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Man found in field shot to death
MOUNT GAY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says no foul play is expected in the death of a man whose body was found in a field this morning. The discovery was made around 6:30 a.m., Sheriff Clemens said. Sheriff Clemens told WSAZ the man was shot...
Two men charged after cutting another man’s trees, likely killing them
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two men face charges after they cut and damaged another man’s trees, causing them to die likely. West Virginia State Police say Matthew Newsome and Jeffery Hodge were actively cutting and damaging another man’s trees on his posted property. Police observed the suspects with three one-hundred-pound feed sacks stuffed with […]
Records show deceased Boone girl found emaciated was being homeschooled
A Boone County mother charged with child neglect linked to the death of her daughter had pulled the girl from public school for homeschooling, according to documents obtained from the local school district. The 14-year-old girl was found April 17 “emaciated to a skeletal state,” local deputies said. Her grandmother told WCHS that the child […] The post Records show deceased Boone girl found emaciated was being homeschooled appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Tug Valley softball to start section play Monday
NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers softball team is scheduled to open its seven-team Class A Region 4 Section tournament Monday, April 29 at home against Huntington St. Joe. Tug Valley (16-6), coached by Rocky Hall, is the No. 3 seed. The St. Joe Irish are No....
Monday stays toasty and dry; showers and storms return for Tuesday
Sunday night begins with just a few clouds around and temps hovering in the 70s by the late evening. High pressure off the east coast will keep our area dry tonight under mostly clear skies. With calm winds tonight, some patchy fog is possible across our river valleys. Overnight lows will stay above average, dropping […]
The people of Logan County distrust politicians. But they still hope lawmakers will solve the addiction and homelessness problems.
Some people in Logan County say they are often distrustful of politicians. They feel like their votes mean nothing. It’s easy to understand why they feel that way. Year after year, they’ve heard promises from politicians to improve their lives, but many still struggle to make ends meet and continue to watch friends and family […] The people of Logan County distrust politicians. But they still hope lawmakers will solve the addiction and homelessness problems. appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
‘I’m going to miss every second’: Hager moves on, passes rifle to Adkins
Mikel Hager closed out his career as the 69th Mountaineer Mascot at the Passing of the Rifle Ceremony in the Mountainlair Gluck Theater Friday, kickstarting Braden Adkins’s tenure. “I hope I was able to make a fraction of the impact on Mountaineer Nation as it made on me,” Hager...
Tug Valley High School baseball roundup
HAMLIN, W.Va. — The Tug Valley offense was on track against Class AAA Lincoln County, but it was not enough as the Panthers lost a road game 10-7 on April 22. Three Tug Valley players had two hits: Conner Lackey, Gage Whitt and Julian Vance. After taking an early...
Wyoming County firefighter and family lose everything in fire, donations being accepted
HANOVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County firefighter and his family have lost everything following a fire this morning. According to the Hanover Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), Firefighter Tim Keneda and his family lost everything this morning in a house fire. Donations are currently being accepted, and they would be much appreciated, according to the […]
Mingo County again recognizes telecommunicators week
Much in the same way some people take their local volunteer fire departments for granted until they experience a house fire and need their services, the same could be said about telecommunications workers until something like a fire or health emergency arises and their professional help is needed. However, when...
Raleigh County church successfully nominated to National Register of Historic Places
TAMS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A special unveiling and announcement pertaining to the historic New Salem Baptist Church has been confirmed for next week. The church, located at a coal camp site in Tams, West Virginia, was nominated by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia to the National Register of Historic Places. First constructed in 1921, […]
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