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Hospice of Southern West Virginia announces annual Memorial Services

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Hospice of Southern West Virginia (HSWV) has announced the schedule for its annual Memorial Services, offering families and friends an opportunity to honor and remember loved ones who have passed.
These services are designed to provide a time of reflection and healing for the community and will be held at several locations across southern West Virginia:
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Kanawha County murder trial moving forward more than four years after initial charges

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A trial is set to move forward in a Kanawha County murder case that has stretched for more than four years.
Michael Smith appeared before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Kenneth Ballard on Thursday for a motions hearing ahead of his October 27 trial for the 2021 murder of Cheyenne Johnson. Smith is charged with first-degree murder, concealment of a dead body, and using a firearm during a felony.
Virginia Smith, to whom Michael Smith is not related, pleaded guilty to the same

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Charles Town shooting suspect arrested in Baltimore

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — A fugitive wanted in connection to a targeted shooting in Charles Town from back in August has been arrested.
The Charles Town Police Department said Curtis Edward Bailey was taken into custody in Baltimore early Wednesday morning.
Bailey was wanted in connection with an Aug. 20 shooting on West Liberty Street.  There they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
Police said a man, identified as Bailey, had fired multiple rounds into a vehicle the victim was in.




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Sheriff: Officers searching for missing man

BOWDEN – Randolph County Sheriff Rob Elbon confirmed Thursday morning that the vehicle of a missing Berkeley County man was discovered in the Bowden area of Randolph County, and that law enforcement is currently searching the area.
Elbon told The Inter-Mountain that the vehicle was found Monday and that officers from multiple agencies have been searching for the past three days. Elbon said close to 50 officers were scouring the woods on Thursday morning.
Elbon said the man’s name was Brent Rees

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Six West Virginia sites added to National Register of Historic Places

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Tourism has announced that six sites across the state have been added to the National Register of Historic Places, highlighting the Mountain State’s rich history and cultural heritage.
Each site was approved for submission to the National Park Service by the West Virginia Archives and History Commission at its July 15, 2025, meeting.
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Hundreds of ‘orphaned’ oil and gas wells to be capped under state, Diversified Energy partnership

Officials announced the Mountain State Plugging Fund, a public-private collaboration between the State of West Virginia and Diversified Energy to work toward the retirement of oil and gas wells.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey
“This initiative sends a clear message: West Virginia can both be a leader in energy dominance and in environmental solutions,” Gov. Patrick Morrisey said in the announcement.
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Hope Gas proposes 41% rate increase; public hearings set for November

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Hope Gas, Inc. has filed a request with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) seeking approval to raise natural gas rates for customers across 35 West Virginia counties.
If approved, the proposed increase would generate about $79.6 million in additional annual revenue, representing a 40.95% overall hike.
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WVU Tech Librarian Joins Exclusive National Library Improvement Program

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – WVU Tech’s library director is joining other library professionals from across the country working together to strengthen their institutional libraries.
Rhonda Donaldson joined the College Library Director Mentoring Program (CLDMP) in October 2025. Established in 1992, CLDMP supports first-year college library directors at small, four-year colleges through mentorship, cohort learning, and community support. Participants are paired with a mentor, and Donaldson says she’s

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West Virginia and Diversified Energy Launch First-Of-Its-Kind Well Plugging Fund

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey, in partnership with Diversified Energy (NYSE & LSE: DEC), today announced a groundbreaking agreement to establish the nation’s first financial assurance fund dedicated to retiring oil and gas wells. This public-private collaboration solidifies the Company’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and financial means for future well retirement and provides the public with assurances that West Virginia companies will be good stewards of the

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Celebrate the Season with Affordable Holiday Meal Solutions from Dollar General

(LOOTPRESS) – This holiday season, Dollar General is helping customers stretch their budgets and simplify meal planning with recipe-centric bundle deals, special offers and price reductions across its food aisles. With grocery prices continuing to be a concern for about half of U.S. consumers, Dollar General is delivering value and convenience when and where it’s needed most.

“At Dollar General, we know how important it is to make the holidays special without overspending,” said Allen Warch,

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