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Wyoming County man sentenced to prison
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Brett Michael Atnip, 31, of Hanover, WV, was sentenced to six months for Driving with a Revoked License and one to five years for Conspiracy to Commit a Felony on April 25, 2024. He pleaded guilty to both charges on March 11, 2024. On February 6, 2024, Sgt. L.M. Cook […]
Mingo Central football's Waine to sign with Tusculum University
NEWTOWN – Chaz Waine seemed destined to move on to the next level to further his education and football playing career. The Mingo Central High School All-State center made it official on Monday on his Facebook page as he announced his decision. He is set to sign on the dotted line on Tuesday, May 7 at 1 p.m. at the MCHS auditorium.
Blankenship homers, drives in five in Miners' win at Tolsia
GLENHAYES – Aaron Blankenship had a huge day for the Mingo Central High School baseball team as he hit a home run, smacked out two doubles and knocked in five runs as the Miners toppled Tolsia 13-8 on Saturday afternoon at the Tolsia High School baseball field at Glenhayes.
‘We’re gonna dig ourselves out’: Elkhorn City leaders hopeful for progress
ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (WYMT) - After a change in city leadership and an examination by State Auditor Allison Ball’s office, Elkhorn City officials are hopeful for the town’s recovery. Financial issues were brought to light late last year, leading to the recent hiring of a new city clerk...
Meet the Candidate: Tiffany Clemins for House of Delegates – 36th District
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments. Hello, I’m Tiffany Clemins. I’ve had the privilege of serving as an educator in WV for the past seven years, and I am a lifelong resident of McDowell County. I hold both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Marshall University and am currently pursuing my […]
Baseball Game Recap: Honaker Takes a Loss
Honaker lost a heartbreaker to Patrick Henry when they met back in April of 2023, and they left with a heavy heart again on Thursday. The Honaker Tigers took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Patrick Henry Rebels. The loss continues a trend for Honaker in their matchups with Patrick Henry: they've now lost four in a row.
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 […]
Residents of Mercer, McDowell counties may have been exposed to measles
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – Mercer and McDowell counties are among the 30 counties in the state where some residents could have been potentially exposed to measles, according to the West Virginia Department of Health. State health officials are monitoring the transmission of measles following the state’s first documented case since 2009, department officials. After confirming […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Lady Raptors claim area title from RCS Lady Warriors
GRAY — The Ridgeview Lady Raptors banged out 10 hits and capitalized on seven Rogersville City School errors to hand the Lady Warriors a 13-0 loss in the Area 2-A championship game on Monday, April 29, and claim the league’s top seed in the Class A Section 1 softball tournament. Three teams from each area advance to the state sectional tournament, which is set for May 4-7 at Boones Creek Elementary School. ...
Tennessee High holds off Unicoi Co., while Lebanon rolls past Virginia High
(WJHL) — High school baseball tonight in Bristol the Unicoi Co. takes on the number one school in the state of Tennessee High. top of the second, devil’s Nicky Satterly hits the ball left of center, it’ll roll past the Vikings. however, he would be left stranded on the first Bottom of the second, Viking’s […]
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