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West Virginia Native To Kick Off His Christmas Book Tour in Man

MAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Just in time for the holiday season, Man, West Virginia native and first-time author Chad Story announces his book tour throughout the Mountain State. Story’s children’s book, Christmas in the Mountain State, will officially start at the Buffalo Creek Memorial Library on December 1, 2025, at 6 p.m. 
The full-color book takes you under the gold dome, where the red cardinal, our state bird, kicks off his Christmas journey from Wheeling to Chief Logan, to historic Harpers

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PSC Suspends Pax Water Rate Increase Amid Customer Protest, Requests More Financial Data

PAX, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has halted a proposed 40% water rate hike in the Town of Pax after residents filed a formal protest and state staff determined the town provided insufficient financial information to justify the increase.
The order, issued November 24, 2025, suspends the rate ordinance and delays any decision on the increase until Pax submits additional documentation demonstrating the basis for its proposed rates. Once that information is

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Understanding Chronic Inflammation: The Silent Driver of Modern Disease

(LOOTPRESS) – Chronic inflammation has become one of the most talked-about health topics in America — and for good reason. Unlike the obvious swelling you see after an injury, chronic inflammation is invisible. It simmers quietly inside the body for months or even years, and research increasingly links it to nearly every major modern disease: heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, autoimmune disorders, Alzheimer’s, and more.
For many West Virginians, especially those juggling stressful

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On This Day in American History — November 26

(LOOTPRESS) – November 26 brings together a wide mix of military achievements, presidential decisions, cultural milestones, and pivotal moments in American innovation. From the founding days of the Republic to the modern era of aviation and science, this date reveals many of the forces that have pushed the country forward.
Below are ten significant events that occurred on this day in U.S. history.

1. 1789 — George Washington Proclaims the First National Day of Thanksgiving
On November 26, 1789,

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Returning Power to States & Parents: How the Trump Administration’s 2025 Education Reforms Are Resetting the System

(LOOTPRESS) – In 2025, the Trump administration has embarked on perhaps the most sweeping overhaul of federal education policy in decades. With a focus on restoring parental empowerment, state control, and streamlined federal functions, the reforms championed by Education Secretary Linda McMahon are more than administrative tweaks—they represent a fundamental shift in how the federal government supports American education.

Why These Reforms Matter
For years, critics argued that the federal

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QVC Surges on TikTok as Live Shopping Revival Gains Momentum

(LOOTPRESS) – In a surprising yet strategic digital comeback, QVC is finding massive success on TikTok — proving that what’s old can very much become new again in the fast-moving world of social media commerce.
The iconic home-shopping network, long associated with cable TV, has rapidly evolved into a TikTok sensation as livestream shopping explodes across the platform. With TikTok Shop pushing creators and brands into real-time product demos, QVC’s decades of experience selling live has

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Jim Justice, Wife Reach Multimillion-Dollar Tax Settlement with IRS

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Former West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his wife, Cathy Justice, have agreed to pay more than $5 million in long-standing federal tax liabilities following a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service, according to newly filed court records.
The settlement was finalized on Nov. 24 — the same day the lawsuit was filed — in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, documents reviewed by USA TODAY show.
$5.1 Million in Back Taxes Dating to 2009



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Virginia State Police seek missing high school coach facing child pornography charges

VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Virginia State Police are searching for Travis L. Turner, 46, of Appalachia, who is wanted on multiple child exploitation charges.
Turner, the head football coach at Union High School, faces five counts of possession of child pornography and five counts of using a computer to solicit a minor. Additional charges are pending, authorities said.
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Treasurer Pack Returns $20 Million Back to West Virginia Taxpayers

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – State Treasurer Larry Pack transferred $20 million to West Virginia’s General Revenue Fund. This significant transfer stems from interest earnings accrued through the Office’s investments within the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments (BTI).
The $20 million will be available for Fiscal Year 2026. Treasurer Pack hopes these dollars will be utilized to eliminate the state income tax on tips and overtime.
“This transfer is a testament to our administration’s

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West Virginia Turnpike expected to see nearly three quarters of a million vehicle transactions over Thanksgiving holiday season

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Officials for the West Virginia Turnpike expect 740,000 vehicle transactions on the Turnpike over the Thanksgiving holiday season that runs from Tuesday, November 25, 2025, through Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Thanksgiving week is historically one of the busiest travel times on the Turnpike. In 2024, there were 754,405 total transactions on the Turnpike, which exceeded estimates of 715,000.
Wednesday before Thanksgiving and Sunday after the holiday are typically the

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