Bats in the belfry! Well, you may want to count 'em.
Regional news — Thursday, October 1, 2026
Updated 10:32 AM, Monday, November 2, 2026
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Tomorrow, the front that we have been tracking for the past few days finally arrives in our area. There will be some showers around for the Friday night football games, so having the rain gear will be a good idea.
Ilene Patrick says she paid what she could for years. Appalachian Power says customers who fall behind should reach out to the company for help.
Everyone has heard the term "El Niño" going around. What exactly does that mean?
Marshall is the last Sun Belt team to defeat James Madison, with that coming in the league title game back in 2024. The Herd start conference play Saturday with a tough matchup against the unbeaten Dukes. The post Dukes…
Green Acres received $300,000 from the state to continue its work supporting workers with developmental disabilities. The post Morrisey announces grant to Cabell County nonprofit, celebrates opening day of 41st West…
Janie Cole is leaving her role as commissioner of the Bureau for Family Assistance in the Morrisey administration.
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two people have been arrested after a multi-agency enforcement operation targeting the alleged sale of illicit THC products at tobacco and vape stores in Beckley, according to the Raleigh…
Investigators, with assistance from state regulatory agencies, conducted undercover purchases at several tobacco and vape stores. Search warrants were executed September 30 at four Beckley locations: Beckley Smoker…
Employees and community members are welcome to attend. If you have insurance, don't forget to bring your insurance card. Health officials encourage everyone to get their annual flu vaccine to help protect themselves and…
MARSHALL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and West Virginia State Police are investigating a double homicide and an officer-involved shooting that left three people dead early Thursday…
The five-week course is for adults ages 35 and older. No previous experience is required. Classes will focus on guided movement exercises, balance, coordination, and rhythm in a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment…
The new internship pipeline will give Concord students real-world experience in hospitality, tourism, recreation, and service at the Summit Bechtel Reserve near Glen Jean. The program will offer paid summer internships…
Applications open today at 9:00 a.m. and will be accepted through November 28 at 10:00 p.m. No late applications will be accepted. The program serves children in Greenbrier, Fayette, Monroe, Raleigh, and Summers…
Today will be the last to fully enjoy warm and sunny weather for a bit. High pressure does leave the area, but the approaching front will not begin its pass until tomorrow evening. Here's the latest from Christian…
MONTCALM, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Mercer County man is accused of smashing a pickup truck’s window with a large rock in an incident captured on surveillance video, according to a criminal complaint. Deputy A.M. Presley…
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Fayette County man was taken into custody after allegedly threatening to kill a woman with what appeared to be a firearm, later identified as a modified paintball gun, according to a…
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman is accused of driving toward her ex-boyfriend and swerving at him following an argument at a Fayette County residence, according to a criminal complaint. Cpl. Korey D. M. Spears…
PINEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A man was arrested on a domestic battery charge after allegedly slapping a woman and damaging walls during an argument at a residence, according to a police report. The suspect, identified in…
For more than 35 years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has surveyed American high school students every two years about their health and behavior. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey, established in…
The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia announced a lawsuit last week over the unconstitutional underfunding of public schools. I’m not exaggerating when I say this may be the most important case we have…
Southern WV, (WOAY)- A performance that shot his squad into the top class of teams! Bradyn Waldron of Westside put on a show against the Shady Spring Tigers, leading the Renegades to a 28-18 win! His performance…