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Trump Administration Revokes Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked Harvard University’s certification to host international students, citing the university’s failure to comply with federal requests and ongoing campus unrest.
The decision, confirmed by Fox News Digital, prevents Harvard from enrolling foreign students in the 2025–2026 academic year. Current international students must transfer to another institution or risk losing their legal status in the United States.


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Man Claiming to Be President Arrested After Attacking Officer in Huntington

HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A bizarre and violent confrontation unfolded in Huntington on May 21, 2025, when a man claiming to be the President allegedly struck a police officer and attempted multiple escapes during his arrest and transport.
At approximately 8:37 p.m., officers were speaking with several individuals in the 1400 block of 6 ½ Alley when a man approached the patrol vehicle and began questioning one of the officers. The man, later identified as Joshua Dennis, accused the officer of

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West Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Fayette County Sexual Assault Case

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – In a sharply divided decision, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has overturned the conviction of Chad M. Eldredge, who had been sentenced to 10 to 25 years in prison for second-degree sexual assault. The Court ruled that the trial judge committed prejudicial errors that undermined Eldredge’s right to a fair trial, and ordered a new trial in Fayette County Circuit Court.
Eldredge was convicted in 2022 of one count of sexual assault involving his

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Supreme Court Denies Reinstatement of Former Mingo County Prosecutor C. Michael Sparks

MINGO COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Supreme Court has denied a petition by disbarred attorney and former Mingo County Prosecuting Attorney C. Michael Sparks to resume practicing law, citing serious concerns over his credibility and the integrity of the legal profession.
Sparks, who was disbarred in 2013 after pleading guilty to a federal misdemeanor in a political corruption scandal, had asked the court to reinstate his law license following more than a decade of disbarment. While a

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Appalachian Power Credits Smart Tech and Tree Management for Reducing Storm Outages

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Severe weather in mid-May brought wind gusts of up to 50 mph across Appalachian Power’s service areas, leaving tens of thousands without electricity. But thanks to new technologies and proactive tree maintenance, the damage could have been much worse.
At the storm’s peak, 38,000 customers lost power across portions of West Virginia, Virginia, and Tennessee. Yet utility officials say that figure was significantly reduced by Distribution Automation Circuit

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New River CTC Offers Summer Welding Courses at Greenbrier Valley Campus

LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS – New River Community and Technical College will offer two workforce welding courses this summer at its Greenbrier Valley Campus, providing students with in-demand skills and an opportunity to pursue state certification. Both courses will run from Monday, June 2 through Thursday, August 7, with flexible scheduling options to accommodate a variety of learners.
The first course, Oxyfuel-Plasma Cutting and Blueprinting, offers foundational training in metal heating, oxyfuel

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West Virginia Legal Team Pursuing Lawsuits Against Manufacturers of Ultra Processed Foods, a Major Cause in the Significant Rise of Type 2 Diabetes in the State

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Hill Peterson Carper Bee & Deitzler PLLC and Powell & Majestro PLLC are pursuing lawsuits against the manufacturers of ultra processed foods that are believed to be the sources of an epidemic of Type 2 Diabetes and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Mountain State children.
People encouraged to respond include those diagnosed before 18 years of age and currently under 30 years old who have been diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes; Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver

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Speaker Hanshaw thanks Berkeley County Commission for donating retired police cruisers

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, offered effusive praise this week to the Berkeley County Commission and all those involved in donating four retired police cruisers to Clay, Mingo and McDowell counties, as well as the town of Kimball.
“These vehicles are still in excellent condition, and Berkeley County’s generosity will help law enforcement operations in these smaller communities, mine included, continue their vital work in a

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NOAA Predicts Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2025

(LOOTPRESS) – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a busier-than-usual Atlantic hurricane season in 2025, citing a mix of climate and oceanic conditions that favor the formation and intensification of storms.
In its official outlook released Thursday, NOAA predicts a 60% chance of an above-normal hurricane season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season, and just a 10% chance of a below-normal season. The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to

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David Brash Named Chief Executive Officer of Raleigh General Hospital

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh General Hospital today announced that David Brash has been named chief executive officer (CEO), effective July 7.
Brash brings nearly 37 years of healthcare leadership experience, including roles within regional, system and academic-affiliated hospitals. He most recently served as CEO of Logan Regional Medical Center in southern West Virginia, where he helped advance patient safety, expand specialty services and guide the hospital to a Leapfrog A grade

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