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Second arrest made: $20 Sex Deal Discovered During Routine Stop in Raleigh County

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A simple traffic stop in downtown Beckley has led to an investigation into prostitution solicitation after two individuals admitted to exchanging cash for sexual acts.
On April 21, 2025, an officer pulled over a vehicle in the 200 block of Main Street for an expired registration that hadn’t been renewed since April 2020. During the stop, the responding officer noticed unusual behavior from both the driver and passenger. A K-9 unit was called to the scene, and the dog

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Man Arrested for Fatally Shooting Neighbor’s Cow Over Property Dispute

FORT MYERS, FL (LOOTPRESS) – A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly shooting his neighbor’s calf five times when it wandered onto his property, prompting outrage from the local agricultural community.
The incident occurred on May 13 in the Sharon Drive area of North Fort Myers. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies with the Agriculture Unit responded to a report of suspected animal cruelty from a nearby ranch. Upon arrival, they discovered a 2-year-old calf suffering

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Domestic Battery Charge Filed After Son Allegedly Chokes Mother

SCOTT DEPOT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A domestic disturbance call on May 17, 2025, led to the arrest of a Scott Depot man accused of choking his mother during a family dispute.
At approximately 2:40 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 103 Hamon Drive in Putnam County after a woman reported that her son had assaulted her and fled to a neighboring residence.
When officers arrived, they found Robin Gragg with visible redness and irritation around her neck, as well as a small cut on her wrist. Gragg told

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Grocery Store Showdown: Woman Arrested for Threatening Mother Over Beer

PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A domestic disturbance at a local grocery store led to the arrest of a Putnam County woman after she allegedly threatened to kill her mother and violated a court-ordered bond agreement.
On May 17, 2025, Trooper D.S. Weis responded to a 911 call from inside the Save A Lot on Teays Valley Road. The caller reported that her daughter had threatened her and was still sitting in a white Crown Victoria in the parking lot.
Upon arrival, Trooper Weis located the vehicle

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Sidney Sims of Bluefield sentenced to prison

MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Sidney Jordan Sims, age 31, of Bluefield, West Virginia, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person and 1-5 years in prison for Attempting to Disarm a Police Officer. 
Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney Brian K. Cochran said Bluefield Police arrested Sims on March 31, 2024.  Cochran noted that Sims was indicted by the June 2024 Mercer County Grand Jury and pleaded guilty on March 4, 2025.
Cochran said that Judge

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Amazon Report Highlights Big Wins for Small Businesses—West Virginia Sellers Thrive Online

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Amazon released its latest Small Business Empowerment Report today, revealing that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the U.S.—including those in West Virginia—are seeing continued growth and economic impact through sales on the retail giant’s platform.
The report shows that independent sellers now account for over 60% of sales on Amazon, most of which come from SMBs. In West Virginia, sellers are thriving:

Average annual sales per independent seller

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Mercer County Manager Charged After Admitting to Taking Over $21K from Employer

MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A manager at two Opportunity Knocks locations has been charged with two counts of grand larceny after allegedly stealing more than $21,000 from the company’s Princeton and Bluewell offices.
On Thursday, May 15, 2025, just before 9:30 a.m., a West Virginia State Police officer responded to the business on Frontage Road following a report from Operations Manager Brian Presley, who suspected internal theft. Presley told authorities that an employee had taken large

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New River CTC Recognizes Phlebotomy Students at Pinning Ceremony

BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – New River Community and Technical College honored its Phlebotomy students during a pinning ceremony that was held on Friday, May 16, 2025, celebrating the dedication, discipline, and academic success of those completing the program.
The ceremony was attended by faculty, staff, family members, and friends, who gathered to recognize the students’ achievements and their commitment to entering the healthcare field. The pinning symbolizes both the completion of the program

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Historic Corton Church Reopens as Lodge; Public Invited to June 7 Grand Opening

KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A once-abandoned 1913 church in the Corton community is beginning a vibrant new chapter as Corton Lodge, a renovated gathering space and overnight retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing the future. The public is invited to attend a grand opening celebration and open house on Saturday, June 7, complete with live music, storytelling, food, and family-friendly fun.
Located at 14796 Elk River Rd N, Clendenin, the building’s transformation preserves

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Historic Corton Church Reopens as Lodge; Public Invited to June 7 Grand Opening

KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A once-abandoned 1913 church in the Corton community is beginning a vibrant new chapter as Corton Lodge, a renovated gathering space and overnight retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing the future. The public is invited to attend a grand opening celebration and open house on Saturday, June 7, complete with live music, storytelling, food, and family-friendly fun.
Located at 14796 Elk River Rd N, Clendenin, the building’s transformation preserves

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