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Ohio man pleads guilty to drug crime in West Virginia

COAL CITY, WV (WVNS) — A man from Ohio pleaded guilty to a drug crime involving fentanyl in West Virginia. According to a press release, on Monday, November 2, 2026, 22-year-old Quincy Higgins, of Akron, Ohio, pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl. The press release stated that according to statements made in court, Higgins reportedly […]

Akron, OH · 2d

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Hidden In A Small West Virginia Town, A Five-Story Marble Courthouse Rivals Any Big-City Capitol

A county courthouse from the 1890s still handles everyday paperwork like vital records and vehicle registration. The building is old, but it is still working. Its stone walls rise above a narrow mountain downtown, and its tower can look almost out of place there. I like how a coalfield county built something this bold for a town tucked between steep ridges.

Welch, WV · 22h

Lootpress

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Wyoming County school bus involved in accident Friday morning

WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County school bus was involved in an accident Friday morning, November 6, 2026, according to the Wyoming County Board of Education. School officials reported that Bus 211, driven by Serena and associated with Westside High School, was involved in an accident. According to the school system, the bus […]

Wyoming County, WV · 1d

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Marcum easily outdistances Sexton; Brown retains his commission seat

When the 2027 West Virginia Legislature convenes in February, the first newly elected delegate representing the 34th Delegate District — a district that encompasses two-thirds of Mingo County and part of McDowell County — will be assuming that office since Mark Dean in 2016. Dean, who in total...

Mingo County, WV · 20h

Lootpress

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Manufacturing expansion in Wyoming County to create new jobs, new facility

PINEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A manufacturing expansion in Wyoming County is expected to create 25 new full-time jobs and bring a new 15,000-square-foot facility to the John D. Rockefeller Industrial Park in Pineville. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council will provide assistance to support the expansion of […]

Wyoming County, WV · 2d

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Two Charged Following Raleigh County Larceny Investigation

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Two men are facing felony charges after Raleigh County deputies recovered stolen property during a recent investigation. According to the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a larceny complaint in the Beckley area and determined that HVAC unit radiators and copper material with an estimated value of about one thousand dollars had been stolen.

Raleigh County, WV · 1d

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Raleigh County, WV Deputies Investigate Theft of 4 Minibikes

Raleigh County investigators seek public assistance after four Black Viper minibikes were stolen.

Raleigh County, WV · 21h

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Raleigh County Man Accused of Shooting Brother

Charleston General Hospital — Hospital Where Injured Brother Treated. A Raleigh County man is accused of shooting his brother. West Virginia State Police responded to a shots-fired call after receiving reports that a man had shot his brother, as reported by Lootpress, which detailed the allegations in a criminal complaint. When authorities arrived, they found the injured man sitting on a porch; he had fled the residence after the shooting. Troopers detained the other man at the residence without incident, the outlet reported.

Raleigh County, WV · 2d

WVNS

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Community reacts to Daniels IGA closing

DANIELS, WV (WVNS) — After twenty years in business, the Daniels Cornerstone IGA is closing its doors. That is according to a recent Facebook post by the store. It is one of the closest grocery stores for the people who live in Daniels, Cool Ridge, Shady Spring and other communities and the impact is already […]

Daniels, WV · 1d

Lootpress

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Popular discount retailer Roses to close Princeton location after decades in business

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – After more than four decades of serving the Princeton community, popular discount retailer Roses is preparing to close its doors for good. According to store employees, workers were notified this week that the Roses location on Stafford Drive will permanently close on December 19, 2026. The store has been a longtime […]

Princeton, WV · 1d

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Wyoming County Courthouse News: Oct. 30–Nov. 5, 2026

Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Inc. → Angelia Armstrong Brown. 3.93 acres on the waters of Clear Fork of the Guyandotte River, Oceana. Don Adkins and Teresa Adkins → Anthony J. Foltz and Lanie M. Craig. 1.57 acres south of County Route 5, on Marsh Fork of Cabin...

Wyoming County, WV · 1d

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Approved amendments to the Virginia Constitution are facing legal challenges

Tuesday night voters approved an amendment to the Virginia Construction that enshrines the right to abortion, contraception, and fertility care. However, the yes vote is already facing several lawsuits seeking to prevent the certification of the changes. That includes a hearing in Tazewell County next Tuesday. Han Jones, Campaign Manager...

Virginia · 2d

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W.Va. Soccer State Championships

BECKLEY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The WSAZ Sports crew is in Beckley for the West Virginia Boys and Girls State Soccer Championships. Watch to see interviews with coaches and players.

Beckley, WV · 1d

Financial Regulation News

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First Community Bank to acquire Main Street Bank

First Community Bankshares, based in Bluefield, Virginia, is acquiring Ohio-based Main Street Financial Services Corp.© Shutterstock Under the agreement, Main Street’s banking subsidiary, Main Street Bank, will merge into First Community’s banking subsidiary, First Community Bank. Main Street Bank has approximately $1.6 billion in assets. The combined organization is expected to have approximately $5.2 billion […] The post First Community Bank to acquire Main Street Bank appeared first on Financial Regulation News .

Bluefield, VA · 1d

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Changes will be coming to Medicaid at the start of 2027

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, some changes may be coming to eligibility requirements for Medicaid. The change will require recipients ages 19-64 to show at least 80 hours of community engagement each month. These engagements can be things like working, studying in...

Beckley, WV · 2d

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Mercer and Bland County students meet local legend Homer Hickam

Bluefield, WV (WOAY) Kids from Mercer and Bland County public schools had the opportunity to be inspired on Thursday. At the historic Granada Theater in Bluefield, they watched the movie October Sky and then got to meet the area’s local legend, the one who wrote the book that the movie is based on, Homer Hickam.

Bland County, VA · 1d

WVNS

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Raleigh General Hospital donates hundreds of turkeys to those in need

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – With the holidays approaching, team members at Raleigh General Hospital have been working to make a difference for those in need. For many, Thanksgiving dinner would not be complete without a delicious turkey on the table. This is not always possible for those struggling with food scarcity and economic uncertainty. The […]

Beckley, WV · 13h

Lootpress

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Gov. Morrisey announces $3.2 million initiative to provide clean drinking water to 5,000 homes in McDowell, Mingo counties

WELCH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Patrick Morrisey has announced a $3.2 million water filtration initiative aimed at providing cleaner, more dependable drinking water to approximately 5,000 households in McDowell and Mingo counties. The initiative will focus on households that rely on private wells, springs or cisterns rather than municipal water systems. State officials estimate the […]

Mcdowell County, WV · 1d

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Nice weather this afternoon, but showers return later

OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – We started with patchy fog this morning, but it lifted as the morning went on, leaving us with nice weather this afternoon. Temperatures are on the cool side behind the first of two fronts that will impact our weather later this week. Later this...

Beckley, WV · 20h

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2026 WV State Soccer Tournament Semi-Finals

Raleigh County, WV (WOAY)- The state soccer tournament is here and four teams from southern West Virginia are vying for a spot in the championship!. James Monroe faced off against the Wheeling Central Maroon Knights in the Class A/AA Girls semi finals, ultimately the Mavericks season ended from a 6-0 loss.

Raleigh County, WV · 1d