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Coal miner killed in incident at southern West Virginia mine site, governor says
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A coal miner was fatally injured at a mine site in southern West Virginia on Thursday, the state’s governor said. Virgil Paynter, of Lynco, W.Va., died after an incident Thursday morning at the CM Energy Operations LP Surface Mine in Wyoming County, according to a news release from the governor’s office.
Fallen tree causes indefinite road closure and power outage in Wyoming County
LILLYDALE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – RT. 971 in Lillydale is currently closed until further notice due to a fallen tree blocking both lanes, accompanied by downed power lines. The situation has left the surrounding area, including Westside, without power, according to the Oceana Fire Department. Emergency services, including Shentel, AEP, and WVDOH, have responded to the […]
New Rural Health Clinic to open at Welch Community Hospital
WELCH, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) is planning on opening a new Rural Health Clinic (RHC) at Welch Community Hospital. The clinic will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., seven days a week. There is no need to make an appointment. A part of the hospital will […]
Woman throws ashtray, striking man on the head after accusing him of talking to other women
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County woman is facing charges after she threw an ashtray, striking a man because she thought he was talking to other women. According to witnesses, Debra McKinney and a man got into an argument after he got home from work. During the argument, the victim stated that Debra […]
Paintsville falls to Belfry on Senior Night, 1-0
This past Wednesday, 15th Region baseball foes Paintsville and Belfry duked it out in a low scoring pitching duel that saw the Pirates walk away with a 1-0 win over the Tigers at Charlie Adkins Field in Paintsville on Senior Night. Before the game, Paintsville honored the only senior on...
Baseball Game Preview: Belfry Hits the Road
The Belfry Pirates will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against the Floyd Central Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. The last three games Belfry has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Last Monday, it was a hard-fought matchup,...
WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville
PINEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today the opening of a new public stream access site on the Guyandotte River in Pineville. The new site, located on Willow Street off State Route 97, will provide better stream access for anglers and paddlers. The West Virginia Division of Highways installed […]
Justice walks back his comments that CPS wasn’t aware of Boone teen found dead in her home
Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday walked back his prior comments that Child Protective Services wasn’t aware of a girl who was found last month in a “skeletal state” on the bathroom floor of her Boone County home. “What we had happen, and it shouldn’t have happened, we’ve got basically attorneys that are with [West Virginia […] The post Justice walks back his comments that CPS wasn’t aware of Boone teen found dead in her home appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Mount Olive holds off Blair for 4th straight win - Girls lacrosse recap
Mount Olive held off a second-half rally from Blair to hang on for a 6-5 win in Blairstown. Maggie Tilves, Isabella Moschello and Jenna Scheuten each scored twice for Mount Olive (10-3), led 5-1 at the break. Kaitlin Shaw provided two assists and Alexa Hahn finished with six saves. If...
Williamson appoints new mayor after former city leader resigns amid federal investigation
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The city of Williamson, West Virginia has a new mayor after its former leader resigned amid a federal embezzlement investigation. City officials met Thursday and appointed Ward 1 Williamson City Council member Joseph Bucci as the interim mayor. Bucci and Mike Casey received nominations during...
WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville
PINEVILLE, W.VA. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced the opening of a new public stream access site on the Guyandotte River in Pineville. The new site, located on Willow Street off State Route 97, will provide better stream access for anglers and paddlers. The West Virginia Division of Highways installed directional signs to […] The post WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Miners close out spring, to hit the gridiron again in June
NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School football team closed out a successful spring with last week's inaugural Blue-White scrimmage at Buck Harless Stadium,. “The scrimmage went better than what we all thought it would go,” Mingo Central Coach David Jones said. “It was a first-time doing something like that. We didn’t have all of our players. Some are playing other sports but it went really well. As coaches, we were very pleased. Of course we’re having a quarterback battle right now and both did fairly OK. They have a lot to work on and that’s the main position that we are focusing on.”
Waine’s world: MCHS lineman inks with Tusculum University
NEWTOWN – If you know Chaz Waine he's the quintessential “nice guy” and often is soft spoken. But on the football field he's a beast. Waine, the anchor of Mingo Central's offensive line in his four-year career with the Miners at center and a two-time Class AA All-State selection, made it official on Tuesday afternoon as he signed a national letter-of-intent to play collegiate football at Tusculum University, a Division II school located in Tusculum, Tenn.
Lady Panthers roll past Tide, advance to sectional finals
SETH – Double-elimination tournaments can be grueling and exhausting for those having to fight their way out of the loser's bracket. It seems like you are playing almost every day and it can test the limits of your team's determination, mental and physical toughness and will to survive. The...
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