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Alpine Ministries Invites Kids to Christ-Centered 2026 Winter and Summer Bible Camps

MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – As autumn fades and winter approaches, Alpine Ministries is welcoming a new season of faith-filled adventure at its long-running Bible camps. For more than 65 years, the ministry—founded in 1960 as an extension of Appalachian Bible College—has provided Christ-centered programs that blend outdoor excitement with spiritual growth in the hills of southern West Virginia.
Since its inception, Alpine has reached thousands of children and teens through year-round camps and

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Winter Storm to Bring Hazardous Mix of Snow and Ice Overnight Into Tuesday

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – A developing winter weather system is expected to impact the region late tonight through Tuesday afternoon, bringing a challenging mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain across southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky, and much of West Virginia.

Forecasters say the most significant snowfall will likely occur across southeast Ohio and northwest West Virginia, while a corridor of impactful freezing rain is expected from northeast Kentucky through west-central and north-central

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December 1, 2025 — Six Years On: Reflecting on the First Known Case of COVID-19

(LOOTPRESS) – On this date six years ago — 1 December 2019 — a man in Wuhan, China began feeling ill. Retrospective medical research later identified him as the earliest documented person to develop symptoms of the disease that would come to be known as COVID-19.
At the time, his illness went largely unnoticed. It wasn’t until weeks later that local hospitals began treating clusters of patients with severe pneumonia, prompting alarm among doctors and authorities. 
By late December, samples from

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Mercer County Prosecutor Brian K. Cochran announces 2026 candidacy for Circuit Court Judge

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney Brian K. Cochran has announced his candidacy for Circuit Court Judge in the May 2026 election, a seat that will become vacant with the retirement of Judge William J. Sadler at the end of 2025.
Cochran said he made the announcement with Judge Sadler’s permission.
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Beckley Police say 911 call spreading on social media “completely unfounded”

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 911 call made early Sunday morning led to widespread social media speculation about possible deceased children at an apartment complex in Beckley, but police say the report was false.
Around 4:30 a.m., a call recorded on a scanner app suggested that someone had reported deceased children at a local apartment complex.
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U.S. Shoppers Set New Online Spending Record on Black Friday

(LOOTPRESS) – American consumers shattered online spending records this Black Friday, shelling out $11.8 billion in a single day, according to new data from Adobe Analytics, which tracks more than one trillion visits to U.S. retail websites. The figure marks a significant jump from last year’s $10.8 billion and underscores the continued shift toward online deal-hunting.
Adobe reported that between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., shoppers were spending an astonishing $12.5 million every minute. In a

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One person dead following multi-vehicle crash on I-77 in Virginia

VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – One person was killed early Sunday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 77 in Carroll County involving two tractor-trailers, a pickup truck, and a car, Virginia State Police reported.
The crash occurred around 5:09 a.m. on Nov. 30 in the northbound lanes near mile marker 8.
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WV State Parks Announce Cyber Monday Lodge and Cabin Deal

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State Parks officials today announced a special one-day Cyber Monday promotion, offering 35 percent off lodge and cabin stays booked online on Dec. 1.
Guests can redeem the discount by using the code MONDAY35 when booking at WVstateparks.com. The offer is valid on stays through March 15, 2026, requires a two-night minimum stay and excludes Stonewall Resort, Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley Resort state parks.
“This Cyber Monday deal is a great

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Black Diamond rates continue as is

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS)  – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia determined Wednesday to continue current rates for Black Diamond Power Co. while it conducts a general investigation into the company.
The Commission has received numerous service and billing complaints against Black Diamond, which is based in Charleston but primarily serves customers in Clay, Wyoming and Raleigh counties.
More information on this case can be found on the PSC website: www.psc.state.wv.us. Click on “Case

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On This Day in American History — November 30

(LOOTPRESS) – November 30 is a date marked by pivotal decisions in U.S. government, major wartime developments, scientific achievements, cultural milestones, and moments that helped shape the American landscape. From the Revolutionary era to the height of the Cold War and beyond, this day offers insight into the ever-changing story of the United States.
Below are ten significant events that took place on November 30.

1. 1782 — United States and Britain Sign Preliminary Peace Articles
On November

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