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Campbell-Flannagan-Murrell House Museum to hold annual Festival of the Rivers
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Campbell-Flannagan- Murrell House Museum will hold the yearly Festival of the Rivers on Saturday, August 31 from noon until 9 p.m. at the City Park on Temple Street. Bring the whole family to hear the music, feast on the food truck offerings and check out the local vendors. This year, CMF is excited to bring a full, new line-up of musical talent. Opening the Festival will be the Summers County High School Band performing at noon under the direction of Tim Sims. Acoustic Fusion plays at 12:45 p.m. and favorite local, Chris Hopson will hit the stage at 2 p.m. At 3...
Concord University now accepting applications for new Physician Assistant Program
ATHENS, W.Va. (Hinton News) - Concord University is now accepting applications for the Physician Assistant (PA) Program that plans to matriculate its first cohort of 24 students in August 2025. The program will provide 115 credits over 28 months (7 semesters) and is being designed to prepare students for entry into practice as a PA. Upon completion of Concord’s PA Program, students will have earned a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Consistent with the University’s mission, the program will focus on training students to meet the healthcare needs of rural and underserved populations and to be committed to community service. All...
Discover the Best of Summer: Adventures in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - As the sun ascends higher in the sky and the days grow longer, Summers County, West Virginia, emerges as a beacon for summer explorers. With its verdant forests, meandering rivers, and abundant outdoor activities, this picturesque region invites visitors to embrace the warmth of the season and embark on unforgettable adventures. Nestled amid the natural splendor of Summers County is the renowned Pipestem Resort State Park, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Boasting over 4,000 acres of pristine wilderness, this expansive park offers a myriad of recreational opportunities, from hiking and biking to...
Summers County ARH Secures Funding for Emergency Department Renovation and Expansion
HINTON, W.Va. (Hinton News) — Summers County ARH Hospital is set to embark on a transformative journey following the approval of a bipartisan appropriations package, championed by United States Senator Joe Manchin. This financial support, totaling $3 million, will catalyze the long-awaited renovation and expansion of the hospital's Emergency Department, a project heralded as a pivotal milestone in enhancing healthcare services for the local community. Rocky Massey, Vice President of External Affairs at ARH, reflected on the significance of this development, stating, "This project has been a dream for us and for the people in the community for a long time."...
Greenbrier Valley Hellbenders Youth Mountain Bike Team Hosts Interest Meetings
GREENBRIER VALLEY W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Greenbrier Valley Hellbenders Youth Mountain Bike Team invites new and returning families to two upcoming interest meetings and try-it-out events. On Thursday, June 6 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 9 at 3 p.m. families interested in learning more about youth cycling opportunities and the Greenbrier Valley Hellbenders Team are invited to learn about the 2024 West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League season. Both events will take place at Greenbrier State Forest near the playground and picnic shelters. The team will have a few loaner mountain bikes on hand for students to try out....
WV State Police Release statement on Lincoln County shooting
LINCOLN COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - According to reports a "drive-by style" shooting occurred in Lincoln County on May 28. The West Virginia State Police released the following statement regarding the incident: "On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, Corporal. C.A. Lewis and Trooper. R.S. Clagg responded to a shooting at 25 Fez Creek, Branchland, Lincoln County West Virginia. The victim, Mr. Robert Morales, a 53-year-old male, had been struck in the hand in a drive-by style shooting at the intersection of WV RT. 10- and Nine-Mile Creek Road and was subsequently transported by EMS to St. Mary’s Hospital. The victim was able...
Concord Esports wins the Eastern College Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Cup Award
ATHENS, W.Va. (Hinton News) – Concord Esports was awarded the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner’s Cup Award on May 20. This is the first time Concord Esports has won this prestigious award. Program Director Austin Clay says of the accomplishment, “It’s a great honor for Concord Esports to receive this award. I know our players all have one thing in mind, being the best and rising to any challenge put in their path. We are excited to see our production team grow with the goal of hosting more local area network events at Concord for high schools, showcase matches, tournaments...
