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Girlfriend bites off a chunk of her boyfriend’s cheek offLootpress20 hours ago
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Wyoming County Man and Raleigh County Woman Sentenced for Evading Financial Reporting Requirements
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS)– Today, Merrick Rice, 44, of Mullens, was sentenced to one year and three months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, and Miranda Aliff, 32, of Rock Creek, was sentenced to five years of federal probation. Each pleaded guilty to structuring transactions with one or more domestic financial […]
Forgotten Fayette County home used in filming of popular movie
THURMOND, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Located in the heart of the New River Gorge sits a forgotten home that was once used in the filming of a popular movie. Matewan, a 1987 American drama film directed by John Sayles, tells the story of a violent coal miners’ strike in the small town of Matewan, West Virginia, […]
Intimate moment turns hostile in Oak Hill
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An intimate moment turns hostile in Oak Hill after the ex-boyfriend kept calling and interrupting. On October 8, 2024, PFC S.M. Wilshire of the local police department responded to a reported assault at Plateau Oaks Apartments. The caller informed authorities that his girlfriend had been involved in a physical altercation […]
Sunset Memorial Park vandalism is under investigation
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — When staff of Sunset Memorial Park came to work Friday morning, the cemetery’s general manager tells us they were met with heartbreaking news for local families. Grave sites had been desecrated with markers knocked over, windows inside the mausoleum smashed and fire extinguishers damaged. The vandalism to grave sites sparked outrage […]
The Table cafe claims Taste of Bridge Day awards for ‘People’s Choice’ and ‘Youth’s Choice’
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Table cafe has been announced as the recipient of both the “People’s Choice” and “Youth’s Choice” awards for Taste of Bridge Day 2024. The establishment, brought to the Mount Hope area over the summer by owners Jennifer and Mike Kessinger – the latter of whom also serves as the […]
Stories of Strength: Tammy Brandstetter
STANAFORD, WV (WVNS) — When most of us consider the most important moments of our lives, we cherish the small miracles of everyday living. Tammy Brandstetter of Raleigh County knows the importance of a high school graduation. In 2013, she said, she had trouble using her arm to write a check. Her doctor discovered she […]
Eastern Vault to resume operations in Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Wright Block & Precast, a major producer of block, brick, and precast concrete in the central Appalachian region, has announced the acquisition of American Block and Eastern Vault assets in Princeton. The Princeton facility will officially relaunch on November 15, 2024, bringing 12 new jobs to the CMU (Concrete Masonry Unit) […]
Come to the Day of the Dead Celebration
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Many people love Halloween, but actually there are three back-to-back celebrations honoring the dead. They are Halloween, All Saints Day and All Souls Day. All Saints and All Souls are sometimes celebrated as Day of the Dead. These celebrations arose in the 800s AD in Europe from a complicated mix of evolved traditions and influences. We all know about Halloween. Halloween was once known as a night of evil. Now it is better known by little ghosts and princesses coming to knock on doors. You shower them with treats to avoid their tricks. Halloween is short for...
Cursed Mine with Theatre West Virginia opens October 23 at Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Get ready for a spooktacular time of year. The Exhibition Coal Mine in Beckley partnered with Theatre West Virginia in 2024 to bring The Cursed Coal Mine to Beckley. The event at The Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia is a production by Theatre West Virginia. A spokesperson for Theatre West […]
Luke Osborne scores big during Shady Spring Middle 8th Grade Night matchup
SHADY SPRING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Shady Spring Middle School Tigers earned a decisive victory against Glenwood Middle at Shady’s 8th Grade Night event, which saw starting Left Tackle, Luke Osborne take the ball into the endzone as part of a thrilling play by the Tigers. Shady Spring Middle School Athletics members, including coaches, football […]
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Ashby Berkley
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - This week's piece is a little different in that it is not about a specific piece in my vast collection of Summers County memorabilia. But rather a person who I owe so much to making me the person that I am today. O. Ashby Berkley or “Totter” as many people of his generation referred to him, passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, at age 83. Even though he was my elder we were close and I always referred to him as “Ashby.” My mother was a chef for Ashby at Pence Springs Hotel in Pence Springs, Wes...
Beckley Veterans Day Celebration and Parade announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The annual Veterans Day parade will make its way through Beckley next month as part of a Veterans Day Celebration entailing several upcoming events. Hosted by the American Legion Post 32 and the Beckley-Raleigh County Veterans Parade Committee, the Beckley Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, November 11, 2024, and […]
Hospice of Southern WV’s annual Memorial Services to honor loved ones who have passed
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Hospice of Southern West Virginia has announced its annual Memorial Services through which those in attendance may honor loved ones who have passed. The yearly series of events provides an opportunity for family members, friends, and loved ones of those who have passed away to engage in reflection and remembrance, and […]
The Ministry Place holding Helping Hands Fall Mini Mart
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Ministry Place at 225 Temple Street in Hinton is holding its Helping Hands Fall Mini Mart. The Mini Mart is held inside the church Monday through Friday, Oct. 21 through Oct. 25. The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Friday 10 a.m. through 12 p.m. Organizers said, "We have good stuff free, jackets, clothes, shoes, as well as nonperishable food. Come check us out." Have questions? Call 304-466-466-8200. The post The Ministry Place holding Helping Hands Fall Mini Mart appeared first on The Hinton News.
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