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City allocates opioid funds for park renovations; Ray resigns
The Williamson Parks and Recreation requested and ultimately received $30,000 for the renovation of Ramella and Veterans Park during the Williamson City Council’s Aug. 8 meeting. "We are wanting to focus attention in (East Williamson) at Ramella Park," said Jarrod Dean, Executive Director of Williamson Parks and Recreation, as...
Mingo County schools preparing for 2024-25 school year
Mingo County Schools officials say the 2024-25 school year will again present many of the typical challenges that all school districts face at the beginning of each new school year. However, they additionally feel there are many reasons to believe there will be an equal number of opportunities for Mingo...
Miners open preseason with Johnson Central, TV travels to Scott
Getting a tough test right out of the chute in the preseason is what most high school teams want. Both the Tug Valley and Mingo Central high school grid teams will get stern tests during its respective preseason openers. Mingo Central is scheduled to host Kentucky state powerhouse Johnson Central...
GFWC Open Golf Outing set for Aug. 17
The 8th annual golf scramble to support community projects is set for Saturday, Aug. 17, at Twin Falls Resort State Park. The 2024 GFWC Open four-man scramble will tee off at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds from the event benefit the GFWC-WV Williamson Woman’s Club and its various community projects. The...
You, Me & Pottery opens in Williamson
You, Me & Pottery celebrated its grand opening on Aug. 1, marking a new chapter in the local art scene. Owner Tonya Webb said the business has its roots in her experiences with ceramics early in life and the desire to create a space for families to bond and create lasting memories.
Burch Middle School reveals fall football schedule
DELBARTON – Burch Middle School football Coach Zach Curry and the Bulldogs have recently released their 2024 schedule and the BMS hopes to continue the rebuilding process this fall. Burch is scheduled to open up the season on Sept. 7 at Belfry, Ky., in the Belfry Border War. The...
Kirk appointed director of nursing at Southern
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College announced this week that Melissa Kirk is the college’s new director of nursing. Kirk brings with her over three decades of experience and a passion for healthcare and education, school officials said. Kirk's journey began in 1990 at Southern, school officials said,...
Tickets on sale for Tug Valley Hall of Fame banquet
NAUGATUCK – Tickets are now on sale for the fourth-annual Tug Valley High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony to be held on Friday, October 11. Tickets are $15 per person and the one ticket covers both the Meet and Greet Reception from 3:45-4:30 p.m. and the Induction Ceremony which begins at 4:30 p.m.
Man charged in Peter Street shooting incident
A Florida man was arrested last week after a verbal altercation led to him allegedly shooting a woman in the leg. According to Mingo County Magistrate Court documents, on Aug. 1, officers responded to Peter Street in Williamson regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, court documents said the officers spoke to...
Mingo Central soccer unveils schedule, season opener set for Aug. 22
NEWTOWN – High School soccer season is just around the corner. The Miners, coached by Brad Rawls, are scheduled to open up the season on Aug. 22 at Pikeview and then are set to play in its home opener on Aug. 31 against the Poca Dots. Mingo Central, which...
Appalachian Power files request for rate increase
Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power announced on Aug. 2 they have filed requests to institute rate increases that the company says could increase the average residential customers' power by nearly $30 per month. According to a statement from the company, the American Electric Power subsidiaries made the filing with the...
Vance, Burke lead Mingo Central's talented backs and receiver corps
NEWTOWN – If you could use two words to describe the Mingo Central High School football team's offensive backs and receivers it would be this. A third term could also be used. Dangerous. The Miners, coming off last year's 8-3 playoff season, are skilled once again in the skilled...
Several back-to-school events again being held for 2024-25 school year
A variety of 2024-25 back-to-school events have either just recently been organized and held at certain locations in Mingo County or are again being replicated later this month both in other areas as well as in the schools. One of those normally kicking off the schedule of events is the...
May day: Time to shine for Panthers' sophomore QB
NAUGATUCK – This could be Preston May's time to shine this season. Playing just a partial season a year ago as a freshman, not starting the first two games and missing the last four due to injury, May, Tug Valley's sophomore quarterback, still had a big season a year ago.
Miners have one two punch at QB with Porter, Nenni-Mills
NEWTOWN – Chris Ross will certainly be a tough act to follow. The two-year starting quarterback for the Miners graduated this spring and took his game to the collegiate level at West Virginia State University. Ross had an All-State season a year ago, leading the Miners to an 8-3...
'Mr. Excitement' Elia looks to leave Tug's opponents in the dust
NAUGATUCK – “Mr. Excitement,” Bryson Elia, is back for the Tug Valley High School football team. And that's bad news for the Panthers' opponents. Elia had a huge season for Coach Hady Ford's 9-3 Class A playoff team a year ago in his sophomore season, and not only was he “Mr. Excitement,” he also brought another vernacular to the table.
Mingo County Commission addresses rising costs of jail bill
The pressing issue of a $141,000 bill for the Southwestern Regional Jail in July sparked discussions during the Mingo County Commission’s Aug. 7 meeting about the county's financial sustainability. Commission President Nathan Brown emphasized the urgent need for exploring alternative sentencing options to mitigate the escalating costs. "The county...
Williamson healthcare facility adding ‘homegrown’ optometrist to head up new vision center
Williamson Health and Wellness Center announced last week that Madison Dillon, OD, will be heading up the WHWC’s new vision center. Once fully operational in what WHWC officials are projecting to be the next few months, Dillon’s office will be located on the second floor of the clinic, familiarly located at 184 East Second Avenue in Williamson.
Election Commission: Hatfield an ineligible candidate for mayor
Charlie Hatfield’s name has been removed from the ballot in the mayor’s race for Williamson, after a decision made Aug. 8 by the West Virginia State Election Commission. An earlier decision by the commission was expected Aug. 1. However, that hearing was continued to this week after Hatfield explained that he had not been given ample notice of the hearing and time to prepare for it.
Inmate escapes custody at Mingo Courthouse, quickly caught
Police said a man who escaped briefly from custody on Aug. 8 was returned to the courthouse after being rescued from the Tug Fork River. According to Williamson Police Chief Jimmy Spence, Eric Murphy, 44, who was being held in the Southwestern Regional Jail at Holden, escaped from custody at the Mingo County Courthouse.
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