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Remains found in 20-year-old cold case on same day suspect dies
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Larry Webb, who was indicted for the murder of Natasha “Alex” Carter in November of 2023, died on Monday, April 22, 2024, after suffering a medical episode in prison. Webb, who was incarcerated at Mount Olive, suffered what police are calling “a medical...
Crumbl Cookies to officially open in Beckley next week
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The day that Crumbl lovers have been waiting for is almost here as Crumbl Cookies will officially open their new Beckley location next Friday. According to Crumbl Cookies, they will host their grand opening event on Friday, May 3, 2024. The new store will be located at 123, Beckley Crossing Shopping […]
Carnival returning to Beckley this week
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The carnival is returning to Beckley this week. Gambill Amusements will have a carnival set up at the Crossroads Mall. It will be open Thursday, April 25, to Saturday, May 4. They will open at 6 PM on Thursday. Other operating hours are as follows: Monday-Friday – open at 6 PM […]
DUI Checkpoint to be held in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A DUI Checkpoint will be held by the West Virginia State Police in the Beckley area of Raleigh County. The checkpoint will be from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. along U.S. Route 19 about 0.1 mile south of the West Virginia Route 41 (Johnstown Road) intersection on Friday, April 26, 2024. […]
Quick Action by Austin and Oak Hill Fire Departments Extinguishes Southwest Austin Blaze
An early morning fire in southwest Austin was extinguished thanks to the rapid response of local firefighters. The blaze, which broke out in the 8500 block of Elmont Springs Circle, was reported to have been swiftly brought under control by the combined efforts of the Austin Fire Department and Oak Hill Fire Department, as per CBS Austin.
Two Raleigh County men face felony drug charges
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Two men from Raleigh County are facing felony charges in Fayette County. According to Sheriff Mike Fridley of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a suspected overdose that occurred on December 26, 2023 in the Mount Hope area of Fayette County. During the investigation, detectives with the Fayette […]
AWAY to present free movie screening event
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – AWAY (Advocating a Way for Adults and Youth – Formerly known as Women’s Resource Center -has announced a free movie screening event set to take place later this month. The screening, scheduled to be held at the Neville Auditorium on Neville Street in the WVU building, is being presented in recognition […]
Mount Hope commercial building badly damaged in early morning fire
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One of Mount Hope’s commercial buildings was badly damaged in a fire early Monday morning. According to the Mount Hope Fire Department (MHFD), early this morning they were alerted to a vacant commercial building fire at 609 Main Street Mount Hope. An engine and ladder arrived on the scene reporting […]
“I never gave up hope we’d find her and bring her home”
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ricky Lafferty said he never gave up hope that his missing daughter would be found. But he admitted, as he stood before reporters Tuesday, there were dark and lonely times since August of 2000 when he last saw his 10-year old daughter Alex Carter. “That...
Stranger Danger: What to do if you’re approached by a stranger
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — As spring continues to warm up, more people will be out and about, including children. 59News spoke with Deputy Matthew Dunlap of the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department on what children should do if they are approached by a stranger. Deputy Dunlap said there are several ways to handle the situation. “Don’t […]
National Coal Heritage Area to Launch Junior Ranger Program on National Junior Ranger Day
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – In celebration of National Junior Ranger Day, the National Coal Heritage Area (NCHA) is thrilled to introduce their inaugural Coal Heritage Junior Ranger Program. The program aims to engage young participants in the rich history and cultural heritage of the coal mining regions in southern West Virginia. The official swearing-in ceremony […]
Raleigh County Pre-K Expo hosted at convention center
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Community members and prospective preschool students made their way to the Raleigh County Convention Center on Friday where the area’s annual Pre-K Expo event was held. Sponsored by Raleigh County Schools and Access Health, the expo provided the opportunity for children turning four years old by July 1, 2024, to be […]
The LOOTPRESS interview: Gary Vaughan – Candidate for Raleigh County Magistrate District 1
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Local author, bail bondsman, artist, and combat veteran Gary Vaughan is known for his many interests and pursuits, and he can now add “candidate for Raleigh County Magistrate” to the list. The candidate recently sat down with LOOTPRESS to discuss his own history, his ongoing campaign, and issues facing the citizens […]
19th Annual Friends of Charity Auto Fair announced
BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Friends of Charity Auto Fair team were joined on Friday at Raleigh County Memorial Airport by media and community members for the announcement of the 19th Annual Fiends of Charity Auto Fair. Scheduled for July 12th and 13th at Raleigh County Memorial Airport, the annual event will feature […]
City of Hinton public worker dies in accident
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — An 8-year veteran for the Hinton Public Works Department died in an apparent accident. According to Hinton Mayor Jack Scott, Wilbert “Bucky” Adkins, a worker for the Public Works Department for the City of Hinton, passed away due to an accident that happened during the late afternoon hours of Friday, April […]
Country Road Garden Club beautifies Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The Country Road Garden Club has been lending its green thumb to Beckley for almost half a century. One of their latest projects is beautifying the welcome sign to Old Mill Village and the area that surrounds it. And it just so happens that the West Virginia Garden Club convention is […]
4/20 celebrations could be tempered by West Virginia’s marijuana laws
Saturday is 4/20 Day, a celebration of cannabis culture, the love of the flower and rallying for recreational legalization here in West Virginia. “To us, it’s a day of more for the community, everybody gets together, they all enjoy everything; it’s kind of a bonding session really for everybody,” said Green Light Dispensary Beckley General Manager Andrew Smith. “You get to get some more insight on how people like the products and which ones work better for them.”
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