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Fayette County man arrested on drug charges
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Danese man is facing felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Mike Fridley provides the following information regarding this incident. Just before noon, Sunday, May 12, 2024, while conducting routine patrols in Meadow Bridge, deputies performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for a minor traffic violation. During the stop, […]
Violence is traumatizing Haitian kids. Now the country’s breaking a taboo on mental health services
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Students often throw up or wet themselves when gunfire erupts outside their school in northern Port-au-Prince. When they do, school director Roseline Ceragui Louis finds there’s only one way to try to calm the children and keep them safe: getting them to lie on the classroom floor while she sings softly.
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 […]
Meet the Candidate: Amanda Davis for Fayette County Magistrate
Experience/accomplishments My name is Amanda Davis, a dedicated advocate for justice, integrity, and community empowerment. With a proven track record of education for the law, I am passionate about serving as your magistrate to uphold the principles that make our community strong and resilient. As a long-time resident of Fayette County, I am deeply invested […]
VIDEO: Mothmanor promises one-of-a-kind vacation experience in Fayette County
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A new vacation rental centered around Mothman and other West Virginia cryptids is about to become available for booking in the heart of Fayette County. The Mothmanor, designed and constructed by couple Nate Adams and Rachel Adkins, is located just outside Fayetteville city limits on High Street. Adams and Adkins have […]
Two charged after Fayette County smoke shop break-in, deputies say
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two men are accused of breaking into a smoke shop and stealing merchandise in Fayette County. Matthew Balik, 28, and Dakota Nottingham, 18, both of Ansted, are charged with felony burglary and conspiracy, according to a news release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
Fayette County Schools announces graduation dates and times
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Graduation dates and times for Fayette County’s three high schools have been announced. Graduation ceremonies will begin next week. The graduation ceremony for Oak Hill High School will take place on Thursday, May 16 at 6 PM. It will take place at Oak Hill High School at John P. Duda Stadium. […]
Local Bull Riders Perform Well in State Finals
BEVERLY- Some local kids competed in the 2023-24 West Virginia High School Rodeo Association state finals. Ethan Holliday, Alden Holliday, and Sawyer Judy have competed all year in the events, and they capped the season off with some hard work and high finishes this past weekend at the Daken Arena in Beverly, WV. Ethan Holliday, […] The post Local Bull Riders Perform Well in State Finals appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Nationwide McCraw Gathering to Be Held in West Virginia
The United States McCraw Family Association will be holding it’s nationwide reunion in Beckley, WV, on June 21-23, 2024. This event only happens every two years and was last held in Fairhope, Alabama, in 2022. This is the first time that West Virginia will be hosting the event. Established in 1980, the United States McCraw […]
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 […]
‘Mothmanor:’ Mothman themed Airbnb and Escape Room in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – The West Virginia legend, Mothman is making his mark in Fayetteville. The ‘Mothmanor’ is a Mothman themed AirBnB and escape room located in the heart of Fayette County. If you are from West Virginia, or love a good urban legend, then you know the name Mothman. The Point Pleasant legend is […]
Paranormal convention haunts its way to Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)– People from near and far all came together on Saturday, May 11, 2024 to celebrate all things strange, spooky and spectacular! The annual convention was announced by the Appalachian Paranormal Arts and Culture Collective. Lovers of the supernatural all gathered at the Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre in Beckley for a chance to […]
Soggy Pattern Locked In Minus a Few Bright Patches Next 7 Days
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following a respite from the rain Saturday morning, it returns in the afternoon. OVERVIEW: The dry days in the next 7 days include Saturday until 1 p.m., all day on Sunday and Monday and then Thursday afternoon. FOG: Fog is expected Saturday around daybreak and then...
Well-Renowned Local Golf Course Draws Racing Crowd
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Hundreds of runners trampled through the Greenbrier Resort 5K, 10K and Half Marathon courses Saturday in what was NOT your standard foot race. Capstone Races didn’t just put on your traditional race with water and bananas afterwards. The goal–a unique customer experience that keeps runners coming back to the resort, year after year.
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