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Beckley Man Arrested After Alleged Domestic Assault Involving Firearm

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Raleigh County man is facing a domestic battery charge after police say he struck his daughter during an alcohol-fueled altercation inside a Beckley home.
According to law enforcement, officers responded to a home in Beckley on Saturday, July 26, following a report of a physical domestic incident. The victim, who contacted Raleigh County EOC, claimed her father, Brian Mains, had been drinking and struck her in the face.
When officers arrived, they found Mains seated

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Police seek public’s assistance in locating missing woman in West Virginia

UPSHUR COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who went missing on Monday, July 28.
Cathy Jo Eskew, 54, was last seen around noon at 200 Pike Drive in French Creek, near the Randolph County line.
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Man arrested after abducting fiancée in West Virginia

PARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly abducting his fiancée from a residence in Parkersburg and fleeing to Ohio, according to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched to Valley Mills Drive on Saturday, July 27, following a report of trespassing involving James Ryan Andrews, 40.
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Drug Intervention Institute and Mobilize Recovery to Host 2025 Campus Surge Kick-Off at University of Charleston

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Drug Intervention Institute (DII), in partnership with ONEbox® LLC, and the American Friends Service Committee, is proud to announce sponsorship of the 2025 Kick-Off event for Mobilize Recovery’s Campus Surge at the University of Charleston on August 31, 2025, from 4 PM to 7 PM. This dynamic event coincides with West Virginia’s Overdose Awareness Day Annual Event, founded by Cece and Bobby Brown in memory of their son Ryan, and promises to unite the community in

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Several West Virginia counties recognized for gains in student literacy

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is celebrating the achievements of nine counties recognized for significant improvements in student literacy.
A new national report, Dynamic Districts, issued by Upswing Labs, highlights districts that have achieved at least a 3% increase in third-grade literacy over the past three years.
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Fayette County Schools announce open house schedule

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County Schools have released the open house schedule for the upcoming 2025–2026 school year, with events taking place across the district in early August.
The first day of school for all students is set for Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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High-Speed Chase Ends with Meth, Gun Seizure and Arrest in Beckley

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A high-speed police pursuit through Beckley and onto Interstate 77 ended with a major drug bust, a firearm seizure, and multiple charges filed against a man accused of endangering two juveniles in the process.
According to authorities, the incident began when an officer conducting radar patrol clocked a burgundy Subaru Outback with Ohio tags traveling 43 MPH in a 30 MPH zone near South Fayette Street. When the officer attempted a traffic stop, the driver — later

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Nicholas County man arrested after stealing work truck, causing property damage

BIRCH RIVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Birch River man is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing a work truck and causing significant property damage, according to the Nicholas County Sheriff’s Department.
On Monday, July 28, 2025, deputies responded to a report of a stolen GMC Sierra work truck loaded with tools valued at approximately $50,000.
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Inmate Dies After Jailhouse Altercation

BARBOURSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A physical altercation between two inmates at Western Regional Jail earlier this month has turned deadly, leading to a voluntary manslaughter charge for one of the men involved.
According to State Trooper E.H. Bennett, investigators at the Western Regional Jail in Barboursville reported the incident on May 19. The altercation originally occurred on May 11, 2025, between two inmates inside the facility. The victim, Lonnie Wayne Smith Jr., 44, of Hurricane,

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Woman Charged After Returning to Store She Was Banned From, Threatens Staff

BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Boone County woman is facing charges after allegedly returning to a gas station she was banned from, opening merchandise without paying, and threatening staff.
Deputies were called to the Little General store at 6909 Coal River Road on Saturday for a reported shoplifting and trespassing complaint. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the assistant manager, who stated the suspect, identified as Christy Foster, had been kicked out of the store the previous night for

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