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Three admit to roles in drug trafficking ring in West Virginia

MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Three individuals have pleaded guilty for their involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking organization operating in Berkeley and Jefferson counties, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Juan Carlos Suarez-Lugo, 55, of Martinsburg, and Alexis Alvarado, 38, of Ranson, each admitted to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.
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False emergency call leads to swatting incident

RANDOLPH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Authorities in Randolph County responded to a serious emergency call on Monday, June 2, 2025, that was later determined to be a false report, also known as “swatting.”
According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, a call came in around 2:16 p.m. from a male claiming he had shot his wife and son and had attempted suicide.
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Additional coal layoffs announced across southern West Virginia

LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Recent layoffs at the Itmann Mine in Wyoming County may be just a part of broader coal industry job cuts across southern West Virginia, according to state filings and company notices.
Core Natural Resources recently issued more than 200 layoff notices to employees at its Itmann Mine, citing market conditions.
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Police searching for missing person in West Virginia

GANDEEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Police are actively investigating the disappearance of a Ripley woman who was last seen near Gandeeville.
According to authorities, 38-year-old Stacy McMasters was reported missing on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Trooper D.A. Goodnight and Trooper First Class J.M. Mack responded to the report.
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Robert Moran of Mount Hope sentenced to prison

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Robert Lee Moran, 46, of Mount Hope, was sentenced to nine months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of fentanyl.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on January 29, 2024, Moran distributed approximately 0.857 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant for $100 in Beckley. As part of his guilty plea, Moran admitted to the transaction and to arranging it beforehand.
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From the Newsroom to the Gallery: Tom Bone’s Cartoons Make Headlines Again

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A retrospective exhibit showcasing the editorial cartoons of longtime West Virginia journalist Tom Bone III will be on display at three locations across southern West Virginia starting this summer.
Titled “Drawing Conclusions,” the exhibit features a selection of Bone’s work from a collection of more than 1,100 editorial cartoons created over nearly three decades. The first showing will be held at the Bea Paine Gallery in downtown Bluefield from July 14 through

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WV Hive Hosting ‘Coffee Talks’ at Main Street Co. In Logan on June 11, Featuring Owner Barry Carter II

LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Hive Network is hosting a “Coffee Talks” networking session from 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 11, at Main Street Co., located at 312 Main Street in Logan, W.Va.—an Accelerate WV community. The event is sponsored by Peoples Bank.
Mary Legg, NRGRDA Business Capacity Services Department Lead and WV Hive Senior Business Advisor, will interview Barry Carter II, owner of Main Street Co., about his entrepreneurial journey.
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LifeSpring Church to Host WV Day Pepperoni Roll Cook-Off Benefiting Disaster Relief

COOL RIDGE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — LifeSpring Church is inviting the public to celebrate West Virginia Day with food, fun, and purpose at the WV Day Pepperoni Roll Cook-Off, set for Saturday, June 21, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 136 Derek Lane in Cool Ridge.
The family-friendly event will feature up to 10 pepperoni roll contestants, with attendees sampling and voting for their favorite. In addition to the culinary competition, guests can enjoy live local music, vendors, a bounce house, outdoor

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Ronceverte Mayor relected; two new council members elected to serve

RONCEVERTE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Incumbent Mayor Deena Pack secured another term leading the City of Ronceverte, winning Tuesday’s municipal election with 88 votes, outpacing three challengers in a closely watched race.
Pack defeated David Withrow, who received 77 votes, followed by Shawn Honaker with 48 votes, and Kim Erskinewith 42 votes.
In the race for two open City Council seats, voters chose two newcomers. Emilee White led the field with 120 votes, while Matt Bergman won the second seat with

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Defense Secretary Orders Renaming of Navy Ship Honoring Harvey Milk

WASHINGTON, DC (LOOTPRESS) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a support ship named in honor of the late San Francisco civil rights icon and one of the first openly gay elected officials in U.S. history.
According to a memo obtained by Military Times, Hegseth ordered Navy Secretary John Phelan to begin the process of renaming the vessel. A defense official cited by the outlet said the timing of the announcement—during Pride Month—was

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