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The 100th Annual State Fair of West Virginia to Begin Thursday, August 7

LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The countdown is over-the 100th Annual State Fair of West Virginia is set to begin on Thursday, August 7, and will run through Saturday, August 16, in Lewisburg! Gates open each day at 8 AM with carnival rides open from 11 AM to 11 PM.
This milestone year promises to be one to remember, with 10 full days of carnival rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, delicious fair food, and one-of-a-kind experiences.
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Trump Administration Announces Plans for $200 Million White House Ballroom

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) — For the first time in over a century, the White House is set to undergo a major expansion with the addition of a grand ballroom — a long-discussed dream of past Presidents, administrations, and staff.
President Donald J. Trump has greenlit the construction of a 90,000-square-foot White House State Ballroom, designed to accommodate up to 650 seated guests — more than triple the capacity of the current East Room, which seats only 200. The goal, according to the

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Kanawha County deputy arrested after forcing inmate to perform non-consensual sexual acts

KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Kanawha County Sheriff’s deputy has been arrested following allegations of sexual misconduct involving an inmate, according to law enforcement officials.
The West Virginia State Police said they received a report on July 29 regarding an alleged sexual assault of a female inmate housed at South Central Regional Jail.
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Senator Bernie Sanders to make two stops in West Virginia on “Fighting Oligarchy” tour

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders will visit West Virginia next month as part of his national “Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here” tour, according to his official website.
Sanders is scheduled to appear at the Charleston Convention Center, located at 200 Civic Center Drive, on Friday, August 9. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m., and the event is set to begin at 6 p.m.
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West Virginia police nab kidnapping suspect, child safely reunited with family

MONONGALIA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office announced the safe recovery of a missing child and the arrest of a kidnapping suspect following a coordinated response late Wednesday night.
On July 30, 2025, around 10:38 p.m., deputies were alerted by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office that a female suspect wanted for kidnapping was believed to be at the Pilot Truck Stop in Monongalia County, possibly accompanied by a missing child.
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Parkersburg Police to honor 13-year-old DJ Daniel with swearing-in ceremony

PARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Parkersburg Police Department will host a special day of celebration on Friday, September 12, 2025, to recognize the inspiring journey of 13-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a young cancer warrior who has captured the hearts of law enforcement officers across the nation.
Diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in 2018 and given just five months to live, DJ has since undergone 13 brain surgeries.
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Allegheny Metallurgical Joins Metallurgical Coal Producers Association

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) is pleased to announce that Allegheny Metallurgical has officially joined as the association’s newest producing member. The addition of Allegheny Metallurgical marks the seventh producing member to join MCPA since its inception in 2020, further strengthening the association’s collective voice and reach.
Founded with just four producers, MCPA now represents over 50% of U.S. metallurgical coal production, totaling

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Greenbrier County Mother Charged with Child Abuse After Missing Teen Found in South Carolina

GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Greenbrier County woman is facing child abuse charges after her 17-year-old daughter, initially reported as a runaway, was found safe in South Carolina and alleged she fled home to escape ongoing abuse.
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Deputy VanDyke with the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office responded to an apartment on Davis Stuart Road after Rosa Isabel Izaguirre Martinez reported her daughter had been missing since July 2. Rosa said her daughter had dropped

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Woman Arrested After Shoplifting, Lying About Identity During Traffic Stop in Lewisburg

LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A routine traffic stop in Lewisburg led to the arrest of a woman on shoplifting and identity-related charges.
On July 28, 2025, around 7:35 p.m., a West Virginia State Trooper initiated a traffic stop on a multicolored motorcycle traveling along Poplar Street. A white female passenger carrying a bag filled with clothing and food was asked to identify herself and claimed to be Tommi Robinson, born May 31, 1992.
The Trooper noted that the clothing items still had retail

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Ravenswood Man Arrested After Alleged Break-In and Threats in Domestic Dispute

RAVENSWOOD, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Ravenswood man with a history of domestic violence is facing new charges after police say he broke into an apartment and threatened a woman and her family during a frightening confrontation on Wednesday, July 30.
Officers Ankrom and Morehead with the Ravenswood Police Department responded to a possible burglary in progress after a man reported that someone had unlawfully entered the residence.
The man, standing outside when officers arrived, told police, “he’s

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