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Mission West Virginia Kicks Off National Adoption Month with Call to Support Foster, Kinship, and Adoption Efforts Statewide

HURRICANE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Mission West Virginia (MWV) is celebrating National Adoption Month by spotlighting the urgent need for foster and adoptive families, honoring kinship caregivers, and highlighting services that help West Virginia youth find safety, stability, and permanent families.
West Virginia continues to have one of the highest foster care rates in the nation. As of September 2025, 5,959 youth were in foster care statewide, with more than 7,000 children typically in care in recent

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Grand Opening of Mariposa Hollow in Beaver Set for Nov. 18

BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The owners of Mariposa Hollow invite the community to attend a grand opening ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m. on November 18, 2025, at their new store location, 620 Ritter Drive, Beaver, W.Va. Mariposa Hollow is owned by Heather and Aurelio Sanchez, along with their son, Jonathan Anguiano.
To celebrate the store opening, the owners are offering a 15 percent discount on all sales made on November 18. They are also providing free swag bags to the first 50 customers and having

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DUI checkpoint scheduled in Beckley

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On Thursday, November 13, 2025, the West Virginia State Police will conduct a Sobriety Checkpoint along US Rt. 19, approximately .1 mile south of the intersection with WV Rt. 41 (Johnstown Road), in the Beckley area of Raleigh County.

The checkpoint will be in operation from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am.
The purpose of the Sobriety Checkpoint is to deter impaired driving and educate the motoring public about the dangers and consequences of operating a vehicle while under the

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Vehicle crash closes portion of I-64 in Raleigh County

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE 11/12/25 7:54 AM: One westbound lane has reopened at this time.
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ORIGINAL STORY: A portion of I-64 in Raleigh County is currently closed due to a vehicle accident.
According to West Virginia 511, all lanes of I-64 West at mile marker 134.5 are currently closed.
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$100,000 scratch-off winner sold in West Virginia

DUNMORE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A $100,000 scratch-off winner was recently sold in West Virginia.
According to the West Virginia Lottery, a $100,000 scratch-off winner was sold in Pocahontas County on October 26.
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U.S. Supreme Court extends pause on SNAP funding

(LOOTPRESS) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday extended a temporary block on a federal judge’s order that would have required the Trump administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in November, as the government shutdown continues.
The order keeps the administration from distributing about $4 billion in additional SNAP funding that had been mandated by U.S. District Judge John McConnell of Rhode Island. The freeze remains in effect until midnight on

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Multiple crashes reported across West Virginia following first snowfall

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Multiple vehicle crashes were reported across West Virginia Monday evening and Tuesday morning following widespread snowfall.
Although the snow totals weren’t large —1-3 inches for most —the impacts made travel so treacherous.
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West Virginia PSC removes City of Mullens from Black Diamond Power Case

MULLENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Public Service Commission has removed the City of Mullens as a party in an ongoing dispute between the Wyoming County Board of Education and Black Diamond Power Company over costs to extend electrical service to a new school.
In a procedural order issued November 10, 2025, Chief Administrative Law Judge Keith A. George ruled that the City of Mullens “has no interest in this proceeding and should be removed as a party,” modifying the case caption to

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West Virginia Department of Tourism Launches Almost Heaven Brand Licensing Program

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced the launch of the new Almost Heaven Brand Licensing Program, a new initiative designed to expand the reach of the beloved tourism brand. In an effort to continue the momentum of the successful campaign, the Department of Tourism is offering licensed use of the “West Virginia” logo, “WV” icon, “Almost Heaven” script, “Country Roads” script, and the esteemed wooden swings for local consumer goods, including

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St. Albans announces 37th Annual Festival of Lights at City Park

ST. ALBANS, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The City of St. Albans is set to sparkle once again as the Parks & Recreation Department announces the return of the 37th Annual St. Albans Festival of Lights at City Park, one of West Virginia’s longest-running and most cherished holiday traditions.
This year’s celebration brings back the popular Santa House at Roadside Park, where families can meet Santa, snap photos, and share wish lists in a cozy, kid-friendly setting surrounded by festive holiday scenes.
For

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