ANSTED, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The annual Ansted Hometown Heritage Festival is set to bring a weekend full of fun, food, and family entertainment to downtown Ansted from Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15.
The festival kicks off Friday evening at 5 p.m. with a live chainsaw carving demonstration by the Mason Dixon Boys, followed by live musical performances from Glen Shelton at 6 p.m. and Acoustic Fusion at 8 p.m.
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by LootpressINWOOD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man has been charged with murder following a deadly incident Tuesday afternoon in Berkeley County.
According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a report of a physical disturbance at 473 Sulphur Springs Road in Inwood around 3:15 p.m. on June 10.
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by LootpressFRANKFORD, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Authorities arrested Vesper Lewis after he allegedly broke into his mother’s home, threatened a woman, and stole both a bicycle and a kitten on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Greenbrier County deputies were dispatched to a home when the house sitter for the homeowner called 911 to report an active break-in. She told dispatchers that Lewis, the victim’s son, had unlawfully entered the home despite being previously barred from the property.
Upon arrival, officers found signs of
by LootpressATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Athens-Concord Town Social organizers have set the date for the 37th annual event and hope this year’s participants are ready to Let the Good Times Roar! The day of fun, food, and festivities will take place on Sunday, August 17, 1-4 p.m., on the front lawn of Concord University and, as always, will coincide with CU’s new student orientation weekend.
Food and artisan vendors, community groups, local businesses, school organizations, and more are encouraged to showcase
by LootpressBLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A domestic disturbance turned violent on June 8, 2025, when Steven McKinney allegedly threatened his aunt with an axe at a residence, according to the Bluefield Police Department.
Officers responded following reports of a dispute between McKinney and his family members. When police arrived, they found McKinney outside the home and conducted a safety frisk, confirming he was unarmed at the time.
While officers began their investigation, other residents emerged from the
by LootpressROCK, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mercer County woman was arrested early Monday morning following a domestic disturbance that was captured on video, according to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies J.P. Conner and W.C. Morrow responded to a call in the Rock area around 12:25 a.m. on June 9, 2025, after Russel Fessel reported his wife, Ashley Lowe, had physically assaulted him.
Fessel told deputies the couple had been arguing throughout the night and provided video evidence of the
by LootpressRALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County father has officially been indicted on charges related to sexual abuse and having an incestuous relationship with his daughter that resulted in the birth of three children.
Lootpress first brought you this story back in early March. A criminal complaint filed in Raleigh County alleged that Kenneth Cook, 43, of MacArthur, participated in a non-consensual sexual relationship with his biological daughter. The incestuous relationship resulted in the
by LootpressBECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tamarack Marketplace is excited to invite the community to its annual Summerfest celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12 PM to 6 PM. This free, family-friendly festival brings the spirit of summer to life with live music, regional art, local eats, and a lively, friendly atmosphere right in the heart of Beckley, West Virginia.
Set across Tamarack Marketplace’s beautiful grounds, Summerfest transforms the space into a lively indoor-outdoor event venue with two
by LootpressSOPHIA, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A new mural honoring local first responders will be unveiled in Sophia on Thursday, June 12, 2025, as part of a community beautification and prevention initiative led by Raleigh County United for Prevention (Raleigh County UP).
The mural project, created in partnership with the Town of Sophia and American Eagle Outfitters, will be painted at the Sophia City Volunteer Fire Department at 201 Riffe Street beginning at 11:00 a.m. Artist Hannah Hughes-Moore designed the
by LootpressCHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) has issued an immediate intervention in Boone County Schools and declared a State of Emergency for Randolph County Schools following serious findings of noncompliance uncovered during separate reviews.
The intervention in Boone County comes after the West Virginia Department of Education’s (WVDE) Office of Accountability conducted a Special Circumstance Review. The review was ordered by State Superintendent of Schools
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