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Fayette County man faces felony charges after search reveals firearm, drugs and cash
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man is facing felony charges after an investigation in Fayette County revealed a firearm, nearly $4,000 in cash and illegal drugs, deputies said. Nicholas Plumb, 24, of Oak Hill, has been charged with two counts of intent to deliver a controlled substance and...
Mount Hope man leads police on high speed chase in Fayette County
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mount Hope man is in jail after leading police on a high speed chase in Fayette County. On June 7, 2024, at approximately 6 pm, Officer Sergeant S.M. Jasper Jr. from the Mount Hope Police Department was performing routine stationary traffic patrol on the northbound lane near the Mount […]
Storm Possible Friday Then Blistering Heat Wave Ahead
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Another gorgeous sunset is in the forecast this evening with patchy fog overnight. TONIGHT: After a spectacular sunset, a few patches of fog will greet those in the New River valleys by early Thursday. THURSDAY: A boatload of sun and temperatures warming into the 80s is...
Multiple roads in Fayette County to be paved including U.S. 60, State Route 61
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Multiple roads in Fayette County are set to be paved through this fiscal year. Funding for these projects was allocated by the West Virginia Legislature. Below is the list of paving projects slated for Fayette County: U.S. 60 – 3.32 miles from Ponderosa to Maywood U.S. 60 – 2.24 miles […]
Man violently attacks nurse because he wanted to leave hospital
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man has been arrested after he violently attacked a nurse because he wanted to leave the hospital. Earlier this year, the accused, Malachi David Hamblin, was receiving medical attention at the Montgomery General Hospital Emergency Room at Washington Street and 6th Ave, Montgomery, Fayette County, WV 25136. According to police, […]
Woman charged after chasing, hitting boyfriend with decorations
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County woman is facing charges after she allegedly chased and attacked her boyfriend with decorations. On June 9, 2024, at around 10 pm, Deputy Sheriff T. L. Farley, II of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call from the Fayette County 911 Center regarding a physical […]
Mount Nebo woman charged with operating drug lab
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mount Nebo woman is facing felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Mike Fridley provides the following information regarding this incident. Just after 3:00 pm on June 10, 2024, deputies conducted routine patrols in the Miller Ridge and Sunday Road areas. Deputies stopped a vehicle for a minor traffic violation. […]
Fayette County Humane Society announces Code Red status
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Fayette County Humane Society announced Code Red status on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. According to a post on the Fayette County Humane Society’s Facebook Page, there are almost 100 dogs at the shelter as of Wednesday, June 12, 2024, and the shelter is only meant to hold 65 dogs. […]
Fayette County Schools approves purchase of new computers for sixth and ninth-grade students
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Board of Education (FCBOE) on Tuesday evening approved the purchase of new computers for sixth and ninth-grade students. The FCBOE approved the purchase of computers for sixth-grade students with a cost in excess of $50,000. Federal programs and a Title I grant will fund the purchase of the […]
Disaster Recovery Center to open in Fayette County
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — A Disaster Recovery Center is set to open in Fayetteville for people who were affected by severe weather at the beginning of April 2024. The Disaster Recovery Center will open at 8:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the Memorial Building at 200 West Maple Avenue in the Fayetteville area […]
Calm Before Dangerous Heat Wave Arrives
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following a pleasant midweek, not only will the mercury skyrocket, but heat indices will reach the danger category. RAIN: A thunderstorm is possible late Friday afternoon, best chance north of I-64, between 5-9 p.m., otherwise dry weather is expected. Be sure to water the garden early in the morning or in the evening to keep flowers from withering in the heat.
Nearly a dozen Kanawha County firefighters resign during meeting
CROSS LANES, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Nearly half of the two dozen firefighters with Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department resigned during a meeting on Monday evening. Multiple resignations were confirmed to have occurred during the meeting, with reports indicating that ten department members walked due to issues with how the department was being run. The Kanawha […]
City of Oak Hill accepting letters of interest for building commission
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Oak Hill is accepting letters of interest for a vacancy on the building commission. According to the city, letters of interest will be accepted until Friday, July 5, 4:30 p.m. Letters of interest may be emailed to djohnson@oakhillwv.gov or dropped off for the City Manager at 100 […]
Gladwell to become assistant principal at Midland Trail High School
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On Tuesday evening, the Fayette County Board of Education approved Mark Gladwell as the next assistant principal at Midland Trail High School. Gladwell will transfer from Meadow Bridge Elementary (PK-6) where he is currently principal to Midland Trail High School (6-12) to take an assistant principal position effective July 1, 2024. […]
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