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80s and 90s nostalgia home vacation rental opens in Fayette County

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Travelers hoping to step back in time to the era of VHS tapes, wood paneling, and personal pan pizzas now have a new place to stay near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
Nate and Rachel Adams, owners of Appalachian Escapes, have opened their sixth vacation rental in Fayette County, a fully themed getaway celebrating the nostalgia of the 1980s and early 1990s.
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Raleigh County Mother Arrested After Drugs and Syringes Found Near Sleeping Child

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A disturbing discovery inside a Raleigh County home has led to the arrest of a parent after authorities found drugs, syringes, and a firearm within arm’s reach of their 8-year-old child.
According to the West Virginia State Police, troopers assisted in executing a search warrant at a residence in connection with controlled fentanyl purchases made from the home.
Upon entering the residence, officers immediately spotted drugs and drug paraphernalia, including a

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Beckley Man Arrested on Domestic Battery, Strangulation, and Drug Charges

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Beckley man is facing multiple charges after police say a domestic dispute turned violent and led to the discovery of fentanyl hidden under a home where children were present.
According to law enforcement, officers were dispatched to a home on  in Beckley for a domestic disturbance in progress. When they arrived, they found several people in the yard arguing and quickly separated those involved.
The victim told officers that her boyfriend, Eddie Mullens, had been

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Suspect Arrested in Mullens on Warrants and Drug Charges After Breaking and Entering Call

MULLENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A man wanted on active warrants was arrested Wednesday morning after officers responded to a breaking and entering call in progress in the Mullens area.
According to the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Lane and Mullens Police Officer Eric Hoosier responded to the scene around 11:03 a.m. on October 29, 2025. Officer Hoosier located the suspect, identified as Terry Lee McKinney, walking along the road near the residence.
While deputies attempted to make contact with

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Appalachian Bible College Hosts Successful 2025 Missions Conference, Celebrating Global Impact

MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) –  Appalachian Bible College (ABC) recently concluded its 2025 Missions Conference, held October 27-29 under the theme “Passionately Uplifting Our Cause.” The event continued the celebration of ABC’s 75th anniversary.
Over 40 missionaries from around the world gathered on campus, representing diverse regions and mission fields. Attendees included students, faculty, staff, and community members, all united in their commitment to advancing the cause of missions. In a nod

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Illegal immigrant arrested along U.S. Route 19 in Mount Hope

MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mount Hope Police arrested an undocumented immigrant Thursday afternoon following a roadside encounter on U.S. Route 19.
According to the Mount Hope Police Department, officers were on routine patrol when they saw an individual walking along the roadway in an unsafe manner.
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Snow showers possible in parts of West Virginia on Halloween

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service in Charleston says strong winds and light snow will affect parts of West Virginia Thursday night into Friday.
A low-pressure system moving northeast of the region will bring gusty winds, with gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected in the higher elevations of the West Virginia mountains.

Rain showers are forecast to change over to snow across the higher terrain of Pocahontas and Randolph counties Thursday night, continuing into Friday morning.

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Wife of Raleigh County contractor arrested in ongoing fraud investigation

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County woman has been arrested in connection with a series of contractor fraud complaints involving a local fencing business.
According to the West Virginia State Police, Miranda Ullman, who assisted in managing Fence Daddy and More LLC, has been charged with 13 counts of grand larceny, 13 counts of fraudulent schemes, and one count of conspiracy.
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Two killed in early morning Wyoming County house fire

OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Authorities confirmed that two people died in a house fire Thursday morning just outside of Oceana in Wyoming County.
Wyoming County Sheriff Brad Ellison told LOOTPRESS that first responders were called to the scene during the early hours of October 30, 2025.
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Glen Fork Elementary/Middle School release early following “tragic” community news

WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Glen Fork Elementary and Middle Schools dismissed students early today at 12:00 p.m. following tragic news affecting the local community, according to Wyoming County Schools.
Officials did not clarify what occurred, but police did confirm two deaths following a house fire early Thursday morning outside Oceana.
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