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Mingo PSD ordered to submit corrective plans

MINGO COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia ordered a troubled southern public service district to submit a 10-point corrective action plan to address customer complaints and also told it to make an adjustment to one of its rates.
The Commission stopped short, however, of declaring the Mingo County Public Service District was distressed or failing, nor did the PSC appoint a receiver to operate it.
Several hundred customers suffered loss of water because the

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Canaan Valley Resort State Park Announces Major Upgrades Ahead of Winter Season

DAVIS, WV (LOOTPRESS) — West Virginia State Parks officials today announced that Canaan Valley Resort State Park is gearing up for an exciting winter season after completing upgrades to its ski area that will enhance the guest experience at one of West Virginia’s top winter destinations.
“From the thrill of fresh snow to the stunning mountain views, Canaan Valley continues to show why West Virginia is a world-class winter destination,” said Dillard Price, acting chief of West Virginia State

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WVDOH awards contracts to repair flood-damaged roads in southern West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has awarded multiple construction contracts to repair roads damaged during flooding in February and June.
Heavy rains on February 15 and 16, 2025, caused significant flooding across southern West Virginia.
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MetroNews This Morning 11-5-25

Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–Efforts continue in West Virginia to fill the void left by the Government shutdown
–Hope Gas and the PSC may have struck a deal on a rate hike request
–The state is going to need employees to fill a growing number of jobs
–In Sports; the Mountaineers defeat Mt. St. Mary’s on opening night of the season and the Ross Hodge era
Listen to “MetroNews This Morning 11-5-25” on Spreaker.




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17th Annual United Way Wonderland of Trees Kick-Off

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in southern West Virginia as the United Way of Southern West Virginia prepares to kick off its 17th annual Wonderland of Trees at the Tamarack Marketplace.
The festivities begin Friday, November 7, with a Business After Hours event hosted in partnership with the Beckley-Raleigh and Fayette County Chambers of Commerce. The Wonderland of Trees display will then open to the public inside Tamarack’s beautifully decorated venue.


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Warm, windy day could cause problems

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for parts of West Virginia Wednesday.
Eastern counties to see the highest winds. (NWS graphic)
The areas east of the Allegheny Mountains to the Shenandoah Valley including the Eastern Panhandle are under they warning. The Potomac Highlands is also listed.
“Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended,” the NWS warning said.
The National Weather Service cites the combination



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Democrats Expand Control in Virginia House After High-Stakes Election

VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Democrats solidified their grip on the Virginia House of Delegates Tuesday night, expanding their majority from 51 to 64 seats — with one race still undecided as of 11 p.m. The decisive showing capped a heated election season that both parties viewed as a key test ahead of 2026.
Despite an aggressive Republican push backed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin and major spending, Democrats not only held onto vulnerable seats but also flipped several key districts across Richmond,

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West Virginia school closings and delays – November 5, 2025

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The latest school closings and delays in West Virginia for Wednesday, November 5, 2025, may be viewed below.
Closings and delays will be updated as they come in.
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Jay Jones projected to defeat Jason Miyares in Virginia attorney general race

RICHMOND, VA (LOOTPRESS) – Former Virginia Delegate Jay Jones has been projected to unseat incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares in Tuesday’s election, overcoming a late-campaign texting controversy that threatened to derail his candidacy.
The race, one of Virginia’s most competitive statewide contests this year, was shaken in its final weeks when violent text messages sent by Jones in 2022 about then-House Speaker Todd Gilbert resurfaced.
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Zohran Mamdani elected New York City’s first Muslim mayor

NEW YORK, NY (LOOTPRESS) – Zohran Mamdani has won the election for New York City mayor, according to projections, defeating independent former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.
Mamdani, 34, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, achieved a stunning victory after beginning the race as a long-shot candidate.
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