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West Virginia State Police urges compliance after multiple violent incidents this week
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — After Lincoln County Senior State Trooper Travis Hurley was stabbed multiple times and hospitalized by a suspect who ran from a traffic stop, State Police Superintendent Col. Jack Chambers said this just adds to a troubling trend within the past year. Even within the past week, a man was killed in Greenbrier County after troopers said he refused to drop a knife.
Ambulance service owner convicted of tax crimes
The owner of an ambulance service that operates in Mingo County has been convicted in federal court of tax crimes. According to a statement from the office of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Will Thompson, after four days of trial on May 2, a jury in Beckley convicted Christopher Jason Smyth, 48, of Pineville, for for failing to pay the taxes withheld from employees’ wages at an ambulance service he operated – Stat EMS — and for obstructing the IRS.
Mother, grandmother in Williamson arrested after child found incapacitated, emaciated: Complaint
A mother and grandmother were arrested after children and dogs were in a home living among human and animal waste, and one of the children could not move the bottom half of their body due to their illness, according to a criminal complaint.
WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville
PINEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today the opening of a new public stream access site on the Guyandotte River in Pineville. The new site, located on Willow Street off State Route 97, will provide better stream access for anglers and paddlers. The West Virginia Division of Highways installed […]
Matewan to host 23rd Annual Heritage Day
Matewan is getting ready to kick off its 23rd annual Heritage Day festivities on May 18. "This marks the 23rd year that our dedicated volunteers have brought to life the events of May 19, 1920," said Director of the Matewan Drama Group, Donna Paterino. "Matewan, West Virginia, holds a special place in history and is a must-visit destination."
Chatham Baseball Makes its Own History as Delbarton Wins its Fifth Straight Morris County Tournament Behind 3-Time MVP Dill
MONTVILLE, NJ -- Chatham's reward for clawing its way from the No. 12 seed to the Morris County Tournament championship game for the first time in school history? A meeting with Delbarton, the No. 1 ranked team in the state, and its standout pitcher, Aiden Dill. The Green Wave pried open a scoreless pitching duel between Chatham's Wes Maksimow and Dill by scoring an unearned run without a base hit in the fifth and went on to win its fifth straight MCT title on Thursday night at Montville High.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Delbarton (22-2)...
Suspect dead, State Trooper in ‘serious condition’ following encounter
LINCOLN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been confirmed dead following an incident involving a West Virginia State Trooper on Wednesday night. Details remain scarce regarding the exact nature of the incident at the time of writing, though unconfirmed sources indicate that a State Trooper was stabbed in the neck and that a suspect […]
Girls’ Night Out held
The “Let’s Go Girls” Girls’ Night Out event by GFWC-WV Williamson Woman’s Club was held at the Historic Williamson Field House on May 3. The event supported the Tug Valley Recovery Shelter, aiding domestic violence victims in West Virginia and Kentucky.
Freshman pitcher dazzles as Clear Fork knocks off Norwalk
WILLARD — Miley Shafer celebrated her 15th birthday in style. Clear Fork’s freshman pitcher twirled a complete-game three-hitter as No. 2 Clear Fork held off No. 4 Norwalk 2-1 in a Division II district semifinal game Tuesday in Willard. The unassuming Shafer struck out eight and did not...
Helton talks State Senate District 9 primary win
Brian Helton won the primary election for the ninth senatorial district representing Raleigh and Wyoming counties. He is pro-life, pro-faith, pro-family, and will remain committed to upholding those values in Charleston. “I’m excited to get there and serve,” Helton said. “And the reason I decided to run for office is...
Woman charged after threatening woman with a gun
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman faces charges after threatening a woman with a gun and refusing police commands. WV State Troopers say a female victim dropped off her son at a residence when the neighbor, Betty Jackson, threatened to shoot her. The victim said she could see Betty had a long gun pointed […]
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