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Traffic delays expected Sunday for utility work on U.S. Route 460

BLUEFIELD, VA (LOOTPRESS) – Appalachian Power will conduct utility work on Sunday, Nov. 9, that will result in rolling traffic stops along Route 460 between Bluefield and Tazewell, Virginia.
According to the company, crews will be replacing a smaller utility pole with a larger one and will also restring lines and move conductors.
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Identity of Tucker mining accident victim released

DAVIS – The identity of a coal miner killed in an early-morning mining accident Thursday in Tucker County has been released.
Joey Mitchell Jr. was killed and another person was injured in the accident, which occurred at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday at Mettiki Coal’s Mountain View Mine, according to reports.
Mitchell’s identity was released in a press statement from Gov. Patrick Morrisey.
“I’m deeply saddened to learn of the death of one of our brave coal miners, Joey Mitchell Jr.,” Morrisey wrote in


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Coal miner dead following accident at West Virginia mine

GRANT COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the death of a coal miner following a workplace accident at the Mettiki Mine in Mount Storm in Grant County.
In a statement Thursday night, Morrisey said he was “deeply saddened to learn of the death of one of our brave coal miners, Joey Mitchell Jr. Joey tragically passed away following an accident at the Mettiki Mine in Mount Storm. All West Virginians should keep Joey’s family, friends, and fellow miners in our

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First Lady Invites Local Artisans to Help Decorate the Governor’s Mansion Christmas Tree

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia First Lady Denise Morrisey invites local artisans to join the celebration of the Governor’s Mansion’s 100th anniversary by submitting handmade, history-themed ornaments for this year’s Christmas tree.
“This year marks a century of history and beauty for the Governor’s Mansion, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this milestone than with custom ornaments that honor our state’s rich history,” said First Lady Denise Morrisey. “I invite local

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First Lady Invites Students and Adults to Enter Inaugural Gingerbread House Competition

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia First Lady Denise Morrisey invites local K-12 classrooms and adult creators from across the state to participate in the Inaugural First Lady’s Gingerbread House Competition this holiday season.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to spark creativity while celebrating the joy of Christmas,”
said First Lady Denise Morrisey. “We’re excited to see the talent and imagination from students and adults alike on full display at the Culture Center this season.”
The


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West Virginia State Parks launches new West FURginia State Park Ranger program

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS — West Virginia State Parks officials announced the launch of the West FURginia State Park Ranger program, a pet-friendly initiative designed to help park guests and their dogs explore the Mountain State’s natural beauty together.
To participate in the program, guests should stop by a state park nature center to pick up an official West FURginia Ranger checklist. Upon completing five activities with their dog, guests should return the checklist to the nature center to

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WVDNR Announces Reciprocal Fishing Agreement with Kentucky Reinstated

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced the reinstatement of its reciprocal fishing agreement with the state of Kentucky.
Under the agreement, West Virginia anglers may once again use their resident fishing license to fish from the Kentucky side of the Big Sandy and Tug Fork rivers, provided they follow Kentucky fishing regulations.
The agreement only covers the main stem of these rivers. Anglers who utilize an embayment or tributary on the

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Putnam County Man Arrested for Threats Against Huntington Bank

PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Anthony Iacampo was arrested Monday after allegedly making terroristic threats toward Huntington Bank staff and customers in Putnam County.
Deputies responded to Huntington Bank around 10 a.m. following reports that Iacampo had been repeatedly harassing staff and patrons. Bank manager Zachery Dean told officers that Iacampo threatened another customer in the parking lot, stating he intended to commit murder, and later told staff inside the bank that “something big

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Man arrested after threatening former employer

BUFFALO, WV (LOOTPRESS) -A Putnam County man is arrested after allegedly making violent threats against his former employer and employees at Toyota Manufacturing in Putnam County.
Deputy B.M. Hodges responded Monday around 12:11 p.m. to a report of threats made by Nathan Lee Turley. According to authorities, Turley contacted Warner Law Office seeking representation in a wrongful termination case. When the firm declined, Turley reportedly told them, “I have actually thought about going to Toyota

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Mother in a wheelchair assaulted by son, striking her in the head

BARBOUR COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Barbour County deputies responded Thursday to Baughman Towers in Philippi following a report of a domestic incident involving a woman and her adult son.
Deputy Williams of the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office made contact with Barbara Satterfield, who alleged that her son, Jessie Satterfield, physically assaulted her on October 29 at their home on Center Hill Road. According to Satterfield, the incident began as a verbal argument and escalated when her son struck

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