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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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West Virginia deputy shot responding to break-in, suspect wounded

MORGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Morgan County Sheriff’s deputy was shot Saturday morning while responding to a reported break-in at a residence in the Spohrs Crossroads area, just east of Berkeley Springs.
According to reports, Deputy Bradley Mechem and Deputy M. Butts responded to a 911 call around 7 a.m. on July 26 regarding an unwanted man banging on the door of a home on Anderson Court.
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Community Invited to August 5 Grand Opening of Splatter & Sprout, A Mother-Daughter Venture in White Sulphur Springs

GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Brooke Kelley and Stephanie Braden, mother-daughter co-owners of Splatter & Sprout, 729 Main Street, East, White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.,  will hold the grand opening of their small business — a creative play and art studio for children – at 10 a.m. on August 5, 2025. Light refreshments will be provided and the first 25 paying customers will receive a special goodie bag as a thank you for celebrating with them.
Kelley describes Splatter & Sprout as a

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Josh Holstein Elected Chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The WVGOP State Executive Committee assembled in Morgantown, WV on Saturday for their regularly scheduled Summer Meeting. Due to the resignation of Chairman Matt Herridge, the main order of business was the election of a new State Party Chair. Chairman Herridge announced earlier this month that he would be vacating his seat as Chair to focus his full attention toward his role as Secretary of Commerce under Governor Morrisey.
On the second round of balloting, Josh

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West Virginia Back To School Dates

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Summer is winding down, and that can only mean one thing — it’s almost back-to-school time! As the long days of sunshine and relaxation come to a close, students and parents across the region are gearing up for a fresh start.
The countdown is on! Find out when your child will go back to school below:
 

County
First day of student instruction
Last Day of Instructional Term

Barbour
08/14/2025
05/29/2026

Berkeley
08/14/2025
05/28/2026

Boone
08/14/2025
05/29/2026

Braxton

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Princewick Man Arrested for Domestic Battery and Strangulation After Late-Night Dispute

PRINCEWICK, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A late-night domestic dispute in Princewick led to the arrest of a man now facing serious charges, including domestic battery and strangulation, after allegedly attacking his wife during a heated argument.
Authorities were dispatched to 1288 Epperly Road just before midnight on July 10. By the time they arrived around 12:25 a.m. on July 11, officers made contact with the victim, who was outside the home. She told deputies that she and her husband, William Osborne,

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Beckley Woman Charged with DUI, Child Neglect After Crash Involving 1-Year-Old

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Beckley woman is facing serious charges after a single-vehicle crash on the 1500 block of Harper Road revealed she had allegedly been driving drunk with a one-year-old child in the back seat.
When authorities arrived at the scene, they found the driver, Makaya Duncan, lying on the ground next to a gray Jeep with West Virginia registration. EMS was tending to her while Beckley Fire Department personnel were checking on the toddler, who was secured in a child safety

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Woman Attacked with Brass Knuckles and Hammer in Beckley Assault

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A brutal assault involving brass knuckles and a hammer has led to the arrest of a woman in Beckley following a violent encounter on Plumley Avenue.
Beckley Police responded to a call shortly after the assault was reported, with the victim, identified as Crystal Hall, stating that 25-year-old Owynn Rogers had attacked her while she sat inside her vehicle. Emergency responders located Hall near 232 Plumley Avenue, visibly injured and holding a blood-soaked cloth to the

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Oceana Man Charged After Late-Night Domestic Altercation

OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Kanawha County woman’s visit to Oceana took a violent turn early Friday morning after she was allegedly assaulted during a domestic disturbance on Route 10.
At approximately 12:06 a.m., Oceana Police Patrolman Eric T. Hoosier responded to the intersection of Route 10 and 971 after being alerted by the Wyoming County 911 Center. Wyoming County Sheriff’s Sgt. T. Sizemore, who had come across the incident while on patrol, was already on the scene and pursuing a male

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Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run in

GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a fatal hit-and-run after a deceased female was discovered early Sunday morning in the Hines area.
Deputies were dispatched around 7:50 a.m. to the scene along U.S. Route 60. Preliminary findings suggest the woman was struck by a vehicle sometime between 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Authorities are asking for the public’s help. If you live along Route 60 between Anjean Road and CCC Road and have

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