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West Virginia Department of Human Services Launches New Website to Improve Public Access to Services and Information

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) –  The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has launched its newly redesigned website, dohs.wv.gov, along with updated websites for each of its bureaus. This rollout marks a key milestone following the official reorganization of the former West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) into three separate departments, in accordance with House Bill 2006. The legislation was passed during the 2023 Legislative Session and was signed by Senator

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Bald eagle drops cat through car windshield, driver uninjured

NORTH CAROLINA (LOOTPRESS) – A highly unusual accident occurred Wednesday morning in Swain County when an animal fell through a car’s windshield.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the incident happened around 8:17 a.m. on Nov. 19 on US-74.
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17-year-old dead following vehicle crash in West Virginia

SISSONVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 17-year-old was killed Wednesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash in Kanawha County, authorities said.
The accident was reported around 4 p.m. on Rocky Fork Road in the Sissonville area, in the 7100 block, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.
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One dead following crash in Kanawha County

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –An investigation is underway following a single-vehicle crash that left a 17-year-old dead in Kanawha County Wednesday afternoon.
According to a release from the sheriff’s office, the accident was reported at 4 p.m. in the 7100 block of Rocky Fork Road in the Sissonville area.
A preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle was traveling from Sissonville toward Cross Lanes, when it drifted into the left lane before sharply correcting back into its lane of travel.

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DOJ admits revised indictment was never shown to Grand Jury regarding James Comey

(LOOTPRESS) – The Justice Department’s case against former FBI Director James Comey faced major setbacks Wednesday as a federal judge repeatedly challenged prosecutors over how the indictment was handled and whether it was ever properly approved by a grand jury.
During a hearing in Alexandria, U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff scrutinized the September 25 grand jury proceedings that led to Comey’s two-count indictment for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional

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Delegate backs teacher’s push for Bible elective in West Virginia school district

MINGO COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Delegate Henry C. Dillon is voicing strong support for a Mingo County teacher’s effort to introduce a Bible-based elective course in local schools.
Dillon, a Republican representing District 29, said he endorses a petition started by Eric Starr, a social studies teacher at Tug Valley High School.
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Man accused of ax attack in Valley Head

VALLEY HEAD – A Fairmont man is facing a felony battery charge after allegedly throwing a hunting axe at a man’s head, and instead hitting his hand.
Shaquille Lee Evans, 32, is charged with malicious battery, a felony. He is currently being held at the North Central Regional Jail on a $15,000 cash-only bond set by Randolph County Magistrate Michael Dyer.
According to the criminal complaint, filed by Deputy L.R. Elbon with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on July 14, Elbon responded to a 911

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Fruth selling all pharmacy practices to Walgreens after more than 70 years in business

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fruth, which has a dozen stores in West Virginia, has announced a sale of its pharmacies to Walgreens.
Fruth has served residents in the Mountain State since 1952 when founder Jack Fruth opened the first store in Point Pleasant.
Fruth’s daughter, Lynne Fruth, took over the business in 2009, a few years after her father died.
She released a statement Wednesday, saying Fruth has been a staple in the area for decades.
“I am proud of the many contributions that Fruth Pharmacy has



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