BEAVER,. WV (LOOTPRESS) – New River Community and Technical College has announced the field for the 9th Annual New River CTC Invitational, scheduled for January 4-9, 2027, at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.
The six-day event has grown into one of West Virginia’s premier high school basketball events, bringing boys and girls teams from across the state to southern West Virginia while raising funds for student scholarships through the New River Community and Technical College

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the 2027 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online and at select retail locations across the state.
The award-winning calendar is a celebration of West Virginia’s rich natural heritage and a practical planning tool for hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. Each calendar features original, hand-painted artwork of native wildlife, key hunting and fishing dates,

FAIRMONT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fairmont Federal Credit Union has established the Fairmont Federal Credit Union Finance Lab Enhancement Fund at Fairmont State University. This gift will support software, technology and educational resources in the newly named Fairmont Federal Credit Union Finance Lab within the College of Business and Aviation.
The gift also creates an annual monetary award for a senior majoring in business administration with a concentration in finance who maintains excellent grades

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that Fitch Ratings has upgraded West Virginia’s lottery and excess lottery revenue bonds from A+ to AA-, with a Stable Outlook.
Watch announcement here.
“This is terrific news for West Virginia and another sign that prudent financial management matters,” Governor Morrisey said. “Strong credit ratings can help lower borrowing costs, protect taxpayer dollars, and give us greater flexibility to invest in our state. When we manage

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS)  — Tickets are now on sale for National Hunting and Fishing Day, the state’s largest outdoor-focused celebration, which takes place Saturday, Sept. 19, at Stonewall Resort State Park in Roanoke, W.Va. The event will feature family-friendly activities, more than 40 outdoor recreation-related vendors, and several wildlife-focused seminars.
This annual event, hosted by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, showcases the best of West Virginia’s hunting, fishing,

POINT PLEASANT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Kelly Roach Miller, daughter of the creator of the legendary Mothman Statue in Mason County, has opened a new store – The Mothman Statue Legacy  – at 326 Main Street in Point Pleasant just in time for the Mothman Festival on September 19-20.
The small business is currently selling a new authentic replica of the Mothman statue in Miller’s hometown and designed by her late father. The shop and her website — the Official Mothman Statue Merchandise: