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Local News Sep 29, 2026

Former Oak Hill Middle School principal faces new charges in Raleigh County

BECKLEY, W.V. — Former Oak Hill Middle School principal Chad Quesenberry is facing new criminal charges after investigators accused him of taking money from customer transactions while working as an equipment salesman in Beckley. According to a criminal complaint filed in Raleigh County Magistrate…

By Fred Persinger

Local News Sep 28, 2026

Man charged after police say he brought handgun to Woodrow Wilson football game

BECKLEY, W.V. — A Raleigh County man is facing charges after Beckley Police say he brought a handgun to a Woodrow Wilson High School football game…

By Fred Persinger

Local News Sep 28, 2026

Rainelle firefighters return twice after house fire rekindles

RAINELLE, W.V. — Firefighters spent several hours battling a house fire on 8th Street early Saturday, then returned to the home twice after the fire rekindled.…

By Fred Persinger

Local News Sep 28, 2026

Kelly Vickers named executive director of New River Gorge Regional Development Authority

The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority Board of Directors has selected Kelly Vickers as its new executive director following a special meeting Sept. 25. Vickers…

By Fred Persinger

Local News Sep 27, 2026

Man arrested after police find handgun at Woodrow Wilson football game

BECKLEY, W.V. — A man was arrested Friday night after Beckley Police say he was found with a handgun during a football game at Woodrow Wilson…

By Fred Persinger

Local News Sep 24, 2026

Raleigh County Schools considers closing Mabscott, Cranberry-Prosperity elementary schools

The Raleigh County Board of Education is considering closing Mabscott Elementary and Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary, citing funding constraints and low enrollment. The board has not made a…

By Fred Persinger

Local News Sep 23, 2026

Princeton police reopen 2012 homicide investigation

PRINCETON, W.V. — The Princeton Police Department has reopened its investigation into the 2012 death of Angela Lynne Cook, also known as Angela McKinney. Cook’s body…

By Fred Persinger

Local News Sep 23, 2026

Summers County man charged after allegedly cutting off home-confinement bracelet

SUMMERS COUNTY, W.V. — A Summers County man is back in custody after authorities say he cut off his home-confinement bracelet and fled. The Summers County…

By Fred Persinger

Local News Sep 23, 2026

Wyoming County man charged after armed domestic incident near Oceana

WYOMING COUNTY, W.V. — A Wyoming County man faces multiple felony charges after deputies say he forced his wife from a residence in the Oceana area…

By Fred Persinger

Local News Sep 22, 2026

Woman arrested after alleged attack on 76-year-old in Mercer County

A woman was arrested after deputies say she punched a 76-year-old resident, struck her with a folding lawn chair and dragged her from a porch onto…

By Fred Persinger

Local News Sep 22, 2026

Man wanted on Jackson County warrant arrested after Oak Hill foot chase

OAK HILL, W.V. — A man wanted on a Jackson County warrant was arrested Friday evening after police say he ran from an Oak Hill officer…

By Fred Persinger

Local News Sep 22, 2026

Driver accused of throwing suspected fentanyl during Wyoming County pursuit

WYOMING COUNTY, W.V. — A driver accused of fleeing a traffic stop on Route 97 allegedly threw a bag of suspected fentanyl from her SUV before…

By Fred Persinger

Local News Sep 21, 2026

Black Diamond Power Dispute Remains Heated Ahead of PSC Hearing

The ongoing battle over the future of Black Diamond Power remains contentious as the utility, Appalachian Power and the West Virginia Public Service Commission work toward…

By Fred Persinger

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