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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 […]
Planned road closure in Tazewell Virginia for local prom
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — A road in Tazewell County will be closed to traffic for most of the day on Saturday, May 11, 2024. According to a post on the Town of Tazewell’s Facebook page, Main Street in Tazewell, Virginia will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 for […]
New Rural Health Clinic to open at Welch Community Hospital
WELCH, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) is planning on opening a new Rural Health Clinic (RHC) at Welch Community Hospital. The clinic will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., seven days a week. There is no need to make an appointment. A part of the hospital will […]
Fallen tree causes indefinite road closure and power outage in Wyoming County
LILLYDALE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – RT. 971 in Lillydale is currently closed until further notice due to a fallen tree blocking both lanes, accompanied by downed power lines. The situation has left the surrounding area, including Westside, without power, according to the Oceana Fire Department. Emergency services, including Shentel, AEP, and WVDOH, have responded to the […]
Man and woman plead guilty to evading financial reporting requirements
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Wyoming County man and a woman from Raleigh County each pleaded guilty to structuring transactions with one or more domestic financial institutions. They both admitted to making bank deposits from drug money to get out of certain reporting requirements for transactions. According to court documents, Merrick Rice, 43, of Mullens, […]
Baseball Game Recap: Montcalm Comes Up Short
Montcalm was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 15-5 to the River View Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Montcalm of the 18-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Two men arrested in Tazewell County due to violation of probation
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) — Two men were arrested after search warrants were executed in the Bluefield area of Tazewell County. According to the Bluefield, Virginia Police Department, at around 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, officers with the police department helped Tazewell County deputies find Scott Johnson, who was wanted out of Tazewell County. […]
WV teacher reaches quarter-finals for America’s Favorite Teacher
WELCH, WV (WVNS) – Cathy Jack is a name known far and wide around Mount View High school. The teacher with 42 years of experience is known for her dedication, hard work, and love for her career. A friend of Jack encouraged her to enter an online poll called “America’s Favorite Teacher.” Friends, family, and […]
Wyoming County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announces job opening
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Wyoming County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has a job opening for a Victim Advocate. Minimum qualifications include: ▪ High School diploma; ▪ Direct work experience in a criminal justice setting; ▪ Working knowledge of the criminal justice system; ▪ Ability to communicate effectively with the professional community and ability to […]
Man threatens to kill victim after she wanted to end relationship
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is accused of pointing a gun at a woman, threatening to kill her after she told him she was dissatisfied with the relationship and was going to move out. According to the WV State Police, troopers responded to a home in Odd, WV, on Friday, May 3, 2024. The female victim said […]
Step into garden oasis this Mother’s Day at Casto’s Greenhouse
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – It’s almost Mother’s Day, so one local nursery is making sure Southern West Virginia moms feel the peace and love they deserve. What better way to spend the second weekend in May than with a trip from Wyoming County to walk around Casto’s Greenhouse with her mom, whom Leah Woods calls her best friend.
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