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2 weeks ago | lootpress.com | Tyler Barker

HURRICANE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Dr. Tracy Hendershot, a dedicated rural health advocate and board-certified family physician, has been nominated to join the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), one of the largest medical organizations in the U.S.The nomination comes as part of the AAFP’s 2025 national election cycle.

1 month ago | lootpress.com | Tyler Barker

ORLANDO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Florida man allegedly stole more than $700,000 worth of earrings from a Tiffany & Co. store before swallowing the evidence just before his arrest near Orlando, authorities said. Jaythan Gilder, 32, entered the Tiffany & Co. at the Mall at Millenia on Feb. 26, claiming he represented a professional athlete, according to Orlando police. Store employees showed him several high-value jewelry pieces, including two pairs of earrings worth $769,500.

2 months ago | lootpress.com | Tyler Barker

(LOOTPRESS) – This Valentine’s Day, chocolate lovers are facing a bittersweet reality as prices for their favorite confections have surged by approximately 20% compared to last year. The primary driver behind this increase is the record-high cost of cocoa, which has more than doubled since early 2024. In December 2024, cocoa prices reached an unprecedented $12,646 per metric ton, a significant jump from the previous year’s average of $3,182.

2 months ago | lootpress.com | Tyler Barker

(LOOTPRESS) – Tri-Union Seafoods has initiated a voluntary recall of specific canned tuna products due to a manufacturing defect that poses a risk of contamination with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium responsible for botulism—a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. The recall affects products sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s brands at major retailers, including Trader Joe’s, Costco, Walmart, and H-E-B.

2 months ago | lootpress.com | Rusty Udy

GirlsShady Spring 44, Beckley-Stratton 19Kendall Wickline dropped in 21 points to lead Shady Spring past Beckley-Stratton 44-19 Wednesday night. Callie Olson added eight points, while Josie Farrish scored 6, Lix Rose five and Victoria Glende had four. Mitchell had nine for the Bulldogs. Ellis scored five, Scarbro three and Hambrick had two. Peterstown 46, Summers County 25The Pirate ship kept sailing past the competition Wednesday night with a 46-25 win over Summers County.