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Raleigh County Sheriff Jim Canaday provides update on fatal shooting of male in his 20s
LESTER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – We are learning new details regarding a fatal shooting that occurred in the Beaver Pond area of Raleigh County on Tuesday. According to Raleigh County Sheriff Jim Canaday, on Tuesday, April 30th, at approximately 7:00 AM, Deputies with the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence at a residence on […]
West Virginia Ambulance Services Business Owner Convicted of Tax Crimes
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – After four days of trial, a federal jury convicted Christopher Jason Smyth, 48, of Pineville, on Thursday, May 2, 2024, for failing to pay the taxes withheld from employees’ wages at an ambulance service he operated and for obstructing the IRS. According to evidence presented at trial, from 2012 through part […]
Wyoming Co. Elementary School receives check to replace broken bleachers
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS)—Berlin McKinney Elementary School received a check to replace broken bleachers in its gymnasium. At a Board of Education Meeting, Delegate Christopher Toney presented the check to Principal Tina Adams-Wallen and awarded the school $6,000 to make the replacements. After presenting the check and speaking with staff members, Delegate Toney had several positive […]
Spanish-speaking church trying to put down roots in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A local Beckley church has opened its doors to encourage the birth of a new congregation. Northgate Baptist church welcomes Hay Esperanza in hopes of encouraging the creation of a new Spanish-speaking church in the community. Northgate Baptist Church is right off Pinewood Drive in Beckley and opened its doors last […]
Body with gunshot wound found in Raleigh County
FAIRDALE, WV (WVNS) — A body was found with an apparent gunshot wound in the Fairdale area of Raleigh County. According to a press release, Raleigh County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at a home on Beaver Pond Road in the Fairdale area of Raleigh County on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at […]
Raleigh County church named to ‘America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places’ by National Trust for Historic Preservation
TAMS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Community members gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the historic New Salem Baptist Church, a fixture of the unincorporated community of Tams for over one hundred years. First constructed in 1921, the church’s rich history and striking Gothic Revival architecture are perhaps more significant today than ever. Many community members and local […]
Raleigh County Commission to consider Mt. Hope annexation at upcoming meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission has announced the planned agenda for its upcoming Regular Session, which is set to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Among the docket of agenda items set to be discussed are consideration of the annexation of Mt. Hope, the recent AAA Championship victory […]
Dancing with the Stars Season 11 teams announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Thursday saw the highly anticipated team reveal of United Way of Southern West Virginia’s eleventh season of Dancing with the Stars at the Historic Black Knight Municipal Park. This year’s event is scheduled to take place on at 6:00pm Friday, September 20th at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center, and will feature […]
Meet the Candidate: Frank Priddy for Raleigh County Sheriff
My name is Frank Priddy and I am running as a candidate for Raleigh County Sheriff, 2024. Having a law enforcement career spanning over 2 decades. I have has served as an investigator for the Beckley Police Department, a member of the US Marshall’s Cuffed Task Force, and, as a graduate of the National Fire […]
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office issues warning about scam calls
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office warned the community about scams after getting reports of scam calls. The Raleigh County Sheriff’s office received reports that scammers are calling members of the community and pretending to be from the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office. The scam calls claim that scammers call and leave […]
Beckley Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Crime
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Leon Eugene Smith Jr., 43, of Beckley, pleaded guilty to distribution of a fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, on December 15, 2023, Smith sold a controlled substance containing fentanyl to a confidential informant in the Lenark area of Raleigh County. Smith admitted to the transaction and […]
Raleigh County Active Shooter Community Awareness Event announced
(LOOTPRESS) – Multiple entities have come together for the announcement of a Raleigh County Active Shooter Community Awareness Event which will take place this month. The FBI Pittsburgh Division and West Virginia Emergency Management Division have collaborated with Beckley Police Department and the Beckley-Raleigh County Emergency Services to host the informative community event, which as […]
Goodwill in Beckley is looking for people to hire
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Are you looking for work? If so, the new Goodwill location in Beckley is hiring. On Thursday, May 2nd, 2424, Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley hosted a hiring event. The event started at 10 in the morning and lasted until 2 in the afternoon. Those who are hired will be starting […]
Prom Promise: Showing high school students the risks of drunk driving
NEW RICHMOND, WV (WVNS) – Prom season is here for some and right around the corner for many. High school students are preparing for the best night of their high school career, but risks are still a factor for those who are driving to and from prom. With many students driving to their high school […]
Run Joe, Run: StormTracker 59 Chief Meteorologist Joe Fitzwater loves to run!
My name is Joe Fitzwater and I’m the Chief Meteorologist on the StormTracker59 Weather Team. Although weather has been and continues to be my life passion – particularly local climatology – running would most definitely be my second passion. I’ve always been someone who has enjoyed the outdoors, however for much of my early to […]
VIDEO: Each law enforcement agency in Raleigh County receives Stop the Bleed kits
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Thanks to a state grant and help from the Raleigh County Commission, each law enforcement agency within the county will receive a Stop the Bleed kit which could be a crucial tool in saving a life during a bleeding emergency. The kits were distributed to municipal, county, and state agencies on […]
Mental Health Awareness Month observed by the West Virginia Department of Human Services
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has emphasized May as Mental Health Awareness Month. The DoHS has teamed up with the Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH), along with other agencies across the state and country to highlight mental health and how it plays a role in a person’s health […]
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