West Virginia WIC Cash Value Benefit for Fresh Produce Can Now Be Used at Farmers Markets
WEST VIRGINIA (Hinton News) - The West Virginia WIC Program monthly cash value benefits for the purchase of fresh produce will now be accepted at authorized farm stands and farmers markets in addition to WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) benefits beginning on June 1, 2024. The program is made possible by the West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health. “The WIC Farm Market Direct mobile payment system has many benefits for both WV WIC participants and local farmers,” said Heidi Staats, Director of the Office of Nutrition Services. “It simplifies the purchasing process for participants, reduces stigma by...
Eastern recognizes Summers County student for spring semester honors
MOOREFIELD W.Va. (Hinton News) - A Summers County resident achieved academic honors during the Spring 2024 semester at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College. Earning President’s List honors, which requires completing 12 or more credit hours this spring with a 4.0 grade point average, was county resident Ashley Lucas. Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, based in Moorefield, serves six rural counties in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands by offering affordable academic programs, including five online degrees, early enrollment courses for high school students, and a variety of flexible workforce trainings. Eastern is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information, visit easternwv.edu or call 304-434-8000. The post Eastern recognizes Summers County student for spring semester honors appeared first on The Hinton News.
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: The Hinton Depots
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - When you think of the two commercial buildings in Hinton that make Hinton “Hinton,” you instantly think of the McCreery Hotel and the C&O Depot. Few people alive today know that the current depot is not the original building. There have been four depots in Hinton throughout the years since the railroad first cut through the town. I have never found any information about the first two, other than the occasional reference to the fact that there have been four. The current depot was constructed in 1913 to replace the third building which was constructed in 1891. It...
First Lady Justice announces the Great West Virginia Hot Dog Sauce Cook-Off in honor of West Virginia’s 161st birthday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Hinton News) – For West Virginia’s birthday this year, First Lady Cathy and Gov. Jim Justice will host a hot dog sauce contest, inviting West Virginians to showcase their culinary talents by submitting their best hot dog sauce recipes. This unique event celebrates the Mountain State’s rich culinary heritage and will culminate in a celebration on West Virginia Day, Thursday, June 20, 2024. In addition to the grand prize winner, there will be prizes for second and third-place winners. The first-place winner will receive $500, the second-place winner $300, and the third-place winner $100. “West Virginia Day is a special occasion...
Obituary: Edward “Banko” “Sarge” Eugene Banks
Edward “Banko” “Sarge” Eugene Banks Edward “Banko” “Sarge” Eugene Banks, was born on August 2, 1951, in Hinton, WV. He passed away on May 13, 2024, in Charlotte, NC, after a six-month courageous battle with cancer. Banko was the youngest son of his loving parents, Laura Fralin and Edward Sire. He was one of seven siblings. He was proceeded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Earl Banks and Donald Banks. He leaves behind his loving sisters, Gwendolyn Fullen of Hardy, VA, Glenna Jo Oliver of Tuxtla, Mexico, Judy Weber of August, GA, and Janice Banks of Dunbar, WV. Banko completed...
$2M planned gift to boost scholarship support for WVU students from W.Va.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Hinton News) — A West Virginia University alumnus and his wife are honoring his Mountain State roots with a planned gift to provide scholarships for West Virginia students in need. With his late wife’s support, Fred Martin, of Mission Viejo, California, pledged at least $2 million to WVU upon his passing. His planned gift will establish the Fred and Donna Martin Scholarship Endowment, which benefits full-time undergraduate students majoring in any program. Recipients must be West Virginia residents with demonstrated financial need, as determined by the WVU Office of Financial Aid. “Planned gifts like this from the Martins have the power to make a...
