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West Virginia Department of Tourism to Host Family-Friendly Halloween Bash

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Tourism invites local families to celebrate spooky season with an evening of free, festive fun at the Halloween Bash, on Wednesday, October 29, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the West Virginia Culture Center, located in the State Capitol Complex.
After the event, families are encouraged to take a short walk toward the Kanawha Boulevard where the Governor and First Lady will be greeting trick-or-treaters at the north gate of the Governor’s Mansion

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Longtime WCHS-TV reporter and broadcaster Kennie Bass has passed away

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Kanawha County Commission is mourning the loss of longtime WCHS-TV reporter and broadcaster Kennie Bass.
Bass spent decades in local news and radio, covering a wide range of stories from high school sports to major investigative reports that impacted the community.
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Sophia Volunteer Fire Department to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Fire Station

SOPHIA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Sophia Area Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest fire station, located at 463 Robert C. Byrd Drive in Sophia. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. to officially celebrate the opening of Fire Station #115.
Originally established in 1948, the station has undergone a complete renovation, transforming it into a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment.

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Needleseye Park officially opens in Oak Hill

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Oak Hill has officially unveiled its newest recreational attraction with the grand opening of Needleseye Park, providing residents and visitors a new destination for outdoor adventure.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon, drawing local, state, and federal leaders to celebrate the completion of the long-anticipated project.
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West Virginia State Police, ICE arrest 60 illegal immigrants in one month

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the West Virginia State Police have arrested 60 illegal immigrants since beginning operations under the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) program.
“My administration continues to take aggressive action to combat illegal immigration with the support of President Donald Trump, Secretary Kristi Noem, and ICE,” said Governor Morrisey.
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Trump administration to cancel student debt for millions in blocked programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) – Millions of student loan borrowers will see their debts forgiven under programs previously blocked by the Trump administration.
The news comes following a new agreement between the administration, the U.S. Department of Education, and the American Federation of Teachers.
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Hinton man arrested after psychedelic drug lab discovered

HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Hinton man is facing multiple drug-related charges after deputies say they uncovered a large clandestine laboratory used to manufacture psychedelic substances inside his home.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Summers County, a confidential informant came to the Summers County Sheriff’s Department on October 20, 2025, and provided several photographs allegedly showing a drug lab.
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West Virginia man arrested after smearing dog feces in face of special needs man, assaulting deputy

RIPLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Ripley man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he smeared dog feces on an individual with special needs during a domestic incident and later assaulted a deputy during booking.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Jackson County, deputies responded to a residence on Kelli Lane in Ripley around 12:06 a.m. on October 12, 2025, for a reported domestic disturbance.
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Marshall University receives $341K to lead workforce initiative for young adults in Appalachia

HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Marshall University Research Corporation has been awarded more than $341,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to spearhead a multi-state project aimed at helping young adults — particularly those aging out of foster care — transition successfully into the workforce.

The funding comes through ARC’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE), and will support a new program led by the university’s Center of Excellence for Recovery. 

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North Carolina Republicans Advance Controversial Congressional Redistricting Plan

RALEIGH, NC (LOOTPRESS) – North Carolina Republicans are moving quickly to redraw the state’s congressional districts in a bid to gain an additional Republican seat in Congress.
On Monday, the state Senate voted 25-20 along party lines to give preliminary approval to a new map that would make the 1st Congressional District more favorable to Republicans, a change that could flip the seat currently held by Democrat Don Davis.
Sen. Ralph Hise (R-Mitchell), who presented the plan to the Senate

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