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People in Logan County struggle with addiction and unemployment. For one Republican, helping them has meant crossing the party line.
Del. Jordan Bridges, a coal miner who represents Logan County, said he’s had to break from the rest of the Republican caucus for the best interests of the people in his home county. He said other lawmakers didn’t listen to his concerns about an unemployment bill that cuts benefits and passed during the recent legislative […] People in Logan County struggle with addiction and unemployment. For one Republican, helping them has meant crossing the party line. appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
One killed in crash
ST.ALBANS, W.Va. (WSAZ)- One person has died after a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Kanawha County Sheriff’s Deputies identified the motorcycle driver as Timothy Dawson, 52, of Tornado. He died from his injuries sustained in the crash. The crash was reported on Sunday around 2 p.m. at Miracle Drive...
West Virginia Police arrest 2 people after a high school dugout was burnt down
UPDATE: West Virginia State Police say two people have been arrested in connection to a high school dug out being burnt down. Arrested were 57 year old Lisa McClure and 32 year old Curtis Mooney of Griffithsville, WV. McClure and Mooney were arrested on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, and charged with Arson, Conspiracy, and Felony Destruction […]
One man arrested after police discover large quantity of meth
WAYNE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after police discovered a large quantity of meth during a traffic stop. According to Wayne County Sheriff Rick Thompson, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Westmoreland area. After making contact with the occupants, the front […]
Kermit resident Steven Kominar appointed to Mingo County BOE
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has filled a vacancy on the Mingo County Board of Education. Blatt announced the appointment Friday of K. Steven Kominar, effective immediately. The vacancy resulted from the resignation of James Baisden in March. Kominar, a resident of Kermit,...
Williamson Mayor Charles Hatfield resigns, federal investigation underway
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mayor Charles Hatfield of the City of Williamson resigned Friday afternoon after an emergency Williamson City Council meeting. The meeting was held at 4:30 p.m. Hatfield’s replacement has not been named, but an appointment is scheduled next week. The resignation comes as Hatfield stands accused...
Trail riding enthusiasts return to Mingo County's Dirt Days for a fifth year
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Trail riders are preparing to get dirty in Mingo County as the fifth annual Dirt Days Festival returns to Williamson Friday and Saturday. Visitors will traverse a portion of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails system as part of one of the country's largest off-road festivals. Aside from...
Ensuring a Legacy Of Caring In The Coalfields
LOGAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It is widely known as one of, if not the, nicest and well-kept buildings in downtown Logan. Inside the walls of its warmly appointed offices, playrooms packed with toys and puppets, and in the “Upper Room” conference facility and wildly decorated party room, healing happens. The unassuming brick building straddling Stratton […]
Lady Panthers claw Bulldogs and Hillbillies
NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers advanced in the Class A sectionals Thursday with a 23-2 win over the Van Bulldogs at their home field in Naugatuck. Tug Valley belted out 19 hits in the game. Coach Rocky Hall’s squad led 7-2 after the first inning and scored...
Miller Attends the Back the Badge Police Appreciation Rally in West Virginia
LOGAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) attended an event this past weekend honoring West Virginia law enforcement officers in Logan, West Virginia. Congresswoman Miller joined families and community members at the Back the Badge Police Appreciation Rally to honor the work of police officers and the late West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory […]
Boone County woman charged in daughter's death appears in court Monday
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — The mother charged in the death of her daughter in Boone County was in court Monday morning. Julie Anne Stone Miller, 49, of Morrisvale waived a preliminary hearing in Boone County Magistrate Court. Her case is now headed to a grand jury. Miller was...
Softball Game Preview: Hazard Plays at Home
Hazard is 0-3 against Belfry since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Hazard Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Belfry Pirates at 6:00 p.m. Hazard is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.
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