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‘Pipe bomb’ found in Boone County home, man arrested

BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — A Boone County man was arrested on Wednesday after police found evidence of a bomb being made in his home. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that Ronald D. Burgess, 44, is charged with Child Neglect Creating a Substantial Risk of Injury and Illegal Possession of […]

Boone County, WV · 21h

Lexington Herald-Leader

Why NBC's TODAY show was in this tiny Eastern KY town to ‘tell America's story.'

A crew from NBC’s TODAY show on Friday was at Tomahawk in Martin County to document the “area’s rich musical heritage, strong community spirit, and commitment to cultural learning,” said James Leon Webb, President and Board Chairman of Stidham Old Time Music Association. “Their visit to the Stidham Old Time Music Association and James Webb Musical Repair and Sales will highlight the value of preserving old-time music traditions, enjoying hands-on musical fun, and attending a community jam at the music shop.” Webb said the show also would visit Martin County High School to feature the Pick and Bow after-school program. Entertainment Weekly reported in September that Harry Smith, 75, was set to host a new on-air segment called “Common Good” that will feature stories across “TODAY,” “NBC Nightly News,” and live events that air on NBC News. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to do what I have done for so long: tell America’s story,” Smith told People in a statement. “I have long believed that there is more that unites us than divides us. It’s in our bones. It’s part of America’s DNA.” The air date wasn’t immediately available Friday morning, and representatives from TODAY didn’t immediately provide

Martin County, KY · 1d

wchstv.com

Man charged in connection with racist messages on Williamson, W.Va., flood wall

WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man is in custody following an investigation into racist messages that were spray painted on the flood wall in Williamson, W.Va., officials said. Daniel Arlen Kozee, 36, has been charged with two counts of destruction of property in connection with an incident earlier this...

Williamson, WV · 1d

Mingo Messenger

Miners’ rally falls short in loss to Class AAA Chapmanville

NEWTOWN, W.Va. – The Mingo Central High School football team had a strong start and a strong finish with a late-game rally but it wasn’t enough as the Miners lost 23-15 to Class AAA Chapmanville on Friday, Oct. 30 in the Miners’ annual Senior Night game at Mingo’s Buck Harless Stadium atop Miner Mountain.

Matewan, WV · 1d

Mingo Messenger

Marcum easily outdistances Sexton; Brown retains his commission seat

When the 2027 West Virginia Legislature convenes in February, the first newly elected delegate representing the 34th Delegate District — a district that encompasses two-thirds of Mingo County and part of McDowell County — will be assuming that office since Mark Dean in 2016. Dean, who in total...

Mingo County, WV · 1d

WSAZ

$1,000 reward offered for arrest of floodwall vandal

WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Police and city officials need your help finding the person or persons responsible for vandalizing the floodwall in Williamson. The city is offering a $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of who’s responsible. City officials said the floodwall was spray-painted along First Avenue....

Williamson, WV · 2d

WSAZ

Pub crawls on hold in St. Albans after fights prompt police response

ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WSAZ) - St. Albans Mayor Scott James and St. Albans Police Chief Philip Bass said the city will not be participating in the popular “pub crawl” events in the future after two incidents involving multiple fights and physical altercations. The first concern happened March 28,...

St Albans, WV · 22h

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

Automatic legislative stay invoked in W.Va. school aid formula lawsuit

CHARLESTON – With legislative interim meetings expected to take up the topic of reforming West Virginia’s complicated and dated school aid formula next week and during next year’s regular session, lawmakers have invoked an automatic stay of a recent lawsuit with state education officials also seeking a delay.

West Virginia · 17h

Mingo Messenger

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Panthers defeat Man in 46-12 Military Night win

NAUGATUCK, W.Va. – It was a special night on Friday, Oct. 30 at Tug Valley High School’s Bob Brewer Stadium as the Class A No. 2-ranked Panthers bombed Man 46-12 during Military Night and also the annual TVHS Hall of Fame Game. Tug Valley won its eighth straight...

Williamson, WV · 1d

The Money Overview

Cabell County, W.Va. homeowners 65 and older must file by Dec. 1 for next year’s $20,000 homestead exemption

Cabell County, W.Va. homeowners who are 65 or older, or permanently and totally disabled, have until Dec. 1 to file for a homestead exemption that removes the first $20,000 of assessed value from an owner-occupied home’s tax base. The Cabell County Assessor says the filing window opens July 1 and closes Dec. 1. Dec. 1, […] The post Cabell County, W.Va. homeowners 65 and older must file by Dec. 1 for next year’s $20,000 homestead exemption appeared first on The Money Overview .

Cabell County, WV · 7h

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St. Albans man sentenced to prison for federal drug and gun crimes, prosecutors say

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County man who pleaded guilty to federal drug and gun crimes was sentenced to prison Thursday, prosecutors said. Justin Dale Graves, 44, of St. Albans was sentenced to nine years in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release time for possession with intent to distribute a mixture containing methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according to a news release from the U.S Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia.

St Albans, WV · 2d

Lootpress

Gov. Morrisey announces $3.2 million initiative to provide clean drinking water to 5,000 homes in McDowell, Mingo counties

WELCH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Patrick Morrisey has announced a $3.2 million water filtration initiative aimed at providing cleaner, more dependable drinking water to approximately 5,000 households in McDowell and Mingo counties. The initiative will focus on households that rely on private wells, springs or cisterns rather than municipal water systems. State officials estimate the […]

Mcdowell County, WV · 2d

WOWK 13 News

Deputies seeking missing teen in Kanawha County

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing juvenile. According to the KCSO, Issac Cantrell, 15, was last seen along Central Avenue in Dunbar on Nov. 2, 2026. Deputies say they do not believe he is in danger at this time. Cantrell is described […]

Kanawha County, WV · 3d

WOWK 13 News

Logan County community speaks out over proposed closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School

LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — Community members gathered Thursday evening to voice their concerns over the proposed closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School in Logan County. The school is one of three in the county facing possible closure, along with Justice Elementary School and South Man Elementary School. If the closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary […]

Logan County, WV · 1d

WSAZ

Cabell Midland team gives junior quarterback a special senior night with his mom

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Senior night is a milestone football players spend years waiting for. But for Cabell Midland High School junior quarterback Logan Shull, it became a chance to make a special memory with his mom. Logan’s mother, Anna Shull, is battling ocular melanoma. His senior teammates made...

Ona, WV · 17h

wvowradio.com

WVSSAC Ratings: Tigers up three spots to 12 th in AAA, Wildcats tied for 16 th in AA

PARKERSBURG The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission. released its final weekly football ratings Tuesday afternoon entering the final week of the. The final set of ratings, which will determine the 16 team WVSSAC playoff field, will be. released Saturday evening with dates and times for all first-round games announced.

Logan County, WV · 2d

WSAZ

Football Friday Night Pregame Show: Cabell Midland

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Joseph Payton is live from Cabell Midland High School ahead of this week’s Game of the Week. He’s talking with Cabell Midland athletes and coaches, plus previewing all the games we are covering for Football Friday Night.

Ona, WV · 1d

WOWK 13 News

Cabell County democrats look hopeful to Charleston

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — After a blue wave in the 2026 General Election, Cabell County democratic elects say they are hopeful for the future ahead. House of Delegates District 24 and Senate District 5 will both be seated by democratic candidates. Democrat Steve Williams, the former mayor of Huntington, won his race against Republican incumbent […]

Cabell County, WV · 2d

Mingo Messenger