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One charged with murder after 70-year-old woman was found dead
Correction: Both the suspect and the victim were female. MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman has been charged with murder after a 70-year-old woman was found dead. On May 13, 2024, at around 6 pm, the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a deceased person in the Big Sandy area of McDowell […]
Tazewell Virginia Police Department looking for man after truck theft
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — The Tazewell Virginia Police Department is searching for a man after a truck was stolen in the North Tazewell on or around May 15, 2024. According to the Tazewell Virginia Police Department, at approximately Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at around 1:24 a.m., a truck was stolen in the North Tazewell area […]
WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville
PINEVILLE, W.VA. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced 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 directional signs to […] The post WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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 […]
Mercer County Schools thanks the community for passing the excess school levy
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The excess school levy in Mercer County was successfully passed after votes were tallied from the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Members of Mercer County Schools thanked the people of Mercer County for helping support the educational system. The levy will go towards supporting extracurriculars like band, choir, […]
Frank Priddy claims victory in race for Raleigh County Sheriff
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Primary Election was held on Tuesday, with the highly anticipated tallying of the final votes cast in Raleigh County providing long-awaited answers to the question of who would serve as sheriff for the upcoming term. Former Beckley PD investigator Frank Priddy was one of two candidates challenging incumbent Sheriff Jim […]
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.
‘Mrs. Cochran can get a fair trial here in Raleigh County,’ judge says
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Representatives for both the state and defense convened in Raleigh County Circuit Court Monday morning for a pre-trial hearing as part of ongoing court procedures for Natalie Cochran. Cochran, who was previously convicted of fraud, has been at the epicenter of a highly publicized legal battle, having been accused of First-Degree […]
Raleigh County voters pass fire levy
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County voters passed a fire levy on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, which is expected to put around $3.5 million into local fire department operations. Fire officials have said the levy will be used to support 13 volunteer fire departments in the county, along with Beckley Fire Department. Firefighters increasingly provide […]
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...
I’m Home: Featured Shelter Pets find forever homes with the Pet of the Week Forecast
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Our StormTracker 59 Team has been featuring a shelter pet every weekday at 5am, 6am, and noon. We’ve partnered with the Greenbrier Humane Society and the Raleigh County Humane Society to bring viewers a pet in need of a loving home. From long term residents, misunderstood pets, and the cutest of […]
Town of Sophia 2024 Spring Cleanup Schedule
SOPHIA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Town of Sophia has released the schedule for its 2024 Spring Cleanup. The Public Works Department is scheduled to collect for Spring Cleanup beginning Monday, May 13, 2024 and continuing through Friday, May 17, 2024. Residents are not to put items out any earlier than 5 days prior scheduled pickup. […]
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.
Beckley Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Davon Jamir Linder, 24, of Beckley, pleaded guilty today to distribution of methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on February 27, 2023, Linder sold a controlled substance containing methamphetamine to a confidential informant in Beckley. Linder admitted to the transaction. Linder is scheduled to be sentenced on […]
Food Giveaway scheduled in Bluefield for May 14
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- Mercer County will host a free food giveaway on Tuesday, May 14th. The event will be at the west end of the Mitchell Stadium parking lot in Bluefield from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. while supplies last. Non-profit organization Connections to Connection and the Mountaineer Food Bank...
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