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LUCAS to offer lung cancer screening in Ravenswood, Fort Gay, Elkins, and Keyser
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Jackson, Wayne, Randolph, and Mineral counties offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, LUCAS will be at:
Vehicle rollover closes Country Club Road in Grafton
GRAFTON, W.Va. (WDTV) - UPDATE (12:55 P.M.): Country Club Road is now reopened after an accident earlier Friday morning, 911 officials said. ORIGINAL: Both lanes of Country Club Road in Grafton are closed due to a single-vehicle rollover Friday morning. The accident occurred near the intersection of Plum Run Road...
Area Man Charged with Murder in Shooting Death is Identified by Law Enforcement; Victim also Named
According to WDTV, the Elkins Police Department has released the identities of the suspect and victim involved in a fatal shooting in Elkins Monday. Phillips told police in an interview that he shot the victim, Mark Wirth, 67, because he threatened his life with a knife. However, later during the interview, Phillips told police he could not remember if Wirth was waving the knife around in an aggressive manner or if he had taken a step toward him or his girlfriend, according to court documents.
Sitting down with the Appalachian Thunder ahead of opening weekend in Philippi
For most people, football on Saturdays is usually reserved for the fall. But for Philippi's new semi-pro team, the Appalachian Thunder, game day starts in May, all for the love of football.
Man admits to firearm violation after waiving gun while prohibited from owning firearms
ELKINS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia man has admitted to a firearm violation after having a gun while prohibited. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Wesley Shane Haggerty, 35, of Cabins, has admitted to the unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, Pendleton County Sheriff’s deputies […]
One dead following afternoon shooting, suspect in custody
ELKINS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Monday shooting had left one man dead according law enforcement. The Elkins Police Department reports that, at around 3:30pm on Monday, May 6, 2024, law enforcement responded to Heavener Acres in Elkins with regard to a reported shooting. A male subject has been confirmed deceased as a result of the […]
High school state rodeo finals coming to Beverly
BEVERLY, W.Va. (WDTV) - The West Virginia High School Rodeo Association State Finals will be hosted this weekend at 4-H Camp Pioneer’s Dakan Arena in Beverly. Over 80 competitors will take part this Friday and Saturday. Events will include barrel racing, goat tying, team roping and more. Officials said...
Tucker County 2024 Primary Voter Guide
PARSONS, W.Va. (WBOY) — Depending on their party affiliation, voters in Tucker County will have several decisions to make in the 2024 Primary Election on Tuesday, May 14. Democratic Ballot: On the national ticket, President Joe Biden is running for the nomination against four largely-unknown candidates. Three candidates are vying for the nomination to replace […]
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