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Tucker County Gears Up for a Big Winter as Local Ski Resorts Unveil Major Upgrades

TUCKER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Winter enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to in Tucker County this season. With new investments, expanded snowmaking, and upgraded facilities, the region’s three major destinations — Canaan Valley Resort, Timberline Mountain, and Blackwater Falls State Park — are rolling out improvements aimed at elevating skiing, snowboarding, and family-friendly fun across the county.
Canaan Valley Resort Boosts Snowmaking Power
Canaan Valley Resort, which offers 47 trails

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CDC advisory panel rolls back universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendation

(LOOTPRESS) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee voted Friday to revise its long-standing guidance on when infants should receive their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
For more than three decades, the CDC has recommended that newborns receive the vaccine within 24 hours of birth. Under the new proposal, children born to mothers who test negative for hepatitis B would instead receive their first dose at 2 months of age.
In an 8–2 vote, the panel

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PEIA Board Signs Off on New Premium Hikes Set for 2026

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia’s PEIA Finance Board has signed off on another round of insurance cost increases, approving changes Thursday that will raise premiums for both public employees and the state agencies that employ them beginning next year.
Under the newly adopted plan, workers covered by PEIA will face an overall 3% premium increase, shared between employees and employers. One of the most significant adjustments is a steep jump to the spousal surcharge, which will climb by

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The Worst Christmas Songs Ever — And Why We Can’t Stop Listening to Them

(LOOTPRESS) – Every December, Christmas music fills the air — in stores, in cars, in commercials, and at family gatherings. But along with the beloved classics that define the season, there’s a handful of songs listeners love to complain about. These are the tracks that spark debates, inspire eye-rolls, and get skipped faster than reindeer on a rooftop — yet somehow, we keep hearing them year after year.
From novelty tunes to overly sentimental ballads, here’s a look at the worst Christmas songs

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December 5 this day in history

(LOOTPRESS) – 1492 — Christopher Columbus Reaches Hispaniola

On his first voyage to the New World, Columbus landed on the island of Hispaniola, which would become a focal point of future Spanish colonization.

1776 — First Committee on Foreign Affairs Established in the U.S.

The Continental Congress created the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the foundation for what later became the U.S. Department of State.

1791 — Mozart Dies in Vienna

Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart passed away at the age of 35,

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Fayette County Humane Society Reunites With Former Resident “Kahuna,” Now Searching for His Forever Home

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The Fayette County Humane Society has announced the return of a familiar face: Kahuna, a 7–8-year-old mixed-breed dog who first came to the shelter seven months ago as part of a cruelty case.
Staff members say they spotted him unexpectedly — and unmistakably — while scrolling through local lost dog pages on Facebook.
“Like many people do at 1 p.m., we were scrolling through the lost dog pages like undercover detectives, just making sure none of our former

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President Trump Shares Update on Injured National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) — President Donald J. Trump issued a statement praising the family of Andrew Wolfe, a National Guardsman who was seriously injured while protecting the U.S. Capitol.
In his remarks, Trump said Wolfe is currently recovering from his injuries, noting that his parents, brother, and friends have remained by his side throughout the healing process.
“The great family of Andrew Wolfe — our wonderful National Guardsman who was badly injured protecting the Capital of the

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Huse Memorial Park & Mausoleum Continues Role in 2025 Wreaths Across America Event

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced today that Huse Memorial Park & Mausoleum in Fayetteville, West Virginia will once again be joining in the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, as an official location for 2025. This is the 7th year that the cemetery will participate in this national program.
Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that has grown into a national movement of dedicated volunteers and communities coming

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Senator Justice Unveils Almost Heaven Swing in Washington, D.C. Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) – Senator Jim Justice, alongside students from the Nicholas County Career and Technical Center, unveiled an Almost Heaven Swing in his Washington, D.C. office:
“The Almost Heaven swings have become a true symbol of West Virginia, and I couldn’t be prouder of what they represent. We launched this project back in 2022 to showcase the beauty of our state and boost our growing tourism, and let me tell you, these swings have taken off across West Virginia like you

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