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  • Henry Street in Buckhannon Remains Closed as Sewer Line Installation Continues

    BUCKHANNON, WV — December 5, 2025Henry Street in Buckhannon remains closed as crews continue work on a sewer line installation project along the roadway. According to BUCKHANNON CITY HALL, the ongoing closure is directly tied to the sewer infrastructure upgrades currently underway. City Hall staff told the Appalachian Post they have not been informed of…

  • Hegseth Directs Department-Wide Task Force to Oversee Military Barracks Improvements

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — December 5, 2025 The U.S. DEPARTMENT OF WAR has formally announced the establishment of a department-wide barracks modernization task force, following a directive issued by Secretary Pete Hegseth to address longstanding quality-of-life concerns within military housing. According to the official federal release, Secretary Hegseth issued a memo on October 6 ordering the…

  • On This Day in History: The Battle of Leuthen — December 5, 1757

    BUCKHANNON, WV, December 5, 2025 On December 5, 1757, one of the most decisive victories in European military history unfolded near the Silesian village of Leuthen during the Seven Years’ War. Facing an Austrian army almost twice the size of his own, Frederick II of Prussia—known to history as Frederick the Great—executed a maneuver so…

  • Inside the Legal Framework of the D.C. National Guard Mission

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — December 5, 2025 Recent public conversations have raised questions about the continued presence of National Guard members in Washington, D.C., the legality of their deployment, the nature of their duties, and the national-security implications surrounding the November 26 attack that killed one West Virginia Guardsman and critically injured another. Because these topics…

  • First Lady Highlights Blair House’s Role as a Cornerstone of American Diplomacy

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — December 5, 2025 During a holiday reception at the historic Blair House, First Lady Melania Trump delivered prepared remarks emphasizing the importance of America’s longstanding institutions and their continued role in shaping national identity. The event was hosted by the Blair House Foundation and the Friends of Blair House, both of which…

  • Police Arrest Maryland Man in Deadly Shooting at MGM National Harbor

    OXON HILL, MD — December 4, 2025 The PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT has arrested a 22-year-old Maryland man in connection with a fatal shooting inside the MGM National Harbor hotel-casino’s food-court area, stating that surveillance footage captured the incident and showed the gunfire was a targeted act of violence. Police identified the suspect as…

  • U.S. to Raise National Park Entry Costs for International Visitors Beginning in 2026

    BUCKHANNON, WV — December 5, 2025 The U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR has announced a new entry-fee structure for non-U.S. residents visiting several of the nation’s most popular national parks, a change set to take effect on January 1, 2026. According to the department’s public release, foreign visitors will pay a higher rate than U.S.…

  • Video from Arrest Hearing Shows Luigi Mangione Told Officers He Did Not Want to Talk Before Questioning Continued

    PITTSBURGH, PA — December 5, 2025 Newly presented video evidence in the ongoing pretrial hearings of Luigi Mangione shows that during his initial encounter with police at a McDonald’s restaurant last month, Mangione told an officer that he did not want to talk. Officers continued asking questions for several minutes before a formal Miranda warning…

  • Hezbollah Signals Warning Over Shift in Lebanon–Israel Negotiations

    BEIRUT, LEBANON — December 5, 2025 Lebanon’s political landscape saw renewed tension after Hezbollah issued a public warning regarding the future direction of Lebanon’s indirect negotiations with Israel. The remarks came through an interview published by Al-Akhbar, a Lebanese newspaper known for its access to the group’s leadership. In the interview, Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Naim…

  • Governor Morrisey Dedicates State Christmas Tree to Beckstrom and Wolfe During Capitol Lighting Ceremony

    CHARLESTON, WV — December 5, 2025 West Virginia residents gathered at the State Capitol Thursday evening as Governor Patrick Morrisey led the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, dedicating this year’s tree to U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe — the two West Virginia National Guard members involved in…