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Boil water notice issued for Main Street in Mount Hope

MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A boil water notice has been issued for customers on Main Street in Mount Hope following a water line issue reported on October 27, 2025.
City officials said a leaking line caused possible contamination within the affected area.
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U.S. Obesity Rate Falls as Use of Weight-Loss Drugs Surges, Gallup Finds

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) — The U.S. adult obesity rate has dropped to 37.0% in 2025, down from a record high of 39.9% in 2022, according to new data from the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index. The decline represents roughly 7.6 million fewer obese adults nationwide.

However, the percentage of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has climbed to an all-time high of 13.8%, continuing a long-term upward trend. Gallup’s obesity figures are based on self-reported height and weight, while

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Gallup: Americans Plan to Spend $1,007 on Holiday Gifts in 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) — Americans are planning to spend an average of $1,007 on holiday gifts this year, according to a new Gallup poll conducted from October 1–16, 2025. That figure is nearly identical to last year’s estimate of $1,014 and continues a trend of elevated spending since the pandemic, up from $923 in 2023.
Despite growing economic uncertainty, 86% of Americans say they plan to buy gifts this holiday season. Roughly one-third (31%) expect to spend under $500, 18% plan to

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Boone County Man Arrested Following Domestic Violence Incidents and Standoff Attempt

SETH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Boone County man accused of assaulting his wife and children during a Christmas Eve domestic dispute last year was taken into custody after deputies attempted to serve a warrant at his home this past weekend.
According to court documents, on December 24, 2024, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Prenter Road in Seth for a report of a domestic altercation in progress. When officers arrived, they found the victim and her children visibly shaken.
The victim told

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Mother and Daughter Arrested After Domestic Altercation in Fayette County

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A mother and daughter were arrested Friday evening after a domestic disturbance turned violent in Layland, Fayette County.
According to the West Virginia State Police, Senior Trooper Ferris responded to a call from the Fayette County 911 Center at approximately 4:54 p.m. on October 24, 2025, regarding a domestic incident on Raynes Hollow Road.
When Trooper Ferris arrived, he found a person rendering aid to Ann Raynes-Calvert, who had sustained a head injury.

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Local Pizza Place Sparks Social Media Frenzy with “Upside-Down Pineapple” Tease

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A harmless pizza tease turned into a viral sensation this week at Pies and Pints, the beloved local eatery known for creative pies and cold brews. The restaurant posted a mysterious image on its Facebook page: an upside-down pineapple with the caption, “GET SOME!”
Within hours, Facebook commenters went wild. Some joked about the symbol’s notorious alternative meaning in the swinging community, while others debated whether the restaurant had accidentally—or

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Fire reported at Fayetteville hotel

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A fire has been reported at a hotel in Fayetteville.
A fire was reported Monday evening at the Quality Inn in Fayetteville located on Elliott’s Way.
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Wyoming County man sentenced to prison for property crime

OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to stealing property earlier this year.
According to Wyoming County Prosecuting Attorney Derek Laxton, Virgil Eugene “Hootie” Cline, 46, of Oceana, was sentenced to one to three years in prison following his conviction for attempt to commit a felony on October 22, 2025.
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Trump Hints at 2028 Run Despite Constitutional Limits

(LOOTPRESS) – President Donald Trump is once again stirring speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run — despite the U.S. Constitution’s clear two-term limit.
Speaking to reporters Monday while traveling to Japan, Trump refused to rule out another campaign, saying, “Am I not ruling it out, you will have to tell me.” The comment comes as Trump and his supporters have promoted “Trump 2028” merchandise, and as his former chief strategist, Steve Bannon, has claimed there’s a plan for him to

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West Virginia man dead following out-of-state crash, experienced possible medical episode

FALLING WATERS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia man died in a crash in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 23.
Desmond Pantaja, 55, of Falling Waters, was driving an International Harvester LT62A on Molly Pitcher Highway (Route 11) near Greenview Drive in Antrim Township just before 3 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police.
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