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Fayette County Sheriff’s Department searching for runaway juvenile
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department seeks information regarding a runaway juvenile. At 11:30 p.m. on July 20, 2024, deputies responded to Dempsey Branch Road in Robson to investigate a runaway juvenile. A K9 was called in to perform a track. The K9 tracked the individual’s scent to the Beards Fork […]
Ironton police officer promoted to sergeant
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune An Ironton man with aspirations since his teenage years to become a first responder earned a promotion in the Ironton Police Department. Ironton Mayor Sam Cramblit and Police Chief Dan Johnson promoted Robert Fouch from patrol officer to sergeant. In law enforcement for eight years, Fouch said […] The post Ironton police officer promoted to sergeant appeared first on The Tribune.
Domestic situation occurred between couple after watching Trump’s speech
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A domestic situation between a couple ensued after watching Trump’s acceptance speech. On July 19, 2024, at approximately 1 a.m., Deputy H. Walker was sent to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the Ravendiff area of Wyoming County. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with a female victim who revealed […]
BREAKING: Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris
WASHINGTON D.C. (Hinton News) - In a shocking turn of events, President Joe Biden posted a letter to social media platform X officially dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. Additionally, he announced that he is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination. Harris has accepted Biden's endorsement and released a statement where she said, “I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination." The Hinton News will continue to follow this situation and provide information as it becomes available. The post BREAKING: Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris appeared first on The Hinton News.
Huntington fighter Brittani Vaughn doing it her way
HUNTINGTON — Pit Boxing Club’s Brittani Vaughn is looking forward to fighting Will Macmillan out of Sam’s Gym when Southside Rumble 12 gets underway on Saturday, Aug. 3 inside Parkersburg South’s Rod Oldham Athletic Center. “I’ll take any fight anyone wants to give me,” admitted Vaughn,...
Bulldog of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice gets own bobblehead after GOP convention
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's English bulldog is getting her own bobblehead.The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee announced plans Friday for a bobblehead doll for the 60-pound (27-kilogram) Babydog. It comes after her appearance on stage with the governor at the Republican National Convention in the city on Tuesday night."Already popular among West Virginians, Babydog added many more people to her growing fan club with her appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee," museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said in a statement. "This bobblehead will be a must-have for fans of Babydog!"It will be...
Man accused of kidnapping woman
PRICHARD, W.Va. (WSAZ) -A man accused of kidnapping a woman at gunpoint is facing charges. West Virginia State Police said Richard Pennington, 33, of Kenova, West Virginia, abducted a woman at gunpoint and forced her into a vehicle. Troopers said they were called Centerville Road in the Prichard area. Troopers...
Putnam County Fair livestock auctions underway
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The Putnam County Fair is offering a true farm-to-table experience for those interested in buying from the livestock auction. The fair’s annual Livestock Auction is underway this Friday night. The kids who participate, also known as exhibitors, raise their animals and auction them off to buyers. The funds raised go back to […]
No home games to be played at Calvert Field this season
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - As summer is coming to a close and school sports are beginning again, the members of the East Bank Middle School football team are having to face a harsh reality this season -- they won’t be able to play on their home field. After...
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