Jessica Schueler
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Beckley, WV, United States
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Police: Princeton man sexually abused girls as young as five-years-old for years
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County man was arrested on Friday, November 5, 2021 for sexual assault after State Police said he violated two young girls over a period of several years. In court records obtained by 59News, investigators said Justin Cox, 31, sexually assaulted two girls, one of which was five or six […] → Read More
Veterans Day: Here’s where our military can get free meals and discounts
(WVNS) — Local restaurants will be honoring those who served on Thursday, November 11, 2021 for Veterans Day. Here’s where you can score free meals and discounts if you’re a Veteran: Shoney’s: All You Care To Eat Breakfast Bar for All Military Past and Present McDonald’s: Participating McDonald’s restaurants will offer a free breakfast combo […] → Read More
McDowell County Sheriff’s Office makes multiple arrests for drugs, child neglect
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Deputies with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Department arrested six people on various charges over the weekend. According to Sheriff James Muncy, Robert Crockett was accused of having heroin, marijuana and other drugs. He was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and maintaining a dwelling for the […] → Read More
State Police searching for armed robbery suspect
RUPERT, WV (WVNS) — Troopers with the Rainelle detachment of West Virginia State Police are investigating a bank robbery that happened Friday, October 29, 2021. Cpl. Gilkeson told 59News the call came in around 8:50 a.m. from the Summit Community Bank in Rupert. They said a man came into the bank wearing a mask and […] → Read More
Fatal fire being investigated in Greenbrier County
QUINWOOD, WV (WVNS) — Officials with the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s office confirmed an investigation into a fatal fire on Friday in Greenbrier County. Fire Marshals told 59News the fire happened in Quinwood this week. They said a 75-year-old woman died, but her 34-year-old grandson made it out of the fire. Officials said the […] → Read More
Princeton Police investigating deadly hit-and-run accident
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Officers with the Princeton Police Department are investigating a deadly hit-and-run accident that happened around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Police told 59News it happened on Thorn Street Tuesday night. A woman was killed in the accident. No further details are being released. However, police are actively investigating and […] → Read More
State Fair of West Virginia announces 11th Annual Christmas Barn Decorating Contest
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — The State Fair of West Virginia announced their 11th Annual Christmas Barn Decorating Contest on Tuesday. Local on-profits, civic organizations and school-based groups will decorate racing barns alongside Route 219 North. They will have until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 21, 2021 to complete their work. There are 10 barns on […] → Read More
WV State Trooper arrested for domestic battery in Wyoming County
PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — A West Virginia State Trooper was arrested on domestic battery charges, according to the Pineville Police Department. In a press release issued by Chief Zack Helmandollar, he said the police department responded to a domestic disturbance in Pineville on Thursday. After an investigation, police arrested James Bradford Fox for domestic battery. […] → Read More
Monroe County Sheriff arrested for DUI after crash
MONROE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Monroe County Sheriff, Jeffrey Jones, was arrested after a crash on Thursday. According to the criminal complaint, a call came in to the Monroe County 911 Center just before 8:45 p.m. about a car accident near the Greenville Road and US 219 intersection in the Rock Camp area. An […] → Read More
Crews respond to a fire in Caldwell Monday morning
CALDWELL, WV (WVNS) — Crews responded to a fire in Greenbrier County on Monday, October 18. Mike Honaker, Director of the Greenbrier County 911 Center, said it happened at a home on Creekview Lane in Caldwell just before 8 a.m. Fire departments from Fairlea, Ronceverte, White Sulphur Springs and Lewisburg responded, along with the Greenbrier […] → Read More
Oak Hill man arrested on arson charges
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — A man from Oak Hill was arrested on Friday, October 15, 2021 as a result of an arson investigation that began in August. Detectives said Bryson Burdette-Hughes, 21, is accused of setting fire to a home on McClain Street in Oak Hill on August 20. On that day, officers from […] → Read More
UPDATE: Stuffed animal left behind at CRW found and returned
UPDATE: According to Rachel Urbanski, Public Affairs Specialist for Yeager Airport, the owner of the lost tiger has been claimed. A mother and her children came down to collect the furry friend. The mother said they were picking up family from the airport when the tiger was left behind. “A BIG THANK YOU to all […] → Read More
One lane of Route 19 closed in Cool Ridge as crews respond to accident
COOL RIDGE, WV (WVNS) — One lane was closed along Route 19 in Cool Ridge after a two-car accident on Friday, October 8. Emergency dispatchers said it happened just after 4 p.m. in front of the Cool Ridge Service Center. As of 5 p.m. on Friday, the northbound lane was closed on Route 19 near […] → Read More
Bridge Day 2021 officially canceled
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — After a back-and-forth between members of the Bridge Day Commission, the event for 2021 was officially canceled on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. The Bridge Day Commission voted unanimously to cancel the event that was set to take place on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Two weeks ago, after a 4-2 vote, the […] → Read More
Hinton man arrested for allegedly asking a minor for nude photos
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — An investigation into a man allegedly asking a minor for nude photos led to an arrest in Summers County. Steve Seamter was arrested and charged for soliciting a minor by the use of a computer. The investigation started when the family of the victim contacted police. Seamter allegedly asked a young […] → Read More
Hinton Railroad Days canceled again due to COVID-19
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — A popular tradition in Summers County is canceled for the second year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Hinton Mayor Jack Scott announced on Monday Railroad Days in Hinton will not be taking place in October as previously planned. The festival was set to take place October 21 – 24, 2021 […] → Read More
UPDATE: Death of Sylvia Washington settled, defendant pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 8:00 p.m. UPDATE: BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The death of an elderly Raleigh County woman was settled in court Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Benjamin Hatfield confirmed Jessica Lunceford pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. Lunceford was sentenced to the maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. The case […] → Read More
Man crashes into two police cruisers in Mercer County
LASHMEET, WV (WVNS) — Deputies with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department said a man crashed into two police cruisers on Route 10 in Lashmeet. Investigators said they were responding to a single car accident on the road around 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, when a car tried to go around the scene, and instead, hit two […] → Read More
“I had to kill them to get the demons out,” man arrested after police say he chased family with an ax
BRAMWELL, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County man was arrested after deputies said he chased his family members with an ax. Investigators said they received the call on August 27th about a man trying to hurt his family members at a home on Ramey Street in Bramwell. When the deputy was on his way to […] → Read More
Mercer County sees 157 new cases of COVID in three days
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — There have been 157 new cases of COVID-19 in Mercer County in the past three days, according to Mercer County Health Department Administrator, Roger Topping. The increase in cases makes an average of more than 52 cases per day. Topping said more than 92% (145) of the people who tested […] → Read More