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06/20/2026

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, Iranian media says after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon

06/19/2026

The search for a missing Richwood woman has been paused as state police pursue new leads. Read more below. ⬇️

06/19/2026

The City of Mount Hope Fire Department is expanding its emergency response capabilities with the addition of a new fire engine designed to handle difficult terrain and hard-to-reach locations.

MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) - The City of Mount Hope Fire Department is expanding its emergency response capabilities with the addition of a new fire

06/19/2026

Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed a proclamation recognizing June 20, 2026, as West Virginia Day.

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) - Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed a proclamation recognizing June 20, 2026, as West Virginia Day, marking the 163rd

06/19/2026

Oliver Anthony to headline Bluefield’s Lemonade Day celebration in August

06/19/2026

West Virginia residents will be able to ride the Hatfield-McCoy Trails for free on Saturday, June 20, in celebration of West Virginia Day.

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) - West Virginia residents will be able to ride the Hatfield-McCoy Trails for free on Saturday, June 20, in celebration of West

06/19/2026

West Virginia sees sharp rise in Lyme disease as local health departments offer preventive treatment

06/19/2026

The National Park Service, Preserve WV and AmeriCorps are seeking volunteers to assist with a historic preservation project at the Kaymoor Historic Site in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) - The National Park Service, Preserve WV and AmeriCorps are seeking volunteers to assist with a historic preservation

06/19/2026

Two former sheriff’s office employees indicted in alleged $3 million fraud scheme in West Virginia

06/19/2026

Appalachian Power crews continue working to restore service following Thursday’s severe storms, with more than 1,200 customers still without electricity across West Virginia as of 9:15 a.m. Friday.

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) - Appalachian Power crews continue working to restore service following Thursday’s severe storms, with more than 1,200 customers