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West Virginia Department of Tourism Launches Almost Heaven Brand Licensing Program

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced the launch of the new Almost Heaven Brand Licensing Program, a new initiative designed to expand the reach of the beloved tourism brand. In an effort to continue the momentum of the successful campaign, the Department of Tourism is offering licensed use of the “West Virginia” logo, “WV” icon, “Almost Heaven” script, “Country Roads” script, and the esteemed wooden swings for local consumer goods, including

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St. Albans announces 37th Annual Festival of Lights at City Park

ST. ALBANS, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The City of St. Albans is set to sparkle once again as the Parks & Recreation Department announces the return of the 37th Annual St. Albans Festival of Lights at City Park, one of West Virginia’s longest-running and most cherished holiday traditions.
This year’s celebration brings back the popular Santa House at Roadside Park, where families can meet Santa, snap photos, and share wish lists in a cozy, kid-friendly setting surrounded by festive holiday scenes.
For

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The 2003 Murder of 16-Year-Old Nicole Markley: A Suspect Was Charged — So Why Did He Walk Free?

MARION COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – More than 20 years after 16-year-old Nicole Dawn Markley was found murdered in a Marion County creek, her family is still searching for answers — and wondering why the man once charged with killing her was never brought to trial.
On January 17, 2003, Nicole, a young mother from Four States, West Virginia, disappeared while walking from her home to her grandmother’s house. Two weeks later, a hunter made a grim discovery: Nicole’s body was found face down in

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Did a “Mad Butcher” Once Stalk West Virginia?

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Between 1962 and 1964, a wave of disappearances and grisly murders gripped southern West Virginia, leaving residents terrified and authorities searching for answers. Seven men vanished. Two were found dismembered. The press called the unknown killer “The Mad Butcher of West Virginia.”
It began in December 1962, when 19-year-old Mike Rogers of Oak Hill left home to buy cigarettes and never returned. Eight days later, a child playing on Gauley Mountain stumbled upon a

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Maryland Soldier Vanished Hitchhiking to West Virginia in 1963 — Now, the Army Says They Have New Leads

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – More than six decades after a Maryland soldier vanished while hitchhiking home to southern West Virginia, the U.S. Army says it has developed new leads that could finally solve one of the region’s oldest mysteries.
In December 1963, Sgt. James Haynes, a 32-year-old U.S. Army soldier, left his post in Baltimore, Maryland, heading home to visit his parents in the Maben–Saulsville area of Wyoming County. Dressed in his uniform, Haynes was last seen by a woman who

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Logan PSDs’ merger approved

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia on Friday authorized the merger of two Logan County public service districts, but made it contingent on the transfer of certain outstanding bonds. The merger includes both water and sewer customers.
The Logan County Commission asked the PSC to allow Buffalo Creek Public Service District to be merged into Logan County Public Service District, which the Commission OK’d as long as bonds owed by Buffalo Creek are transferred

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Senate passes measure to end government shutdown; bill heads to House

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has passed a funding package to reopen the federal government.
Shelley Moore Capito
The focus on the shutdown, which heads into its 42nd day Tuesday, shifts to the U.S. House which would need to approve the Senate measure before the government can reopen.
Eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans in passing the bill Monday night on a 60-40 vote. The clean funding resolution would fund the government through Jan. 30, 2026.
“After 41 days of delay, I’m glad we



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Former Boone County Schools maintenance director sentenced after stealing millions from county

BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. — The former maintenance director for Boone County Schools will spend over two years in federal prison after he defrauded the county of $3.4 million.
Michael David Barker, 47, of Foster, was sentenced to 33 months in prison Monday by U.S. District Judge Thomas Johnston. The sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release.
Barker previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud. With the plea, Barker admitted to operating a scheme to rip off Boone

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Barbour County BOE approves consolidation plan, Philip Barbour High School building to host county’s middle school students

PHILIPPI, W.Va. — The Barbour County board of education voted 5-0 Monday evening in favor of a consolidation plan that has the county’s middle schools closing down.
The county will now be closing Belington Middle School, Kasson Middle School, and Philippi Middle School and moving the students to Philip Barbour High School, where there is extra space. The vote also approves the closure of Junior Elementary School and will send students to Belington Elementary School.
Student enrollment in the

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Large fire rips through Boone County funeral home

WHITESVILLE, W.Va. — Multiple fire crews responded to a large fire at a funeral home in Boone County Monday evening.
Large flames engulfed the Armstrong Funeral Home in Whitesville along Route 3. The roadway was shut down to make way for firefighters.
No injuries were immediately reported.
Officials did not release a cause for the fire.
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