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Drag strip again dominates conversation at MCRA meeting
For the past several months, the erratic future of the Twin Branch Drag Strip has essentially dominated discussion at the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority’s monthly meetings. To a certain degree, this extended and often hotly debated topic between agency officials and a group of racing enthusiasts has also bled...
Police searching for stolen truck
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Police in Pikeville are searching for a truck that was stolen Tuesday morning. Police said a red Chevrolet Silverado was stolen and last seen at approximately 8:20 a.m. near the Holiday Inn Express on Tuesday. Police said the truck has black fender flares and an aluminum...
Twin Branch sparks lively debate at Mingo County Commission
Twin Branch Motorsports Complex again took center stage and resulted in a heated discussion during the Mingo County Commission’s May 21 meeting. The discussion began when proponents of the drag strip, who attended the meeting, raised questions regarding a DBA (doing business as) filing under the name "Twin Branch Motorsports Complex."
Wanted in Williamson: Stability
Williamson has been on a roller coaster ride as of late, with Charlie Hatfield's move out of power, to being back in power, to finally resigning from the office. Immediately following Hatfield's removal, a new mayor was appointed by default since the city council couldn't immediately come to a decision.
Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests:. Samuel McCoy, 74, of Flatgap, was arrested Tuesday on Milo Road in Tomahawk for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of substance. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd was dispatched to South Milo for a vehicle in...
New postseason basketball change creates 'Super Regionals’
The upcoming 2024-25 high school basketball season was already going to be a season of change for prep roundball in West Virginia with the WVSSAC's realignment and the implementation of some new sectionals across the state. For Mingo Central High School, the change would have been stark as the Miners'...
UPDATE: Victim identified in Jackson County shooting
Authorities identified the victim in a shooting that happened Tuesday night in the Pikeville community in Jackson County. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office says Tracy Thomas Bradford, 58, of Scottsboro, was killed in the shooting. Sheriff's deputies, Scottsboro Police, and emergency medical personnel responded to the shooting around 7:30 p.m....
Lady Miners' Hammond hit .540 this season
NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School Lady Miners' softball season didn't go as well as hoped record-wise, nor in their difficult Class AA sectional tourney. The Lady Miners closed out the season at 7-13 and an 0-2 showing in sectional play. Mingo Central was eventually ousted on Wednesday,...
Lawmakers Return To The Capitol, A Child Neglect Case And Pipeline Safety, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, lawmakers returned to the capitol for interim committee meetings and a special session of the West Virginia Legislature. We’ll talk about some of the policy decisions lawmakers made. Plus, we’ll look at updates on the Mountain Valley Pipeline, the latest news for a Charleston...
Sherman Elementary celebrates academic excellence
BOONE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Sherman Elementary School in Boone County is wrapping up a very successful school year. The school hosted a celebration of academic excellence on Friday to highlight all the hard work students and teachers have put into some big achievements. Sherman Elementary earned three prestigious awards this year – the National […]
Tug’s 'Rabbit' Thompson hopes to coach one more year
NAUGATUCK – Following last March's thrilling and emotional 35-32 win over Tucker County in the Class A state championship game at the Charleston Coliseum Tug Valley veteran Coach Garland “Rabbit” Thompson was asked about his future. Would he come back?. Would he retire?. Thompson, in an emotional...
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