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From Practice Range to Victory Lane: Local Students Shine in Archery
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Recently, local archery coach Marty Mann spoke about her team and two outstanding players. The following is a breakdown of what she had to say about the team, the recent competition and more. According to Mann, The National Archery in Schools program doesn’t discriminate based on gender, athletic skill, size, academic ability, or popularity. She went on to explain that even students with disabilities can participate. The goal is to improve educational performance by teaching archers to have focus, and self-control, apply life lessons in the classroom, and stay on target for life according to information...
Save the date for the Annual Athens-Concord Town Social
ATHENS, W.Va. (Hinton News) – Event organizers are actively planning the annual Athens-Concord Town Social event to be held on Sunday, August 18 from 1-4 p.m. The event coincides with Concord University’s freshmen orientation weekend, an exciting opportunity to welcome new students to the area as well as reunite the many attendees who look forward to the event each year. Food vendors, community groups, local businesses, regional artists, Concord University organizations, and Athens High School reunion groups will gather in the front yard of the Jean and Jerry L. Beasley Student Center to celebrate the 36th year of this tradition. Anna Hardy, chair of...
Registration is open for The 2024 West Virginia Potters’ gathering at Concord University
ATHENS, W.Va. (Hinton News) – Potters and pottery enthusiasts will gather at Concord University on November 1-3, 2024 to attend the West Virginia Potters’ Gathering. The event includes lectures by veteran potters, demonstrations, vendor sales, and a student art show. This year’s guest artist is Linda Christianson, an independent studio potter from rural Minnesota. She studied at Hamline University (St Paul, Minnesota), and the Banff Centre School of Fine Arts (Banff, Alberta, Canada). She exhibits nationally and internationally, including one person exhibits in London and St. Louis. Her pieces are in numerous public and private collections, including the American Museum of Ceramic Art...
Child Abuse Incident in Hinton Leaves One Woman in Custody
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - A mother is facing charges after a child abuse investigation in Hinton. On June 5, an officer received a report of a child abuse incident that allegedly occurred on June 2 and 3. The officer launched an investigation that ended in the arrest of Keeley Dylan Harvey, 26, of Hinton. Authorities discovered Child Protective Services (CPS) had recently visited the child involved. According to the criminal complaint, this prior interaction provided valuable background for the investigation. The situation took a concerning turn when the child's mother reportedly canceled a scheduled forensic interview at the REACHH Child Advocacy...
WVU president, athletic director release statements on death of Jerry West
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Hinton News) — West Virginia University President Gordon Gee and Wren Baker, University vice president and director of Athletics, issued statements following the death of Jerry West at the age of 86. “As the basketball world mourns the man known simply as ‘The Logo,’ I join all West Virginians and members of the West Virginia University family in remembering a true legend. There will never be another Jerry West. From his time as a record-breaking basketball player in the WVU Field House to his success in the front offices of some of the most respected sports franchises in America, Jerry brought his unique abilities,...
WV IJDC announces $40 million in funding for sewer and water projects, Big Bend PSD included
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Hinton News) — The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announced $40 million in funding for sewer and water projects around the state at its meeting on June 5. Details for the projects are listed below. Hancock County Public Service District (PSD) The council approved a $6.5 million grant to the Hancock County PSD for improvements to its sewer system and improvements to the Newell system. These funds, along with funds from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Hancock County Commission and other funding programs, provide $25.6 million for these projects. City of Kenova The council approved a $165,000 grant and a $2.6 million loan to the...
Summers County Friends of the Library Hosts Charity Golf Tournament
HINTON, W.Va. (Hinton News) — Golf enthusiasts and supporters of literacy are teeing up for a day of swinging for a cause at the upcoming "Summers County Friends of the Library Golf Tournament." Scheduled to take place at the scenic WillowWood Country Club, this event promises a day of camaraderie, competition and community support. Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 30, when golfers of all levels will gather at WillowWood Country Club to participate in this charitable event. Tee-off time is set for 1 p.m. Teams will be selected between 12 and 12:30 p.m. on the day of the tournament, ensuring...
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: The Talcott Lunch Stand Part 2
TALCOTT W.Va. (Hinton News) - My father was in the 1974 graduating class from Talcott High School, and he attended the recent all-school reunion on Saturday, June 1. My mother and I attended the church service for the reunion held in the Dallas “Bud” Mann Gymnasium in Talcott the following day. While there Shirla Ballard came up to me and started talking about my column in the paper and how nice it was to see stories about Talcott and the surrounding area. Turns out Shirla is from Talcott. She was raised in the little Victorian-style home near Rollynsburg Church in Talcott that...
Gov. Justice declares Juneteenth 2024 as State holiday in West Virginia, reminds public about annual Juneteenth Celebration
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Hinton News) —Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation, officially declaring Juneteenth 2024 as a State holiday in West Virginia. Juneteenth, which is recognized on June 19 each year, celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. The Juneteenth State holiday this year will be observed on Wednesday, June 19, 2023, as a full-day holiday for all public employees of the State. Gov. Justice also reminds West Virginians that the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on the Kanawha Boulevard lawns of the West Virginia Capitol Complex on Saturday, June 15, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Raheem DeVaughn and Glenn Jones will headline performers for the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration. The post Gov. Justice declares Juneteenth 2024 as State holiday in West Virginia, reminds public about annual Juneteenth Celebration appeared first on The Hinton News.
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