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Community rallies around family of Oak Hill High School student following tragic death

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Oak Hill community is coming together to support a grieving family following the tragic death of a 15-year-old Oak Hill High School student. The outpouring of support follows the heartbreaking loss of Kai Christopher Hurley, a 15-year-old sophomore at Oak Hill High School whose life was tragically cut short […]

Oak Hill, WV · 2d

Lootpress

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U.S. Route 19 reopens following serious accident in Summersville

SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – U.S. Route 19 in Summersville has reopened following a serious accident Friday evening, November 6, 2026. According to the Summersville Police Department, the accident occurred near the Walmart traffic light, prompting authorities to shut down both northbound and southbound lanes. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and the roadway was closed […]

Summersville, WV · 1d

Metro News

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Vandalia Health, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine teaming up to bring back labor, delivery services in Greenbrier County

LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Labor and delivery services are coming back to Greenbrier County. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a partnership between Vandalia Health and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) on Thursday that will allow those services to return to the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Lewisburg. In addition to the agreement between Vandalia Health and WVSOM, the Mountain State’s second freestanding birthing center will be erected through a nearly $4 million grant from the Rural Health Transformation Program.

Greenbrier County, WV · 2d
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Law & Crime

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Child goes to hang out at friend's home and gets shot to death with AR-style rifle while teen is eating in kitchen, police say

A teenager in West Virginia is behind bars after a child was shot to death inside a home earlier this week with an AR-style rifle, law enforcement says. The post Child goes to hang out at friend's home and gets shot to death with AR-style rifle while teen is eating in kitchen, police say first appeared on Law & Crime .

Oak Hill, WV · 1d

West Virginia Watch

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Guilty plea scheduled for former WV delegate Elliott Pritt

Former Fayette County Del. Elliott Pritt is scheduled to plead guilty next week.

West Virginia · 2d

therealwv.com

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Fayette County Courthouse News: Oct. 29–Nov. 4, 2026

Plateau District; 4.28-acre surface tract on Meadow Fork School Road. Plateau District; Lot 5, Section 2, Edgewood Hills, containing approximately 0.22 acre. Cindy K. Hannah and Justin Wood → Susan Hofstetter. Oak Hill; Lots 19 and 20 on Highland Avenue and Rosemont Avenue, and part of Lot 7, Woods.

Fayette County, WV · 2d

therealwv.com

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West Virginia Army National Guard’s 249th Army Band to present Veterans Day concert at Carnegie Hall

Lewisburg, West Virginia – Carnegie Hall invites the community to join in a special Veterans Day observance as the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 249th Army Band presents a free patriotic concert on Wednesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. in the Hamilton Auditorium. This inspiring Veterans Day performance...

Lewisburg, WV · 22h

Country Herald

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Raleigh County, WV Deputies Investigate Theft of 4 Minibikes

Raleigh County investigators seek public assistance after four Black Viper minibikes were stolen.

Raleigh County, WV · 1d

WVNS

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Three people arrested in connection to two structure fires in Fayette County

POWELLTON, WV (WVNS) — Three people were arrested and charged after an investigation into two structure fires that occurred in Fayette County in September. According to a press release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, 18-year-old Tyler R. Hudnall, of Montgomery; 36-year-old Jeremy L. Proctor, of Boomer; and 32-year-old James E. Hudnall, of Montgomery, were […]

Fayette County, WV · 1d

therealwv.com

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Grand opening set for Off The Rails Nails in Hinton on Saturday, Nov. 7

Hinton, W.Va. (November 3, 2026) – Martha Braswell, owner of Off The Rails Nails LLC, is inviting the community to attend the 11 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2026, grand opening and ribbon cutting celebrating her new salon at 310 3rd Avenue in Hinton. Braswell, a Veteran, said in January...

Hinton, WV · 2d

National Enquirer

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Injured, Hypothermic Man Rescued From Below West Virginia Waterfall

First responders in West Virginia carried out a complex technical rescue on Tuesday after an injured man became trapped in a rocky “hole” along the Kanawha River below Kanawha Falls. The Ansted Fire Department said crews from a total of nine neighboring fire departments responded to assist after a man became trapped in a rocky […]

Ansted, WV · 1d

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Two Charged Following Raleigh County Larceny Investigation

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Two men are facing felony charges after Raleigh County deputies recovered stolen property during a recent investigation. According to the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a larceny complaint in the Beckley area and determined that HVAC unit radiators and copper material with an estimated value of about one thousand dollars had been stolen.

Raleigh County, WV · 2d

WVNT-TV

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Veterans event to be held in Alderson on Veterans Day

ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) — An event recognizing veterans will be held in Alderson on Veterans Day. According to a press release, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, a Salute to Service for all Veterans, as well as a dedication for banners recognizing Veterans from Alderson, will be held at Alderson Alumni Park, the gazebo at the Monroe County end of the Alderson Memorial Bridge.

Alderson, WV · 1d

Metro News

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Greenbrier East ends East Fairmont’s 68-game winning streak, takes Class AAA crown, 1-0

BECKLEY, W.Va. — In winning their first state championship in girls soccer, Greenbrier East also ended a 68-match winning streak and back-to-back title run of East Fairmont. The Spartans (21-3-1) defeated the Bees, 1-0 in the WVSSAC Class AAA State Championship. “It just shows how much grit this team...

Fairmont, WV · 11h

WVNS

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Fayette County man sentenced for federal gun crime

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A man from Fayette County was sentenced for a federal gun crime. According to a press release from the United States Department of Justice, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, 45-year-old Eddie Daivon Morgan, of Mount Hope, was sentenced to ten years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, […]

Fayette County, WV · 1d

therealwv.com

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Summers County Courthouse News: Oct. 31–Nov. 6, 2026

Nick Blankenship and Teshea Blankenship → Nicholas R. Blankenship. Pipestem District; 0.47 acre, more or less, with right-of-way. Felicia Williams and Austin O’Dell → The Hinton Land Reuse Agency. City of Hinton; part of Lot 21, Avis; transfer to municipality. Rachel Ann Pack, also known as Rachel...

Summers County, WV · 22h

WVNS

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Community reacts to Daniels IGA closing

DANIELS, WV (WVNS) — After twenty years in business, the Daniels Cornerstone IGA is closing its doors. That is according to a recent Facebook post by the store. It is one of the closest grocery stores for the people who live in Daniels, Cool Ridge, Shady Spring and other communities and the impact is already […]

Daniels, WV · 2d

WSLS

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Craig County makes history with first undefeated regular season after 13-6 win over Meadow Bridge

Craig County made program history Friday night, defeating Meadow Bridge 13-6 to complete its first undefeated regular season. The milestone comes after the Rockets secured their first-ever outright Pioneer District championship, adding another historic achievement to an already memorable season. But the regular-season finale was far from easy, as Craig...

Craig County, VA · 1d

WVNS

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Raleigh General Hospital donates hundreds of turkeys to those in need

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – With the holidays approaching, team members at Raleigh General Hospital have been working to make a difference for those in need. For many, Thanksgiving dinner would not be complete without a delicious turkey on the table. This is not always possible for those struggling with food scarcity and economic uncertainty. The […]

Beckley, WV · 1d

WVNS

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Meadow Bridge Marching Wildcats to perform at National Veterans Parade in D.C.

MEADOW BRIDGE, WV (WVNS) – Members of the Meadow Bridge High School Marching Band have been gearing up for their planned performance in Washington D.C. for the National Veterans Parade. Since being invited, members of the band have received support from across the county and beyond. Congratulatory letters have rolled in from the likes of […]

Meadow Bridge, WV · 1d