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Second fatal UTV collision in Pike County in less than a day
PIKE COUNTY — A fatal UTV collision occurred early Sunday, April 21 morning on Upper Johnson Creek Road in Kimper, marking the second deadly UTV incident in Pike County within seven hours. Michael Hardin, 34, of Kimper, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Kyle Hardin, 38, of Phelps,...
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
Mullens to host 45th annual Dogwood Festival
MULLENS, WV (WVNS) — The 45th annual Mullens Dogwood Festival, a tradition that began in 1979, is on its way to town. “Forty-five years ago, in 1979, a tradition began in Mullens. This tradition is now known as The Mullens Dogwood Festival,” said Susan England, president of the festival board of directors. “Through difficult times, […]
‘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...
Sixteen people file complaints against Mingo County PSD over water issues
MINGO COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS)—Sixteen people have filed complaints against the Mingo County Public Service District over several water issues. On April 12, 2024, sixteen people filed complaints against the Mingo County Public Service district. One resident complained about water outages, low water pressure, and water leaks. Another individual says that fire hydrants don’t work. Another […]
“I never gave up hope we’d find her and bring her home”
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ricky Lafferty said he never gave up hope that his missing daughter would be found. But he admitted, as he stood before reporters Tuesday, there were dark and lonely times since August of 2000 when he last saw his 10-year old daughter Alex Carter. “That...
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....
Wyoming County Campus at Southern WV Community and Technical College to be sold
SAULSVILLE, WV (WVNS) — Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College will be selling its Wyoming County Campus due to decline of students attending. The college has four campuses, one site, and serves six counties, which include Boone County, Logan County, Mingo County, Wyoming County, and a site in Lincoln County. They also serve McDowell […]
Mingo Central's Burke, Tug's Elia ranked among state's best DB's
It's still just spring and regular preseason football practices are more than three months away, but Mingo Central's Aidan Burke and Tug Valley's Bryson Elia have both received preseason honors by Coalfields & Co. The two players, both rising juniors, have been named among the state's top defensive backs by...
Hannah responds to business filing controversy
Mingo County Commissioner Diann Hannah says the controversy which has recently resulted from a business filing going public is unfounded. Hannah is an organizer and member of “Trace Creek Leasing, LLC,” a company that has come under scrutiny after recently filing a DBA (doing business as) under the name “Twin Branch Motorsports Complex."
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