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$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold at Welch Bantam Market in West Virginia

WELCH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in southern West Virginia is bringing an early dose of holiday cheer to one lucky player.
The winning ticket matched four white balls plus the Powerball in Saturday night’s drawing, earning a $50,000 prize. The numbers drawn were 4, 5, 28, 52, 69, with the Powerball number 20. While no ticket matched all six numbers to claim the jackpot, 112 tickets nationwide won the $50,000 prize tier.
West Virginia’s winning ticket was purchased at the

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$1.7 billion Powerball jackpot set for Christmas Eve drawing

(LOOTPRESS) – Powerball® could deliver the ultimate life-changing prize this Christmas Eve. No ticket matched all six numbers drawn last night, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $1.70 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $781.3 million.
Wednesday’s jackpot ranks as the fourth largest in Powerball history and among U.S. lottery games.
“Much like the holidays, Powerball is a game that brings people together to dream big and hope for a brighter

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Porch theft in Hinton leads to man charged with Grand Larceny

HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS)— Police have charged a man following the theft of more than $1,000 worth of items from a front porch in Hinton.
According to police, Patrolman L. Appell responded to a reported larceny at a residence on Summers Street on Dec. 18, 2025. The residents told officers multiple items were stolen from their porch around 4:40 a.m. on Dec. 17 and provided security camera footage along with an itemized list of the missing property.
After reviewing the footage, police say the suspect

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Man Faces Multiple Charges After Church Disruption and Trespassing Incidents in Oceana

OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Wyoming County man is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly disrupting church services, threatening security members, and violating a no-trespass order in Oceana.
According to the West Virginia State Police, a trooper was contacted on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, by Sgt. D.G. Pierson regarding a trespassing complaint tied to incidents earlier in the week. The investigation centers on Michael Beall, who police say was involved in a series of disturbing encounters

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This Day in American History December 23

(LOOTPRESS) – December 23 is associated with moments of military significance, technological innovation, and cultural milestones that helped shape the nation during times of conflict and transformation.

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1776 – Thomas Paine Publishes The American Crisis

On December 23, 1776, Thomas Paine published the first pamphlet in his American Crisis series, famously opening with the line, “These are the times that try men’s souls.” The work helped rally American morale during the darkest days of the

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Man Arrested After Domestic Disturbance, Drug Discovery in Wyoming County

WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A domestic disturbance late Thursday night led to the arrest of a Wyoming County man after state police say he assaulted two people inside a residence and admitted to possessing methamphetamine.
According to West Virginia State Police, a trooper was dispatched by Wyoming County 911 at approximately 10 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2025, to a residence in the Brewton area following reports of a domestic incident.
Upon arrival, the trooper spoke with the victim, who said Austin

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Governor Morrisey Touts Establishment of Fundamental Policies to Drive Economic Growth

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey celebrated the work of his administration to establish fundamental policies to drive economic growth in the Mountain State. In his first year in office, Governor Morrisey introduced legislation to cut red tape, reform permitting, and attract new businesses while leading the state’s efforts to secure historic investments to support broadband expansion and rural healthcare.
“Economic development is a huge focus for this administration, and we

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Jim Beam to Pause Kentucky Distillery Operations for One Year as Tariffs, Demand Slump Hit Industry

KENTUCKY (LOOTPRESS) – Jim Beam will suspend bourbon production at one of its Kentucky distilleries for at least a year as the American whiskey industry grapples with trade uncertainty and weakening consumer demand.
The company announced it will halt distilling operations at its Clermont facility beginning in 2026, a move it said will allow time for upgrades and improvements at the site. While bourbon production will pause, Jim Beam confirmed that bottling operations, warehouses, and the James

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Attorney Brandon Gray announces candidacy for circuit judge in Fayette County

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County attorney Brandon Gray has announced his candidacy for Fayette County Circuit Judge, citing a broad legal background, deep community ties, and a focus on improving court efficiency and access to justice.
Gray said his legal experience spans numerous areas that are regularly before circuit courts.
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Man Arrested After ATV Stop Escalates on WV Route 3 in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A routine traffic stop turned tense Sunday night after a man riding a four-wheeler on West Virginia Route 3 allegedly refused to stop for troopers, made threats toward officers, and damaged a police cruiser.
According to the West Virginia State Police, Trooper R.T. Frye and Trooper M.D. Veres were on road patrol near Comfort at approximately 9:22 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2025, when they observed a black four-wheeler traveling east with a defective taillight.
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