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Mingo Messenger

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Man charged in connection with racist graffiti at Williamson flood wall

A Williamson man has been arrested on property destruction charges after racist graffiti was painted on the flood wall in Williamson. According to court documents, on Nov. 6, Daniel Kozee, 36, was arrested on charges of destruction of property and lodged in the Southwestern Regional Jail at Holden. According to...

Williamson, WV · 11h
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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 · 9h
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Lexington Herald-Leader

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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 · 12h

Mingo Messenger

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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 · 1d
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Mingo Messenger

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$4K reward offered for information on flood wall vandalism

City officials and community members are offering a combined $4,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who spray-painted racist language on Williamson’s flood wall. The vandalism occurred on First Avenue late Nov. 4 or early Nov. 5, the city said. Williamson...

Williamson, WV · 13h

Mingo Messenger

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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 · 14h

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 · 13h

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Political rookie Hesterberg defeats veteran politician in Kentucky House race

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WCHS) — There were some surprises in Tuesday's general election and one of those came in eastern Kentucky. A political newcomer was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating a seasoned politician who had served in Frankfort for many years. "I will not be outworked by...

Floyd County, KY · 2d

FOX 56

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Judge dismisses Prestonsburg, Floyd County officials from wrongful death lawsuit

A judge has dismissed the City of Prestonsburg, its police department, and multiple county officials from a wrongful death lawsuit relating to the death of Amber Spradlin.

Prestonsburg, KY · 1d

Mingo Messenger

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PSC issues new order to Mingo PSD

The West Virginia Public Service Commission issued an order on Oct. 21 to the Mingo County PSD as part of the PSC’s ongoing investigation into the water utility’s management that first began in January 2025. On Jan. 15, 2025, the PSC launched a general investigation to determine whether...

Mingo County, WV · 2d

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UPike becomes first Kentucky college designated as Heart Safe School

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The University of Pikeville has become the first college campus in Kentucky to receive Heart Safe School recognition for its efforts to prepare students, faculty and staff to respond to sudden cardiac arrest. The designation follows UPike’s collaboration with the American Heart Association and Project ADAM...

Pikeville, KY · 15h

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Lawson Cancer Center launches lymphedema prevention program

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Lawson Cancer Center at Pikeville Medical Center has launched a lymphedema prevention program that uses a noninvasive device to help identify fluid changes before patients notice swelling. The program uses the SOZO Digital Health Platform, which measures fluid levels and generates an L-Dex score to help...

Pikeville, KY · 2d

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

Lootpress

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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 · 1d

Louisville Public Media

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Floyd County candidate ‘exploring legal options’ after incomplete ballot issue

Democrat Ellen Morrison Kelley narrowly lost the Floyd County Commissioners District 1 race to Republican incumbent Al Knable.

Floyd County, KY · 1d

Mingo Messenger

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Touring car group again makes Dingess first stop on its tour of Appalachian communities

Members of the touring car group Tour Delux Rally hail from just about every state in the country. The group’s members individually own and drive high-performance cars like Corvettes, Mustangs and McLarens, requiring extra-expensive high-octane fuel to tour whatever region of the country they choose in any given year to visit.

Dingess, WV · 1d

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Virginia CFX Authority Eyes Future Project Planning

ABINGDON, VA – (NOVEMBER 6, 2026) – The next projects to focus on in relation to advancing the Coalfields Expressway was a topic for discussion November 5 during a meeting of the Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority in Abingdon, VA. The authority met at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education...

Abingdon, VA · 15h