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Fayette County inmate pleads guilty to killing other inmate
MOUNT OLIVE, W.Va. — A Fayette County inmate has been convicted of second-degree murder in connection to a deadly stabbing at the Mount Olive Correctional Center over three years ago. Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti, Jr. announced this week that Charles Redman, 55, of Mount Olive, pleaded guilty to the...
Braxton County Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime
BRAXTON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Thomas Jason Drake, 48, of Gassaway, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, Drake, a lawyer, admitted that he possessed and pawned a Taurus Model G3C 9mm handgun on December 20, 2021, a Winchester Model Grand European […]
Gov. Jim Justice awards $2 million grant for new adventure park
CLENDENIN, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice was joined Wednesday by multiple local and state officials at a ribbon cutting for the new Air Raid Bike Park. The governor awarded a $2 million abandoned mine land grant to build a project that he said will feature world class mountain bike trails.
No evidence of ‘furries’ in Nebo School District despite allegations, social media firestorm
PAYSON — Allegations of students at Mt. Nebo Junior High School dressing up like animals and biting, barking and pouncing on fellow students created a social media firestorm on Wednesday. As it turns out, these allegations were “completely unfounded,” said Seth Sorensen, spokesman for the Nebo School District....
Man faces murder charge in Linden shooting that stemmed from fight, police say
Columbus police arrested a man in connection with a shooting that happened Thursday in Linden. Kristion Gresham, 21, faces a charge of murder in the death of Delvon Wilerson Jr., 21. Police responded about 5:17 p.m. to the 1000 block of E 21st Avenue for a report of a shooting and found Gresham suffering from a gunshot wound.
Weather Extra | April shower and storm week ahead
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Midway through the month of April and one thing is for sure! Namely, the spring storm season remains active. Take this afternoon when storm clusters with lightning strikes, hail and strong winds have passed through parts of Central West Virginia, including the Little Kanawha and upper Elk River valleys. One hail cell in particular buffeted eastern Braxton County with marbles and dimes (size of hail stones) while no doubt whitening the ground in spots.
Spartan Baseball Downed at Nicholas County
SUMMERSVILLE- In what was essentially a pitcher’s duel as each team had just four hits apiece, it was a 5-run fourth inning that sealed the Nicholas County Grizzlies’ 6-1 victory over the Greenbrier East Spartans on Monday, April 15. With the game tied at 1-all heading to the fourth frame, the floodgates opened for the […] The post Spartan Baseball Downed at Nicholas County appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Upcoming week is a warm one with the chance for showers & storms
Tonight, we’ll settle in for a dry evening under mostly clear skies. Up toward northern West Virginia, we’ll have a cold front move through the state during the overnight. This system is expected to weaken as it moves down to us, providing only an isolated shower chance across the northern edges of Nicholas and Pocahontas […]
Ramsey Invites Residents to Turn Spring Cleaning into Cash at Annual City-Wide Garage Sale
Ramsey residents eager to convert clutter into cash have a chance to partake in the city's annual garage sale festivities. Scheduled for May 3-5, the community event promises a weekend of spirited bargaining for treasure hunters and a profitable clear-out for local sellers. The sale, notably a tradition for the city, is not just about the potential transactions but also the camaraderie it fosters among neighbors.
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