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Police search for suspect after $200K worth of illegal drugs found in Wayne County
KENOVA, W.Va. (WCHS) — Police are asking for public assistance to locate a Michigan man accused of distributing narcotics in Wayne County after investigators found more than $200,000 worth of illegal drugs and a stolen firearm. Damani Khari Harris, 23, of Detroit, is wanted on outstanding warrants in Michigan...
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.
‘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 […]
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...
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...
Lincoln County High School sports facilities lost to fire, prompting arson investigation
HAMLIN, W.Va. (WCHS) — UPDATED - 6:15 p.m., 4/28/24. A blaze that destroyed athletic facilities at Lincoln County High School is being investigated as an arson and fire officials are looking to identify the operators of a vehicle that may be connected to the incident. Firefighters responded to Hamlin...
Remembering Mountain Top Media personality
MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Family and friends gathered at Callaham Funeral Home for the funeral of a beloved sports reporter. Teddy D. Paynter, 68, of Inez, Ky., died on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Teddy was in his 50th year of reporting sports and was working at Mountain Top Media...
Mingo County again recognizes telecommunicators week
Much in the same way some people take their local volunteer fire departments for granted until they experience a house fire and need their services, the same could be said about telecommunications workers until something like a fire or health emergency arises and their professional help is needed. However, when...
East Kentucky Gearheads host first Cruise-In of year
On Saturday, April 20, the East Kentucky Gearheads hosted its first Cruise-In event of 2024 at Advance Auto Parts in Paintsville. EKY Gearheads Treasurer David Jaynes said the event was well-attended with approximately 75 cars showing up to the event, which featured free door prizes and concessions. The EKY Gearheads meet on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Paintsville Recreation Center, Jaynes said, and encourages all members of the public interested in joining and helping promote community and car culture to attend the meetings.
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