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Gov. Morrisey says he will pursue special session if Delegate Pritt does not resign
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (286+ words) CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey said Saturday he will confer with legislative leaders to set a date for a special session if Delegate David Elliott Pritt does not resign following federal criminal charges against the Fayette County lawmaker. Pritt,…...
Man charged after stolen SUV, narcotics found during investigation
10+ hour, 45+ min ago (234+ words) Lootpress is an online news platform offering the latest local, state, and national news updates, making us unique. Although it is based in Beckley, WV, it covers a vast multi-state area. The company was established back in 2020 to deliver impartial…...
Body found at West Virginia lake, investigation underway
10+ hour, 40+ min ago (190+ words) LEWIS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Lewis County officials say a body recovered at Stonewall Jackson Lake is not connected to the deadly flooding that struck the county earlier this week. According to a press release from the City of Weston, there…...
WV Secretary of State says Pritt remains eligible for ballot unless disqualified under state law
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (372+ words) CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner has issued a statement addressing Delegate David Elliott Pritt’s status on the 2026 General Election ballot following federal criminal charges filed against the Fayette County lawmaker. Warner said his office and…...
GoFundMe launched after Fayetteville hole swallows man’s car and belongings
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (332+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help a Fayetteville man whose vehicle and belongings were lost after a failed culvert collapsed during heavy rainfall Tuesday, creating a hole that swallowed his car. The vehicle belonged to…...
Two identified after deadly Upshur County flooding
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (137+ words) UPSHUR COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two people killed in flooding in Upshur County have been identified, according to the West Virginia State Police. The victims were identified as Judy A. Young, 59, and James J. Harper, 61, both of Upshur County. The update…...
Scouting America launches Competitive Gaming merit badge at National Jamboree in West Virginia
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (282+ words) GLEN JEAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Scouting America has launched a new Competitive Gaming merit badge during the 2026 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Fayette County. According to Scouting America, the badge is designed to help prepare young people for…...
Raleigh County proclaims September as ‘Raleigh County Goes Purple’ Month
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (230+ words) RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission has officially proclaimed September 2026 as “Raleigh County Goes Purple” Month to recognize National Recovery Month and raise awareness of mental health and substance use disorders. The proclamation, signed by Commissioners Gregory A....
National Coal Council Reports Will Benefit West Virginia’s Mining Industry
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (390+ words) CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two priority reports presented this week to U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright by the National Coal Council will offer needed assistance to West Virginia Coal and provide the state with an energy blueprint for growth and…...
Speaker Hanshaw seeks special session to expel Delegate Elliott Pritt from House
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (188+ words) CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw is asking Governor Patrick Morrisey to convene a special session of the West Virginia House of Delegates to consider expelling Delegate D. Elliott Pritt from the Legislature. In a letter dated…...