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INSTITUTE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman was been pronounced dead on Sunday after being ejected from her vehicle in what authorities are calling a “road rage incident.” The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Sunday, June 5, 2023, at around 4:15PM, Deputies were dispatched with regard to a rollover crash which occurred at the […]

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – Fayette County Schools will sponsor the federally funded summer food service program providing meals for all children ages 18 and under. Breakfast will be provided from 8:00 am to 9:00 am, and lunches will be available from 11:30 to 12:30. Meals will be served...

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman is charged after allegedly stealing from Sheetz. According to police, Debra Cozart entered Sheetz at around 6:23 am, walked around, and grabbed various food items from the sandwich cooler, candy, and drink. Cozart allegedly took the items to the bathroom, placed them in her purse, and left. Management said […]

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Two Raleigh County residents are arrested after police discover heroin and crystal meth during a traffic stop. Captain Robert Maddy with the West Virginia state police confirms that Beckley resident Danny Fortune and Coal City resident Zoe Andrews were arrested after an officer discovered multiple drugs in the car during a […]

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — Locals in Southern West Virginia have a new place to get local fresh veggies, meats and dairy products.  New Roots Community Farm hosted their grand opening for their market on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Valerie Slone, the Sales and Market Manager, said the grand opening means a lot to her.  “It is […]

Montgomery police are investigating a shooting in West Montgomery that left a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Capt. Jarrett Williams told WAKA 8 that last night about 7:19, officers were called to a hospital where a walk-in gunshot victim had arrived. He says investigators determined that the man had...

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County woman was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Paul M. Blake Jr. on Wednesday for charges stemming from an attempted copper theft at the Montgomery WVU Tech football field. According to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for Fayette County, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, Brittany A. McBrayer – […]

The 2023 season of Theatre West Virginia is ready to kick off and the cast arrives on Monday, June 5, 2023. Theatre West Virginia prepares to welcome cast for …. The 2023 season of Theatre West Virginia is ready to kick off and the cast arrives on Monday, June 5, 2023.

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - All lanes of I-64 east bound are back open after a fatal one-vehicle crash, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. It happened around 4:30 Sunday afternoon in the Dunbar area of Kanawha County near mile-marker 51. Metro 911 dispatchers say two people were...

BATTLE CREEK — Sections of Helmer Road and Beckley Road will be closed to through traffic for the foreseeable future as city contractors work to provide new water main connections in the area. Contractors began installing new water main along sections of Helmer and Beckley roads Monday. Specific sections...

Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Fayette County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

If you were looking to keep 'on track' with helping small businesses, Saturday was a real treat with the annual White Oak Rail Trail Expo.

The Mountain Music Festival concludes tonight over at Ace Adventure Resort in Minden with some crunchy bands ready for you to dance to!

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An inmate incarcerated at Mt. Olive Correctional Center on Sexual Assault charges was convicted and sentenced on Thursday for the assault of a corrections officer. The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of Fayette County reports that, on Thursday, June 1, 2023, Tyrone Roberts – 49 years old of Mt. Olive, WV […]

BELLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has released an update regarding the decomposing body found in a home in Belle. They have also identified and arrested the man found hiding in the closet on separate charges. Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Detectives have identified the male located inside the home on 5th Street […]

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Town of Fayetteville has a number of events and activities lined up for residents in and around the area to enjoy over the weekend. From Live Music with Chet Lowther at the Freefolk Brewery to the Fayette County Farmers Market and much more, there is sure to be something for […]

BECKWITH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A van belonging to the Fayette County Humane Society has been stolen from the parking lot of the shelter. According to the Fayette County Humane Society, its 2008 GMC Sonoma van with plate number CY-9846 was stolen from the premises on Tuesday, May 30, during the night. The van is said […]

Thursday, June 1 - Tai Chi trial run at 10 a.m. followed by BINGO at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 2 - Special Luau Themed birthday party for June birthdays at 10 a.m. Monday, June 5 - Corn hole at 10 a.m. followed by BINGO at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 6 - Kindness rock painting at 10 a.m. followed by bible study with pastor Larry Cox at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 7 - Walking at 10 a.m. followed by noodle ball at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 8 - Picnic at Pipestem. Friday, June 9 - Movie and popcorn at the center at 9:45 a.m. and a shopping...

West Virginia State Police say they are looking for a missing person. Troopers say they are looking for Weise “Jack” Denny. Denny is described as 33 years of age, white male, approx 6’0″, 150lbs, and brown hair. Troopers say Denny is from Handley, West Virginia, and was last seen on April 20, 2023, in Handley. […]

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Raleigh County man was sentenced to more than four years in prison after he was found with a gun during a traffic stop. James Pratt, age 31 of Beckley was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison, along with three years of supervised release for being a felon […]