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The countdown is on – 103 days until Halloween!
Let’s start by addressing the elephant in the room: why 103 days, why not 100?. Well, I’m unpredictable. I’m a rebel without a cause – a modern day Holden Caulfield, subverting expectations and giving the finger to societal norms. No buying it, huh? Alright, fine. I’ve...
Best Virginia blasts Brotherly Love in The Basketball Tournament opening-round game
For Wesley Harris and Esa Ahmad, Saturday afternoon's opening round matchup in the 2024 edition of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) must have felt like a redemption of sorts. The last time the pair donned the Mountaineer gold-and-blue, they found themselves unceremoniously dismissed from the program. Likely, many thought it would be the last they'd hear of the troubled pair of athletes as West Virginia fans.
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 […]
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.
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...
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...
‘Capitol Sports Complex’ plans change
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Plans for a new sports complex where Macy’s once stood in downtown Charleston are experiencing some changes before construction is projected to begin in about six months. Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango said the original plan for included amenities has changed. “The one portion that...
Students get 'Movin' and Groovin'' in Charleston to prepare for a new school year
CHALRESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — The first day of school is right around the corner and an event was held at the Charleston Town Center Mall Saturday to help kids prepare for the new school year. Movin' and Groovin' featured free giveaways and free or discounted services from local vendors...
Bakers face off to be named the best at the second annual Pepperoni Roll Contest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Local bakers gathered at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston for the second annual Pepperoni Roll Contest. The bakers whipped up their best iterations of the West Virginia staple to compete for the prestigious Golden Thumb Awards. Both judge's choice and the people's choice awards were up for grabs.
Otterbots and Flyboys split doubleheader Saturday
The Danville Otterbots and the Greeneville Flyboys played a doubleheader Saturday, a continuation of the game rained out in Greeneville on June 9. The Otterbots won Game 1 decisively by a score of 11-1 and then the Flyboys held their breath in Game 2 as they won 9-8. In Game...
Hungriest Mother Food Challenges winners brought their appetite Saturday
MARION, Va. (WJHL) – The area’s most competitive eaters gathered in downtown Marion on Saturday at the Hungriest Mother Food Festival Challenges to determine whose appetite was ready to win. The competition featured a dozen local businesses, food trucks, and restaurants. The food was sweet, savory, and even pickled. Michael Karnes will be keeping his […]
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