GRAFTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Specialist Sarah Diane Beckstrom, the West Virginia Army National Guard soldier killed last month while deployed on security duties in Washington, D.C., was laid to rest Tuesday at the West Virginia National Cemetery in Grafton.
The 20-year-old was honored with full military rites, attended by family, fellow service members, state officials, and community supporters.
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by LootpressMIAMI, FL (LOOTPRESS) – Democrat Eileen Higgins has captured the Miami mayor’s office, according to NBC News projections, marking the party’s first victory in the city’s top job in nearly 30 years — a significant boost for Democrats as they head into next year’s crucial midterm cycle.
Higgins, a former Miami-Dade County commissioner, secured 59% of the vote, defeating Republican contender Emilio González, a businessman and former city manager backed by former President Donald Trump. González
by LootpressWEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – With the potential of inclement weather in multiple areas of West Virginia Wednesday afternoon and evening, some school districts have decided to dismiss early today, Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
The latest school dismissals and other school announcements may be found by clicking the image below.
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by LootpressCHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Tourism has been recognized by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) with a Gold Adrian Award for its outstanding consumer brand campaign, “Screen Free Summer.” Now in its 69th year, the Adrian Awards is the largest and most prestigious travel marketing competition worldwide.
In an effort to encourage travelers to “unplug” from the digital world and experience beauty and tranquility in the Mountain
by LootpressALLEGHANY COUNTY, VA (LOOTPRESS) – Two West Virginia residents have been charged after authorities say they stole mail and packages from dozens of homes across the Alleghany Highlands, following a rise in complaints from citizens on social media and to law enforcement.
According to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia, deputies arrested Kathleen Marie Davis, 22, and Corey Shane Martin, 23, both from Alderson, West Virginia, after they were found allegedly removing mail from roadside
by LootpressBEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – High school students across Southern West Virginia are stepping into the future literally, thanks to New River Community and Technical College’s new Virtual Reality (VR) Career Exploration project. This exciting initiative gives students an immersive look into dozens of high-demand careers, helping them picture what their future could look like long before graduation.
New River CTC is partnering with GEAR UP Southern West Virginia to bring this cutting-edge career
by Lootpress(LOOTPRESS) – 1520 — Martin Luther Burns the Papal Bull
Luther publicly burned the document demanding he recant his teachings, a dramatic act that deepened the Protestant Reformation.
1869 — Wyoming Grants Women the Right to Vote
The Wyoming Territory became the first U.S. jurisdiction to grant women full voting rights, decades before the 19th Amendment.
1898 — Treaty of Paris Ends the Spanish–American War
Spain ceded control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States,
by LootpressCASS, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Rail enthusiasts and photographers will have a rare opportunity this winter as Mountain Rail Adventures launches its first-ever Winter Photography Special to Durbin on Friday, January 16. The exclusive event is limited to just 13 passengers, offering an intimate and highly customizable photography experience along the remote 15-mile route.
The excursion will be powered by Shay No. 5, one of the line’s historic geared steam locomotives. The train will include log cars and a
by LootpressGREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS)— Two men were taken into custody Friday night after authorities say they were involved in an intoxication and indecent exposure incident at a Go Mart gas station, prompting a multi-agency response and a BOLO alert.
According to Patrolman M. Yates, the incident began around 10 p.m. on December 6, 2025, when he received a call from Deputy C. Vandyke. Deputy Vandyke reported that while stopping for fuel during the transport of an inmate to Southern Regional Jail,
by LootpressCHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS)— The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that hunters harvested 537 wild turkeys during the 2025 fall season.
The fall harvest is 52.5 percent below last year’s harvest of 1,130 birds, 38.1 percent below the five-year average (868) and 49.9 percent below the ten-year average (1,072). All counties were below their five-year average with the exception of Pendleton, Logan and Wayne.
Click here to see county-by-county fall turkey harvests
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