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Wayne County woman dies in overnight fire
KENOVA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wayne County woman has passed away as a result of a fire early Friday morning. The West Virginia State Fire Marshal reports that, at around 3:00am on the morning of Friday, July 26, 2024, a residential fire occurred in the 1700 Block of Poplar Street in the Kenova area. Authorities […]
Concord University seeks to align training with needs of WV kinship families
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University has announced its role in the transformation of the pre-service training curriculum as it pertains to kinship caregivers throughout the state of West Virginia. Concord University, in collaboration with the West Virginia Social Work Education Consortium – also known as the SWEC – proposed changes to the pre-service curriculum […]
Two vice presidents chosen for Fairmont State University cabinet
FAIRMONT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mike Davis, President of Fairmont State University has chosen two vice presidents to join the Fairmont executive leadership team. The step marks a significant development for the institution. Davis, currently in the second year of his presidency, seeks to make Fairmont State University a “Great Place to Learn, Work, and to […]
Transcend Realty cuts ribbon on Main Street location
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Team members with Transcend Realty were joined by friends, family, and local leadership to cut the ribbon on the agency’s new location on Main Street in Downtown Beckley. The ribbon cutting ceremony was facilitated by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce and saw attendance from an array of community members and […]
One dead after trailer fire in Kanawha County
CLENDENIN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A trailer fire in the Clendenin area of Kanawha has claimed the life of one resident according to reports. The Clendenin Volunteer Fire Department has indicated that, on Thursday, July 25, 2024, a structure fire was reported in the Jordan Creek Road area. Engine 1 with the CVFD arrived at the […]
New non-profit aims to enhance Fayette County recreation
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The newly established Fayette County Community Foundation (FCCF) is on a mission to enhance recreation opportunities for residents of Fayette County. This non-profit organization aims to create a culture of local giving, enabling donors to contribute towards the community’s quality of life, health, and well-being. FCCF, operating as a 501(c)(3) […]
WVU Police Department welcomes new explosives detection K-9
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The WVU Police Department has a new addition to its team: Chuck, a yellow Labrador retriever born in February 2023. Handled by Officer Ethan Stepp, Chuck is a specially trained explosives detection K-9. Explosives detection K-9s play an important role in ensuring the safety of the campus community and the surrounding […]
Callie Mae is the LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week!
(LOOTPRESS) – The final LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week for the month of June is Callie Mae! Callie Mae is an eleven-year-old Calico who loves digging into chicken-flavored treats and lying around on her back. Thanks to all the readers who submitted their pals for consideration this week and congratulations to the latest LOOTPRESS Pet […]
Paving operations on WV 115 to begin in Jefferson County
BURLINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Paving operations on WV 115 in Jefferson County are set to start on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The work will take place between 7 PM and 6 AM from Sunday night through Thursday night. The paving will cover a stretch of WV 115 beginning 0.50 miles north of the junction with […]
WV Hive to host Lewisburg ‘Coffee Talks’ session
LEWISBURG,WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Hive has announced that it will be teaming with Ascend WV Greenbrier Valley for its upcoming “Coffee Talks” networking session, sponsored by City National Bank. The event, set to take place at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine‘s Clingman Center for Community Engagement at 980 Jefferson Street North […]
Wyoming County BOE to discuss Universal Pre-K Collaborative Contract at upcoming meeting
PINEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Wyoming County Board of Education has announced that it will meet on Monday for a meeting at which a Universal Pre-K Collaborative Contract will be discussed. According to the meeting agenda released by the Wyoming Board of Education on Wednesday, the meeting will take place at 6:00pm on Monday, July […]
Fairmont professor honored with teaching excellence awards
FAIRMONT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fairmont State University has announced that Professor of Information Systems Management, Dr. Rebecca Giorcelli has been honored with multiple awards denoting teaching excellence. Bestowed upon educators who have been shown to demonstrate outstanding prowess teaching in their area of expertise, the Teaching Excellence Award for Region 2 is among the honors […]
Police searching for missing Greenbrier County woman
RONCEVERTE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Ronceverte Police Department (RPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Chandler Reed, a 28-year-old woman from Ronceverte. Chandler was last in contact on July 21, 2024, and is believed to be driving a white Volkswagen Jetta with West Virginia plates. The car also features a front vanity plate with […]
“Hillbilly Elegy” book sales surge after Vance VP announcement
(LOOTPRESS) – The choice of JD Vance as his running mate by former President Donald Trump has resulted in a significant increase in sales of “Hillbilly Elegy,” Vance’s best-selling memoir published in 2016. A HarperCollins spokesperson informed The Associated Press that since Trump’s announcement on July 15, over 650,000 copies have been sold, including physical […]
Man arrested following standoff with chainsaw
BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A wanted West Virginia man has been arrested following a standoff with a chainsaw. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, 37-year-old Cory Cutlip was wanted on multiple charges across several counties. At approximately 6:33 PM, Deputies Clark and Keller, along with Corporal Shockey, arrived at the location where Cutlip […]
Woman stole a man’s car key and started howling like a dog
DANVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Trouble at a pizza restaurant: a woman is facing charges after she stole a man’s key, started smacking his vehicle, yelling and howling like a dog, and calling the police a dog pig. On July 24, at approximately 5:15 PM, Officer Marino JB responded to a report of a domestic disturbance […]
40 fellows graduate from Appalachian Leadership Institute, including five West Virginians
WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) celebrated the graduation of 40 fellows from its Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI) in a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. The graduates, from 13 states across Appalachia, were joined by their families, ARC staff, and regional leaders. “My heartfelt congratulations to the Appalachian Leadership Institute Class of […]
City officials cut ribbon for Huntington Children’s Museum
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the Huntington Children’s Museum. In attendance for the ceremony were City of Huntington Mayor Steve Williams and City Councilman Todd Sweeney, both of whom serve as representatives for the city district which now […]
John McHugh named acting Secretary of West Virginia Department of Administration
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice has announced the appointment of John McHugh as the acting Secretary of the Department of Administration. He will succeed Mark Scott, who has held the position since 2021. Scott has resigned effective at the end of July. Gov. Justice says Scott did a good job but got “out […]
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