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Beckley Police say 911 call spreading on social media “completely unfounded”

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 911 call made early Sunday morning led to widespread social media speculation about possible deceased children at an apartment complex in Beckley, but police say the report was false.
Around 4:30 a.m., a call recorded on a scanner app suggested that someone had reported deceased children at a local apartment complex.
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U.S. Shoppers Set New Online Spending Record on Black Friday

(LOOTPRESS) – American consumers shattered online spending records this Black Friday, shelling out $11.8 billion in a single day, according to new data from Adobe Analytics, which tracks more than one trillion visits to U.S. retail websites. The figure marks a significant jump from last year’s $10.8 billion and underscores the continued shift toward online deal-hunting.
Adobe reported that between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., shoppers were spending an astonishing $12.5 million every minute. In a

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One person dead following multi-vehicle crash on I-77 in Virginia

VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – One person was killed early Sunday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 77 in Carroll County involving two tractor-trailers, a pickup truck, and a car, Virginia State Police reported.
The crash occurred around 5:09 a.m. on Nov. 30 in the northbound lanes near mile marker 8.
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WV State Parks Announce Cyber Monday Lodge and Cabin Deal

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State Parks officials today announced a special one-day Cyber Monday promotion, offering 35 percent off lodge and cabin stays booked online on Dec. 1.
Guests can redeem the discount by using the code MONDAY35 when booking at WVstateparks.com. The offer is valid on stays through March 15, 2026, requires a two-night minimum stay and excludes Stonewall Resort, Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley Resort state parks.
“This Cyber Monday deal is a great

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Black Diamond rates continue as is

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS)  – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia determined Wednesday to continue current rates for Black Diamond Power Co. while it conducts a general investigation into the company.
The Commission has received numerous service and billing complaints against Black Diamond, which is based in Charleston but primarily serves customers in Clay, Wyoming and Raleigh counties.
More information on this case can be found on the PSC website: www.psc.state.wv.us. Click on “Case

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On This Day in American History — November 30

(LOOTPRESS) – November 30 is a date marked by pivotal decisions in U.S. government, major wartime developments, scientific achievements, cultural milestones, and moments that helped shape the American landscape. From the Revolutionary era to the height of the Cold War and beyond, this day offers insight into the ever-changing story of the United States.
Below are ten significant events that took place on November 30.

1. 1782 — United States and Britain Sign Preliminary Peace Articles
On November

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Overhead Sign Collapses Onto Vehicle on I-77 South

CHARLOTTE, NC (LOOTPRESS) — A late-night crash on I-77 South led to a harrowing rescue after an overhead interstate sign collapsed onto a vehicle, trapping the driver beneath twisted metal. Charlotte Fire crews were dispatched just before midnight, arriving within minutes to find a severe entrapment and a chaotic scene scattered across the roadway.

Engine 12 was first on scene, immediately confirming that the driver was pinned inside the crushed vehicle and beginning patient care. Ladder 20 —

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On This Day in American History — November 29

November 29 is a date marked by dramatic turning points in the American West, Cold War politics, military innovation, and powerful cultural milestones. Some events on this day reflect triumph and discovery; others represent painful chapters of national history. Together, they help illustrate the complexity of the American experience.
Below are ten significant events that occurred on November 29.

1. 1777 — San Jose, California, Is Founded
One of the earliest Spanish settlements in the region that

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Trump says he’s canceling all Biden orders that were signed using an autopen

WASHINGTON DC (LOOTPRESS) – President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he is invalidating all executive orders and documents signed during President Joe Biden’s administration that were authorized using an autopen — a mechanical device used to replicate a signature. The declaration, posted on Trump’s Truth Social account, marks the latest escalation in his long-running criticism of Biden’s document-signing practices.
In his post, Trump asserted that “any document signed” by Biden with the

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Senator Jim Justice says he would support National Guard deployment in Beckley

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – In an interview with CNN on Wednesday evening, U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) said he would support the deployment of National Guard troops in Beckley.
Justice appeared on CNN’s ‘The Lead’ hours after two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot while on duty in Washington, D.C.
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