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Beckley’s Coffee, Tea and Sweet Treats event meets Emergency Preparedness Fair
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)– Over in Beckley on Saturday, May 11, 2024, guests were able to enjoy the Coffee, Tea, and Sweet Treats event, along with the Emergency Preparedness Fair. Visitors could walk around and try some delicious food and drinks, as well as take on the fun sights and activities of the Rhododendron Fair nearby. […]
Fayette County woman sentenced for felony drug crime
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — An Oak Hill woman was sentenced to prison for felony drug crimes. 58-year-old Ella S. Callahan was sentenced on May 6, 2024 to three to 15 years in prison for the felony offense of delivery of Fentanyl and seven years for the felony offense of conspiracy to violate the Uniform […]
Weather Update: Evening Shower, Then Much Cooler Trend
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A front will spark a couple showers this evening and then a breezy northwest wind will draw in a much cooler airmass. SYNOPSIS: Expect one shower, perhaps a thunder rumble between 8-10 p.m. The west to northwest wind will pick up as a cold front pushes through. A few sprinkles are likely Friday morning, becoming occasional showers during the morning. The high temperature will only reach 60 degrees. The rain tapers off Friday evening, and then fog develops prior to daybreak on Saturday.
Beckley Goodwill makes Grand Opening announcement
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Grand Opening event has been announced for the newest Beckley Goodwill location and is set to take place next month. The retail establishment is currently in the process of moving inventory from its current Appalachian Drive location to the former location of Party City at 4283 Robert C. Byrd Drive. […]
Lavista bouncing back after April 2 tornado
LAVISTA, W.Va. — When a tornado hit the small community of Lavista in Fayette County over a month ago, damages were extensive with many residents fearing there would be no hope for recovery. However, deputy chief of the Nuttall Fire Department, Rick Lewis told MetroNews that restoration efforts within...
Man Dead in Region Following Standoff with Police
WDTV reported that a man involved Tuesday afternoon in a barricade situation near Summersville has died, according to the Nicholas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were serving a mental hygiene warrant on the man, 36, in the 1000 block of Byron Road when the incident happened. According to a news...
Order Of The Eastern Star WV Chapter hosts an Alzheimer’s candlelight walk
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – One of the most common diseases affecting Americans is Alzheimer’s Disease with more than 5 million Americans are living with the disease. This includes about 200,000 people under the age of 65. One group spent their Friday evening, May 10th, trying to spread awareness about the disease over in Oak […]
Fayette County Schools to hire two school safety officers
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — Keeping students safe is a priority around the nation and the state. In Fayette County, the board of education plans to follow the lead of school districts across the state by hiring two school safety officers. The officers will be retired law enforcement agents whom the school board will pay to […]
Soggy, Chilly Friday Gives Way to Beautiful Mother’s Day
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A front will spark a couple showers this evening and then a breezy northwest wind will draw in a much cooler airmass. SYNOPSIS: Showers will end by 1 a.m. Friday as a cold front pushes through the region. A few sprinkles are likely Friday morning, becoming occasional showers during the morning. The high temperature will only reach 60 degrees. The rain tapers off Friday evening, and then fog develops prior to daybreak on Saturday.
Redemption Services hosts grand opening celebration in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A new clinical social work organization hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Beckley on Friday, May 10, 2024. Redemption Services on South Heber Street offers counseling and other services, according to the owners, and is one of several locations. The center hosts supervision for child visitation, along with mental health and marital […]
Coal City Road in Raleigh County closed due to fallen tree
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A large tree has shut down Coal City Road in Raleigh County. According to an eyewitness on the scene, a large tree has fallen across Coal City Road near Affinity Park. A fire truck was seen heading to the scene. No timeline has been given on when the road will […]
Step into garden oasis this Mother’s Day at Casto’s Greenhouse
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – It’s almost Mother’s Day, so one local nursery is making sure Southern West Virginia moms feel the peace and love they deserve. What better way to spend the second weekend in May than with a trip from Wyoming County to walk around Casto’s Greenhouse with her mom, whom Leah Woods calls her best friend.
The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Mabel!
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Mabel! Mabel is an 8-week-old beagle who loves snuggles, pets, and long naps We would like to thank everyone who made submissions this week, and are excited to congratulate Mabel, the LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week in association with the Humane Society of Raleigh […]
America is facing issues with technical education – how one local school is trying to help
GHENT, WV (WVNS) – America is facing a technical education problem. According to a 2021 study done by the Association for Career & Technical education, almost 60% of CTE administrators reported lower enrollment. This was followed by a recent study done by Education Next, where vocational studies in high school have declined since 1990. New […]
Greenbrier County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Grover D. Jordan, 57, of Charmco, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in in possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, on January 18, 2023, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Jordan in Fayetteville. Jordan admitted that he possessed […]
20th Annual Migration Celebration takes flight at Little Beaver State Park
BEAVER, WV (WVNS)– Guests had the chance to fly over to Little Beaver State Park on Saturday, May 11, 2024 for the Three Rivers Avian Center’s Migration celebration! The Migration Celebration is a family-friendly festival to celebrate West Virginia’s native wild birds and natural heritage. Festival-goers could enjoy bird and nature walks, displays, face painting, […]
Tornado Damage continues to be cleaned up in Fayette County
LOOKOUT, WV (WVNS) – A tornado struck Fayette County in April of 2024. Storm clean-up has been in progress in the areas affected by the storm. In response to the damage, dumpsters were dispersed into the damaged areas for clean-up. People affected by the tornado were still in the process of recovering from the severe […]
Beckley USA Shells Out 20 G’s for Spring Nationals LM
MOUNT HOPE, WV-With only four Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco contests left on the 2024 calendar, the miniseries rolls into Beckley Motor Speedway this Saturday, May 11 for the annual running of the ‘Beckley USA 100.’ Established in 1977, the ‘Beckley USA 100’ is rich in history, but the storied race has never been sanctioned by the Spring Nationals tour until now. A whopping $20,053 top prize has been earmarked for the winner of Saturday’s 100-lap headliner out of an over $63,000 Super Late Model purse.
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