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Suspect dead, State Trooper in ‘serious condition’ following encounter
LINCOLN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been confirmed dead following an incident involving a West Virginia State Trooper on Wednesday night. Details remain scarce regarding the exact nature of the incident at the time of writing, though unconfirmed sources indicate that a State Trooper was stabbed in the neck and that a suspect […]
Williamson Youth Arts Festival celebrating local talent
The Williamson Youth Arts Festival "Arts Mothership" is set to grace the Williamson Field House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11. Hosted by the HeArt of West Virginia and backed by the Tamarack Foundation of the Arts Ripple Project, the Williamson Youth Arts Festival promises a day filled with creativity, talent and community spirit, according to Jim Pajarillo, founder of the HeArt of West Virginia.
Freshman pitcher dazzles as Clear Fork knocks off Norwalk
WILLARD — Miley Shafer celebrated her 15th birthday in style. Clear Fork’s freshman pitcher twirled a complete-game three-hitter as No. 2 Clear Fork held off No. 4 Norwalk 2-1 in a Division II district semifinal game Tuesday in Willard. The unassuming Shafer struck out eight and did not...
Miners close out spring, to hit the gridiron again in June
NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School football team closed out a successful spring with last week's inaugural Blue-White scrimmage at Buck Harless Stadium,. “The scrimmage went better than what we all thought it would go,” Mingo Central Coach David Jones said. “It was a first-time doing something like that. We didn’t have all of our players. Some are playing other sports but it went really well. As coaches, we were very pleased. Of course we’re having a quarterback battle right now and both did fairly OK. They have a lot to work on and that’s the main position that we are focusing on.”
Williamson appoints new mayor after former city leader resigns amid federal investigation
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The city of Williamson, West Virginia has a new mayor after its former leader resigned amid a federal embezzlement investigation. City officials met Thursday and appointed Ward 1 Williamson City Council member Joseph Bucci as the interim mayor. Bucci and Mike Casey received nominations during...
Mingo Central closes out softball season at 7-13, 0-2 in sectionals
WAYNE – All didn't end well for the Mingo Central High School softball team, nor of its senior class, in last week's Class AA Region 4 Section 2 tournament. The Lady Miners closed out the season at 7-13 and an 0-2 showing in sectional play. Mingo Central was eventually...
Woman charged after threatening woman with a gun
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman faces charges after threatening a woman with a gun and refusing police commands. WV State Troopers say a female victim dropped off her son at a residence when the neighbor, Betty Jackson, threatened to shoot her. The victim said she could see Betty had a long gun pointed […]
Justice walks back his comments that CPS wasn’t aware of Boone teen found dead in her home
Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday walked back his prior comments that Child Protective Services wasn’t aware of a girl who was found last month in a “skeletal state” on the bathroom floor of her Boone County home. “What we had happen, and it shouldn’t have happened, we’ve got basically attorneys that are with [West Virginia […] The post Justice walks back his comments that CPS wasn’t aware of Boone teen found dead in her home appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Lady Panthers roll past Tide, advance to sectional finals
SETH – Double-elimination tournaments can be grueling and exhausting for those having to fight their way out of the loser's bracket. It seems like you are playing almost every day and it can test the limits of your team's determination, mental and physical toughness and will to survive. The...
Woman throws ashtray, striking man on the head after accusing him of talking to other women
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County woman is facing charges after she threw an ashtray, striking a man because she thought he was talking to other women. According to witnesses, Debra McKinney and a man got into an argument after he got home from work. During the argument, the victim stated that Debra […]
Waine’s world: MCHS lineman inks with Tusculum University
NEWTOWN – If you know Chaz Waine he's the quintessential “nice guy” and often is soft spoken. But on the football field he's a beast. Waine, the anchor of Mingo Central's offensive line in his four-year career with the Miners at center and a two-time Class AA All-State selection, made it official on Tuesday afternoon as he signed a national letter-of-intent to play collegiate football at Tusculum University, a Division II school located in Tusculum, Tenn.
State superintendent appoints interim BOE member
The state superintendent of schools late last week appointed Kermit resident and former Mingo County delegate Steve Kominar to fill a board member vacancy on the Mingo County Board of Education. The appointment, which is effective immediately, comes after the MCBE failed to name a replacement within a required timeline...
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