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Boyd County ruins Johnson Central Senior Night
It was Senior Night last Wednesday at Johnson Central High School. Johnson Central hosted the Boyd County, but the Lady Golden Eagles fell to the Lady Lions, 4-0. Things couldn’t have gotten off to a worst start for Johnson Central on the big evening. Boyd County got things rolling...
Crist promoted to associate head coach
A longtime assistant coach has earned a promotion with the men’s basketball staff. Sid Crist has been named associate head coach by Coach Tigh Compton. “Sid has proven to be a dedicated, hard-working member of the athletics department and has been invaluable to the success of our basketball program,” Compton said. “We’re pleased to promote him to associate head coach and look forward to continuing to move the program in a positive direction.”
Prestonsburg and Paintsville hosts annual Paddlefest
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - The summer weather has finally come in and members of the Prestonsburg and Paintsville communities got out to enjoy the weather. For the eighth year in a row, Prestonsburg tourism hosted its Levisa Fork Paddlefest where participants kayaked eight miles on the Levisa Fork River in Prestonsburg.
Next year's Hatfield-McCoy Shootout to showcase new fieldhouse floor
WILLIAMSON – For the vast majority area basketball fans, the new-look Williamson Fieldhouse and unveiling will take place next basketball season during the annual Hatfield-McCoy Shootout tourney. The two-day event will enter its 23rd year during the 2024-25 basketball season and the tournament attracts thousands of fans from either...
Mingo County parents remain jailed over child neglect and living conditions
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two parents in Mingo County accused of having two toddlers living in inhumane conditions and not receiving medical care for serious illnesses appeared in magistrate court Thursday. Katie Jo Meade, 23, and Curtis Andrew Meade, 24, both of Matewan, are charged with two counts...
Johnson Central 17, Martin Co. 0
Johnson Central’s Adyson Burchett gets a leadoff at third Monday evening against Martin County in the 57th District Tournament. The Lady Golden Eagles rolled to a 17-0 win in three innings over the Lady Cardinals. With the win, Johnson Central was scheduled to take on Magoffin County last night in the district championship game. Both Magoffin County and Johnson Central have earned a spot in next week’s 15th Region Tournament at StoneCrest.
Wayne High School seniors walk through memory lane
WAYNE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The end of the school year is always an exciting time, but for high school seniors, it’s a big melting pot of emotions. From being nervous about such a huge change to feeling sad about closing a major chapter, there’s one special tradition in Wayne County that helps with the […]
Food, music and Jesus
INEZ — Several gospel groups performed Saturday during a benefit singing in downtown Inez. The event featured a ton of good food and fun and helped raise funds to pay summer camp fees for the Martin County Cardinals Youth Wrestling Club. Performers included Savannah Jo/Wesley Young, Bradley Goble, Caroline...
Alleged assailants in antiques store attack indicted
A Johnson County grand jury has indicted four of the five individuals involved in an assault that took place in July of 2023 at an antiques store in Paintsville. According to the court documents, the indictments also list an unnamed minor as having been complicit in the charges, which include second-degree assault, a class C felony that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of no more than $10,000, and first-degree unlawful imprisonment, a class D felony which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine of no more than $10,000.
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