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Former Williamson mayor resigns amid federal embezzlement investigation
Williamson, W.Va. — After more than six years, Williamson's now former Mayor Charles Hatfield resigned Friday amid an ongoing federal embezzlement investigation regarding his time as CEO at the now bankrupt Williamson Memorial Hospital. A new de facto mayor in his place. The former mayor of Williamson, walked out...
Martin County man arrested on rape charge
MARTIN CO., Ky. (WYMT) - A Martin County man is facing rape charges after a woman told police he forced her to perform sex acts on him. On April 30, the victim told police from a gas station in Inez that she had been picked up by a man and raped.
Burglary, assault with deadly weapon lead grand jury indictments
INEZ — A Martin County grand jury delivered indictments Thursday against 11 individuals. Charges range from burglary and assault with a deadly weapon to drug trafficking. Dylan Johnson, 27, of Wayland, faces charges of first-degree burglary/complicity, second-degree assault and theft by unlawful taking (over $1,000). According to the indictment,...
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...
WFD secures promotion, new hire
Williamson Fire Chief Joey Carey gained approval from the Williamson City Council to promote Logan Preece to lieutenant and to hire Cameron Varney as a firefighter at a recent council meeting. "I ask the council to allow me to promote Logan Preece to the position of lieutenant effective immediately," Carey...
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.
85-year-old man injured in Thursday afternoon Route 309 crash, police say
Hatfield Police said the three-vehicle crash on Route 309/Bethlehem Pike in Colmar, Hatfield Township Thursday afternoon remains under investigation. One person was injured in the crash – an 85-year-old man, who was taken by VMSC Emergency Medical Services for treatment to Grand View Hospital, police said. Police did not...
The Wallace Horn Friendly Neighbor Show visits Matewan
“The Wallace Horn Friendly Neighbor Show” made a special trip to Matewan on April 19. The show's recent gathering was at the WV Mine Wars Museum where singer-songwriters came together to showcase their talents. “My job and my music-making came together in one of the coolest ways," said Thomas...
Williamson veterinarian retires
Dr. Linda Knowles, owner and veterinarian of Williamson Animal Hospital, has announced her retirement after decades of service. Knowles said a profound love of animals was what guided her to become a veterinarian. "I was a young girl when I realized my strong attachment to four-legged creatures,” she said. “This,...
Man killed in Pike County motorcycle crash
ROBINSON CREEK, KY (WOWK) – One person is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and a Mack Truck. According to the Kentucky State Police, the crash happened around 1:14 p.m. Sunday, April 29, along KY Route 122 in the Robinson Creek area of Pike County. Troopers say, according to their investigation, a motorcycle collided […]
Miners have fun with spring football game
NEWTOWN – Football is a game which tests bodies and minds to the fullest. Steeped in the necessity of teamwork, the game exudes the concepts of perseverance, dedication and hard work. The Mingo Central High School football team has certainly done a lot of that in its 180-degree pivot...
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