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All Wyoming County Schools to close Tuesday amid skin-related health concern

WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – All Wyoming County schools will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 6, as the school system takes additional precautions in response to an ongoing skin-related health concern.
The Wyoming County Board of Education announced Monday afternoon that new information regarding the health concern prompted officials to order a countywide closure. School facilities will undergo a thorough deep cleaning during the closure.
Wyoming East High School and Westside High School will remain

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Gov. Morrisey launches new West Virginia history and tourism game at Oak Hill Middle School

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey and Tourism Secretary Kayla Kessinger unveiled a new educational board game Monday at Oak Hill Middle School aimed at teaching students about West Virginia history, tourism and career opportunities.
The game, called “Mountain Moves,” is designed for eighth-grade students and will be distributed to West Virginia history teachers across the state in the coming months.
“West Virginia has an incredible story to tell, and our students are

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Heritage Pharmacy Grand Opening Set for Wednesday, October 7 in Beckley

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Meryem Kahloon and Sehra Pathan, co-owners of Heritage Pharmacy, located at 2233 South Kanawha Street, Suite 104, in Beckley, W.Va., invite the public to the pharmacy’s grand opening from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Kahloon and Pathan said their community pharmacy will offer fast, reliable and personal customer service, including free prescription delivery within a five-mile radius, curbside pickup, online payment and a range of over-the-counter

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CASA of New River to Host “Meet the Candidates CASA Style” Community Event

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — CASA of New River will host “Meet the Candidates CASA Style” on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Beckley Art Center, 600 Johnstown Road, Beckley, West Virginia.
The community event will provide an opportunity for candidates seeking public office to engage in a conversation centered on issues affecting children, families, and the communities CASA of New River serves.
Unlike a traditional candidate forum, questions will come from individuals whose work and

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Wyoming East High School closes amid “larger health outbreak”, awaiting clearance to reopen

WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Students at Wyoming East High School are being dismissed early Monday following what school officials are describing as a “larger health outbreak” than initially reported.
The Wyoming County Board of Education announced late Monday morning that students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. “out of an abundance of caution.”
Additionally, students will not return to school and all extracurricular activities will cease until the school system receives full clearance from

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West Virginia man accused of firing multiple shots at DoorDash drivers after GPS sends them down wrong driveway

SPENCER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Roane County man is facing multiple charges after West Virginia State Police say he fired several shots at two people who mistakenly drove down his driveway while making a DoorDash delivery.
According to West Virginia State Police, Senior Trooper D.A. Goodnight responded to a shots-fired call on Arnoldsburg Road in Spencer on Monday, Sept. 28.
Upon arrival, Goodnight spoke with Michelle Lowe, 48, and William Lowe, 57, both of Spencer.
The two told police they were


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Fayette County man sentenced to prison for incest, sexual assault

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Meadow Bridge man has been sentenced to consecutive prison terms after being convicted of incest and third-degree sexual assault involving an intellectually disabled adult.
Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti Jr. announced that Gary W. McKnight, 64, was sentenced Sept. 21 by Circuit Court Judge Thomas K. Fast.
McKnight was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison for felony incest and one to five years for felony third-degree sexual assault.

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West Virginia high school teacher charged with sexual abuse, sexual contact with student

TUCKER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Tucker County High School teacher is facing charges of sexual abuse and sexual contact with a student following an investigation by West Virginia State Police.
Haden Wamsley, 22, of Hambleton, is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a Tucker County High School student, according to investigators.
The investigation began after the Tucker County Schools superintendent contacted West Virginia State Police on Sept. 4 after receiving an anonymous

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WVDNR anticipates higher deer harvest due to lower mast production

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that hunters preparing for fall seasons may now consult the 2026 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey, which details the abundance of wild fruits and nuts produced by 18 species of trees and shrubs and forecasts game harvests for the coming year.
According to the survey, the mast index is 14% below the statewide long-term average and 16% below 2025.
“Overall hard mast production, especially red oak and

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Top Scams Reported to the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office for September 2026

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division is committed to keeping West Virginians informed about the latest scams targeting our communities. You can find information on scams, including the top scams reported each month, on the Attorney General’s Office website.
For the month of September, the Consumer Protection Division received 226 scam complaints.
The top 5 scams reported:

Medicare – Offering grocery, food vouchers, or cards; additional

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