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Dangerously Cold Temperatures Expected Across Region

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) -The National Weather Service has issued a series of Cold Weather Advisories and an Extreme Cold Warning across portions of West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina, warning residents to prepare for potentially dangerous wind chills beginning early Sunday and lasting through Monday morning.

Forecasters say temperatures combined with strong winds could push wind chills well below zero, creating hazardous conditions for anyone without proper protection.

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Two people arrested following drug bust in West Virginia

BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two people were arrested Thursday, December 11, following a multi-agency drug enforcement operation at a residence in Martinsburg, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, Martinsburg Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, and the West Virginia State Police K-9 unit conducted an

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Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories issued across West Virginia for weekend snow

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service has issued multiple winter weather alerts for West Virginia as a significant snow system is expected to impact the state from Saturday into Sunday, bringing accumulating snow, hazardous travel conditions, and very cold air.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for much of West Virginia, including large portions of the central, northern, and eastern parts of the state. Snow is expected to begin Saturday, becoming heavier Saturday afternoon

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Is it illegal to drive with snow on your car in West Virginia?

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Drivers in West Virginia are being reminded to fully clear snow from their vehicles this winter, even though state law does not specifically prohibit driving with snow on the roof.
West Virginia does require that a driver’s view remain unobstructed, meaning snow or ice blocking the windshield or windows can result in a violation.
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One person dead following crash on U.S. Route 60

CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A portion of U.S. Route 60 in the Ona area of Cabell County was closed late Thursday night following a deadly single-vehicle crash, according to the West Virginia Division of Highways.
The crash was reported shortly before 10 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 60 and Riverwalk Drive.
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West Virginia State Parks Foundation Receives Grant Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation

HURRICANE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to build organizational capacity and awareness of the importance of West Virginia State Parks. 
“This grant award enables a huge step forward in the evolution of our organization,” said Foundation Executive Director Brad Reed.  “The funding will allow us to significantly build our capacity through public awareness, credibility, and advocacy for our

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Fayette County man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man has pleaded guilty to federal drug distribution charges following an investigation that uncovered significant quantities of illegal drugs and a firearm.
William Joseph Kessler III, 44, of Beckwith, entered his guilty plea on Thursday, December 11, 2025, to one count of distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl and a second count of distribution of methamphetamine.
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December 12 this day in history

(LOOTPRESS) – 1787 — Pennsylvania Becomes the Second State

Following Delaware, Pennsylvania ratified the U.S. Constitution, helping solidify early support for the new federal government.

1800 — Washington, D.C. Becomes the Official U.S. Capital

Congress met in the new capital city for the first time, marking the permanent relocation of the federal government.

1862 — U.S. Forces Begin Crossing the Rappahannock River

Union troops under General Ambrose Burnside crossed the river near

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WVSOM dean to retire at end of year

LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) vice president of academic affairs and dean and chief academic officer will retire Jan. 6, 2026, after more than four years of service to the medical school in Lewisburg, W.Va.  
Linda Boyd, D.O., began working at WVSOM in summer 2021 when the school was still navigating the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing to change its decade-old curriculum. The school’s Finding Health curriculum was in part

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Tests Reveal AI Toys Giving Children Inappropriate Sexual Content and Political Messaging

(LOOTPRESS) – A leading consumer advocacy organization is sounding the alarm about a new generation of children’s toys that speak, respond, and interact using artificial intelligence — warning that these devices may expose kids to inappropriate content and raise privacy concerns.
The U.S. PIRG Education Fund, in its 40th annual Trouble in Toyland safety report, highlights emerging hazards associated with AI-equipped toys that go beyond traditional mechanical and chemical risks. The group says

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