WV Department of Arts, Culture and History Announces Partnership with Wing 2 Wing Foundation and Save The Music Foundation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Hinton News) – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) announces a partnership with the Wing 2 Wing Foundation and the Save The Music Foundation. The Wing 2 Wing Foundation has contributed $280,000.00 to the WVDACH in its ongoing partnership with the Save The Music Foundation to enhance the continued instrument rebuild project in middle schools throughout the state of West Virginia. With this donation from the Wing 2 Wing Foundation, fourteen additional middle schools in 10 West Virginia counties over the next three years will benefit from the donation, ultimately reaching students across all...
Attorney General Morrisey, Bipartisan Coalition Join USDOJ Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation
CHARLESTON W.Va. (Hinton News) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with a bipartisan coalition of 29 states and the District of Columbia, joined a lawsuit spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Justice against Live Nation Entertainment—owner of Ticketmaster—for alleged antitrust violations. The suit alleges the company monopolized significant markets of the entertainment industry, thereby stifling competition. The merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster in 2010 created a behemoth organization in the live event ticketing market, controlling more than 80% of primary ticket sales in the U.S. The investigation involving Live Nation began in 2022—gaining momentum shortly after Ticketmaster crashed...
Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin Condemns Senate President Craig Blair for Failing to Address I/DD Direct Care Worker Pay
CHARLESTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – West Virginia Democratic Party Chair, Mike Pushkin, condemned Senate President Craig Blair for adjourning the Senate without taking up a House provision to increase the reimbursement rates for direct care services under the intellectual and developmental disability waiver program administered by the Department of Human Services. "The primary reason Governor Justice called this special session was to address this issue,” said Pushkin. "Senator Tarr's bill doesn't guarantee any of these funds will go to the IDD waiver program. Senator Tarr is heartless and those who follow him are gutless. To adjourn without addressing reimbursement rates is...
Gov. Justice issues statement following end of special session
CHARLESTON W.Va. (Hinton News) — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement after the conclusion of a special session in which the West Virginia Legislature passed all 15 bills listed on his call. “I have been extremely disappointed in the behavior of a few of our legislators over the last few days. For months now, I have demanded that we need to restore the budgets of our Department of Health and our Department of Human Services so that hundreds and hundreds of our doctors, hospitals, and other medical providers won’t face rate cuts and to ensure that tens of thousands of our people won’t see reductions in...
WV State Police release statement ahead of holiday weekend
WEST VIRGINIA (Hinton News) - The West Virginia State Police released the following statement regarding the holiday weekend: "The West Virginia State Police wants to remind drivers to travel safely during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. Thursday, May 23, through Tuesday, May 28, West Virginia Troopers will participate in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort, (C.A.R.E), looking for seat belt violations, drivers who are intoxicated, speeding or breaking other traffic laws. Troopers will be increasing their visibility on the highways during this time and will also be out to help motorist in need of assistance. Enjoy the weekend and be safe!" The post WV State Police release statement ahead of holiday weekend appeared first on The Hinton News.
Attorney General Morrisey: State Intermediate Court of Appeals Confirms Constitutionality of Act in Hill Top House Case
CHARLESTON, WV (Hinton News) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is applauding a decision from the state Intermediate Court of Appeals that confirms the constitutionality of the Tourism Development District Act in a case that stemmed from a lawsuit filed by six Harpers Ferry residents against the state secretary of Economic Development to stop the […] The post Attorney General Morrisey: State Intermediate Court of Appeals Confirms Constitutionality of Act in Hill Top House Case appeared first on The Hinton News.
HospiceCare Named a 2024 Hospice Honors Recipient
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Hinton News) – HospiceCare has been named a 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of revenue cycle management services, CAHPS and bereavement surveys and advanced analytics for hospice organizations. This prestigious annual review recognizes agencies that continuously provide a positive patient experience and high-quality care as measured by the patient […] The post HospiceCare Named a 2024 Hospice Honors Recipient appeared first on The Hinton News.
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