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Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Crime
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Travell Lamar Johnson, 45, of Big Chimney, pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, on June 14, 2023, Johnson sold approximately 3.5 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant at a Charleston gas station. Johnson admitted to the transaction and to arranging it […]
Rowe named Sports Director at Mountain Top Media
PIKEVILLE, KY (LOOTPRESS ) – Mountain Top Media has named Brittany Rowe as its new sports director. Rowe brings unmatched excitement to her new position. She has served as Assistant Sports Director for Mountain Top Media since January 2023, working alongside former Sport Director Teddy Paynter, who passed away last month. She worked as Interim […]
The Academy of Country Music Awards are here; Luke Combs leads the nominations
Reba McEntire is hosting Thursday’s Academy of Country Music Awards, promising a night of memorable performances, including a tribute to Toby Keith. When McEntire takes the stage at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas, it will be a record 17th time she’s emceed the show. “I love the […]
Bag of cocaine found at United States Capitol Police
WASHINGTON, DC (LOOTPRESS) – The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is investigating a roughly one-inch by one-inch zip lock bag with a small amount of a white powdery substance, which field tested positive for cocaine. The small bag was found on the floor of a hallway inside USCP headquarters. The hallway is on the second […]
Man arrested after handing out political pamphlets at polling place
BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after handing out political pamphlets at a West Virginia polling place. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at approximately 12:27 PM, deputies responded to 580 Needy Road for a trespassing complaint. The church at this address was being used […]
Delegate and House Judiciary Chair Tom Fast elected circuit court judge in Fayette County
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Delegate Tom Fast, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has been elected to the 15th Judicial Circuit in Division 1. Fast has been serving in the House of Delegates representing Fayette County since 2014 when Republicans took control of the House and Senate. Fast was promoted from vice chair to chairman of the House Judiciary […]
Speaker Hanshaw issues statement on passing of Bob Ashley
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Speaker of the House for the West Virginia Legislature Roger Hanshaw issued a statement on Wednesday with regard to the passing of former legislator Bob Ashley. “Bob was the kind of public servant we unfortunately don’t see enough of these days: the person who runs for public office to serve the […]
Fayette County levies pass overwhelmingly
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Multiple levies were on the ballot in Fayette County on Tuesday, with all passing overwhelmingly. Law enforcement, fire, and the library levies were all on the ballot. They were successful in all 40 of the county precincts. The following unofficial results from Tuesday night’s election may be viewed below. Results will […]
WVGOP Celebrates nominees and looks forward to November
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — West Virginia Republican Party (WVGOP) Chairman Matt Herridge released the following statement, celebrating the Republican nominees who advanced through Tuesday’s primary election to represent the Party in the general election. “Last night, West Virginians made their voices heard and granted Republican candidates up and down the ballot our Party’s coveted nomination […]
Gov. Justice releases statement on passing of former lawmaker, legislative director Bob Ashley
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice released the following statement today regarding the passing of Bob Ashely, who served in his administration as a regional representative and legislative director. Ashley was also a previous member of the West Virginia House of Delegates and West Virginia Senate. “Cathy and I are truly heartbroken about Bob’s […]
Concord University and Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College partner to offer degree in business
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University and Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern WVCTC) have entered into a collaborative agreement, in which Concord will provide the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program to Eastern WVCTC graduates. Students who have completed the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at Eastern WVCTC will […]
Joshua Crist elected to Fayette County Board of Education
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Board of Education will soon have a new member following Tuesday night’s election of Joshua Crist. Board of education races in West Virginia are nonpartisan and were decided in the Primary Election Tuesday. Along with Crist, current board member Cindy Whitlock won reelection. Myra Taylor, who was also […]
Tully bested in House race for 49th District
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Primary Election on Tuesday saw a number of shifts in leadership set into motion, with the victory of Republican candidate Stanley S. Adkins over incumbent Heather Tully having been among them. The contest for the Republican nomination for the House of Delegates seat representing the 49th District was closely contested, […]
Biden proposes 2 Trump debates but won’t participate nonpartisan commission’s debates
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday on social media that he won’t participate in the campaign debates sponsored by a nonpartisan commission, instead challenging Republican Donald Trump to a pair of debates. “Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020,” Biden posted on X, the site formerly known as Twitter. “Since then, […]
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 […]
Greenbrier County elects new Sheriff
GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Residents in Greenbrier County will have a new Sheriff in town. Voters hit the polls on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, to vote on a wide range of races, but one was for Sheriff. Current Sheriff Bruce Sloan could not run after serving two full terms. No candidates ran on the […]
Monroe County elects new Sheriff
MONROE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Monroe County will have a new Sheriff in town. Voters in Monroe County went to the polls on Tuesday, May 14, and voted for many races, but one of the most watched was the Sheriff’s race. Republican Michael Heller defeated Republican Scott Miller. Heller received 1,726 votes, while Miller captured […]
Meet your new Beckley Mayor and City Council members; several incumbents voted out
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Did the recent change regarding Beckley’s City Government cause incumbents to fail and new members to be elected? One could make that argument. Beckley residents went to the polls on Tuesday to decide who they wanted to represent them and the city. The newly elected mayor will be Ryan Neal. Former […]
Swope fails in State Senate re-election bid, Hart picks up win
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Change was in the air on Tuesday as multiple Republican incumbent State Senators were unsuccessful in their bids for re-election – Senator Chandler Swope having been among them. Having represented the 6th district since 2017, the 81-year-old Republican was successfully defeated by educator and Republican challenger Craig A. Hart Throughout his […]
Rucker retains senate seat in tight race for District 16
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – During an evening of multiple incumbent upsets, Senator Patricia Rucker managed to hold on to her seat representing the 16th district in a close race. Rucker narrowly claimed victory over challenger and current House of Delegates member Paul Espinosa, who trailed by less than one hundred votes when the race was […]
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