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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 · 21h
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Pike man charged with assaulting neighbor with large stick

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County man is facing a felony charge for allegedly attacking a neighbor with a large stick. A state trooper was called Thursday morning to the Veterans Transitional Housing Center on Douglas Parkway over a report of two residents fighting. The person who reported the incident said the two men had gotten into a fight the evening before, and that one of the men, 48-year-old Killis Jones, went back to the other’s apartment that morning to assault him again.

Pike County, KY · 20h
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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
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KY police: Matewan man tried to get drugs by fraud

The Pikeville, Kentucky, Police Department arrested a Matewan resident for allegedly trying to procure a controlled substance by fraudulent means, according to court records. Kirk Nicholas Knopek, 32, of Beech Creek, was arrested by PPD Patrolman Tiason Lockridge on Oct. 29 on Hambley Boulevard in Pikeville on a single charge of attempting to obtain a controlled substance by fraud, false statement or forgery.

Pikeville, KY · 2d
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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 · 22h

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$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 · 1d

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Man facing multiple charges after pipe bomb found in home

BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man is facing multiple charges after a pipe bomb was found in a home in Boone County, according a criminal complaint. Ronald Burgess, 44, is charged with child neglect creating a substantial risk of injury and illegal possession of a destructive device or explosive.

Boone County, WV · 21h

WOWK 13 News

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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

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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 · 21h

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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

Mingo Messenger

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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 · 23h

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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

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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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 · 12h

Mingo Messenger

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No. 3 Tug Valley has huge finale game vs. Class AA Mavericks

NAUGATUCK, W.Va. – It’s a huge Week 11 showdown this week on Friday, Nov. 6 as the Tug Valley High School football team is scheduled to host Class AA No. 10-ranked James Monroe Mavericks at Tug’s Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck in the regular season finale. The...

Williamson, WV · 1d

Mingo Messenger

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No. 12 Mingo Central has tough game at Doddridge in finale

NEWTOWN, W.Va. – Heading into the last week of the regular season this week, the Mingo Central High School football team is fighting for the best playoff positioning it can get as the Miners make the long three-hour trip to Doddridge County on Friday, Nov. 6 in the regular season finale.

Matewan, WV · 1d