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Child Endangerment: Traffic Stop in Greenbrier County Leads to Cocaine and Fentanyl Seizure

LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A routine traffic stop in Greenbrier County escalated into a drug investigation Thursday evening after deputies say they discovered cocaine, fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, and cash inside a Mercedes SUV.
According to the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Herman Rodriguez pulled over a white Mercedes SUV on December 11, 2025, after learning the registered driver, Jed Williams, had an expired license.
Driver Admits License Was Expired
When asked to step out

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Man Arrested After Allegedly Holding Gun to Woman’s Head During 911 Call in Lewisburg

LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Lewisburg man was arrested Thursday night after deputies say he held a gun to a woman’s head during a violent domestic incident that unfolded while a 911 dispatcher listened on an open line.
According to the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department, the call came in around December 11, 2025, from a home on Sunset Circle Road, where dispatchers heard a man yelling threats, including that he would “blow brains out.” Two women, a man, and possibly a small child could

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Mount Hope Man Arrested After High-Speed UTV Chase, Foot Pursuit in Woods

MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS)— A Mount Hope man was arrested Thursday night after authorities say he led police on a high-speed chase in a UTV, fled into the woods, and fought with officers during his arrest.
According to the West Virginia State Police, the incident began around 8 p.m. on December 11, when Trooper First Class T.D. Richardson spotted a UTV speeding at 87 mph in a 55-mph zone along U.S. Route 61.
Trooper Richardson attempted a traffic stop, but the driver accelerated and refused to

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West Virginia Supreme Court Takes Control of Raleigh County Vaccine Case, Grants Direct Review

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has formally taken jurisdiction over a high-profile Raleigh County vaccine case after granting a motion for direct review, bypassing the Intermediate Court of Appeals and fast-tracking the dispute to the state’s highest court.
The Court issued its order on December 12, 2025, confirming that it will hear the appeal in Case No. 25-836: West Virginia Board of Education, et al. v. Miranda G., et al.
The case stems from a

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State of Preparedness declared across West Virginia ahead of snow, extreme cold

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Anticipating snowfall and dangerously cold temperatures, Gov. Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia.
The declaration, which takes effect immediately, will remain in place through Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.
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Warming center to open in Beckley as bitter cold hits southern West Virginia

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – With dangerously cold temperatures, wind chills, and winter weather advisories in effect across southern West Virginia this weekend, a warming shelter is opening in Beckley to provide refuge for residents in need.
The Beckley Warming Center will open Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at the Beckley Community United Methodist Church, 217 South Heber Street, in the lower-level fellowship hall.
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December 13 this day in history

(LOOTPRESS) – From the United Kingdom

After decades of colonial rule and a lengthy independence movement, Kenya officially became a sovereign nation.

1975 — Sara Jane Moore Sentenced for Attempted Assassination of President Ford

Moore, who fired a shot at President Gerald Ford earlier that year, received a life sentence.

2000 — U.S. Supreme Court Halts Florida Recount in Bush v. Gore

The Court’s decision effectively ended the 2000 presidential election controversy and awarded George W. Bush the

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Winter Transforms New River Gorge Into a Quiet Appalachian Wonderland

NEW RIVER GORGE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – With snow-dusted forests, cozy cabins and wide-open views, winter may be the most enchanting season to experience the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. As temperatures drop and crowds thin, West Virginia’s famed national park becomes a peaceful retreat for travelers seeking scenery, solitude and small-town charm.
Snowy Views and Scenic Drives
Winter visitors are encouraged to begin their journey at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center, where a short boardwalk

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How Holiday Movies Became the Season’s Most Reliable Source of Comfort

WEST VIRIGNIA (LOOTPRESS) – Every December, as temperatures drop and nights stretch longer, something magical happens in living rooms across the country: familiar opening credits flicker onto the screen, snow begins to fall on cue, and the stresses of the world seem to soften — even if just for 90 minutes.
Holiday movies have a way of wrapping people in comfort. Whether it’s It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, A Christmas Story, or one of the dozens of new made-for-TV romances released every

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U.S. Mint Releases Candidate Designs for 2026 Semiquincentennial $1 Coin Featuring Donald Trump

WASHINGTON, DC (LOOTPRESS) – The U.S. Mint has unveiled a series of proposed designs for the 2026 Semiquincentennial $1 Coin, offering the public its first look at artwork being considered for the nation’s 250th anniversary commemorative currency.
As part of the Semiquincentennial (SemiQ) Coin and Medal Program, the Mint published downloadable line-art images showcasing potential designs for both the obverse and reverse sides of the special-edition coin.
Three Obverse Designs Feature President

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Child Endangerment: Traffic Stop in Greenbrier County Leads to Cocaine and Fentanyl Seizure

Man Arrested After Allegedly Holding Gun to Woman’s Head During 911 Call in Lewisburg

Mount Hope Man Arrested After High-Speed UTV Chase, Foot Pursuit in Woods

West Virginia Supreme Court Takes Control of Raleigh County Vaccine Case, Grants Direct Review

State of Preparedness declared across West Virginia ahead of snow, extreme cold

Warming center to open in Beckley as bitter cold hits southern West Virginia

December 13 this day in history

Winter Transforms New River Gorge Into a Quiet Appalachian Wonderland

How Holiday Movies Became the Season’s Most Reliable Source of Comfort

U.S. Mint Releases Candidate Designs for 2026 Semiquincentennial $1 Coin Featuring Donald Trump

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