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Federal West Virginia prisoner sentenced for mailing threats to President Obama, Gov. Ron DeSantis, VP Kamala Harris
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A federal prisoner in West Virginia has been sentenced for mailing threats to President Obama, Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Vice President Kamala Harris. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Stephen Elbert Boykin, age 52, a federal prisoner at Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer, was sentenced today to an additional 51 months in […]
Son punches mom in the face after she refused to give him a pain pill
LEWIS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is facing charges after he punched his mom in the face because she wouldn’t give him a pain pill. According to the West Virginia State Police, troopers responded to the Quarry Glen Apartment Complex regarding a 911 hang-up call. When they arrived, the suspect, Mark Russell Ramsey, stated […]
Officials confirm tornado struck in Wood County last week
WOOD COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Charleston has confirmed a tornado touched down east of Parkersburg Thursday lasting three minutes between 8:19 and 8:21 p.m. A release from the weather service said the tornado traveled 3.4 miles from North Hills to Belmont, had a maximum width of 250 yards and had a peak wind strength of 90 mph.
Patient sues Sharpe Hospital, says he was wrongfully held there for more than 570 days and abused
A young adult male with developmental disabilities has filed a lawsuit against a troubled state-run psychiatric hospital, saying he has been physically abused and wrongfully held at the facility. The lawsuit, filed May 8, said the patient, known as J.P., was given “false hope” for more than 570 days that he was ready to be […] The post Patient sues Sharpe Hospital, says he was wrongfully held there for more than 570 days and abused appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Salem man stopped with loaded gun at Pittsburgh airport
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - A Salem man was stopped with a loaded gun by Transportation Security Administration officers at the Pittsburgh International Airport Monday. Authorities intercepted a .380 caliber handgun loaded with six bullets, according to the TSA. The find brings the total number of guns caught at the airport’s...
One man arrested after stabbing another man
PARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested for stabbing another man. According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 10:58 PM Wood County 911 received a complaint of a stabbing that had occurred at a residence on Red Peak Circle in Parkersburg. Deputies responded and found Tadd Wyrick, […]
Burnsville: Challenges accessing transportation, fresh food in a rural community
When library director Beth Anderson's car was out of commission for 6 weeks, it highlighted the issues many in this rural community deal with. Burnsville: Challenges accessing transportation, fresh food in a rural community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Man charged after fleeing from deputies in semi-truck through Ritchie County
HARRISVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - A man driving a semi-truck fled from deputies Tuesday night, according to the Ritchie County Sheriff’s Department. Scott Ford, 48, of Caldwell, Ohio, was arrested and charged with fleeing while DUI and fleeing with reckless indifference after deputies said he refused to stop his semi-truck on Route 50.
Arnoldsburg: Balancing worries about inflation and energy transition with hope for the next generation
Kenneth and Debbie Arnold are proud of Calhoun County's newest graduates, and hope they can succeed amid rising prices and a changing energy economy. Arnoldsburg: Balancing worries about inflation and energy transition with hope for the next generation appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
One injured after 12th tornado of 2024 hits West Virginia
WOOD COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — One person was injured on Thursday night during what was confirmed as the twelfth tornado to hit West Virginia in 2024. The Charleston, WV National Weather Service crew surveyed and then confirmed an EF1 tornado with max wind speeds up to 90 miles per hour touched down in parts of Wood County on Thursday, May 9, 2024 just after 8:15 PM. The tornado touched down just east of Parkersburg and traveled 3.4 miles. The tornado’s path width was 250 yards, which is more than two football fields.
St. Marys: Working together to address community needs
Jennifer White and Allen Thacker say their community is struggling with inadequate housing and jobs, like many other places in West Virginia. St. Marys: Working together to address community needs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Weston distillery wins 18 international awards in 2024
WESTON, W.Va. (WDTV) - A Weston distillery has won 18 new international awards this year, according to a release. MannCave Distillery won 18 awards at the 2024 Sip Awards. The Sip Awards claim they present a unique, spirit-judging competition, unaffected by industry bias. MannCave is no stranger to the international...
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