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Woman charged with murder after body found in McDowell County
BIG SANDY, WV (WVNS) — A 60-year-old woman was arrested and charged with murder after a body was found in McDowell County. According to a press release from the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report of a man’s dead body in the Big Sandy area of McDowell County at 6 PM on Monday, […]
Children found living among filth, roaches; two arrested for child neglect
MATEWAN, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Two people are facing child neglect charges after two young children were found living in a home covered in filth, including human waste and roaches crawling on the floor and furniture, the Mingo County Sheriff’s Office reports. Officers responded to the apartment along Indian Summer...
WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville
PINEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — 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 installed […]
Bradshaw to Host Second Mud Event
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – What started in 2023 at “Hometown Trail Days” is now “Mountain Mud”, an event guaranteed to entertain McDowell County residents, friends, and visitors beginning on Friday, May 17th, in Bradshaw, WV. Mountain Mud’s events will include: ATV/SXS/Dirt Bike grudge matches & drag races ATV/SXS Mud Obstacle Course Human Mud Obstacle […]
Bonnie’s Bus to offer mammograms in Chattaroy, Logan, Whitesville and Clendenin
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Mingo, Logan, Boone and Kanawha counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Bus will be at:
Lawmakers push for answers, accountability in fatal Boone County child neglect case
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Lawmakers are yet again pushing for answers and accountability after a 14-year-old was found dead in what authorities believe was a case of child neglect. “We need concrete actions and reforms to ensure that such a tragedy is never repeated,” Del. Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha) wrote in a statement. “It’s imperative that […]
Matewan to host 23rd Annual Heritage Day
Matewan is getting ready to kick off its 23rd annual Heritage Day festivities on May 18. "This marks the 23rd year that our dedicated volunteers have brought to life the events of May 19, 1920," said Director of the Matewan Drama Group, Donna Paterino. "Matewan, West Virginia, holds a special place in history and is a must-visit destination."
Ambulance service owner convicted of tax crimes
The owner of an ambulance service that operates in Mingo County has been convicted in federal court of tax crimes. According to a statement from the office of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Will Thompson, after four days of trial on May 2, a jury in Beckley convicted Christopher Jason Smyth, 48, of Pineville, for for failing to pay the taxes withheld from employees’ wages at an ambulance service he operated – Stat EMS — and for obstructing the IRS.
Helton talks State Senate District 9 primary win
Brian Helton won the primary election for the ninth senatorial district representing Raleigh and Wyoming counties. He is pro-life, pro-faith, pro-family, and will remain committed to upholding those values in Charleston. “I’m excited to get there and serve,” Helton said. “And the reason I decided to run for office is...
Fallen tree causes indefinite road closure and power outage in Wyoming County
LILLYDALE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – RT. 971 in Lillydale is currently closed until further notice due to a fallen tree blocking both lanes, accompanied by downed power lines. The situation has left the surrounding area, including Westside, without power, according to the Oceana Fire Department. Emergency services, including Shentel, AEP, and WVDOH, have responded to the […]
Freshman pitcher dazzles as Clear Fork knocks off Norwalk
WILLARD — Miley Shafer celebrated her 15th birthday in style. Clear Fork’s freshman pitcher twirled a complete-game three-hitter as No. 2 Clear Fork held off No. 4 Norwalk 2-1 in a Division II district semifinal game Tuesday in Willard. The unassuming Shafer struck out eight and did not...
Mullens: Volunteering to beautify the community
Becky Moorefield and Michelle Martin say volunteer efforts are integral to Mullens' continued recovery from a 2001 flood. Mullens: Volunteering to beautify the community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Yearly fishing tournament scheduled for next week
The FourthAnnual Bob Wellman Memorial Fishing Tournament is scheduled for next week, May 18, at Laurel Lake, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers said the event is free and will include prizes for the biggest fish caught in the adult and children (under 18) division. Also, on the morning of the event, the Lake will be stocked with 400 pounds of trout.
Woman charged after threatening woman with a gun
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman faces charges after threatening a woman with a gun and refusing police commands. WV State Troopers say a female victim dropped off her son at a residence when the neighbor, Betty Jackson, threatened to shoot her. The victim said she could see Betty had a long gun pointed […]
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