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Summers County Commission Sets Hearing on Creation of Countywide Public Service District HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The Summers County Commission has scheduled a public hearing to consider the creation of a new countywide public service district aim

The Summers County Commission has scheduled a public hearing to consider the creation of a new countywide public service district aimed at expanding water and sewer services to underserved areas.
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No Power, No Paychecks. Why West Virginia’s Grid Matters West Virginia business runs on power. Every morning, owners unlock doors, start machines, boot servers, and flip on lights assuming the electricity will be ther

West Virginia business runs on power. Every morning, owners unlock doors, start machines, boot servers, and flip on lights assuming the electricity will be there. Most days, it is.
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West Virginia Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage to $11 an Hour CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — West Virginia lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would increase the state’s minimum wage to $11 per hour beginning Janua

West Virginia lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would increase the state’s minimum wage to $11 per hour beginning January 1, 2027.
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Driver Arrested After Police Say She Drove Through Crash Scene and Toward Medical Helicopter in Mercer County MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A woman was taken into custody Monday night after troopers say she ignored a roadblock at an active crash scene and led office

A woman was taken into custody Monday night after troopers say she ignored a roadblock at an active crash scene and led officers on a pursuit that forced a medical helicopter to shut down its engines.
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Winter Weather Returns Late Tonight, Snow to Impact Monday Morning Commute WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) - A new round of winter weather is set to move into the region late tonight, bringing accumulating snow that will continue through Mon

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) - A new round of winter weather is set to move into the region late tonight, bringing accumulating snow that will continue through Monday and could create hazardous travel
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WVU Tech prepares for action-packed Homecoming weekend BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) - West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) will host its annual Homecoming celebration this weekend, featuring a full

West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) will host its annual Homecoming celebration this weekend, featuring a full lineup of events for students, alumni, and community members.
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Bluefield State University Receives $1,105,000 in Federal Funding for Campus Security Upgrades BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) - Bluefield State University has been awarded $1,105,000 in Community Project Funding through the Departments of Labor, Health and Hum

West Virginia Attorney General sues Apple for failing to address child sexual abuse material on iCloud.
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Mercer County Community Walk to Recognize National Cancer Prevention Month PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) - The Mercer County Coalition for Healthy Communities invites community members, families, and local leaders to participate in a Cance

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) - The Mercer County Coalition for Healthy Communities invites community members, families, and local leaders to participate in a Cancer Prevention and Awareness Walk on
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Raleigh County Parks & Recreation Revamps Storybook Walk for Read Across America Week BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority (RCPRA) is thrilled to announce the official "revamping" of our Storybook Walk! To

This year’s celebration is particularly special as we debut a brand-new featured book: "Take Me Home, Country Roads," adapted and illustrated by Christopher Canyon.
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Governor Morrisey, Secretary Burgum Formalize Expanded State Authority Over Coal Regulation on Federal Lands WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey today joined Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to formalize an amendment to the State-Federal Coo

The amendment makes it clear that West Virginia can now regulate federal lands that contain coal leased by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
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Five Children Removed from Fayette County Home After Violent Domestic Incident, Parents Arrested FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) - What began as a domestic disturbance call Monday evening quickly escalated into a violent confrontation with deputies and the d

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) - What began as a domestic disturbance call Monday evening quickly escalated into a violent confrontation with deputies and the discovery of what authorities described
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As more children and youth experience homelessness, West Virginia schools and policymakers search for solutions WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) - West Virginia public schools have seen a sharp rise in students experiencing homelessness over the past five years — a trend that

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) - West Virginia public schools have seen a sharp rise in students experiencing homelessness over the past five years — a trend that educators say reflects mounting economic
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Man Charged With Malicious Wounding After Alleged Domestic Stabbing in Raleigh County RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Raleigh County man is facing a felony charge after troopers say a domestic dispute turned violent, leaving a woman with a s

A Raleigh County man is facing a felony charge after troopers say a domestic dispute turned violent, leaving a woman with a severe knife injury.
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West Virginia Lawmaker Proposes Eliminating Income Tax, Raising Sales Tax to 8% CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A newly introduced bill in the West Virginia House of Delegates would eliminate the state’s personal income tax and replace tha

West Virginia Lawmaker Proposes Eliminating Income Tax, Raising Sales Tax to 8%
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Guthrie family cleared as possible suspects, sheriff says PIMA COUNTY, AZ (LOOTPRESS) — Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos announced Monday that members of the Guthrie family have officially been cleared as suspects in

The Guthrie family has been cleared as possible suspects in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, according to Pima County Sheriff.
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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Boost Water Quality and Replace Lead Pipes in Southern West Virginia CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A new bill introduced in the West Virginia Legislature would create a major clean-water program aimed at improving drinking water

