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Four men arrested in Wyoming County after coal mine break-in
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – Four men were arrested on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Wyoming County following a break-in at the Bluestone Coal K2 Preperation plant near Burke Mountain. According to a press release from Sgt. Tyler Sizemore with the Wyoming County sheriff’s Department, three of the men were arrested while attempting to drive […]
Justice says ongoing investigation into death of 14-year-old will determine what went wrong
Questions remain about what went wrong in the state’s interaction with 14-year-old Kyneddi Miller before she was found dead “in a skeletal state” in her Boone County home. On Friday, Gov. Jim Justice said an ongoing investigation will try to determine if West Virginia State Police or Child Protective Services could have done more to […] The post Justice says ongoing investigation into death of 14-year-old will determine what went wrong appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Williamson Memorial seeks financial assistance from county
Williamson Memorial's Chief Executive Officer Timothy Hatfield approached the Mingo County Commission on Tuesday, May 21, requesting financial aid of $1 million from the Economic Development Fund. Hatfield began by providing a brief history of the Williamson Health and Wellness Center, detailing its inception, current status and plans. He emphasized...
Former clerk accused of embezzling more than $13,000 from store in 2018
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A former ParMar convenience store clerk has been arrested on embezzlement charges after stealing over $13,000 from the Kanawha County business over three months in 2018, court documents say. Carrie Johnson, 46, of Belle faces six counts after committing point of sale fraud more...
Traffic stop leads to arrest on multiple drug charges
PARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop. According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at the intersection of Marrtown Road and Dupont Road, where Deputy Turner observed a silver Mitsubishi Eclipse without a motor vehicle inspection sticker. The driver, identified as Robert […]
Skaff home from the hospital, but snakebite pain persists
CHARELSTON, W.Va. — Doug Skaff is out of the hospital, but the pain from four snakebites continues to be severe. The former lawmaker and unsuccessful candidate for Secretary of State in the May primary election was removing his campaign signs in the Danville area of Boone County back on May 15th. As he went to pull one from the ground he inadvertently disturbed at least two copperheads which suddenly bit him.
New scoreboards installed at Mingo Central baseball, softball fields
NEWTOWN – Over the last few years the new Mingo Central High School baseball and softball fields have been a work in progress with continued upgrades and additions to the two facilities. The two on-campus fields atop Miner Mountain have both received further improvements with the installation of new...
Week 1 Grid Spotlight:
WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 29, 7 p.m. WHERE: Buck Harless Stadium, Mingo Central High School, Newtown, W.Va. Editor's note: This is Part One of an 11-part feature highlighting the week-by-week opponents this fall for the Mingo Central and Tug Valley high school football teams. The Mingo Central and Tug Valley high...
Mingo County parents remain jailed over child neglect and living conditions
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two parents in Mingo County accused of having two toddlers living in inhumane conditions and not receiving medical care for serious illnesses appeared in magistrate court Thursday. Katie Jo Meade, 23, and Curtis Andrew Meade, 24, both of Matewan, are charged with two counts...
Next year's Hatfield-McCoy Shootout to showcase new fieldhouse floor
WILLIAMSON – For the vast majority area basketball fans, the new-look Williamson Fieldhouse and unveiling will take place next basketball season during the annual Hatfield-McCoy Shootout tourney. The two-day event will enter its 23rd year during the 2024-25 basketball season and the tournament attracts thousands of fans from either...
Sherman Elementary celebrates academic excellence
BOONE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Sherman Elementary School in Boone County is wrapping up a very successful school year. The school hosted a celebration of academic excellence on Friday to highlight all the hard work students and teachers have put into some big achievements. Sherman Elementary earned three prestigious awards this year – the National […]
Lawmakers Return To The Capitol, A Child Neglect Case And Pipeline Safety, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, lawmakers returned to the capitol for interim committee meetings and a special session of the West Virginia Legislature. We’ll talk about some of the policy decisions lawmakers made. Plus, we’ll look at updates on the Mountain Valley Pipeline, the latest news for a Charleston...
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