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Senator Capito Announces Intention to Seek Reelection to U.S. Senate

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), announced her intention to seek reelection to continue serving West Virginia in the United States Senate. Senator Capito’s reelection is endorsed by President Donald J. Trump, who offered the senator his “complete and total endorsement for reelection” earlier this year.
Below are Senator Capito’s remarks as delivered:
“As I travel across West Virginia, I see the progress we’ve made, accomplishments that I’ve worked

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Fayette County Private Practice Attorney & Mental Hygiene Commissioner, Evan Dove, Announces His Run for Fayette County Circuit Judge in Upcoming Election

“Hello and for those of you that I have not met yet, my name is Evan Dove. I am a lifelong resident of Fayette County, West Virginia and I currently reside in Oak Hill, West Virginia with my family. I am a licensed and practicing member of the West Virginia State Bar Association. My practice of law primarily revolves around Fayette County, West Virginia, through my employment at Clay Law Firm in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Recently, with the appointment of Former Circuit Judge Thomas Ewing to

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This day in history December 15

December 15 marks several notable moments in American political, cultural, and technological history, including one of the most significant expansions of civil liberties in the nation’s founding era.
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1791 – The Bill of Rights Is Ratified
On December 15, 1791, Virginia became the final state needed to ratify the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, officially adopting the Bill of Rights. These amendments guarantee fundamental freedoms such as speech, religion, due process, and


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$20,000 scratch-off winner sold in Raleigh County

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A lucky West Virginia Lottery player recently won $20,000 on a scratch-off purchased in Raleigh County.
According to the West Virginia Lottery, a winning $20,000 scratch-off called “$100,000 Jumbo Cash” was sold in Ghent.
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WVU Police warn students of online fraud and ‘sextortion’ scams targeting campus community

MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia University Police issued a Community Notice on Friday, Dec. 12, warning students and other members of the university community to be cautious when interacting online, by phone, or through text messages after multiple reports of fraud and harassment schemes in recent months.
According to WVU Police, at least five incidents have been reported involving alleged scams targeting students. Several of the cases involve “sextortion,” a scheme in which

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$1 million winning Powerball ticket sold in Virginia

VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – A Powerball ticket sold in Virginia won a $1 million prize in Saturday night’s drawing, lottery officials said.
The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, were 1, 28, 31, 57, and 58. The Powerball number was 16, and the Power Play multiplier was 2x.
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Sophia Fire Department opens emergency warming station

SOPHIA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Sophia Area Volunteer Fire Department has opened an emergency warming station Sunday night, Dec. 14, 2025, in response to severe winter weather and a statewide State of Preparedness declaration.
The warming station is located at 463 Robert C. Byrd Drive in Sophia and is operating overnight from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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West Virginia Department of Health, Emergency Management Notifies Residents of Serious Temperature-related Health Risks Amid Plunging Temperatures

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health and the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (EMD) are encouraging residents to prepare against the cold as temperatures continue to plunge. “It is vital to protect yourself and your home from freezing temperatures,” shared acting State Health Officer Dr. Mark McDaniel. “Prolonged exposure can lead to hypothermia, frostbite, and cold stress, which could result in serious injury or even death. Stay indoors as much as

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This Day in American History: December 14

(LOOTPRESS) – This Day in American History: December 14
1799 – George Washington dies
George Washington, the nation’s first president and a central figure in the American Revolutionary War, died at his Mount Vernon estate in Virginia at the age of 67. His death prompted widespread national mourning and solidified his legacy as the “Father of His Country.”

1819 – Alabama becomes the 22nd state
Alabama was admitted to the Union as the 22nd state. Its admission was part of the broader westward

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