West Virginia State Wildlife Center in Upshur County is Set to Begin with Spring Hours, Admission Rates

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in French Creek will switch to spring hours and admission rates starting April 1. “The West Virginia State Wildlife Center is a hidden gem …

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AFT-WV and WVEA Announce Merger to Form Education West Virginia

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTORESS) – The American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia (AFT-WV) and the West Virginia Education Association (WVEA) are excited to announce the merger of their two organizations.  The merger becomes official on September 1, 2025 when …

Historic steam locomotive that ran through West Virginia joins National Register of Historic Places

ROANOKE, VA (LOOTPRESS) – The Norfolk & Western 1218 steam locomotive, an iconic piece of Virginia’s railroad history, has been officially designated as a Virginia Historic Landmark and added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). N&W …

Man pleads guilty to killing West Virginia man in Myrtle Beach for family vacation

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A judge sentenced a man to two decades in prison for a shooting that killed a man in Myrtle Beach for a family vacation. Quentin Jean, 38, of Loris, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter on March 13 in connection to the …

Community Connections, Inc. Awarded Initial Opportunity Grant from West Virginia First Foundation

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Community Connections is proud to announce its selection as a recipient of the West Virginia First Foundation’s (WVFF) inaugural Opportunity Grant. The grant, totaling $38,480, will be used to support the Camp Mariposa program, …

Thompson Construction to Pay $191K for False Claims in West Virginia Flood Recovery

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Thompson Construction Group Inc. has agreed to pay $191,070 to settle allegations that it violated the federal False Claims Act by submitting false claims for federal disaster recovery funds and falsely certifying that homes it …

Gas prices continue climb in West Virginia

Average gasoline prices in West Virginia have risen 9.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.95 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,154 stations in West Virginia. Prices in West Virginia are 6.3 cents per gallon higher …

West Virginia’s Energy Bills: Will They Lower Costs or Increase Rates?

West Virginia lawmakers are considering two major energy bills aimed at ensuring reliable electricity while keeping costs down for residents. However, both consumer advocates and utility companies fear these new regulations could backfire, leading to even …

West Virginia Micro-Hospital Bill Fails to Pass House Health Committee

Micro-Hospital Exemption Bill Dies in Committee A bill that sought to exempt micro-hospitals from West Virginia’s Certificate of Need (CON) process failed to advance in the House Health Committee on Thursday. House Bill 3487 originally aimed to allow …