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Morgantown man reported missing near Summersville Lake
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - Investigators are working to find a person who went missing near Summersville Lake in Nicholas County Sunday. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources said the family of a 44-year-old man from Morgantown reported him missing Tuesday. The family said he traveled alone to the Battle...
Disaster Recovery Center in Nicholas County, W.Va., Closing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The state-federal Disaster Recovery Center at the Nicholas County Office of Emergency Services in Summersville is closing permanently tomorrow, Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 6 p.m. The center is located at:. Nicholas County Disaster Recovery Center. Nicholas County Office of Emergency Services449 Water St.Summersville, WV 26651Hours...
Disaster assistance reaches more than $5 million for those affected by severe weather in West Virginia in April 2024
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — More than $5 million was approved for homeowners and renters who were affected by severe storms in 11 West Virginia counties in early April 2024. Residents of Fayette, Nicholas, Kanawha, Boone, Cabell, Lincoln, Marshall, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel counties who were affected by severe storms in West Virginia from April […]
Disaster Recovery Center Remains Open in Nicholas County, WV
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– A state-federal Disaster Recovery Center will remain open at the Nicholas County Office of Emergency Services in Summersville. Nicholas County Office of Emergency Services449 Water St.Summersville, WVHours of operation:Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Closed Sunday. West Virginia residents who were impacted by the April 2-6...
FEMA disaster recovery assistance readily available for affected residents
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — With the aftermath of severe storms and weather that hit in early April 2024, Fayette and Nicholas county residents now have the chance to apply for FEMA assistance. The severe storms and weather impacted 11 counties in total, which included Fayette and Nicholas counties, bringing...
Summer tour brings WVU to Mountain State communities
WHAT: West Virginia University officials will join Mountaineer alumni, friends and supporters during a series of gold and blue inspired stops July 13-17 in Boone, Ohio and Nicholas counties. WHO: President Gordon Gee, WVU Alumni Association and other University representatives. WHEN AND WHERE:. Saturday, July 13. •. 4:30 p.m. — Water...
More than $13 million turn lane project underway in Nicholas County
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The start of a turn lanes project on Webster Road in Nicholas County was announced by the West Virginia Division of Highways. The $13,288,965 turn lanes project, located on WV 41, Webster Road, starting on the south side of U.S. 19 in Summersville near the current Lowes entrance at milepost 17.28. […]
Man arrested on warrant charges for ‘Producing Child Pornography’
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WVNS) – A man in Nicholas County was arrested on July 5th for Producing Child Pornography. Noah Scott was the passenger of a vehicle that was pulled over by the Nicholas County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle was pulled over by Officer C.L Groves for defective equipment, according to a Facebook post by the […]
Man wanted on child porn charges arrested during traffic stop
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man wanted on producing child pornography charges is arrested during a traffic stop in Nicholas County. Summersville Police Officer C.L. Groves demonstrated exceptional performance last night. During a routine traffic stop for defective equipment, Officer Groves identified the driver as Noah Scott, who was found to have a warrant for […]
“End of Watch Ride to Remember” event for fallen Nicholas Deputy Thomas Baker to be held Friday
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Nicholas County Sheriff’s Department will host a memorial event to honor Deputy Thomas Baker, who was killed in the line of duty. The event, “End of Watch Ride to Remember,” will take place on Friday, July 5th, at 8:30 AM on Main Street in Summersville in front of the Nicholas […]
Celebrating 99 years of the Nicholas County Fair
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Celebrate 99 years of fun at the 2024 Nicholas County Fair! The Nicholas County Fair is set to celebrate its 99th anniversary from July 24th to July 27th, 2024, at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park in Summersville. This four-day event promises a variety of entertainment and activities for all ages. […]
Updates with FEMA in Fayette and Nicholas Counties
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY)- If you were impacted by the severe storms from April 2-6, there are a few FEMA deadlines you may want to consider. The deadline to apply for assistance is July 22. If you wish to apply in person, you can visit the locations in Nicholas or Fayette County.
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