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WV Nursery & Landscape Association Offering $5K Scholarships to Horticulture Students

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) Marcus W. Rennix Memorial Scholarship program is accepting applications for Mountain State students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, and nursery and greenhouse management. The deadline for applications to be submitted is September 30, 2025.
Julie Robinson, WVNLA executive director, said students must be in-state residents who have completed half the required courses in ornamental horticulture

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Rep. Nancy Mace Launches Bid for South Carolina Governor

CHARLESTON, SC (LOOTPRESS) — U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace officially entered the 2026 South Carolina governor’s race on Monday, adding her name to an already crowded Republican primary field vying to succeed outgoing Gov. Henry McMaster.
Mace, a Republican representing South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, made the announcement in a video posted to social media, which ended with the message “Nancy Mace For Governor.” She followed the post with a message asking, “Do you like our X header?”

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Derek Dooley Enters Georgia Senate Race, Backed by GOP Leaders and Eyeing Ossoff’s Seat

ATLANTA, GA (LOOTPRESS) – Former college football coach and attorney Derek Dooley officially announced his candidacy Monday for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, setting the stage for what could be one of the most closely watched races of the 2026 election cycle.
Dooley, the son of University of Georgia coaching legend Vince Dooley, enters the race with strong backing from top Republican figures, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. The seat is seen as a key

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Concord University Pre-Licensure Nursing Graduates Achieve 100% Pass Rate

ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University’s first cohort of pre-licensure nursing graduates has a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEXRN) and a 100 percent employment rate. The final test score was reported on Friday, Aug. 1, and all graduates are serving as nurses in the region.
Accomplishing a 100 percent pass rate is an essential milestone for CU’s nursing program. This group of students was the first to enter the nursing program

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Woman Hospitalized After Early Morning Shooting in Henry County, Virginia

HENRY COUNTY, VA (LOOTPRESS) – The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in the 1700 block of Chatham Road.
Deputies were dispatched to the area at approximately 1:50 a.m. following reports of gunfire. Shortly after the call, a female victim arrived at SOVAH Health Martinsville by private vehicle with gunshot wounds. She was triaged by medical staff and later airlifted to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for further treatment. Her

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Federal Investigation Launched Into Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Over Alleged Hatch Act Violations

WASHINGTON, DC (LOOTPRESS) – The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has opened an investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith for possible violations of the Hatch Act, a federal law that restricts political activity by government employees.
The OSC, an independent federal agency, confirmed the investigation to CBS News on Saturday. The inquiry follows allegations that Smith may have engaged in political activity deemed inappropriate under the law during his tenure as special counsel.


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Raleigh County man arrested on drug charges after being found unresponsive in vehicle

BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A local man is facing felony drug charges after deputies found suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl during a welfare check at a convenience store.
According to the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, Corporal Bo Garrett responded to a report of an unresponsive male in the driver’s seat of a vehicle at Sheetz, located at 810 Ritter Drive, on Sunday, August 3.
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Coal train derails in Kanawha County, Amtrak passenger trains canceled

SAINT ALBANS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Emergency crews responded to a train derailment in central St. Albans early Sunday morning.
According to the Saint Albans Fire Department (SAFD), the train was hauling coal when it derailed, but there is no danger to the public.
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Spirit Halloween announces Beckley location for 2025 season

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Spirit Halloween has announced its Beckley location for the 2025 season.
According to Spirit Halloween, the store for 2025 will be located at the former JOANN Fabric and Crafts in Beckley.
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Man Arrested After Alleged Domestic Incident, Gunfire and Assault in Lewisburg

LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A domestic disturbance call led to the arrest of a Greenbrier County man early Friday morning after a chaotic series of events involving gunfire, an alleged assault, and a police K-9 alert for possible narcotics.
At approximately 1:13 a.m. on August 1, Deputy B. Mitchell of the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 911 call about a domestic situation unfolding on the 3000 block of Route 60 West, just outside Lewisburg. Upon arrival, deputies located a

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