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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...
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...
From the backroads to Brazil, Pike Co. native is painting everything
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Pike County native Jordan Justice began his art journey in Elkhorn City as young child, doodling on notebooks and lockers as early as he can remember. That vision grew into something larger over time, as he works to make time for his passion while also juggling a family and full time job in the Somerset area.
Williamson Memorial announces Aetna contract
Williamson Memorial officials announced this week that the new hospital will provide acute care to Aetna Better Health members under a contract with the Medicaid managed care plan. Officials said the deal expands a years-long relationship between Aetna and Williamson Health & Wellness Center, and that Community health workers deployed...
Lady Miners drop 8-5 decision to River View in finale
NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School softball team hung tough with River View, but ended up falling 8-5 to the Raiders on Thursday, April 26 at the MCHS softball field atop Miner Mountain. It was the regular season finale for Mingo Central and Senior Night. Mingo Central (7-11)...
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...
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...
‘Time is brain’: PMC hosts annual stroke awareness event
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Pikeville Medical Center is spreading stroke awareness, sharing the signs and potential severity associated with stroke patients. An annual event hosted in the hospital atrium shared informational materials, medical screenings and more with staff and visitors. Doctors said the event is all about spreading information to help people recognize the warning signs and avoid some of the potential patterns that could lead to stroke.
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