(LOOTPRESS) – The Trump administration has warned state governments that there will be “insufficient funds” to pay full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if the ongoing federal government shutdown extends past October, Axios reported.
According to a letter sent to state agencies and obtained by Axios, Ronald Ward, the acting associate administrator of SNAP, said the program currently has enough funding to operate only through the end of this month.
by LootpressBEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – New River Community and Technical College has announced Chelsea Bricker as its new Director of Communications.
In her new role, Bricker will manage all internal and external communications for the college, including marketing, media relations, and brand management.
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by LootpressBELINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – As part of an ongoing narcotics investigation in Belington, local authorities executed a search warrant in Elkins on the evening of October 11, 2025.
Patrolman T. L. Cooper of the Belington Police Department worked with PFC D. T. Sayre of the Elkins Police Department to carry out the operation at approximately 8:00 p.m. at a private residence.
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by LootpressCHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed a proclamation officially designating October 13, 2025, as Columbus Day in West Virginia.
In his announcement, Gov. Morrisey emphasized the state’s recognition of Christopher Columbus’s historic voyage to the “New World” and its role in ushering in an era of exploration that ultimately led to the establishment of European colonies and the founding of the United States.
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by LootpressMINGO COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mingo Central High School has been placed on a precautionary lockdown Monday after officials received a verbal threat, according to the Mingo County Board of Education.
Law enforcement officers are on site and actively investigating the situation.
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by LootpressFAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Humane Society has entered its final week operating the county animal shelter before control of the facility transfers to the Fayette County Commission on Saturday, October 18.
The organization, which ended its contract with the county last month, announced that staff are making a final push to find homes for remaining animals before leaving the shelter.
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by LootpressWHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Oglebay Good Zoo marked a historic milestone, breaking ground on what officials are calling the most ambitious project in the zoo’s history — the Gary E. West Pridelands, a sprawling 20,000-square-foot lion habitat set to open in 2026.
Billed as more than just an exhibit, the Pridelands will offer a “transformational experience,” zoo leaders said. When complete, it will rank among the largest lion habitats in the eastern United States and the only one of its kind
by LootpressGRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC (LOOTPRESS) — Grandfather Mountain is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved residents, Nova the river otter, who died on Oct. 1 following complications from a suspected blood clot during a dental procedure. She was 12 years old.
“Nova will be greatly missed by all who knew her,” said Christie Tipton, animal habitats curator for the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. “From staff to guests alike, but most of all by her keepers and her best friend, Oscar.”
by LootpressFAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Local residents and visitors attending this Saturday’s Bridge Day Celebration will have the opportunity to meet local entrepreneurs supported by the West Virginia Hive, the entrepreneurship program of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority. Four thriving small businesses are being showcased at the WV Hive Booths 190-192 on the south side of the New River Gorge bridge.
“For the past four years, the WV Hive has showcased at Bridge Day emerging businesses
by LootpressBECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas-based convenience store and gas station chain known for its sprawling locations and variety of offerings, has been expanding its presence beyond the Lone Star State.
While there are currently no Buc-ee’s locations in West Virginia, several areas in the state could potentially qualify for a future site.
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