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Raleigh County man pleads guilty to federal gun charge

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County man has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm offense, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia announced Tuesday.
Joshua Mason Trotter, 44, of Crab Orchard, admitted in court to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
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Tim Tebow to headline GameChanger Prevention Education Dinner at The Greenbrier

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The fifth annual GameChanger Prevention Education Dinner and Golf Classic is set to begin Wednesday at The Greenbrier resort, with former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow delivering the keynote address at that evening’s dinner.
In response to high demand, the event’s popular golf tournament has expanded to both of The Greenbrier’s courses and will take place Thursday morning.
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Capito attends fire station dedication, tours local manufacturing business in Cabell and Putnam Counties

HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visited Huntington and Hurricane on Tuesday, where she participated in a site dedication for a new fire station and toured a woman-owned manufacturing business, highlighting ongoing economic and public safety investments in West Virginia.
In Huntington, Senator Capito spoke at the Westmoreland Fire Station Site Dedication.
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Raleigh County PSD Proposes Major Water System Upgrades, Plans Rate Increase

SOPHIA, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The Raleigh County Public Service District (PSD) has announced plans for a major water system improvement project that includes the installation of new water lines and the replacement of a key water storage tank. To help fund the project, the district is proposing a 16% rate increase for water customers.
Project Details
The improvement project includes two main components:

Route 3 Waterline Upgrade: Installation of approximately 45,000 feet of new water lines, upgrades

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Man attacks woman because she wouldn’t argue with him

POINT PLEASANT, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A domestic disturbance turned violent Thursday night in Mason County, resulting in an arrest after a woman reported being assaulted by her intoxicated boyfriend.
Officers were dispatched to 1905 North Main Street on May 22, 2025, for a report of a domestic incident. Upon arrival, they spoke with the victim, who stated that her boyfriend, Robert Umbarger, became angry when she refused to argue with him.
According to the victim, Umbarger ripped her glasses off her

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Trump Vows to Pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley in Call with Their Children

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) — President Donald Trump announced plans to pardon reality TV personalities Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are currently serving prison sentences for bank fraud and tax evasion, during an emotional phone call with their children on Tuesday.
In a video clip shared by a White House aide, Trump is heard telling the Chrisley children, “Your parents are going to be free and clean. I hope we can do it by tomorrow.” He added, “I don’t know them, but give them my regards and

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Man Arrested After Falsely Claiming He Was Shot in the Face

MASON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A man who called 911 claiming he had been shot in the face was arrested Thursday evening after deputies determined the report was false.
At approximately 7:46 p.m. on May 21, 2015, Charles R. Litchfield contacted Mason County 911, stating he had been shot. Deputies responded to the 4000 block of Jim Hill Road, where they found Litchfield walking and complaining of a facial gunshot wound.
However, after evaluating him at the scene, officers confirmed that Litchfield

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Craigsville PSD gets green light to operate Camden-on-Gauley systems

WEBSTER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Craigsville Public Service District, at the request of the Public Service Commission of West Virginia, has been authorized to take over the water and sewer systems of a Webster County town, the PSC said Monday.
Webster County Circuit Court Judge Michael Asbury issued an order naming Craigsville as receiver for Camden-on-Gauley Water Works and Camden-on-Gauley Sanitation System.
The decision came after a hearing before the judge on May 20.
The Commission opened a


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USDA Commits $14.5 Million to Strengthen State Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $14.5 million funding boost to support state meat and poultry inspection programs, aiming to secure food safety, strengthen the supply chain, and protect small and mid-sized processors across the country.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins made the announcement Tuesday, stating the funding is necessary to help states continue inspecting meat and poultry products at the local level—a vital function that

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Woman Fatally Shot Outside Sheetz in Accidental Firearm Discharge

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A late-night trip to a local Sheetz turned tragic in the early hours of May 27, 2025, when a woman was fatally shot in what authorities are calling an accidental discharge of a firearm.
At approximately 12:04 a.m., officers responded to the Sheetz parking lot at 5623 MacCorkle Avenue SE after reports of a gunshot and a woman collapsing near the gas pumps. The victim, Tiffany Adkins, was struck in the back of the head by a bullet and died at the scene.
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