LATEST NEWS
Beckley man pleads guilty to federal drug crime
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Raleigh County man pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime. 24-year-old Davon Jamir Linder, of Beckley, pleaded guilty to distribution of methamphetamine on Monday, May 13, 2024. According to statements made in court, Linder not only sold a controlled substance that contained methamphetamine to a confidential informant on February 27, […]
Town of Sophia 2024 Spring Cleanup Schedule
SOPHIA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Town of Sophia has released the schedule for its 2024 Spring Cleanup. The Public Works Department is scheduled to collect for Spring Cleanup beginning Monday, May 13, 2024 and continuing through Friday, May 17, 2024. Residents are not to put items out any earlier than 5 days prior scheduled pickup. […]
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 […]
Violence is traumatizing Haitian kids. Now the country’s breaking a taboo on mental health services
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Students often throw up or wet themselves when gunfire erupts outside their school in northern Port-au-Prince. When they do, school director Roseline Ceragui Louis finds there’s only one way to try to calm the children and keep them safe: getting them to lie on the classroom floor while she sings softly.
State Park Aerial Tram Replacement Nearing Completion
Replacing the aerial trams at one of two West Virginia State parks moved a little closer to the finish line with an announcement on Monday. Scheduled for replacement after more than 50 years in service, a new state of the art aerial tram at Pipestem State Park is ready to re-open this fall. The $12.4 million tram replacement will transport Pipestem guests down the same, iconic 3,400-foot path into the Bluestone Gorge.
Food Giveaway scheduled in Bluefield for May 14
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- Mercer County will host a free food giveaway on Tuesday, May 14th. The event will be at the west end of the Mitchell Stadium parking lot in Bluefield from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. while supplies last. Non-profit organization Connections to Connection and the Mountaineer Food Bank...
Congresswoman Miller Tours Steel of West Virginia, WC Hydraulics
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS ) – Today, Congresswoman Miller (R-WV) toured Steel of West Virginia in Huntington and WC Hydraulics in Beaver. While at Steel of West Virginia, Congresswoman Miller discussed the newly released EPA rules that could cripple mining operations crucial to the production of American steel. “The Biden Administration is doing everything it can […]
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.
Old Bluestone Road historical marker dedication to take place at Wildwood House
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A state historical marker ceremony will be held at Wildwood House in Beckley on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The dedication of the marker, commemorating Old Bluestone Road, will take place in tandem with annual Founder’s Day observances. Old Bluestone Road was the “main road” in the area prior to 1848. The […]
Paranormal convention haunts its way to Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)– People from near and far all came together on Saturday, May 11, 2024 to celebrate all things strange, spooky and spectacular! The annual convention was announced by the Appalachian Paranormal Arts and Culture Collective. Lovers of the supernatural all gathered at the Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre in Beckley for a chance to […]
Coal City Road in Raleigh County closed due to fallen tree
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A large tree has shut down Coal City Road in Raleigh County. According to an eyewitness on the scene, a large tree has fallen across Coal City Road near Affinity Park. A fire truck was seen heading to the scene. No timeline has been given on when the road will […]
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 […]
Nationwide McCraw Gathering to Be Held in West Virginia
The United States McCraw Family Association will be holding it’s nationwide reunion in Beckley, WV, on June 21-23, 2024. This event only happens every two years and was last held in Fairhope, Alabama, in 2022. This is the first time that West Virginia will be hosting the event. Established in 1980, the United States McCraw […]
Woman throws ashtray, striking man on the head after accusing him of talking to other women
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County woman is facing charges after she threw an ashtray, striking a man because she thought he was talking to other women. According to witnesses, Debra McKinney and a man got into an argument after he got home from work. During the argument, the victim stated that Debra […]
Beckley’s Coffee, Tea and Sweet Treats event meets Emergency Preparedness Fair
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)– Over in Beckley on Saturday, May 11, 2024, guests were able to enjoy the Coffee, Tea, and Sweet Treats event, along with the Emergency Preparedness Fair. Visitors could walk around and try some delicious food and drinks, as well as take on the fun sights and activities of the Rhododendron Fair nearby. […]
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 […]
The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Mabel!
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Mabel! Mabel is an 8-week-old beagle who loves snuggles, pets, and long naps We would like to thank everyone who made submissions this week, and are excited to congratulate Mabel, the LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week in association with the Humane Society of Raleigh […]
Raleigh County Judge to retire in coming weeks
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It was announced on Thursday that Raleigh County Circuit Judge, Robert Burnside will be retiring from his role at the end of the month. The retirement of the longtime judge has been anticipated, as it was confirmed that he would not seek re-election. Prosecuting Attorney for Raleigh County, Ben Hatfield confirmed […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.