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West Virginia State Police and State Fire Marshal’s Office looking for leads after a high school dug out burnt down
Officials in West Virginia are looking for leads after a high school dug out burnt down. The West Virginia State Police and the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office are needing the public’s help to identify the vehicle in the car below. Officials say that a person set fire to the Lincoln County High School […]
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...
‘It was an error of a heartless man:’ Father of 25-year-old shot while turkey hunting in Wayne County speaks out
WAYNE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Instead of celebrating his 25th birthday on an annual father-son hunting trip, a Wayne County man is recovering in the hospital after being shot by another hunter. “A lot of people is going to blame this on guns, but it wasn’t the gun’s fault,” said Wayne Williamson, the Kermit Assistant […]
Pascarella returns to WNF as new fire management officer
PEDRO — The Wayne National Forest welcomes Andrew “Andy” Pascarella as the new Forest Fire Management Officer. In his new role, Pascarella will lead the forest’s robust fire, fuels, and mitigation and prevention programs. Additionally, he will serve on the forest’s leadership team. “Andy brings valuable technical expertise and leadership experience to the Wayne,” Forest […] The post Pascarella returns to WNF as new fire management officer appeared first on The Tribune.
Woman dies in house fire
MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) -A woman has died after a house fire in Martin County, according to the Martin County Coroner’s office. Martin County Coroner Chris Todd identified the victim as Mary Jude, 61, of Pilgrim, Kentucky. Todd said the fire happened on Meathouse Road in the Pilgrim community.
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...
Man killed in ATV crash in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man was killed in a rollover ATV crash Tuesday in Wayne County, deputies said. The incident was reported just after noon in the 4000 block of Fifth Street Road in Huntington, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said...
Tax Credits Available For Huntington-Area Housing Developers
Real estate developers who construct homes in parts of Cabell and Wayne counties are now eligible for a tax incentive. Last week, the greater Huntington area — including eastern Cabell County and northern Wayne County — was designated a BuildWV district by the West Virginia Department of Commerce.
Wanted man living under fake name, fooled girlfriend, arrested in Inez
INEZ — A wanted man who has been in hiding under a fake name for three years—even fooling his girlfriend, who never knew his real identity—was finally tracked down and arrested in Inez, authorities said. Douglas Nickiah Palomino, 31, was wanted in Connecticut for sexual assault-related offenses.
Lovely man goes to jail for assaulting young nephew
LOVELY — A Lovely resident went to jail for the alleged assault of a young boy who stepped up to protect his “papaw.”. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk arrested 41-year-old Christopher Lee Maynard April 16 on Little Peter Cave Road in Lovely, where he allegedly struck his 11-year-old nephew during a domestic dispute.
Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference puts problems, progress on display
INEZ, Ky. (WYMT) - The 2024 Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference wrapped up Friday in Martin County, bringing folks from all around to the Collier Center for a day of discussions, dreaming, and dining. The conference included speakers and breakout sessions devoted to entrepreneurship, faith, economic development, housing and more. Organizers...
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