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State Treasurer Larry Pack to Speak at NRGRDA Annual Awards Banquet Set for December 3 in Beckley

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack will offer keynote remarks at the Annual Client Showcase and Awards Banquet being hosted by the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), and its entrepreneurial program the WV Hive. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Historic Black Knight Club in Beckley, W.Va.
Jina Belcher, Executive Director of the NRGRDA, said Treasurer Pack has a strong business and public service background and he is a champion of

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TSA prepared for busy Thanksgiving travel, offers special packing tips

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) is prepared for a busy Thanksgiving travel period. TSA expects to screen 17.8 million people from Tuesday, Nov. 25 to Tuesday, Dec. 2, with over 3 million just on Sunday, November 30th. TSA projects that the three busiest travel days at CRW will be Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and Sunday after the holiday.
To help speed up security screening time, TSA is

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Bankruptcy Filings Rise 10.6% Nationwide, Marking Third Consecutive Year of Increases

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS)  — Personal and business bankruptcy filings climbed 10.6 percent in the twelve-month period ending Sept. 30, 2025, according to new data released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. The increase marks the third straight year of rising bankruptcy activity following a decade-long decline.
In total, 557,376 bankruptcy cases were filed during the period, up from 504,112 filings recorded the year before.
Steady Climb After Historic Lows
The new figures


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Trump Administration Makes Major Progress Reducing Immigration-Court Backlog

(LOOTPRESS) – A System That Had Reached a Breaking Point
By the end of the Biden administration, the number of pending immigration-court cases had skyrocketed to around 3.7 to 3.8 million — an all-time record. Lengthy delays left asylum seekers, law enforcement, and communities frustrated.
The situation was widely viewed as a symbol of a system in collapse: too many filings, not enough adjudications, and policies that encouraged delay over resolution.
When President Trump returned to office, his


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West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association Funds Point Pleasant Junior/High School Beautification Project

POINT PLEASANT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Thanks to the West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) and hard-working students, the front entrance of the Point Pleasant Junior/Senior High School has received a landscaping enhancement.
The WVNLA board of directors — at their October 22 meeting — approved a $2,000 donation to the school to help facilitate the landscaping project, which was overseen by Bud Cottrill, professional landscaper and a member of the WVNLA board.
Bud Cottrill said the

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On This Day in American History — November 24

(LOOTPRESS) – November 24 carries a mix of battlefield victories, political milestones, scientific breakthroughs, and moments that shaped American society. From major Civil War offensives to one of the most dramatic nationally televised events of the 20th century, this date offers a rich window into the country’s past.
Below are ten significant events that took place on this day in U.S. history.

1. 1863 — Union Forces Capture Lookout Mountain
On November 24, Union forces under General Joseph

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Beckley to welcome new family entertainment center in 2026

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Beckley is set to get a major boost in family entertainment with the announcement of Skate Central, a state-of-the-art indoor entertainment facility planned to open in August 2026.
The center will feature a combination of roller skating, a multi-level laser tag arena, and a full-service onsite restaurant, creating a hub for fun for all ages.
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Arrest Made After Sylva Woman Set on Fire During Domestic Violence Incident

SYLVA, NC (LOOTPRESS) — A Sylva man is behind bars after a shocking domestic violence incident Friday morning left a woman’s clothing burned from her body and caused significant damage inside a Chipper Curve Road home.
Police say the call came in at 7:18 a.m. on November 21, 2025, sending officers rushing to 587 Chipper Curve Road for reports of a domestic dispute. What they discovered, investigators say, was a situation that escalated into a life-threatening act of violence.
A Verbal Fight

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Man Charged After Flashing Drivers on Two Interstates, Tells Deputies He Needed “Excitement”

IOWA (LOOTPRESS) – Authorities say an Iowa man looking to shake up his “blah” life is now facing criminal charges after allegedly exposing himself to drivers on two separate interstates.
Danan Ary, 30, has been charged with two counts of indecent exposure following back-to-back incidents reported in Johnson County. According to a criminal complaint, multiple drivers witnessed Ary standing at the rear of his vehicle while exposing his genitals to oncoming traffic.
The first incident occurred

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On This Day in American History — November 23

(LOOTPRESS) – November 23 brings together a wide range of pivotal American moments — from Civil War strategy and Prohibition battles to groundbreaking scientific discoveries and cultural milestones. It’s a day that highlights the breadth of the American experience: wartime courage, technological innovation, and the steady march of progress across multiple fields.
Below are ten significant events that occurred on this date.

1. 1863 — The Battle for Chattanooga Begins in Earnest
Major General

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