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Residential fire in Beckley under investigation
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Emergency response units were dispatched to a residential structure fire on Wednesday afternoon. Streets were shut down in the general area of Mills Avenue and Patch Street to accommodate emergency responders with the Beckley Fire Department working to combat the fire. Details regarding the fire, including potential causes are scarce at […]
Raleigh County man sentenced on firearm, malicious wounding charges
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County man was sentenced to up to ten years in prison on Wednesday for charges stemming from multiple convictions, including a conviction for Malicious Wounding. According to Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Thompson, 40-year-old Ryan Kelly Bayne-Durgan was sentenced in Raleigh County Circuit Court on Wednesday by Judge Poling. The […]
Parenting & Behavior Support Center to launch in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Home Base Inc. will be launching a new Parenting & Behavior Support Center this month in the Raleigh County area. The center will seek to make a meaningful impact on the lives of families and children in Raleigh County and beyond. Home Base Inc. will embark on a journey toward the […]
West Virginia home to only train stop located at national park visitor center
THURMOND, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Southern West Virginia is home to the only train stop that is located at a U.S. national park visitor center. Located in the heart of the New River Gorge sits the former railroad boom town of Thurmond, once home to nearly 500 residents. The town served as the heartbeat of the […]
Beckley City Manager Recruitment meeting announced for Thursday
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – This week’s meeting of the Beckley City Manager Recruitment Committee appears to be going ahead as scheduled, as the City of Beckley announced the planned meeting on Thursday morning. The past several meetings of the City Manager Recruitment Committee have seen cancellation just prior to their anticipated beginning times, with nearly […]
7 Brew coming soon with your morning cup of joe
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The city of Beckley will soon have another option for their morning cup of joe. 7 Brew is a drive thru coffee stand offering over 20,000 unique drink options. Their fare ranges from coffee to smoothies to sparkling water infusions. According to their press release, 7 Brew will bring 50 new […]
Raleigh County Anti Rabies Clinic locations – 6/5/24
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Anti Rabies Clinic will continue throughout the day on Wednesday with several stops scheduled throughout the county. The clinic will be at Linda K Epling Stadium at 200 Stadium Drive from 9:00am to 10:00am and will make its way to Coal City’s Stoco Community Center, where the […]
Man charged after shooting in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Raleigh County man was charged in relation to a shooting in Raleigh County. 50-year-old Stephen Neal, of Stanaford, was charged on Saturday, June 1, 2024, with Murder, Kidnapping, and Use of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. According to the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, Neal was charged in […]
Archie’s Cruise-ins to kick off in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Downtown Beckley will be humming with the motors of dozens of classic cars on Friday, June 7, 2024. Archie’s Cruisers will be having a Cruise-in through Beckley, showcasing the cars of the community. The cruisers will gather at Leisure Lanes on Johnstown Road starting at 5 PM. Jill Moorefield, Director of […]
New Raleigh County Commission President to be elected at Special Session
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Beckley Raleigh County Commission will meet next week for a Special Session meeting at which the election of a new commission president will be discussed. The announcement of the special session follows news of the unfortunate passing of Raleigh County Commission President, Dave Tolliver. Members of the Raleigh […]
Liberty High School student to represent WV on the national level
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Optimum reporting over 1,200 outages in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gusty storms have resulted in internet and phone outages for parts of Raleigh County. According to Optimum, they are aware of multiple outages in Raleigh County and are currently assessing conditions. Optimum is currently reporting over 1,200 outages in Raleigh County alone. The bulk of outages have been reported in the […]
Celebrating Beckley Pride
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – For Beckley Pride president Christina Baisden, Pride Month means celebrating human rights and diversity within the community — extending love and appreciation to those who don’t normally get it. “Educating people on things like sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, what gender actually...
Oak Hill man sets fire to his house, claims he was a dragon
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Oak Hill man is arrested after setting his house on fire, claiming he couldn’t be helped because he was a dragon. On May 30, 2024, Officers Bias and Crosier responded to a 911 call reporting a structure fire at 328 State Ave, Oak Hill, WV. Upon arrival at 2:12 […]
Pedestrian struck and killed on U.S. Route 60, one arrested
SAINT ALBANS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man is dead after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. Route 60. The driver has been arrested. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), deputies responded to the area of 10 MacCorkle Avenue SW in Saint Albans just before 11:00 p.m., for a pedestrian who had been hit by […]
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