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McDowell County man convicted on multiple sexual abuse and assault charges

MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A McDowell County man was found guilty Wednesday, October 29, on multiple charges related to sexual abuse and assault following a jury trial.
John Fields, of Premier, was convicted of four counts of Sexual Abuse by a Parent, Guardian, Custodian, or Person of Trust, one count of Sexual Assault in the Third Degree, four counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, and one count of Indecent Exposure.
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Police seek information after dog found tied near riverbank

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Charleston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in an investigation after officers found a dog tied up near the Kanawha River.
According to the department’s Criminal Investigation Division, officers and Charleston Humane Officers responded to the area of Kanawha Boulevard East and Bradford Street on October 29, 2025, after receiving reports of a dog tied close to the water.
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Mercer County Woman Arrested After Alleged Assault on 12-Year-Old Daughter

LERONA, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Mercer County woman is facing multiple charges after deputies say she assaulted her 12-year-old daughter during a violent altercation at their home on Pine Grove Road.
According to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the residence around 6:42 p.m. on October 26, 2025, after receiving a report that a juvenile had fled her home and told relatives she had been attacked by her mother.
Deputies J.A. Brooks and Deputy Steele met with the child and her

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Princeton Man Accused of Threatening Neighbors With Knife

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Princeton man is facing charges after allegedly threatening his neighbors with a butcher knife during a heated outburst on Friday afternoon.
According to police, officers responded to the 1000 block of Bluefield Avenue around 12:30 p.m. on October 17, 2025, after receiving reports of a man brandishing a weapon.
When officers arrived, they spoke with victims and witnesses, who reported that Fred Clayton Walls, of 1004 Bluefield Avenue, had been waving a butcher knife

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Lawsuit Alleges a West Virginia Country Club Enabled Sexual Predator in the Workplace

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A new lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County claims that Edgewood Country Club knowingly allowed a dangerous workplace culture that enabled its executive chef and other staff members to sexually harass and assault female employees, including minors, over several years.
Filed by former banquet server Kyra Vaughan, the complaint details repeated harassment by a male employee and the country club’s executive chef, starting when the plaintiff was 17 years

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West Virginia Residents Can Save on Adventures and Dining at Adventures on the Gorge

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginians can now take advantage of special discounts at Adventures on the Gorge with proof of residency. The promotion offers 15% off all in-house adventures, including whitewater rafting, ziplining, guided hikes, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and more.
In addition to adventure discounts, West Virginia residents receive 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at all AOTG restaurants. Guests must show a valid West Virginia ID and mention the promotion

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PSC Suspends Pax Water Rate Hike After Residents File Protest

PAX, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) has halted a proposed 40% increase in water rates for customers in the Town of Pax after receiving a citizen petition opposing the rate hike.
According to the PSC order issued October 29, 2025, the suspension came after a petition signed by at least 25% of Pax’s water customers was filed, triggering a mandatory review under W.Va. Code §24-2-4b. The law allows the Commission to step in when municipal utilities with fewer than

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WVNLA awards $20,000 in scholarships to four WVU students

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to four West Virginia University (WVU) students studying landscape architecture through the Marcus W. Rennix Scholarship Program.
Each recipient will receive $5,000 to support their academic and professional development.
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Former Oak Hill Middle principal accused of embezzling school funds in widespread fraud case

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A former Oak Hill Middle School principal is facing a series of felony charges following an extensive financial investigation by law enforcement and the Fayette County Board of Education.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Fayette County, former principal of Oak Hill Middle School Chad Quesenberry is accused of falsifying financial records, misusing a school credit card, and mishandling thousands of dollars in cash from fundraisers and other school activities

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Vehicle crash with injuries backs up traffic in Raleigh County

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A vehicle crash has backed up traffic on Wednesday morning in one part of Raleigh County.
According to Raleigh County dispatch, a vehicle crash occurred in the Daniels area early Monday morning in the area of Ashley Road and Ritter Drive.
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