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Governor and First Lady Morrisey Announce Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey and First Lady Denise Morrisey happily invite families from across West Virginia to join them for the official Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at the West Virginia Capitol Complex on Thursday, December 4. Starting at 6 p.m., the free festivities take place on the Capitol steps facing Kanawha Boulevard.
“As we begin this blessed month celebrating the birth of Christ, we are looking forward to having West Virginians join us in

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Permit issued for Kanawha solar project

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia issued a certificate Monday to permit a solar power project in Kanawha County.
Mammoth Solar, LLC filed an application on June 30 and asked for a waiver of a hearing on the project. The Commission staff agreed with the application.
The 90-megawatt solar generating facility would consist of approximately 193,000 individual solar photovoltaic modules and would interconnect with an existing Appalachian Power Kanawha River

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On This Day in American History — November 25

November 25 features some of the most consequential moments in American and world history — including a major Revolutionary War milestone, the commissioning of the Navy’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, and the nation’s solemn farewell to a fallen president.

From battlefield triumphs to scientific innovation, this date highlights the sweeping arc of American resilience and leadership.
Below are ten significant events that took place on November 25.

1. 1783 — British Troops Evacuate New

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One person dead after vehicle strikes tree in West Virginia

BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 34-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 4 a.m. on November 22, 2025, to the intersection of Butts Mill Road and Ferrels Ridge Road, where a 2012 silver Ford F-250 had struck a tree.
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Fayette County’s Denece Dial named West Virginia School Human Resource Official of the Year

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Association of School Human Resource Officials (WVASHRO) has named Denece Dial as the 2025 Gregory Bailey West Virginia School Human Resource Official of the Year.
The award, established by the Bowles Rice law firm in memory of education law attorney Greg Bailey, recognizes a school human resource official who has distinguished themselves in personnel administration and contributed to public education and the community.


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State Treasurer Larry Pack outlines 2026 legislative priorities

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – State Treasurer Larry Pack has released his policy priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session, focusing on education, tax relief, local control, and government efficiency.
“As the state’s chief financial officer, we have a duty to levy advice to the Governor and Legislature on sound, financial policy. We believe all the priorities that we will lay out will keep the size of our state government in check, remove burdensome regulations, advance education freedom and

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Logan County brothers sentenced to federal prison on major drug charges

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two brothers from Bruno were sentenced to federal prison November 6 for trafficking large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs in southern West Virginia, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
On November 6, 2025, Timothy Ray Gravley, 42, was sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of a mixture containing fentanyl.
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Federal judge dismissed indictments against Letitia James and James Comey

(LOOTPRESS) – A federal judge dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday.
The judge found that the appointment of interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan in Alexandria, Virginia, was invalid.
Trump handpicked Halligan for the role amid increasing pressure to bring criminal cases against his political enemies, including Comey and James.

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“Make It Sparkle, Princeton!” holiday contest returns for fifth year

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Princeton’s Community Improvement Commission (CIC) is inviting local businesses to participate in the fifth annual “Make It Sparkle, Princeton!” contest, which awards cash prizes to businesses that decorate their storefronts for the holidays.
Any business with a brick-and-mortar location within city limits is eligible to enter.
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“Coffin Shock: ‘Dead’ Woman Wakes, Knocks Moments Before Cremation”

NONTHABURI, Thailand (LOOTPRESS) — A Thai woman narrowly escaped cremation and organ donation after temple workers heard an unexpected sound from her coffin: knocking.
Staff at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple just outside Bangkok, were preparing to assist a grieving family when a white coffin in the back of a pickup truck suddenly began to move. Inside was a 65-year-old woman who had been presumed dead — but was very much alive.
Temple manager Pairat Soodthoop told The Associated Press

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