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2024 gridiron schedules for local squads
The start of the 2024 gridiron season is right around the corner as all local teams are set to begin practice later this month. The schedules for the upcoming season have been set in stone for some time as Belfry will be the first to take the field when they host Breathitt County in their season opener at Haywood Stadium on Aug. 23.
Father, daughter arrested on elder abuse charge
A North Carolina man and his daughter were arrested July 3 on charges they knowingly abused and/or neglected an adult after a man called the Pike County Sheriff’s Office regarding his mother. The caller said that Robert Eugene Kelley, 70, whose address listed on court documents is Sutton Drive,...
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.
Williamson City Council considering allowing outdoor alcohol consumption at events
During the latest Williamson City Council meeting, discussions were held regarding a new city ordinance that would permit outdoor alcoholic beverage consumption during festivals and events. West Virginia Del. Wayne Clark joined the meeting via Zoom to provide insights on the proposed ordinance. "House Bill 5295 is the state code...
MCHS football camp set for July 20
Mingo Central recently unveiled their plans for their annual youth football camp held on the turf at James H. "Buck" Harless Stadium. The 2024 edition of the Miner Football Camp is set for Saturday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Minnie Caroline Adkins Ramey
MINNIE CAROLINE ADKINS RAMEY, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1, 2024, at her home in Branchland, WV. She was born on October 1, 1931, in Cabell County, WV, the daughter of the late Goba and Cassie Lucas Adkins. She graduated as valedictorian of Chapmanville High School's class of 1950. She met and married Cleston Ramey while she was still in high school, and they were together for 61 years.
Kentucky man given 10 years in prison for death of Mingo woman
A Pike County, Kentucky, man was formally sentenced June 21 after pleading guilty to the May 2023 death of a West Virginia woman following an ATV collision in the Peter Fork area of McCarr, Kentucky,. Conard L. Fields III, 26, of Ransom, Kentucky, was originally charged with vehicular homicide while...
Former mayor to remain on election ballot — for now
In a recent development at the Williamson City Council meeting, the attempt to remove former Mayor Charlie Hatfield from the November election ballot was met with challenges. "At the last council meeting, council requested a letter be drafted to former mayor (Charlie) Hatfield requesting that he removes himself off the ballot," Interim Mayor Joseph Bucci said. "As far as I know, that’s not happened."
Hawkins makes 7 birdies in final round en route to her third WVGA Junior Amateur title
CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — Hurricane’s Savannah Hawkins and Oceana’s Kerri-Anne Cook separated themselves from the field after two rounds in the WVGA Girls Junior Amateur Championship at Canaan Valley Resort. The recent high school graduates took the course in their final matchup at the junior level with each starting the day at 6-over par and 21 shots ahead of their nearest competitors.
WPD to conduct traffic safety checkpoint
The Williamson Police Department will be conducting a sobriety/safety checkpoint beginning this Saturday, July 6, at 8 p.m. This checkpoint will be in effect until 4 a.m. Sunday, July 7. Officers will be watching for impaired drivers as well as those committing other traffic violations. The checkpoint will be located on U.S. 52 between Harvey Street and Second Avenue.
Red Jacket school’s announces new mascot: The Red Jacket Cardinals
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Manchester-Shortsville Central School District announced the approval of its new mascot — the Red Jacket Cardinals. The name change follows consultation with stakeholders including students, staff, alumni, and community members. The name ‘Cardinals’ ended up being the clear choice recommended by the Rebranding Committee. The districts focus will now turn […]
Commission discusses election challenges
WILLIAMSON — The Mingo County Commission had its second monthly meeting on June 24 after delays due to power and water outages. Commissioner Thomas Taylor was not in attendance but called in via telephone during some of the meeting. The main item on the docket was the challenge of...
Lady Billies hoops seeing good summer turnout
The Man High School girls basketball team is having a good turnout for summer practice so far, and head coach Garrin Blankenship is optimistic about what that can do for the program in the future. The Lady Billies didn't field a team in the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 seasons and proceeded...
City of Williamson discusses PODUS
WILLIAMSON — The City of Williamson’s City Council meeting included a presentation about a public ordinance that could possibly see public alcohol consumption and sales during outdoor city events. Delegate Wanye Clark of PODUS gave a presentation via an online conference call to talk about the possibility of...
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