BRIDGEPORT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Antero Foundation hosted its 8th annual Hats, Hearts, and Horses Gala, a Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser to support community focused organizations across West Virginia and southeastern Ohio. Hosted at Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport, the event raised $169,000. To date, the benefit has raised over $800,000.
“The annual benefit has truly become a cherished tradition – one that brings people together in a shared commitment to uplift our communities across West

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) –  West Virginia State Parks today announced a new partnership with Youth on Course to make golf more affordable for youth across the state.The agreement includes three state park golf courses: Cacapon Resort State Park, Pipestem Resort State Park, and Twin Falls Resort State Park. Golf rounds can be booked by walk-in or by calling the course.“We partnered with Youth on Course to provide youth affordable access to our golf courses and to stimulate their interest in the

LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One week remains until State Fair of West Virginia is set to bring the inaugural Wild Trails Festival, a celebration of live music and outdoor adventure, to the State Fairgrounds in Lewisburg on June 19 – 21, 2025.
The lineup includes performances from Oliver Anthony, Treaty Oak Revival, Flatland Cavalry, Sam Barber, Ole 60, Max McNown, Pecos & the Rooftops, Avery Anna, Waylon Wyatt and Southall, with local and regional acts as openers.
“Wild Trails is more than a

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) announces Mark Burdette as its new Deputy Director.
A West Virginia native, Burdette has devoted his career to starting and growing companies in the state, helping to advance entrepreneurship and innovation as an important economic development strategy throughout West Virginia.
“We are excited to introduce our new Deputy Director, Mark Burdette. His proven track record in launching and scaling innovative