surrounding states for work. “We have one of the best stargazing places in the country because there’s no outside light […] Clay and Calhoun counties are represented by one of West Virginia’s most powerful lawmakers. They’re still struggling appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Baseball Recap: Clay County finds home field redemption against Braxton County
There's no place like home for Clay County, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Braxton County Eagles on Thursday as the Clay County Panthers made off with a 15-1 win. That's more bragging rights for Clay County, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Suspect in Nicholas County standoff found dead
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man from Nicholas County is dead after a standoff situation in Summersville Tuesday afternoon. Deputies said they received a mental hygiene warrant on Jonathan Pritt Jr., but when they arrived at his him he allegedly fired several shots at them. The deputies said they...
Fayette County man sentenced for unlawful wounding
GAULEY BRIDGE, WV (WVNS) — A Gauley Bridge man was sentenced to prison for unlawful wounding in Fayette County. 59-year-old Barton R. DePaul, of Gauley Bridge, was sentenced on May 6, 2024 to one to five years in prison for the felony offense of unlawful wounding. DePaul pleaded guilty to the unlawful wounding offense on […]
Nicholas County school lockdown necessitated due to unspecified incident
ZELA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A school in the Nicholas County was alerted to begin lockdown procedures on Tuesday due to an unspecified incident. The Nicholas County Board of Education reports that, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, alerts of a situation in the Zela community necessitated the implementation of a school lockdown. Students at the school […]
Not Your Typical Sports Bar
A beloved Summersville watering hole, Maloney’s Pub finds new life and reunites a West Virginia family. When Shawn Huffman debated taking over a local sports bar and grill in his hometown of Summersville, it wasn’t just an opportunity to save a beloved local hangout. It also helped reunite his family back in the Mountain State.
Three separate fires claim lives of three people in West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Three people died in three separate house fires in West Virginia over the past weekend. According to the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office (WVSFMO), the first fire happened in Spencer in Roane County, on Friday evening around 8:00 P.M. A 67-year-old man died in a fire at his home in the […]
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