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BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia Division of Highways truck that was stolen from a state garage in Mingo County in August has been found. The Mingo County Sheriff’s Office said the truck, which was stolen on Aug. 14, was found abandoned in a wooded area of Boone County by West Virginia State Police.

LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman faces charges after she allegedly set fire to a man’s truck out of retaliation. According to Logan County Sheriff’s Department, on August 26, 2023, Mariah Cyrus was seen busing out the windows of a man’s truck as it sat in his driveway. The victim told deputies that all […]

Mingo County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating what went into an apparent drag racing event held during the weekend near Mingo Central High School.

LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Logan County woman was charged after deputies said an infant suffered an apparent fentanyl overdose, court records said. Ashton Nicole Dowdy, 27, of Logan is charged with child neglect resulting in serious injury, DUI child neglect and possession of a controlled substance, according to a criminal complaint filed in Logan County Magistrate Court.

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has set a date in October for one of his representatives to meet and speak with Mingo County residents about consumer-related issues and to answer any potential questions. Mandy Thompson, a consumer outreach and compliance specialist with the office, will host the...

WILLIAMSON — Three Guys Pizza in Williamson was wall to wall with guests for Thursday’s “Open Mic Night” on Sept. 29. Jim Pajarillo co-hosted and emceed the event alongside the restaurant. In the section off the main dining area sat a greenery area where all ages were allowed to come and perform their songs or covers of their favorite artists.

WILLIAMSON — The Sanger Gallery celebrated a new exhibit opening in The Collective in Williamson on Saturday, Sept. 23. “When Every Leaf is a Flower” is the fall collection of photographer Randall Sanger’s collection. This new exhibit is devoted to his portrayals of the elegance of nature found during the magical autumn season.

Improvements to its physical complex was again a dominant part of activities for the Delbarton Town Council on Sept. 25. One of the main topics was extending and improving WiFi services at its RV park. The council is trying to ready the town’s RV and primitive camping park located on...

WILLIAMSON – The Williamson Middle School football team exploded to a 52-26 win over Matewan on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Williamson's Lefty Hamilton Park. Greg Williams scored five touchdowns for the Wolfpack, which improved to 3-1 on the season. Matt Phillips and Arman Thornton each tallied one touchdown and...

WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (AP) — Kaitlyn Adkins is studying law to help families in her community impacted by the opioid epidemic at the heart of West Virginia coal country. But to do that, she needs someone to help look after her three toddlers. The first-generation college graduate said she wouldn’t be able to finish law school without access to reliable daycare.

WILLIAMSON — At the Williamson City Council meeting Sept. 28, council voted to approve a new ten-year contract with Veolia. The new contract will start on June 1, 2024. The new terms of this contract will temporarily pause the back payments that the city still owes Veolia until the new contract starts in 2024.

 GRUNDY, VA (LOOTPRESS) – Remote Area Medical – RAM® – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need – will hold a free, two-day clinic on Oct. 7-8. RAM will be set up at the Riverview Elementary/Middle School located at 27382 Riverside Drive, Grundy, […]

DICKENSON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A woman has died following a crash that also seriously injured a pedestrian in Dickenson County, the Virginia State Police (VSP) reports. Diana Rose, 72, of Haysi, Va., was pronounced dead at the scene after a Sept. 28 crash on Route 80 that occurred around 10 a.m., according to a […]

NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central boys' basketball team will be put to the test during the 2023-24 round ball season. The Miners, which just revealed their upcoming basketball season schedule, will have many big games coming up. Mingo Central loses just one senior starter, Jake Cline, from last year's...

FRANKFORT — Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced nearly $322,000 in Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) funding to support land and building development and encourage economic growth and quality jobs across two sites in Martin and Daviess counties. “When it comes to setting up Kentucky for continued and future long-term...

Kentucky State Police Post 9 will join the 'Coffee with a Trooper' event. This event is a part of the national 'Coffee with a Cop' initiative. Its goal is to promote conversation between citizens and police officers and build better community ties. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 5, from 8:30 to 9:30 am at McDonalds, 3683 N Mayo Trl Pikeville, KY. Similar events are also being held nationwide.Visit here for more details.

DICKENSON COUNTY, Va. (WYMT) - One person is dead and two others were seriously injured in a crash last week in Southwest Virginia. It happened Thursday, September 28th on Route 80 just less than one mile south of Route 827 in Dickenson County. Virginia State Police troopers said a Nissan...

There will be temporary lane closures on WV 73 between WV 44 and Powerhouse Drive from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. starting Monday, October 2, 2023, and continuing through Friday, October 27, 2023, for road resurfacing. Flaggers will maintain traffic conditions during working hours. Drivers should expect delays, adjust their...

A grant from Great Kanawha Resource Conservation and Development will go toward the repair of the boat ramp at Matewan’s mini-park located near the old Matewan High School. GKRCD board member Mandy Starr, who this week presented the check for $3,500 to Matewan Mayor Matt Moore, secured the funding.

CHAPMANVILLE — On Monday evening, the Tug Valley volleyball squad competed in a quad match at Chapmanville and they left with a 3-0 record as they earned wins over Lincoln County, Tolsia, and the host Tigers. CRHS and Tolsia faced off in one gym to start off the evening...