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Tickets Now on Sale for 2025 “Christmas at Cass” Train Rides

CASS, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The holiday season is arriving early at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park as tickets are now on sale for the 2025 “Christmas at Cass” train excursions.
Visitors can step back in time and experience the magic of the season aboard a steam-powered train traveling along the scenic Greenbrier River. Each festive journey departs from the Cass Depot and lasts approximately 60 to 75 minutes, featuring decorated and heated coaches that capture the spirit of a classic Appalachian

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Support Raleigh County Community Action Every Time You Shop on Amazon

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRES) — Raleigh County Community Action Association (RCCAA) is reminding local shoppers that supporting community programs can be as easy as doing your regular online shopping — thanks to AmazonSmile.
AmazonSmile is a charitable program operated by Amazon that offers the same products, prices, and shopping experience as the main Amazon.com site. The key difference: when you shop through AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the

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MountainHeart Offering Financial Assistance to Families in Fayette and Wyoming Counties

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — MountainHeart Community Services is offering financial help for individuals and families in need through its Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Assistance Program in Fayette and Wyoming Counties.
The program provides short-term financial relief and long-term support for households facing financial hardship. Assistance is available for a variety of essential needs, including:

Utility bills: Help for past-due electric, water, or gas bills that are in termination

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Free Thanksgiving Meals Available Across Fayette County

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Area residents in need of a warm Thanksgiving meal this holiday season can once again take part in the Community Thanksgiving Meal Program, offering 100% free hot meals with all the fixings to anyone who needs them—no questions asked.
The free meals will be available for pickup on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, at multiple sites across Fayette County. Individuals and families are welcome to request as many meals as needed, but orders must be placed no

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Student Entrepreneur Manuel Furmento, Founder and CEO of SkyMounts, Inc., Balances Studies, Golf, Internships and A Small Business Startup

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRES) – A student-athlete at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) was motivated to become an inventor and entrepreneur after helping his father install a mounted television. Manuel Furmento is now Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SkyMounts, Inc. and on his way to seeing his vision come to life.
A native of Uruguay, South America, and a member of the Golden Bears golf team, Furmento has made the time to earn money through internships, gain mentorship

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Oak Hill Gears Up for Biggest “Nightmare on Main” Yet

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Excitement is building as more than 30 vendors prepare to take part in this year’s Nightmare on Main event, happening Saturday, October 25, at 6 p.m. Organizers say the community response has been incredible—but there’s still room for more vendors to join in on the fun.
“This is a great way for local businesses, churches, and organizations to connect with the community and showcase what they have to offer,” organizers said. “It’s not just about Oak Hill—it’s about

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Hallo-week Community Paint Event at the Princeton Renaissance Theater

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Community Connections, Inc. invites the community to make their mark on history during a special three-day painting event, Monday through Wednesday, October 27–29, from 3 to 6 PM at the historic Princeton Renaissance Theater on Mercer Street.
Before the theater’s walls are sealed with drywall, community members are invited to pick up a brush and paint the interior walls as a time-capsule — leaving behind art, messages, and memories that will become a permanent part of

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Man arrested in fatal hit-and-run on I-77 in Fayette County

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Huntington man has been charged following an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run that occurred earlier this month along Interstate 77 in Fayette County.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the West Virginia State Police, troopers were dispatched to the 63.5-mile marker of I-77 northbound around 11:51 a.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025, for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.
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Man arrested after chasing woman down alley, yelling insults at her

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 36-year-old Bluefield man was arrested after deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance in the Thorn Street area of Princeton on the evening of October 11.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Mercer County, Cpl. E.D. Leftwich of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched around 5 p.m. to the area of Thorn Street in reference to a domestic situation in progress.
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Fayette County 4-H hosting haunted house fundraiser this weekend

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County 4-H program will host a Haunted House at Fayette County Park’s Recreation Hall on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25.
The event will run each evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1208 Fayette County Park Road in Fayetteville.
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