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Man killed in Wayne County ATV crash
WAYNE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A man has died after an ATV crash in Wayne County. According to Wayne County Sheriff Rick Thompson, the crash happened just after noon Tuesday in the 4000 block of 5th Street Road in the Huntington area of Wayne County. Thompson says it appears the ATV rolled over on the […]
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.
Huntington approved as designated BUILD WV district
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The West Virginia Department of Commerce has designated the city of Huntington and parts of surrounding areas as a BUILD WV Act. The BUILD WV Act was passed by legislators to encourage new housing in West Virginia by offering tax incentives. The city of Huntington is...
Write a last will and testament for free May 8 in Inez
INEZ — Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network announced it will conduct a will-writing clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 8 at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office. Residents can meet with an attorney and write a simple will at no cost. There are no eligibility requirements for the...
Flood survivor celebrates new beginnings after century of family legacy
INEZ — Slone was 16 when she moved into the old house on land that her family lived on for over 100 years on Camp Branch in Inez. It was her home until a flash flood swept through the property in 2022, tearing up the century-old structure and leaving Slone to sleep on her daughter’s sofa. Now, however, thanks to a group of generous donors, funders and volunteers, the 74-year-old Slone has a brand-new home on the same site as the former.
Free prizes on the Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — With summer just around the corner, the Huntington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is inviting hot dog lovers to embark on a tasty adventure — the Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail. The self-guided tour highlights nine hot dog stands in Cabell and Wayne counties. Solidifying the Huntington area’s reputation as the “Hot […] The post Free prizes on the Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail appeared first on The Tribune.
Planting Seeds of Hope serves families with garden supplies
INEZ — Coordinators from the Martin County Family Resource and Youth Service Centers launched their Planting Seeds of Hope program Monday outside the Inez Freewill Baptist Church gymnasium. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the FRYSCs have provided the community with surplus garden supplies. Kara Beth Marcum, Youth...
South Point schools hires new superintendent
Mathes has been educator, principal for 30 years SOUTH POINT — South Point schools has appointed one of its graduates and longtime educators as the new superintendent. Chris Mathes, a lifelong resident of South Point, attended South Point Schools kindergarten through 12th grade. He graduated from South Point High School in 1987 and went to […] The post South Point schools hires new superintendent appeared first on The Tribune.
FOCUS: Rock the Country draws thousands to Boyd County
The Rock the Country festival drew thousands to the Boyd County Fairgrounds for two days of music by Jason Aldean, Kid Rock, Nelly, Miranda Lambert, Travis Tritt, Brantley Gilbert and others. The post FOCUS: Rock the Country draws thousands to Boyd County appeared first on The Tribune.
Shoals advocacy groups holds memorial vigil for victims of violent crimes
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - Volunteers with a Shoals advocacy group says they never want crime victims to be forgotten so they hold a memorial vigil. They hold a memorial candlelight vigil each year and work throughout the year to support the victim’s families. 96 crosses with 96 different photos...
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