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W.Va. Gov. Justice visits Pipestem Resort State Park
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia Governor Jim Justice visited Pipestem Resort State Park Monday to see progress on the new Aerial Tram Project. The Aerial Tram has been around since 1970 and more than 100 people joined the governor for a tour. The new tram, set to open this...
Food Giveaway scheduled in Bluefield for May 14
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- Mercer County will host a free food giveaway on Tuesday, May 14th. The event will be at the west end of the Mitchell Stadium parking lot in Bluefield from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. while supplies last. Non-profit organization Connections to Connection and the Mountaineer Food Bank...
Monroe County’s JarHead Farms Raises Funds by Successfully Pitching Its Need to Grow and Combat Food Deserts
ALDERSON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Natasha Zoe of Jarhead Farms in Monroe County is on to something special – she is managing a profitable farm and delivering fresh fruits to people who live in food deserts. Her business pitch is being heard and winning awards. In the past two months, Zoe has excelled in two pitch […]
Beckley Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Davon Jamir Linder, 24, of Beckley, pleaded guilty today to distribution of methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on February 27, 2023, Linder sold a controlled substance containing methamphetamine to a confidential informant in Beckley. Linder admitted to the transaction. Linder is scheduled to be sentenced on […]
Fayette County man facing drug charge after traffic stop
MEADOW BRIDGE, WV (WVNS) — A 36-year-old Fayette County man was arrested and now faces a felony drug charge after a routine traffic stop in the county. According to a press release, Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputies carried out a routine traffic stop on a car driven by Phillip R. Brandstetter, 36, of Danese, for a minor traffic offense. During the stop, the deputies obtained probable cause to search the car.
I’m Home: Featured Shelter Pets find forever homes with the Pet of the Week Forecast
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Our StormTracker 59 Team has been featuring a shelter pet every weekday at 5am, 6am, and noon. We’ve partnered with the Greenbrier Humane Society and the Raleigh County Humane Society to bring viewers a pet in need of a loving home. From long term residents, misunderstood pets, and the cutest of […]
‘Mrs. Cochran can get a fair trial here in Raleigh County,’ judge says
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Representatives for both the state and defense convened in Raleigh County Circuit Court Monday morning for a pre-trial hearing as part of ongoing court procedures for Natalie Cochran. Cochran, who was previously convicted of fraud, has been at the epicenter of a highly publicized legal battle, having been accused of First-Degree […]
Town of Sophia 2024 Spring Cleanup Schedule
SOPHIA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Town of Sophia has released the schedule for its 2024 Spring Cleanup. The Public Works Department is scheduled to collect for Spring Cleanup beginning Monday, May 13, 2024 and continuing through Friday, May 17, 2024. Residents are not to put items out any earlier than 5 days prior scheduled pickup. […]
COVID 19 vaccine and booster clinics scheduled in Bluefield
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- Mercer County has upcoming COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot clinics. The Mercer County Health Department will administer shots at the Open Heart Ministries cafe, 415 Federal Street in downtown Bluefield. The clinics will occur on Saturday, May 18, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Saturday, May...
Congresswoman Miller Tours Steel of West Virginia, WC Hydraulics
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS ) – Today, Congresswoman Miller (R-WV) toured Steel of West Virginia in Huntington and WC Hydraulics in Beaver. While at Steel of West Virginia, Congresswoman Miller discussed the newly released EPA rules that could cripple mining operations crucial to the production of American steel. “The Biden Administration is doing everything it can […]
Alderson Women’s Club recognizes bus drivers
ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – The Alderson Women’s Club recognized the bus drivers for Alderson Elementary School at their May meeting. President Betty Thomas presented each driver with a gift card and read letters of appreciation from some of the students who ride their buses. Afterward, a delicious meal prepared by the members was enjoyed by all. The post Alderson Women’s Club recognizes bus drivers appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Mercer County mother sues City of Princeton after son dies in officer involved shooting
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County family has sued Princeton Police Department after an officer involved shooting in Mercer County. An amended complaint was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia in Beckley last month. Barry Yearout died in April 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital after he was shot […]
Paranormal convention haunts its way to Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)– People from near and far all came together on Saturday, May 11, 2024 to celebrate all things strange, spooky and spectacular! The annual convention was announced by the Appalachian Paranormal Arts and Culture Collective. Lovers of the supernatural all gathered at the Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre in Beckley for a chance to […]
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