MARSHALL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a growing number of phone scams involving individuals impersonating representatives from Norton Anti-Virus and PayPal.
According to Sheriff Mike Dougherty, local residents have reported receiving unsolicited calls from scammers claiming there are problems with their accounts or security threats to their computers.
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by LootpressBECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Visit Southern West Virginia has officially launched its 2025–2026 Official Visitors Guide, with 100,000 copies now available to travelers, local businesses, and event organizers throughout the region.
The guide, produced in partnership with Digital Relativity, offers an in-depth look at the best of Southern West Virginia — from scenic landscapes and outdoor adventures to local dining, lodging, and cultural attractions.
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by LootpressMORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On May 10, more than 70 volunteers gathered for the second annual Mon River Sweep, an event hosted by the West Virginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI).
Participants included WVU students, staff, and community members, all working together to remove trash from the Monongahela River and its banks.
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by LootpressCHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that West Virginia’s Free Fishing Days will return June 7-8 and encouraged anglers and their families to take advantage of this annual opportunity to fish for free in public lakes, streams and rivers around the state.
“One of the best things about Free Fishing Days is how it brings people together,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “Whether you’re introducing your kids to fishing for the
by LootpressWASHINGTON, DC (LOOTPRESS) – After weeks of tense negotiations and GOP infighting, the House of Representatives narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy package—dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—early Thursday morning by a single vote, 215–214.
The legislation, which combines tax reform, immigration spending, and Medicaid overhaul, marks a major legislative win for House Republicans and the Trump administration, clearing the way for the Senate to take up the
by LootpressMONROE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Monroe County Commission has announced a major step forward in public safety and emergency response by donating Mini-Starlink terminals to the county’s six volunteer fire departments: Peterstown, Ballard, Lindside, Union, Gap Mills, and Alderson. The cutting-edge satellite internet systems, developed by SpaceX, will provide first responders with reliable, high-speed connectivity—even in the most remote corners of the county.
The initiative, led by County Clerk
by LootpressCHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that changes to coyote, waterfowl and youth hunting regulations went into effect on May 19.
These changes, which were approved by the West Virginia Legislature during the 2025 regular session, include removing maximum caliber restrictions for night coyote hunting, increasing youth waterfowl hunter maximum age limits and providing clarification on adult supervision during special youth hunting seasons.
by LootpressBOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Boone County man is facing allegations of domestic assault after an argument with his live-in girlfriend turned physical while their child was present, according to law enforcement.
On April 14, 2025, at approximately 10:41 a.m., Deputy R.B. Dotson and Sgt. A.C. Cook of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence located in Wharton.
According to dispatchers at Boone County E-911, the victim was able to call a friend
by LootpressBELINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A domestic dispute escalated dangerously on Elliott Avenue when a man, Ryan Facemire, allegedly pulled a firearm on a woman during an argument inside a residence, prompting a swift response from local authorities.
According to Barbour County 911, officers were dispatched to a home in Belington after receiving reports of a domestic incident involving a gun.
Upon arrival, officers found the woman sitting in her vehicle in the driveway. She reported that she had gone to
by LootpressWASHINGTON, DC (LOOTPRESS) – The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed Wednesday that it has accepted a Boeing 747 aircraft donated by the government of Qatar, which will be retrofitted for use in transporting President Donald Trump. The move, framed by the administration as a cost-saving measure, has drawn both praise and concern from lawmakers across party lines.
According to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accepted the aircraft “in accordance with all
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