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Fayetteville Marketplace announces grand opening in historic Ben Franklin building

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A new marketplace located inside the historic former Ben Franklin building in downtown Fayetteville has announced its grand opening date.
Fayetteville Marketplace will officially celebrate its grand opening at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9.
The marketplace is being promoted as a destination featuring “Historic Treasure, Local Favorites, and Everyday Finds” under one roof.
The opening marks a new chapter for the longtime Ben Franklin building, a recognizable part of


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Raleigh County woman charged after allegedly striking two vehicles following argument at McDonald’s

BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County woman is facing felony charges after authorities say she struck two parked vehicles following an argument with a 19-year-old employee at a McDonald’s restaurant in Beaver.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Raleigh County Magistrate Court, Stephanie Louann French was charged in connection with an incident that occurred Sept. 22 at the McDonald’s located at 200 Airport Road.
A Raleigh County sheriff’s deputy responded to the restaurant regarding a

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Wyoming County Schools Superintendent John Henry announces resignation

WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Wyoming County Schools Superintendent John Henry announced his resignation Monday morning during a meeting of the Wyoming County Board of Education.
Henry, who became superintendent on July 1, 2024, announced that his resignation will take effect at the end of the day on Oct. 1, 2026. Before becoming superintendent, Henry served as assistant superintendent of support services for the school system.
During Monday’s meeting, Henry thanked board members, school

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Two people die after being struck by vehicle in southern West Virginia

LOGAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two people were killed and another remains hospitalized after three pedestrians were struck by a pickup truck Sunday evening in Logan County, according to West Virginia State Police.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, along WV Route 44 in the Whites Addition community.
Senior Trooper J.P. Ziegler and other troopers from the West Virginia State Police Logan Detachment responded after being dispatched by Logan 911.
According to State Police, three


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Rainelle firefighters battle house fire for hours, respond to two rekindles

RAINELLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Firefighters spent several hours battling a house fire in Rainelle early Saturday morning before returning to the scene twice for rekindles.
According to the Rainelle Fire Department, crews were dispatched to a structure fire on 8th Street at approximately 5:05 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26.
Rainelle firefighters responded with an engine, tanker and utility vehicle. Crews worked to extinguish the fire until approximately noon.
Officials said the occupants of the residence


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Putnam County man accused of threatening deputies after gunfire complaints

HURRICANE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Putnam County man faces a terroristic threats charge after allegedly warning that deputies who returned to his home might not leave, according to a criminal complaint.
The investigation began September 12 after Putnam County 911 received a report of gunshots at a residence in the Highland Drive area of Hurricane. The caller reported hearing two men arguing, followed by several quick “pops” and someone yelling that he believed he had been shot.
Deputies arrived and

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Putnam County man accused of strangling, kidnapping girlfriend during breakup

WINFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Putnam County man faces multiple charges after allegedly strangling his girlfriend as she attempted to end their relationship.
According to a criminal complaint, Deputy Sizemore was approached by several people at the Speedway in Winfield on August 18. The witnesses reported seeing the victim being strangled by her boyfriend, Christian Compton, outside their Winfield Road residence.
The victim told deputies that she was in the process of breaking up with Compton when

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Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources renew decades-long conservation partnershi

ELKINS, WV (LOOTPRESS) –  The Monongahela National Forest and West Virginia Division of Natural Resources have renewed a long-standing partnership to conserve and manage fish, wildlife, habitat and other natural resources across national forest lands and the broader landscapes of West Virginia.
A recently updated memorandum of understanding formalizes a collaborative relationship between the two agencies that has existed for more than 60 years. The agreement, which had not received a major

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Power lines, tree limbs temporarily close Robert C. Byrd Drive in Crab Orchard

CRAB ORCHARD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A portion of Robert C. Byrd Drive in Raleigh County is temporarily closed Sunday due to downed power lines and tree limbs.
The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office said the closure is in the 1500 block of Robert C. Byrd Drive in Crab Orchard.
Drivers are being asked to use an alternate route until the roadway can be reopened.
The Sheriff’s Office did not immediately provide an estimated time for when the road will reopen.

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Lewisburg, WV Receives National Recognition from America in Bloom

LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Top honors for the prestigious 2026 America in Bloom Program were announced at the annual symposium and awards celebration held in the Washington, DC area, September 24-26.
Lewisburg, WV, was the winner of the Alive with Flowers – Sunbeam Social Media Award. Additionally, Lewisburg was the winner of the  3,800 – 5,800 Population Category Award. Other communities in this population category were Honesdale, Pennsylvania and Whitehouse, Ohio.
Lewisburg received special

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