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North Carolina man arrested on attempted kidnapping charge
A North Carolina man was jailed last week after he allegedly attempted to kidnap a juvenile girl in the parking lot of a Williamson convenience store. According to Mingo County Magistrate Court documents, on June 1, officers were approached by the juvenile victim and a collaborating witness who stated that Moises Garcia Hernandez, 48, of Sparta, had initiated the incident at the 7-Eleven by “saying inappropriate comments to her and [grabbing] her trying to get her to go with him.”
Man arrested after violently assaulting juvenile
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A juvenile is recovering after being violently assaulted at Peach Creek trailhead in Logan County. On June 2, 2024, at approximately 2:45 AM, Deputies J.L. Isaacs and C.CB Frye of the Logan County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of an assault at Logan Regional Medical Center. Upon arrival, the […]
Logan, W.Va. cuts back on ambulance services amid $1M financial shortfall
LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Logan Emergency Ambulance Service Authority will cut back on the ambulances it runs and overtime hours to try to erase about $1 million in red ink. The coalfield operation and many other rural ambulances are experiencing problems with retention, recruitment and reimbursement. Running a...
Pikeville Police Department investigates car break-in
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - On Friday, May 31 Pikeville police were notified of a car break-in on Second Street. The victim reported that numerous items were stolen from the vehicle. Officials with the Pikeville police department said they were in the beginning stages of the investigation. When asked what people...
Highlands ARH celebrates new NICU
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Appalachian Regional Healthcare celebrated the grand opening of its new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Monday, bringing the level two program to the Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center. The NICU is an effort to provide quality care to families in the region who experience high risk...
Alley Way Benefits seeks pledges for fundraiser to aid local families
INEZ — Alley Way Benefits, a community organization, is once again rallying support for families in need. Founder Ricky Alley announced his commitment to volunteer at a car wash and bake sale this Saturday at Advance Auto in Inez with the goal of raising funds. Alley is seeking sponsors...
Lawrence County captures 15th Region title
PRESTONSBURG — Lawrence County outlasted Belfry 13-10 in the 15th Region Softball Tournament title game at StoneCrest on Thursday, May 30. After registering the win, Lawrence County advanced to the KHSAA Softball State Tournament. Lawrence County claimed its third 15th Region softball title. Brooklyn Ellis pitched four and two-innings...
Bluegrass Care Navigators hosts Pikeville Radio Day
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Bluegrass Care Navigators hosted its annual Pikeville Radio Day Tuesday, raising money and increasing awareness about its programs. The event, which partnered with Q95 FM (WQHY) in Prestonsburg, shared stories of hospice patients, outreach programs, and more. “We are raising awareness for patients and their families...
Organizers call on community to support back-to-school bash
INEZ — The Martin County Ministerial Association and Martin County Family Resource and Youth Service Centers have officially announced that their annual back-to-school bash will be held Aug. 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This year’s event will take place at the Inez Freewill Baptist gymnasium located next...
Multiple arrests made in theft investigation
MINGO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Multiple arrests have been made following an investigation into a theft that occurred in May. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, May 14, the RCSO responded to the area of Mingo, for a report of a breaking entering that was not in progress. The investigation into the incident […]
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