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MCRA: Twin Branch to be sold to local businessman and veteran racer
The details of a sale agreement are currently being finalized that will transfer ownership of the Twin Branch Drag Strip property from the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority to a local veteran racer and developer. The decision to sell the property to Doug Kirk — a Mingo County resident and operator...
Incoming Tug freshman Lackey tosses no-hitter for summer Tsunami team
A trio of Tug Valley High School softball players (two former and one upcoming) are staying busy this summer with the Tsunami 18-and-under travel ball team. Recently graduated Tug players Haleigh Muncy and Amelya Wellman, and incoming TVHS freshman player Emma Lackey have been active with the team. Muncy and...
Tug, Mingo play in ‘King of the Queen’ Seven on Seven
The Tug Valley and Mingo Central football teams competed in the “King of the Queen” Seven on Seven football event at Man High School's George A. Queen Memorial Field on Thursday, June 6. Also taking part in the summer event were Man, Scott, Chapmanville, Westside, Mount View and Wahama. Mingo Central has three quarterbacks vying for the starting job in Brennon Harrison, Caden Porter and Tug Valley transfer Jaxon Nenni-Mills. Tug Valley starting QB Preston May, a sophomore, is back for the Panthers. Both MCHS and Tug made it to the playoffs last year.
Elkins: Miners to be challenged in new regional format
NEWTOWN – The Mingo Central High School boys' basketball team hopes to turn the corner next season but it won't be easy. With the new “Super Regional” format implemented by the WVSSAC for the 2024-25 season and for the next three seasons, the Miners will have an even tougher climb in the road to Charleston.
Logan shutouts Central Greenbrier, 4-0, in Senior League State Tournament opener
WEBSTER SPRINGS Owen Bryant, Jaxson McClung and Tanner Akers combined on a four-hit shutout as the Logan Senior League All Stars defeated Central Greenbrier 4-0, Saturday morning in the West Virgina Senior League State Tournament at Don E. McCourt Field. Bentley Williamson and Jayce Wolfe each drove in runs for...
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