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IRS sets 2026 business standard mileage rate at 72.5 cents per mile, up 2.5 cents

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026, while the mileage rate for vehicles used for medical purposes will decrease by half a cent, reflecting updated cost data and annual inflation adjustments.
Optional standard mileage rates are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating vehicles for business, charitable, and medical purposes. Additionally, the optional

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West Virginia ends state income tax on Social Security benefits starting Jan. 1

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia has completed the phaseout of state income taxes on Social Security benefits, making all such benefits fully deductible for every resident beginning Jan. 1.
Under the change, taxpayers may now claim a 100% deduction for Social Security income regardless of earnings, finishing a three-year rollout designed to extend relief to higher-income seniors who previously did not qualify for a full exemption.
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Two Men Charged After Woman Found Dead in Hinton Residence; Police Say They Failed to Render Aid

HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS)— Two men are facing charges after investigators say they left a woman unresponsive inside her Hinton residence following heavy drug and alcohol use and made no effort to seek medical help before leaving the scene.
According to an affidavit filed by Patrolman K. Higginbotham of the Hinton Police Department, the case stems from the November 13, 2025 death of Lakesha Bonds at her home on 6th Avenue in Hinton. Higginbotham was assigned to complete the investigation following

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$50,000 scratch-off winner sold at West Virginia Walmart

KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A $50,000 scratch-off was recently sold at a Walmart in West Virginia.
According to the West Virginia Lottery, a $50,000 winning scratch-off was sold at the Walmart in Quincy, Kanawha County.
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Sophia Fire Department Opens Emergency Warming Station in Response to State of Preparedness Declaration

SOPHIA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Sophia Area Volunteer Fire Department announces the opening of an emergency warming station today, Monday, December 29, 2025, at 463 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Sophia, West Virginia. The station will operate from 9:00PM to 5:00 AM to provide shelter and warmth for residents during the current period of severe weather.

Details of the Warming Station

Location: 463 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Sophia, WV

Hours of Operation: 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM (overnight)

Services Provided: Safe,

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This Day in American History December 29

(LOOTPRESS) – December 29 marks consequential moments in American expansion, conflict, and global diplomacy—events that left lasting marks on the nation’s history and identity.

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1845 – Texas Is Admitted to the Union

On December 29, 1845, Texas was officially admitted as the 28th state. The annexation expanded U.S. territory westward but also intensified national tensions over slavery, helping set the stage for the Mexican–American War and, ultimately, the Civil War.

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1890 – The Wounded Knee

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NWS Highlights Historical New Year’s Day Weather Extremes Across West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service in Charleston has released a look back at more than a century of New Year’s Day weather history across several West Virginia cities, highlighting notable temperature swings, precipitation records, and snowfall extremes recorded on January 1 over the years.
The climate review includes data for Beckley, Charleston, Clarksburg, Elkins, Huntington, and Parkersburg, with periods of record ranging from the late 1800s through 2025. Normal New

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High Winds Forecast Across VA, WV, NC, and OH; Power Outages and Travel Impacts Possible

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A powerful wind event is expected to impact large portions of Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and southeast Ohio beginning early Monday, with forecasters warning of hazardous travel conditions, downed trees, and potential power outages through Tuesday.
The National Weather Service has issued multiple Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings for the region, covering communities including Blacksburg, Wytheville, Radford, Bedford, Bluefield, Lewisburg, Rocky

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From Returns to Re-Gifting: What to Do With Unwanted Christmas Gifts

(LOOTPRESS) – When the wrapping paper is gone and the decorations come down, many households are left with something less festive: unwanted Christmas gifts. Whether it’s the wrong size, a duplicate item, or simply not your style, experts say there are several practical ways to handle post-holiday presents without guilt or waste.
Return or exchange when possible
Many major retailers extend return deadlines during the holiday season, often allowing returns well into January. Shoppers are

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Don’t Waste the Feast: How to Safely Store and Use Christmas Leftovers

(LOOTPRESS) – After the gifts are unwrapped and the holiday table is cleared, many families are left with refrigerators full of Christmas leftovers. From turkey and ham to casseroles and desserts, knowing how long food stays safe—and what to do with it—can help prevent waste and protect your health.
How long Christmas leftovers stay good
Food safety experts recommend refrigerating leftovers within two hours of cooking (or one hour if food sat out in a warm room). Once chilled, most leftovers are

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IRS sets 2026 business standard mileage rate at 72.5 cents per mile, up 2.5 cents

West Virginia ends state income tax on Social Security benefits starting Jan. 1

Two Men Charged After Woman Found Dead in Hinton Residence; Police Say They Failed to Render Aid

$50,000 scratch-off winner sold at West Virginia Walmart

Sophia Fire Department Opens Emergency Warming Station in Response to State of Preparedness Declaration

This Day in American History December 29

NWS Highlights Historical New Year’s Day Weather Extremes Across West Virginia

High Winds Forecast Across VA, WV, NC, and OH; Power Outages and Travel Impacts Possible

From Returns to Re-Gifting: What to Do With Unwanted Christmas Gifts

Don’t Waste the Feast: How to Safely Store and Use Christmas Leftovers

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