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iles’ Vanity Fair Remarks Spark Attention Over Comments on Bondi, Vance and Trump

WASHINGTON, DC (LOOTPRESS) – White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is disputing a Vanity Fair profile published Tuesday that quoted her making blunt assessments about President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance — comments she now says were taken out of context to create a “disingenuous” portrayal of the administration.
In the article, Wiles was quoted describing Trump as having “an alcoholic’s personality,” explaining that he operates with a sense that “there’s nothing he can’t do.” She

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Former West Virginia State Senator Richard Browning of Wyoming County dies

WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Former West Virginia State Senator Richard Browning, a longtime educator and public servant from Wyoming County, has died.
Browning, born Nov. 14, 1952, served as a Democratic member of the West Virginia Legislature for more than two decades, representing southern West Virginia in both the House of Delegates and the State Senate.
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Raleigh County Schools awarded $12 million for Woodrow Wilson High School renovations

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia School Building Authority approved millions of dollars in school construction and renovation funding during its quarterly meeting on December 15, 2025, with Raleigh County receiving one of the largest single awards statewide.
According to the authority, Raleigh County was awarded $12 million in Needs Grant funding to support Phase 3 renovations at Woodrow Wilson High School.
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Police searching for missing juvenile in West Virginia

KANWHA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile who was last seen in the Cross Lanes area.
According to the sheriff’s office, Deputy C.R. Carter is seeking assistance in finding Charnayjia Peterkin, a 15-year-old juvenile female who is currently in the care and custody of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR).
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Driver Accused of Crashing Into House, Fleeing After Cocaine Use in Princeton

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Mercer County man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he crashed into another vehicle, slammed into a house, tore off his license plate, and attempted to flee on foot — all while under the influence of cocaine.
The chaotic chain of events unfolded on Monday, December 8, 2025, after a 911 call reported an impaired man sitting in a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot on Greasy Ridge Road.
Suspect Left Walmart Before Officers Arrived
EMS arrived first and


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West Virginia fraud report leads to international call center bust in India

BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is highlighting the results of a fraud investigation that began after a county resident reported being the victim of a sophisticated scam.
On June 16, 2025, Lt. Adam Boothby of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation after a resident reported receiving an unsolicited Apple Pay transaction alert via text message.
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This Day in American History December 16

(LOOTPRESS) – December 16 has marked several pivotal moments in American military history, scientific advancement, and the ongoing struggle for civil rights.

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1773 – The Boston Tea Party

On the night of December 16, 1773, American colonists protested British taxation by dumping more than 300 chests of tea into Boston Harbor. The Boston Tea Party was a direct response to the Tea Act and became one of the defining acts of resistance leading to the American Revolution.

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1864 – The Battle of

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Two West Virginia men sentenced in fentanyl distribution case

HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two Huntington men were sentenced Monday in federal court for their roles in distributing fentanyl, according to court records and statements made during the proceedings.
Anthony Jackson, also known as “Snake,” 59, of Huntington, was sentenced to three years of probation, including six months of home confinement, for distribution of a quantity of fentanyl.
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Encova Insurance & WVMA announce Swanson Industries as 2025 Safety Award Winner

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Encova Insurance, in partnership with the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA), presented the annual Encova Safety Award during the WVMA’s Annual Meeting & Winter Convention, which occurred last week at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV.
The 2025 Encova Safety Award was presented to Swanson Industries, which is located in Morgantown, WV. Swanson Industries is a premier provider of manufacturing, remanufacturing, repair, and distribution services of mining

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Barbour County Man Arrested After Allegedly Kicking, Threatening to Kill 8-Year-Old Nephew

BELINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Barbour County man is facing serious charges after deputies say he assaulted his 8-year-old nephew and threatened to kill him during a domestic incident Sunday in Belington.
According to the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy C. Curkendall responded to a home on North Custer Street on December 14, 2025, after receiving a report of a violent altercation involving a child.
Mother Says Abuse Had Been Ongoing
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