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Christopher Sean Browning and Tiffany Dawn Browning → John Sutherland. District 05; part of Lot 73, Dingess Street, with exceptions and reservations. Danny D. Adams, Mavis L. Layton, Susie C. McCann, Patricia D. Myers, Samantha S. Rakes, also known as Samantha Grigg Rakes, and Viola Adams and Dell Adams, deceased → Courtney Nicole Mata.
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WOWK) — A man previously convicted of double murder in Logan County was sentenced on Monday for gun possession. According to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Casey Rygh, 48, of Rochester, Minnesota, was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced on Monday to three […]
Patricia Fleming → Michael Shaun Hall and Jake Samson Ramey. Washington District; 2.84 acres in the northeast part of Tract 1 and 2.85 acres in the southwest part of Tract 1, containing 3.12 acres. Kevin Perdue and Anita Perdue → Joshua Stowers and Samantha Stowers. Peytona District; 0.188...
BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Boone County man is facing two felony charges after deputies discovered evidence of a possible explosive device while executing a search warrant at a home in the Hewett area. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, deputies executed a search warrant on November 4, 2026, at the residence of […]
In 1950, the Black residents of McDowell accounted for nearly 25% of the county’s population, and made up over 35% of all coal miners in the region. Today, less than 5% of the nation’s coal miners are Black, and McDowell County’s Black population has fallen to just 11.3%.
Deborah Darlene Spencer and Dwayne Joseph Spencer → McDowell County Commission. Browns Creek District; Lot 31, Eckman. Deed dated Sept. 1, 2026. Fred Chaffins and Judy Chaffins → McDowell County Commission. Browns Creek District; Lot 3, Parcel 4, and Lot 5, Parcel 4, Marytown. Deed dated Nov. 2,...
West Virginia's Department of Commerce certified a sprawling artificial-intelligence data center on a former surface mine north of Danville in Boone County without telling the public it had happened. The project, called Project Country Roads, is proposed by Houston-based LM Core Energy Services Inc. and could eventually draw up to 10 gigawatts, with the petition covering roughly 3,557 acres and broader planning documents referencing proposals of up to 8,000 acres, according to the seed reporting that first surfaced the certification.
DANVILLE, W.Va. — Former state Senator Ron Stollings has many questions about a proposed data center in Boone County. The data center is planned on the old Hobet Mine property located near Danville. A piece in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, published over the weekend, revealed that the state approved certification for Texas-based LM Core Energy Services without allowing public comment on the matter.
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mingo County deputies have made an arrest in a vandalism case which sparked outrage in the local community. Daniel Kozee, 36, was arrested Friday and charged with two counts of destruction of property. Investigators claim he is responsible for racists messages painted on the flood wall in Williamson.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (The Hinton News) - Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council would be assisting the John D. Rockefeller Industrial Park in Wyoming County, allowing manufacturer Oceanetics to more than double its workforce with 25 new full-time jobs. “West Virginia has the skilled workforce and resources to attract manufacturers that are creating good-paying jobs right here in our state,” said Governor Morrisey. “This investment will help Oceanetics expand its operations, create new opportunities for families in Wyoming County, and strengthen Southern West Virginia's growing manufacturing economy. We're committed to making sure businesses have the infrastructure they need to grow and succeed.” The investment will support construction of a new 15,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at the industrial park in Pineville, owned and managed by the Wyoming County Economic Development Authority (EDA). The expansion will allow Oceanetics to increase its workforce from 20 to 45 employees, adding skilled positions in welding, machining, fabrication, and engineering. The company also plans to invest $1.2 million in specialized manufacturing equipment. Oceanetics manufactures advanced maritime buoy systems, naval defense equipment, and port security technologies serving the U.S. Navy and the energy security sector. The company acquired Truston Technologies in 2018
KIMBALL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A historic lodging property in McDowell County is preparing to welcome visitors again following a year-long renovation project. The Big Four Lodge, located at 25925 Coal Heritage Road in Kimball, will celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday, November 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Owners Sam and Barbara Baker, who operate […]
FOSTER, W.Va. — Boone County high school students now have a streamlined pathway into Marshall University. Marshall’s Direct Admit program is growing to accept students at Van, Scott, and Sherman high schools, as well as the Boone Career Technical Center. Designed by Marshall University President Brad Smith, the program provides a clear path for high school students who meet certain academic criteria to become automatically admitted to the school.
Two state lawmakers are raising questions after the state auditor appears to have stepped in to fix a deed issue for a friend. The West Virginia state auditor is the state’s bookkeeper and responsible for rooting out fraud, waste and graft within both state and local governments. And in recent years, the auditor has been placed in charge of handling the sale of properties with delinquent taxes.
CHARLESTON A nonprofit organization serving children and families in southern West Virginia is preparing for a new identity as it moves toward joining the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Step by Step, Incorporated has announced plans to become a chartered member of the national organization and transition to a...
With the upcoming Veterans Day holiday on Nov. 11, all state and federal government offices will be closed Wednesday. Locally, the administrative offices of the Mingo County Courthouse and the Courthouse Annex/Memorial Building will close on Nov. 11. The offices of all five municipal city halls — Delbarton, Gilbert, Matewan,...
Election canvassing for Mingo County’s Nov. 3 general election was held and completed on Monday, Nov. 5, with the outcome of all races remaining unchanged, according to the Mingo County Clerk’s Office. However, officials said the results cannot be officially certified until all the state’s 55 counties have...
