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Man arrested following execution of search warrant in Meadow Bridge
MEADOW BRIDGE W.Va. (Hinton News) - On Tuesday, Sept. 24, officers went to serve a search warrant in the vicinity of Meadow Bridge. While in the residence, officers located the accused, Garry Wayne Martin, in the back bedroom of the residence. According to the criminal complaint, after Martin left the bedroom, officers were able to make contact with him on the front porch. Officers were able to locate 15 wrapped-up aluminum foil pieces containing a blue substance consistent with heroin. They were also able to locate one plastic baggie with a blue substance consistent with heroin and one plastic baggie...
Schedule of events for Bridge Day in 2024
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Bridge Day makes a flying return to Fayette County in October 2024. The 2024 Bridge Day event will bring a variety of things for people to enjoy at the New River Gorge Bridge, including vendors, scenic views from the bridge, and more. According to the official Bridge Day website, the […]
Hinton man arrested after confrontation with police
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - On Sunday, Sept. 15 an officer was on patrol in the vicinity of James Street when David Terry was spotted on an orange bicycle wearing a black shirt and camouflage hat. According to the criminal complaint, Terry has an outstanding warrant and has allegedly been avoiding law enforcement for a while. Allegedly, Terry began to flee on his bicycle as the officer attempted to make contact. The officer activated lights and siren and began to pursue the defendant, who turned and gave the officer the middle finger multiple times while yelling, “F__ you.“ Terry reportedly...
Greenbrier Hotel scheduled for auction, again
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Trustee’s Sale of real estate and personal property located in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, is scheduled to take place on October 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the front entrance of the Greenbrier County Courthouse in Lewisburg. According to a legal advertisement posted on West Virginia Daily News, […]
Trial for Natalie Cochran is continued again
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge, H.L. Kirkpatrick agreed on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, to continue the trial of Natalie Cochran, a former Daniels pharmacist accused of killing her husband in 2019. Judge Kirkpatrick made the decision after Raleigh County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Tom Truman, who was just assigned to the case […]
Greenbrier County Courthouse News 10-10-24
Suits Charles Wilmer v. Mary Martin. Divorces Karen R Wygal and Michael L Wygal; Kathryn B Walters and Johnathan W Walters; John S Preston and Nancy L Preston; Lucinda F Simms and John K Simms; David W Hall and Mary G Brooks-Hall; Harvest Chills Press Releases 2024. Marriages Matthew Paul Detch to Mallory Miller Iles; […] The post Greenbrier County Courthouse News 10-10-24 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Rainelle Medical Center Player of the Week: Meadow Bridge RB Kaiden Sims
MEADOW BRIDGE, WV (WVNS) – Let’s put a bow on Week 6 of the high school football regular season by naming our Rainelle Medical Center player of the week! This week’s winner was truly a no-brainer! Meadow Bridge Running Back Kaiden Sims ran 30 times for an astonishing 409 yards. Sims scored six touchdowns for […]
Code Red status announced by the Fayette County Humane Society
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — As of Wednesday, October 9, 2024, the Fayette County Humane Society is in Code Red. According to a post on the Fayette County Humane Society’s Facebook page, the shelter is once again at full capacity with no open kennels available as of Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The shelter stated that […]
Raleigh County Commission passes motion to remove Ben Hatfield as Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Raleigh County Commission has filed and passed a motion to remove Benjamin Hatfield from his position as the Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney. During a Raleigh County Commission meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024, Commission President Greg Duckworth read a statement that said the following: Our position is articulated in the […]
Things to know ahead of Bridge Day 2024
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia’s largest one-day festival, Bridge Day, returns for its 45th annual celebration on October 19, 2024. Hosted by the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, this popular event brings tens of thousands of visitors to Fayetteville to witness and participate in an array of adrenaline-pumping activities. Bridge Day marks the one […]
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Historic Flooding
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - This week's piece relates to a very recent event, which everyone in Summers County was more than likely aware of. That was the horrific flooding that occurred on the East Coast due to the terrible rain event caused by Hurricane Helene. This caused flooding on the New River from the flooding that occurred in North Carolina and Virginia last week. You see the New River flows “backward”, well it doesn't exactly flow backward. It is very unique in that it is one of 250 rivers in the world that flows north. There are more than 150,000(ish)...
The Dish Cafe opens second location in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A new restaurant which opened in uptown Beckley on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, drew a lunchtime crowd. Uptown Dish on Main Street was open and ready for business. The cafe is the second location of The Dish Cafe in Daniels and the managerustomers can find familiar lunchtime favorites at the new […]
“A History of the Middle New River Settlements” now available from Summers County Historical Society
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - "A History of the Middle New River Settlements" is now being sold by the Summers County Historical Society for $25. This book sells on Amazon for $80. The book is hardback and is a reprint of the original, but is better than the original because an index of all the names in the book has been added. The book will be available at the society's booth during Railroad Days, and after that by contacting any member of the Historical Society. Mail orders should add $7 postage. Checks may be mailed to Summers County Historical...
Open Mic Night in Alderson Ends Third Season
ALDERSON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Alderson Main Street’s “Open Mic at the Depot” ended its third season on Saturday, Oct. 5, with an eclectic mix of artists and songs, following the Fall Festival on the Bridge. Event organizer, Marcia Sutherland, started the evening by thanking the faithful musicians and audience members who have been attending […] The post Open Mic Night in Alderson Ends Third Season appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Beckley Police Department hosts first FBI Teen Academy in the region
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Shady Spring High School senior Katie Wray was at the FBI Teen Academy to build her leadership skills on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Wray was one of more than 15 high school students from the region who were at Beckley Police Department to learn about law enforcement careers. Wray said a […]
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