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Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office seeking information amid investigation into the theft of four mini bikes at Rural King

Beckley, WV (WOAY) The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office is seeking relevant information amid a theft investigation. Authorities report that a suspect stole four black Viper minibikes from Rural King at Crossroads Mall during the early morning hours on Thursday, October 29. Investigators are trying to identify a suspect or...

Raleigh County, WV · 1d

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Man accused of using fraudulent checks to pay for Jesus Christ tattoo, steal thousands in Raleigh County

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County man is facing numerous felony charges after authorities say he used fraudulent checks to purchase thousands of dollars in merchandise and pay for a tattoo depicting Jesus Christ. Allen Bryan Sturgill Jr., 18, of Daniels, is accused in two connected criminal cases involving fraudulent checks used at […]

Raleigh County, WV · 1d

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Former BB&T bank building in Oak Hill officially sold for $325,000

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The former BB&T bank building in downtown Oak Hill has officially been sold, ending the city’s ownership of the property following years of uncertainty surrounding its future. Oak Hill City Manager Anthony Treadway confirmed during Monday night’s City Council meeting that the sale of the building at 101 East Main […]

Oak Hill, WV · 23h

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Beckley’s Veterans Day Parade set to return for another year

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - The City of Beckley, in partnership with the American Legion Post 32 and Visit Southern West Virginia, is honoring veterans with a special tradition. These organizations will host the annual Veteran's Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026. Floats and vehicles will line up at Park...

Beckley, WV · 1d

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Fright Nights WV to host Fright Before Christmas

DANIELS, WV (WVNS)- Fright Nights West Virginia is known for bringing holiday scares to southern part of the state and the are continuing to do that this holiday season. Fright Before Christmas will be on Saturday, December 12, 2026 starting at 5 p.m. then again on December 19. The event is located at 101 Mountain […]

Daniels, WV · 1d

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The calm before the storm

OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – It was a cold start to the morning around the region, as temperatures were around the 40-degree mark. This afternoon, we’ll still need a windbreaker, as the winds will be gusty out of the northwest at times, and that will make it feel a little cooler than the highs in the mid-to-upper-50s.

Princeton, WV · 1d

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Beckley Educator Selected for Nationwide 2026-27 ARTEFFECT Ambassadors Cohort

SANTA MONICA, CA (LOOTPESS) – The ARTEFFECTlmc Foundation has announced the 2026-2027 cohort of ARTEFFECT Ambassadors, an award-winning visual arts education fellowship for educators working directly with students in grades 6-12. The 19 fellows in the program’s fourth annual cohort were selected from a competitive pool of nationwide applicants and hail from 16 states. The […]

Beckley, WV · 12h

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Historic Thurmond demolitions set to begin this month

THURMOND, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Park Service is preparing to begin demolition work on more than a dozen historic structures in and around Thurmond. Equipment is expected to begin moving into the historic railroad town November 15, with demolition and restoration work continuing through March 2027. Work is being conducted during the winter months […]

Thurmond, WV · 1d

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Demolition Slated For Thurmond Area Of New River Gorge Despite Protests

Construction and building removal work is scheduled to begin in late November in the Prince, Thurmond and Brookside areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, despite resistance. The projects will receive approximately $36 million from the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund, established under legislation signed into...

Prince, WV · 6h

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Renovated Big Four Lodge in McDowell County to celebrate grand reopening Saturday

KIMBALL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A historic lodging property in McDowell County is preparing to welcome visitors again following a year-long renovation project. The Big Four Lodge, located at 25925 Coal Heritage Road in Kimball, will celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday, November 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Owners Sam and Barbara Baker, who operate […]

Mcdowell County, WV · 1d

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West Virginia Quietly Certifies Massive Boone County AI Data Center

West Virginia's Department of Commerce certified a sprawling artificial-intelligence data center on a former surface mine north of Danville in Boone County without telling the public it had happened. The project, called Project Country Roads, is proposed by Houston-based LM Core Energy Services Inc. and could eventually draw up to 10 gigawatts, with the petition covering roughly 3,557 acres and broader planning documents referencing proposals of up to 8,000 acres, according to the seed reporting that first surfaced the certification.

Boone County, WV · 2d

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Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol coming to West Virginia

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Christmas will be here before you know it, and one of the more popular Christmas-themed stories is The Christmas Carol. What do you get if that same story incorporated Dolly Parton? You would get the Dolly Parton Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, which starts touring the country this week. This musical adaptation […]

Beckley, WV · 12h

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NRGRDA Celebrates New Opportunity Zones Designated in Nicholas, Raleigh and Summers Counties

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Kelly Vickers, Executive Director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), said new U.S. Department of Treasury designated Opportunity Zones in Nicholas, Raleigh and Summers counties are valuable tools that can help enhance community and economic development in those census tracts. ““The designation of Opportunity Zones in our region […]

Raleigh County, WV · 10h

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Free Thanksgiving dinner will be given to one lucky winner by Southern WV Housing

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, one local organization is trying to help families put food on the table. The staff of Southern WV Housing will be giving a free turkey with all the fixings to a family in need. Anyone who would like their name to be considered for this giveaway can stop by the Southern WV Housing office in Beckley.

Beckley, WV · 1d

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Veterans Outreach Event scheduled for November 11 at Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) Veterans and their families will have an opportunity to connect with local support services at a Veterans Day outreach event in Oak Hill. The veterans support outreach event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm at Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene on East Main Street.

Oak Hill, WV · 12h

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Convicted murderer sentenced for gun crime following W.Va. warrant and fugitive sweep

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Minnesota man and convicted murderer who was apprehended during a West Virginia warrant and fugitive sweep has been sentenced to prison, federal prosecutors said. Casey Rygh, 48, of Rochester was sentenced Monday to three years and 10 months in prison to be followed by...

Rochester, MN · 1d

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Deer season donations rolling in

SPANISHBURG, WV (WVNS) — As we reach the middle of deer season, meat processors across the state are sure to be busy. That is the case for Taylor’s Meat Processing. They also have another reason to stay busy during the season. Taylor’s is one of a handful of processors who donate deer meat given to […]

Spanishburg, WV · 1d

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Five hobbies to try when boredom hits

GHENT, WV (WVNS) – When boredom strikes, sometimes expanding on hobbies and trying something new is just what a person needs. What options are out there for you to consider? Journaling can be a good way to clear your mind and get your thoughts down on paper. For those who already like to write, it […]

Ghent, WV · 10h

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