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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 […]
Woman throws ashtray, striking man on the head after accusing him of talking to other women
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County woman is facing charges after she threw an ashtray, striking a man because she thought he was talking to other women. According to witnesses, Debra McKinney and a man got into an argument after he got home from work. During the argument, the victim stated that Debra […]
18 arrested on drug charges in Buchanan County
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Eighteen people were arrested after a Buchanan County operation to combat drug distribution. A news release from Buchanan County Commonwealth’s Attorney Nikki Stiltner states the operation was a joint effort involving Stiltner’s office, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. In total, 18 people were arrested out […]
New Rural Health Clinic to open at Welch Community Hospital
WELCH, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) is planning on opening a new Rural Health Clinic (RHC) at Welch Community Hospital. The clinic will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., seven days a week. There is no need to make an appointment. A part of the hospital will […]
Women charged after incapacitated child found living among waste
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Two women are facing a slew of charges after law enforcement found children living in deplorable conditions. According to criminal complaints, one juvenile was discovered incapacitated, unable to move lower extremities due to illness and otherwise emaciated. Officers responded to the apartment along West...
WV teacher reaches quarter-finals for America’s Favorite Teacher
WELCH, WV (WVNS) – Cathy Jack is a name known far and wide around Mount View High school. The teacher with 42 years of experience is known for her dedication, hard work, and love for her career. A friend of Jack encouraged her to enter an online poll called “America’s Favorite Teacher.” Friends, family, and […]
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 […]
Wyoming County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announces job opening
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Wyoming County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has a job opening for a Victim Advocate. Minimum qualifications include: ▪ High School diploma; ▪ Direct work experience in a criminal justice setting; ▪ Working knowledge of the criminal justice system; ▪ Ability to communicate effectively with the professional community and ability to […]
16-year-old self-taught baker opens her own bakery: ‘I knew what I could do’
RICHLANDS, Va. (WVVA/Gray News) – A 16-year-old from Richlands, Virginia, is learning to balance school, a social life and owning her own bakery. Olivia Rife may seem like your average teen, but at just 16 years old she’s already well known in her community for her bakery called Liv-Y-Licious.
Man and woman plead guilty to evading financial reporting requirements
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Wyoming County man and a woman from Raleigh County each pleaded guilty to structuring transactions with one or more domestic financial institutions. They both admitted to making bank deposits from drug money to get out of certain reporting requirements for transactions. According to court documents, Merrick Rice, 43, of Mullens, […]
More than $2.5 million announced by Senator Manchin for health centers in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — More than $2.5 million was announced by U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) for health centers in Raleigh and McDowell counties. $2,791,484 from the the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Community Health Systems in the Beckley area of Raleigh County and the Tug River Health Association in the […]
Teacher pay raises imminent following Russell Co. school closures
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Russell County Board of Education approved the closure of Swords Creek Elementary and Copper Creek Elementary schools on Tuesday. The schools will close at the end of this school year. Division Superintendent Kimberly Hooker said it was tough to reach the decision, and all options were discussed in order […]
Williamson appoints new mayor after former city leader resigns amid federal investigation
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The city of Williamson, West Virginia has a new mayor after its former leader resigned amid a federal embezzlement investigation. City officials met Thursday and appointed Ward 1 Williamson City Council member Joseph Bucci as the interim mayor. Bucci and Mike Casey received nominations during...
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