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Montgomery Man Charged After Alleged Shower Attack and Knife Threat

MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Montgomery man is facing multiple charges after allegedly spraying his girlfriend in the face with a shower head and later brandishing a knife during a domestic disturbance Thursday evening.
On July 31, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Lt. Huffman with the Montgomery Police Department responded to a residence on 4th Avenue in Fayette County following a report of a domestic incident.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim and her mother, who identified Elijah

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West Virginia ends Fiscal Year 2025 with $338.5 million surplus

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia closed the books on Fiscal Year 2025 with a $338.5 million year-end surplus, according to a release from Governor Patrick Morrisey’s office.
The surplus includes a $254.8 million surplus from General Revenue Fund collections, $49.2 million from prior-year surpluses and unappropriated balances, and $34.2 million in year-end General Revenue Fund appropriation expirations.
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Marshall Athletics goes fully cashless for 2025-2026 season

HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Marshall University Athletics has announced that all athletic venues will now operate as 100% cashless beginning with the 2025–2026 season.
The change is effective immediately.
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Woman Charged with Aggravated DUI After Crash Near Shooting Range

BARBOUR COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Barbour County woman is facing serious charges after crashing her vehicle and allegedly resisting arrest while under the influence near Pleasant Creek Shooting Range.
On July 24, 2025, Deputy A.D. Williams with the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash with entrapment on Pleasant Creek Road. At the scene, deputies found Jenny Lynn Haddix as the sole occupant of the wrecked vehicle.
According to the report, Haddix showed multiple

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Man Accused of Blocking Deputies, Hurling Threats During Arrest Attempt

BARBOUR COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — What began as a routine warrant service turned into a heated standoff Sunday when a Barbour County man allegedly blocked law enforcement officers in a driveway, refused to let them leave, and launched into a profanity-laced tirade.
On July 27, 2025, deputies with the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Dark Horse Drive to serve an active arrest warrant on a known female subject. Deputies J.G. Elbon, Cpl. Parks, and Deputy Boise attempted to

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Man Charged with Making Terroristic Threats Against Fair Officials

BELINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Barbour County man is facing a felony charge after allegedly threatening violence against members of the Barbour County Fair Board and a local fair vendor.
On or about July 18, 2025, deputies say Wayne Douglas Stewart, of 7695 Barbour County Highway in Belington, used his phone to make violent threats, including one in which he reportedly stated, “I’ll take a shotgun and blow your brains out.” The threats were directed at Gamble Amusement, a vendor at the Barbour

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Former federal prison teacher pleads guilty to smuggling meth into West Virginia prison

ELKINS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A former federal prison employee has admitted to smuggling methamphetamine into a West Virginia correctional facility in exchange for thousands of dollars.
Jordyn Peters, 29, of Burnsville, pleaded guilty this week to one count of providing a prohibited object in prison—methamphetamine—while employed as a teacher at the Federal Corrections Institution (FCI) Gilmer.
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Justin Timberlake Reveals Lyme Disease Battle Following Tour Finale

LOS ANGELES (LOOTPRESS) — Pop superstar Justin Timberlake has revealed he’s been battling Lyme disease, a diagnosis he says explains months of physical struggles during his just-completed world tour.
The singer made the announcement Thursday in a candid Instagram post, just one day after wrapping his “Forget Tomorrow World Tour” in Turkey. Timberlake said he chose to speak out about his condition to give fans insight into the challenges he’s faced behind the scenes.
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The 100th Annual State Fair of West Virginia to Begin Thursday, August 7

LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The countdown is over-the 100th Annual State Fair of West Virginia is set to begin on Thursday, August 7, and will run through Saturday, August 16, in Lewisburg! Gates open each day at 8 AM with carnival rides open from 11 AM to 11 PM.
This milestone year promises to be one to remember, with 10 full days of carnival rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, delicious fair food, and one-of-a-kind experiences.
“We are beyond excited to welcome guests to this

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Trump Administration Announces Plans for $200 Million White House Ballroom

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) — For the first time in over a century, the White House is set to undergo a major expansion with the addition of a grand ballroom — a long-discussed dream of past Presidents, administrations, and staff.
President Donald J. Trump has greenlit the construction of a 90,000-square-foot White House State Ballroom, designed to accommodate up to 650 seated guests — more than triple the capacity of the current East Room, which seats only 200. The goal, according to the

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