A new bill introduced in the West Virginia Legislature would create a major clean-water program aimed at improving drinking water systems across southern parts of the state.
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Inmate Accused of Bringing Suspected Fentanyl Into Southern Regional Jail BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) — An inmate at Southern Regional Jail is facing a felony charge after correctional officers discovered a vial containing a white powder

An inmate at Southern Regional Jail is facing a felony charge after correctional officers discovered a vial containing a white powdery substance believed to be fentanyl during the booking process.
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West Virginia Bill Would Prohibit Cloud Seeding CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A newly introduced bill in the West Virginia Legislature would prohibit geoengineering and weather-modification activities in or

West Virginia Bill Would Prohibit Cloud Seeding
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Presidents’ Day: What the Federal Holiday Means and Why It’s Observed WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) — Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday in February each year. In 2026, it fal

In 1971, the federal government moved the celebration to the third Monday in February as part of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which shifted several holidays to Mondays to create more three-day weekends for workers.
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Woman Arrested After Alleged Break-In Attempt, Hospital Outburst in Mercer County MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Princeton woman was arrested Thursday night after deputies responded to reports of someone attempting to break into a reside

A Princeton woman was arrested Thursday night after deputies responded to reports of someone attempting to break into a residence and later learned she had an active warrant
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WVCAN Releases 2025 Child Abuse Statistics in the State CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) - The West Virginia Child Advocacy Network (WVCAN) released its Statewide Data Report for the 2025 fiscal year (July 1, 2024, to June

During the year, CACs served 4,734 children – an 7.5% increase in new children served in the last five years
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This Week in the House of Delegates- February 13, 2026 CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Members of the House of Delegates finished the week by voting to leverage a tax credit that would bring in private investment for

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Members of the House of Delegates finished the week by voting to leverage a tax credit that would bring in private investment for small West Virginia businesses, and the
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OP ED: A Better Deal on Utilities for West Virginians With a fresh round of winter hitting West Virginians squarely in the face, we thank the Good Lord for his bountiful blessings of coal and gas which he placed in

With a fresh round of winter hitting West Virginians squarely in the face, we thank the Good Lord for his bountiful blessings of coal and gas which he placed in our state to keep our homes at
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Valentine’s Day: History, Traditions, and How the Holiday Is Celebrated Today (LOOTPRESS) - Valentine’s Day, observed each year on February 14, is widely recognized as a holiday celebrating love, romance, and personal relationships. The

Valentine’s Day, observed each year on February 14, is widely recognized as a holiday celebrating love, romance, and personal relationships.
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Michael Leon Baker Sentenced to Prison for Third-Degree Sexual Assault LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Michael Leon Baker, 50, was sentenced on February 12, 2026, in Greenbrier County Circuit Court following his conviction on multipl

LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Michael Leon Baker, 50, was sentenced on February 12, 2026, in Greenbrier County Circuit Court following his conviction on multiple counts of third-degree sexual assault.
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Governor Morrisey Announces $9.5 Million in Water Infrastructure Investments and SENTRY Flood Warning Pilot CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced $9.5 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant funding for fi

Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced $9.5 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant funding for five critical water and sewer infrastructure projects in McDowell and Mingo counties.
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Troopers Rescue Two Women and Toddler Allegedly Held Against Their Will LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A routine parole compliance check turned into a rescue operation Tuesday when West Virginia State Troopers discovered two women

A routine parole compliance check turned into a rescue operation Tuesday when West Virginia State Troopers discovered two women and a three-year-old child allegedly being held against their will
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West Virginia House Advances Bill Making Sex With Animals a Felony, Strengthening Animal Cruelty Laws CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — West Virginia lawmakers have advanced a bill that would expand the state’s animal cruelty statute by creating a new felony offe

Under the bill, a person who commits a sexual act with an animal could face one to five years in prison and a fine between $1,000 and $5,000.
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Two Charged With Attempted Murder After Man Shot Multiple Times in Randolph County RANDOLPH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Two Montrose men are facing attempted murder charges after a Thursday night shooting left a victim seriously wounded, accord

Two Montrose men are facing attempted murder charges after a Thursday night shooting left a victim seriously wounded, according to West Virginia State Police.
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OP ED: West Virginia Should Bring PACE to Families Who Need It Most Mrs. Johnson wanted only one thing — to stay in her home as she aged. She lives alone, with diabetes, heart disease, and mobility challenges that make dail

Mrs. Johnson wanted only one thing — to stay in her home as she aged.
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