Global coal use and production reached record highs in 2024, driven by Asia’s demand
(LOOTPRESS) - Global coal consumption and production both reached unprecedented levels in 2024, highlighting a persistent reliance on the fossil...
Former southwest Virginia teacher sentenced to 12 years for drug trafficking
VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) - A Kentucky woman who once worked as a teacher in Virginia has been sentenced to 12 years...
Thousands without power in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) - UPDATE 7/26/25 2:40 PM: Power has been restored to most customers, but 765 in the area...
12-year-old dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba from swimming in lake
COLUMBIA, SC (LOOTPRESS) - A 12-year-old student from Hand Middle School in the Richland One School District in South Carolina...
Raleigh County hardware and produce store announces permanent closure
BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) - After five years of serving the local community, The Honey Badgers Country Store located at 653...
Shoney’s in Oak Hill officially reopens
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) - A popular establishment has officially returned to Oak Hill after being closed for nearly five...
Two sent to hospital after car crashes into building, investigation underway
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) - A vehicle crashed completely into a building at Pinecrest Plaza in Morgantown late Thursday morning, prompting...
Free black lung screenings coming to West Virginia coal miners this summer
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) - Coal miners in West Virginia will have access to free and confidential black lung screenings this...
West Virginia police chief warns drivers about consequences of flashing high beams
BARRACKVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) - Flashing high beams to warn other drivers about nearby police could have unintended consequences, according to...
Multi-state fraud ring leads to arrests following investigation by Lewisburg Police
LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) - A multi-state fraud investigation has resulted in the arrest of three individuals accused of targeting banks...
