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Career criminal convicted of federal firearms charge in West Virginia
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been convicted of illegally possessing a firearm in West Virginia. According to United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Mario Adonte Crawley, age 51, a Washington, D.C. man with three prior felony convictions, was convicted by a jury of the unlawful possession of a firearm. The evidence at trial established […]
$700,000 NRGRDA grant approved by Raleigh County Commission
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Raleigh County Commission convened last Tuesday for the Regular Session meeting of the commission. Roughly halfway through the session, agenda item 5.7 under “New Business) – Consideration of a grant for $700,000 to New River Gorge Regional Development Authority for economic development was discussed. “This request is for […]
WVU Police increasing patrols in high pedestrian traffic areas to discourage distracted driving
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – As part of continued efforts to discourage distracted driving and ensure drivers obey traffic laws, the West Virginia University Police Department is heightening its traffic patrols in high pedestrian traffic areas across campus and other areas of concern. Officers have increased their presence in the following areas: Parking lots 80 and […]
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 […]
Four charged with multiple counts of child abuse from a school investigation
KENTUCKY (LOOTPRESS) – On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Kentucky State Police troopers executed a search warrant at Pilgrims Rest Boarding school in Dundee, seizing 29 boxes of items. This comes after the Ohio County Grand Jury handed down additional indictments to four participants. Kelly R. Vanderkooi, 54 of Dundee, KY 1) Sixteen (16) counts of […]
Gov. Justice slams EPA strict mandate
WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Justice issued the following statement today after new EPA rules that would force coal-fired and natural gas-powered plants to nearly eliminate emissions or close operations, threatening the future of West Virginia miners, workers, and the energy industry. Gov. Justice shared these comments during a press event with the West Virginia […]
WV SOS issues statement after complaint about wrong voting dates sent out
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A verbal complaint was made today to the WV Secretary of State’s Office calling attention to inaccurate election information being sent to West Virginia voters by a statewide candidate or committee. According to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner, it appears as if thousands of West Virginia voters received text messages […]
Repeat shoplifter arrested after stealing a Yoo-hoo and cheese stick
HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A repeat shoplifter was arrested for a third time after stealing a Yoo-hoo and cheese stick from a store. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, police were dispatched to One Stop on Pleasant Street regarding a shoplifting complaint. When police arrived, the cashier said a man, later identified as Daniel Wayne Johnson, was seen on video […]
Ohio man sentenced to prison for Grand Larceny
MASON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Ohio man was sentenced on felony charges in Mason County court on Monday. According to Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Seth Gaskins, on Monday, April 22, 2024, David C. Irvin, 34 years old of Wellston (Ohio), was sentenced in the Circuit Court of Mason County for the conviction on the […]
New Beckley Water rates go in effect June 24, 2024
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The first part of a two-phase overall $4.2 million rate increase for customers of Beckley Water Co. goes into effect on June 24 after state regulators endorsed a joint settlement filed by the parties in the case. The settlement laid out in a Public Service Commission of West Virginia administrative law […]
Concord University announces special Board of Governors meeting next month
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – – The Concord University Board of Governors (BOG) is announcing a special Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday, May 7 at 6 PM via videoconference. There will also be a Finance and Infrastructure Committee meeting on April 30 at 2 PM and an Executive Committee meeting at 5:30 PM on May […]
Downed tree causes road closure; power, cable, and internet outage in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A downed tree has resulted in multiple inconveniences for residents of Summers County. According to Summers County 911, a downed tree is blocking one lane of State Route 3 along Greenbrier Drive between Wiggins and Willowwood. Officials say this is also the reason for a large power, cable, and internet […]
Police respond to West Virginia high school following report of student armed with gun
BARBOUR COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Police have charged two West Virginia high school students following an altercation that led to false reports that a student was armed with a gun. According to the Barbour County Sheriff’s Department, today at Philip Barbour High School during lunch in the commons, it was reported that a student had […]
Meet the Candidate: Lee Ann Goins for Hinton City Council
Hello, My name is Lee Ann Goins and I am running for Hinton City Council this May. For those of you who don’t know me, I was born and raised here in Hinton, graduating from HHS in 1984. I attended WVU and received my pharmacy degree in 1988. For over 33 years, I have worked […]
Man charged for the murder of his wife
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia man has been arrested for the murder of his wife. According to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, on April 25, 2024, Rick Allen Cordes, age 49 of Morgantown, was charged with first degree murder for the death of his wife Jennifer L. Hribar, 39 of Morgantown. Cordes was […]
Raleigh County church successfully nominated to National Register of Historic Places
TAMS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A special unveiling and announcement pertaining to the historic New Salem Baptist Church has been confirmed for next week. The church, located at a coal camp site in Tams, West Virginia, was nominated by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia to the National Register of Historic Places. First constructed in 1921, […]
Meet the Candidate: Danielle Stewart for Beckley City Council – Ward 4
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments. I was raised in Beckley, attending Lincoln Elementary School, Stratton Junior High School, and Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduating high school in 1989, I attended Concord College (now University), graduating in 1994 with a degree in Geography. In 2010, I went back to […]
West Virginia representatives responds to EPA’s new rule change
WEST VIRGINIA – Coal-fired power plants would be forced to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a rule issued Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency. New limits on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric plants are the Biden administration’s most ambitious effort yet to roll back planet-warming pollution from the power sector, the […]
Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
WASHINGTON (AP) — Coal-fired power plants would be forced to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a rule issued Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency. New limits on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric plants are the Biden administration’s most ambitious effort yet to roll back planet-warming pollution from the power sector, the […]
Jim Jordan Endorses Carol Miller for Congress
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Today, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan endorsed Carol Miller in the race for West Virginia’s 1st Congressional District. “Carol Miller consistently defends President Trump from the left’s baseless attacks, works to stop the tax & spend liberals, and helped uncover Joe Biden’s corruption. Now, more than ever, we need America first […]
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