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Danville Man Accused of Threatening Woman, Damaging Home With Baseball Bat

DANVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Danville man is facing additional charges after deputies say he violated a court-ordered no-contact condition just weeks after being arrested in a domestic assault case involving the same victim.
According to a criminal complaint from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were first dispatched to a residence on Heywood Lane around 11:50 p.m. on November 5, 2025, for a reported domestic violence incident.
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Boone County Man Taken Into Custody After Armed Domestic Incident, Threats to Burn Home

GORDON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Boone County man was taken into custody late December 28, 2025, after deputies say he barricaded himself inside a residence while armed, threatened to burn the home down, and refused repeated commands from law enforcement.
According to a criminal complaint filed by Deputy R.B. Dotson of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Chap Road around 10:54 p.m. for a reported domestic disturbance involving a man identified as Charles

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Man Arrested After Alleged Domestic Disturbance, Vehicle Damage Outside Local Bar

BELINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS)— A Belington man was arrested early December 28, 2025, after police say a domestic disturbance at a local bar led to threats toward a woman and damage to a vehicle in the parking lot.
According to a criminal complaint filed by Patrolman T.L. Cooper of the Belington Police Department, officers responded to Al’s Hot Spot around 2:10 a.m. for a reported domestic incident.
When Cooper arrived, he spoke with a witness who identified herself as Amanda Sigley. She told police

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Wyoming County Woman Arrested After Domestic Incident; Drugs Recovered at Scene

HERNDON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Wyoming County woman was arrested Sunday night following a reported domestic incident in Herndon that led state police to recover suspected drugs and place her in custody on multiple charges.
According to a criminal complaint, troopers were dispatched to the area around 10 p.m. on December 28, 2025, after 911 received a report of a physical domestic disturbance involving Amber Foley.
When the responding trooper arrived, a man met him in the driveway and advised that

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Charleston is Winning Destination for Sports Tourism

Charleston, W.Va. – The Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is celebrating another year of success in sports tourism. Throughout 2025, the CVB helped to bring major sporting events to the Capital City, including USA Cycling, WVSSAC Championships, the Great Race, WVU Men’s Basketball and The Basketball Tournament (TBT).
The Charleston CVB kicked off 2025 by announcing it had branded the Capital City Bike City USA. Building on the firm foundation of cycling events and access to

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West Virginia Department of Health Seeking Leadership Team to Implement $199 Million Rural Healthcare Transformation

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS)  – Following Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement that West Virginia has secured $199 million for 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), the West Virginia Department of Health is launching an expansive hiring effort to recruit experienced leaders to oversee and implement this historic investment in West Virginia’s healthcare infrastructure.  “We are ready to hit the ground running with this program, and to do that, we need to recruit and hire

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North Carolina Law to Define Sex as Male and Female Takes Effect

RALEIGH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Beginning this week, North Carolina law will formally define sex as either male or female, a change that takes effect Thursday with the start of the new year.
The provision is part of House Bill 805, legislation that is already in effect but includes a section that becomes enforceable in January. Under the law, sex is defined strictly by biological characteristics, not gender identity. The bill states that gender identity “shall not be treated as legally or biologically

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This Day in American History December 30

(LOOTPRESS) – December 30 has been marked by moments of diplomacy, political transition, and cultural significance that influenced American history at home and abroad.

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1815 – The Treaty of Ghent Is Ratified by the U.S. Senate

The U.S. Senate ratified the Treaty of Ghent, formally ending the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. The treaty restored prewar boundaries and affirmed American sovereignty on the global stage.

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1865 – The 13th Amendment Is Proclaimed

Secretary of

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Thousands without power in West Virginia Monday evening

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Thousands of West Virginia residents are without electricity Monday evening as scattered power outages continued across the state, according to data from PowerOutage.com.
As of Monday evening, approximately 3,720 customers were reported without power statewide.
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Governor Morrisey Grants State Employees Extended New Year’s Holiday

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a proclamation granting West Virginia state employees the full day off on Friday, January 2nd. State employees automatically receive a half-day off under West Virginia State Rules on Wednesday, December 31st, and a full day off on Thursday, January 1st, according to West Virginia Code.
“The dedication of our state employees is truly remarkable,” said Governor Morrisey. “They work tirelessly year-round serving the people of West

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