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Two babies dead after overdosing, mother charged
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two babies are dead in Raleigh County after overdosing; the mother was arrested and charged with child neglect, resulting in death. On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the West Virginia State Police were called to a residence in Raleigh County because of two unresponsive minors. Upon their arrival, it was discovered […]
Man arrested on drug charges in Oak Hill
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Oak Hill man is facing felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Mike Fridley provides the following information regarding this incident. Just after noon, on July 11, 2024, deputies were patrolling in the Miller Ridge area when they passed a residence that is associated with past incidents of sales of […]
Storm Possible Friday Then Blistering Heat Wave Ahead
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Another gorgeous sunset is in the forecast this evening with patchy fog overnight. TONIGHT: After a spectacular sunset, a few patches of fog will greet those in the New River valleys by early Thursday. THURSDAY: A boatload of sun and temperatures warming into the 80s is...
Here are the businesses coming to the former MacArthur Skating Rink location
MACARTHUR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – So far, three businesses have been confirmed to be opening at the former MacArthur Skating Rink location. On Monday, LOOTPRESS was the first to report on the new businesses under construction in MacArthur. Since then, we have received some more information on what the future businesses will look like. The anchor […]
Dae Dream LLC cuts ribbon on Beaver location
BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for one of Raleigh County’s newest establishments, Dae Dream LLC. Located in the upstairs area of Kenzies Kakes at 496 Ritter Drive, Dae Dream LLC is an esthetician studio offering a range of services. These include facials, lash […]
Mount Hope man leads police on high speed chase in Fayette County
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mount Hope man is in jail after leading police on a high speed chase in Fayette County. On June 7, 2024, at approximately 6 pm, Officer Sergeant S.M. Jasper Jr. from the Mount Hope Police Department was performing routine stationary traffic patrol on the northbound lane near the Mount […]
Boone County ambulance overturns in multiple-vehicle crash along Route 119
DANVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — An ambulance involved in a three-vehicle crash overturned in Boone County Monday afternoon. The wreck occurred about 12:40 p.m. at the intersection of Route 119 and Route 3 in Danville after a car ran a red light and struck the ambulance, according to emergency dispatchers.
Children shouldn’t have to die for West Virginia lawmakers to take action
Last week, Gov. Jim Justice’s administration gave an update on a horrible case out of Boone County where a 14-year-old girl died after several state agencies failed her. Justice said during an earlier press briefing that Child Protective Services had “no idea” about the child, who was found in a skeletal state. Then he walked […] The post Children shouldn’t have to die for West Virginia lawmakers to take action appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Calm Before Dangerous Heat Wave Arrives
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following a pleasant midweek, not only will the mercury skyrocket, but heat indices will reach the danger category. RAIN: A thunderstorm is possible late Friday afternoon, best chance north of I-64, between 5-9 p.m., otherwise dry weather is expected. Be sure to water the garden early in the morning or in the evening to keep flowers from withering in the heat.
Woman cited after loaded gun found in luggage at West Virginia airport
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Beckley woman was stopped with a loaded firearm at West Virginia International Yeager Airport over the weekend, transportation officials said. The purple 9mm, which was found by Transportation Security Administration officials during the screening process, was loaded with six bullets, according to a news release from the TSA.
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