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Mercer County man pleads guilty to drug crimes in Fayette County
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County man plead guilty to drug crimes after a traffic stop in Fayette County. 27-year-old Deron Adolph Yarrell, of Bluefield, was convicted of the felony offenses of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl, oxymorphone, cocaine, and tramadol, as well as the felony offenses of possession […]
Meet the Candidate: Harvey “Eddie” Young for Fayette County Assessor
My name is Harvey E. Young. My friends call me Eddie. I started working in the Assessor’s office in July of 1989. I have 35 years experience at this job. I was hired as an appraiser. I was promoted to Reappraisal Supervisor and then to Chief Deputy. I served as Chief Deputy for ten years […]
Beckley woman sentenced for federal drug crime
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Raleigh County woman was sentenced to prison for a federal drug crime. 26-year-old Mariah Diane Keffer, of Beckley, was sentenced to a year in prison followed by three years of parole for the distribution of methamphetamine. According to court documents, Keffer sold around 60 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential […]
Man arrested after stealing money from vehicle and purchasing drugs
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Oak Hill man is facing charges after stealing money from a vehicle and purchasing narcotics with parts of it. According to Oak Hill Police, a call regarding a theft at Maple Court Apartment occurred on April 13th, 2024. When they arrived, the victim said her car was parked out […]
Feeling goosey at Galleria Plaza
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Out at Galleria Plaza in Beckley, it is not just shoppers who were out enjoying the sunshine and grabbing a meal on the afternoon of Thursday, April 18, 2024. A gaggle of geese created a splash right outside of the Starbucks and Chick-fil-A parking lots. Onlookers loved watching the geese, but […]
Multiple individuals tased and arrested during altercation outside bar
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Several arrests were made following a series of altercations, some of which involved members of law enforcement, at a local pub. According to Magistrate documents out of Fayette County, on Sunday, April 14, 2024, Fayetteville law enforcement was contacted regarding an altercation at Maggie’s Pub in Fayette County. Upon arriving at […]
Temporary water outage scheduled in Cunard for April 18
Cunard, WV (WOAY)- A temporary water outage in Fayette County has been scheduled for Thursday, April 18. The outages will impact 103 Cunard residents from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Impacted areas include:. Mcguire hills road. Creekside road. Woodland lane. Water Plant road. Brooklyn loop. Old Landfill road. Cunard road.
Drugs discovered in car after Oak Hill man is arrested on outstanding warrants
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — An Oak Hill man is facing felony charges involving possession of controlled substances and possession of a firearm. According to a press release from Sheriff Mike Fridley, just before midnight on April 14, 2024 deputies noticed Jeffrey S. Maynard in a vehicle at a local gas station. Maynard was known […]
Meet the Candidate: Jess McMullen for Fayette County Sheriff
My name is Jess McMullen. Republican candidate for Sheriff of Fayette County. I was born and raised in Fayette County in a small community known as Ames Heights. I attended elementary and middle school in Ansted. I graduated from Midland Trail High School. In 1996 I joined the West Virginia Army National Guard. I attended […]
Lootpress Meet the Candidate Questionnaires sent to candidates
(LOOTPRESS) – Lootpress Meet the Candidate Questionnaires have been sent out to candidates running for municipal, county, and state offices. Questionnaires were sent via email to candidates within counties in the Oak Hill, Beckley, Bluefield DMA: Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming. Judicial candidates have been excluded from the questionnaires due to the neutrality they must maintain. The […]
First ever Southern West Virginia Regional Honor Choir will be hosted right here in Oak Hill
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY)- Oak Hill High School will host the first-ever Southern West Virginia Regional Honor Choir. Select students from Greenbrier East, Greenbrier West, Chapmanville Regional, and Oak Hill High School will be performing in this show. The director of choirs at Oak Hill High School explains what type...
Fayette County Circuit Court issues ruling regarding cadidate running for magistrate
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS)—The Fayette County Circuit Court issued a ruling regarding a candidate running for Magistrate. In an original complaint filed in the Circuit Court of Fayette County, magistrate candidate Amanda Davis is suing one of her opponents, Richard “Rick” Pannell Jr., for his chosen name on the ballot for what she claims is […]
Active Pattern Before Cooler Trend Develops
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A gusty evening will give way to a thunderstorm north of Oak Hill at 11:30 p.m. this evening before sun returns Thursday. OVERALL TREND: Storms producing damaging wind gusts will stay north of the region but around 11:30 p.m., a few loud clasps of thunder, lightning and brief, heavy rain will greet the Route 19 corridor north of Oak Hill. The barometric pressure will be on the rebound through Thursday morning as high pressure returns! A gorgeous Thursday will give way to rain and thunder on Friday. A cooler pattern will commence this weekend. Expect frost Monday morning.
Raleigh County grandmother speaks out on teen marijuana use
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports 30% of high school seniors in the U.S. admitted to using marijuana in 2023. Medical marijuana is legal in West Virginia but is still illegal recreationally. Woodrow Wilson High School Principal Ryan Stafford noted on Thursday, April 18, 2024, that the political landscape around […]
Get outside on trails, southern West Virginia awaits
Spring has sprung and that means we’ll soon ‘Celebrate Trails Day.’ There are endless benefits to spending time outdoors. Nature’s calming effect paired with physical activity does wonders. So take a walk on a trail. When we get outside good things happen. On April 27 you’ll...
Man accused in stabbing shot and killed by deputies
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ)-- A man is dead, and one is in the hospital following an altercation that happened Wednesday morning. In a release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 1:50 a.m. to investigate a stabbing in the 100 block of Gatewood Court in Cabin Creek.
Registration due by April 23 to vote in May primary
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)—The deadline to register to vote in the May primary is Tuesday, April 23. Tuesday is also the deadline for voters to change their party affiliations. To register, visit the Secretary of State’s website to submit a registration form. The deadline to request an absentee...
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