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Additional charges emerge in overdose death investigation
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Additional charges have emerged with respect to an ongoing investigation into an overdose death which occurred on December 26, 2023. According to Fayette County Sheriff, Mike Fridley, Robert F. Ruth II, 49 of Mount Hope, has been charged with the felony offense of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death and Conspiracy […]
Miss West Virginia USA reads to local elementary school students
LOOKOUT, WV (WVNS) — Divide Elementary School in Fayette County enjoyed a day fit for royalty as Miss West Virginia USA visited with the students on Monday, April 29, 2024. Neveah Harmon spent the day reading to students and speaking with them about her life as Miss West Virginia USA. Harmon is a Charleston native […]
Virginia man sentenced for felony drug crime in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A Virginia man was sentenced to prison for a felony drug crime in Fayette County. 34-year-old Joshua A. Moore, of Axton, Virginia, was sentenced on April 26, 2024 to ten years in prison for the felony offense of conspiracy. He will need to spend two years and six months in […]
Record Warm Pattern, Two Rain Opportunities & Election Day Outlook
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The hot streak of weather will break Tuesday thanks to an incoming cold front. TONIGHT: Clear and calm with temperatures in the 50s. TUESDAY: Showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Briefly heavy rain likely. WEDNESDAY: Patch of fog early, then bright sunshine and low humidity!. THURSDAY:...
Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company hosts first ever Picklefest
MAXWELTON, WV (WVNS) — Vendors, music, beer, and most importantly, pickles! Greenbrier Valley Brewing’s first ever Picklefest had it all on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Several varieties of pickles were set out for sampling and purchase from The West Virginia Pickle Guy including some unusual flavors like the brilliant red Sour Watermelon. Troy Stiffler, the West […]
Oak Hill armed robbery suspect in custody
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is in custody after an armed robbery incident in Oak Hill. On Friday, April 26, 2024, an armed robbery report was made at a store in Oak Hill. According to Oak Hill, Chief Police Mike Whisman, an armed robbery call came in at the old Walmart building at […]
Meet the Candidate: Elliott Pritt for House of Delegates – 50th District
⁃ Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments I grew up in Oak Hill in Fayette County and attended Oak Hill High School. My family has been in Fayette County for generations. Immediately after graduation I left to serve in the United States Air Force for more than 6 years before I was […]
Former Party City building to become new Beckley Goodwill location
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Work is well underway for the preparation of a brand new Goodwill location in the Beckley area. The retail establishment’s current Appalachian Drive location will closing its doors as of May 19, 2024, but will moving just about a quarter mile away to the former location of Party City at 4283 […]
Fayette County Schools to host job fair in June
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County Schools (FCS) will host a job fair two days in June for various positions within the county school system. According to FCS, they will be hosting a job fair on Saturday, June 8, from 9 AM-12 PM, and Monday, June 10, from 4 PM-6 PM. The job fair will […]
Weather Update: Record Warmth About Ready To Set Sail
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following a mild day, a much more significant warming trend starting Sunday will have folks testing their air conditioner units. The temperatures will reach into the upper 70s to low 80s the entire week and likely rank as the third warmest late April to early May stretch.
West Honors Seniors, Caps Regular Season with Win
CHARMCO- The Greenbrier West Lady Cavaliers made the most of their senior night on Thursday, April 25 when they defeated the Pikeview Lady Panthers 11-1 in five innings. After honoring their two seniors, Hannah Sweet and Julia Herndon, before the game, the Cavs got down to business and helped send their upperclassmen out on a […] The post West Honors Seniors, Caps Regular Season with Win appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Backroads of Appalachia motors to Beckley to host Drift Appalachia Block Party
Beckley, WV (WOAY)-Beckley hosted an exciting block party over the weekend. Backroads of Appalachia presented the Drift Appalachia Block Party to celebrate what makes our mountain roads appealing to drivers from all over the country. Newswatch reporter Mike Teaney drifted into the party to drive the story home.
Bodies believed to be mother, daughter missing since 2000 found after deathbed confession
A man reportedly admitted to investigators that he killed a woman and her young daughter nearly 24 years after they went missing in Beckley, West Virginia. Hours after their bodies were found, the man died following a medical episode.
Woman beaten, left completely nude after fight over missing meth in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Four people are charged after a fight over missing meth that left one woman completely nude and beaten up. On Monday, April 22, 2024, Beckley Police responded to 305 Beaver Avenue to a call of multiple people fighting. When police arrived, they found a female victim completely nude, lying in a […]
Nicholas County native named new Mountaineer mascot for WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Nicholas County native officially takes on the role of the Mountaineer mascot Friday during a symbolic rifle ceremony at West Virginia University. Braden Adkins, of Richwood, officially accepted the title after being named the successor to Mikel Hagar on March 2, according to a...
Monday stays toasty and dry; showers and storms return for Tuesday
Sunday night begins with just a few clouds around and temps hovering in the 70s by the late evening. High pressure off the east coast will keep our area dry tonight under mostly clear skies. With calm winds tonight, some patchy fog is possible across our river valleys. Overnight lows will stay above average, dropping […]
Fayette County man sentenced for felony drug crime
PAX, WV (WVNS) — A Fayette County man was sentenced to prison for the delivery of methamphetamine. On April 23, 2024, 60-year-old Donald L. Coleman plead guilty and was sentenced to one to fifteen years in prison for the felony offense of delivery of methamphetamine. Coleman will need to serve the sentence consecutively to his […]
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