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Dwight Williamson: Logan cemeteries tell many stories of the dead
As far as I know, you cannot bring back the dead. However, I don’t have any problem in bringing “up” the dead — as in, why are you bringing up that subject?. Well, the reason I’ve chosen this topic is because when one thinks of the deceased, the word “cemetery” is almost always associated with the dead. It is in the solitude of graveyards that many secrets have been buried along with the lifeless bodies that make up the earthly void, and there most certainly are interesting stories connected to certain cemeteries in Logan County.
Bible Basketball Camp returns to Williamson
WILLIAMSON — The First Baptist Church of Williamson held their annual Bible Basketball Camp inside the historic Williamson Fieldhouse from July 9 to July 13. Over 70 campers came out to the longtime event, which was started 30 years ago. This was the 29th year of the camp however, as it was not held in 2020 due to COVID-19.
200 attend 2nd annual Justin Marcum Law Office Basketball Camp
WILLIAMSON — Over 200 local hoopers came out for the second annual Justin Marcum Law Office Basketball Camp on Saturday, July 13 inside the historic Williamson Fieldhouse. For the second year in a row the camp was free of charge, with every camper receiving a camp T-shirt. Three Marshall players were in attendance helping with the camp, including former Chapmanville star Obinna Anochili-Killen along with Herd teammates Nate Martin and Ryan Nutter. Former Mingo Central star and Marshall and University of Pikeville standout Jeremy Dillon also served as a camp instructor.
Former Miner star Jeremy Dillon to be guest speaker at Miner Football Camp
NEWTOWN — Mingo Central head football coach David Jones has confirmed that former Miner star and Kennedy Award winner Jeremy Dillon will serve as the guest speaker at their annual youth football camp on July 20 James H. “Buck” Harless Stadium. Dillon was a two-sport standout for...
CRHS sophomore attends FBINAA Youth Leadership Academy in Quantico, Va.
CHAPMANVILLE — Megan Brown, a sophomore student at Chapmanville Regional High School, recently attended the FBINAA Youth Leadership Academy, a prestigious program held each summer through the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. The program, according to the FBI National Academy Associates, is designed to “develop future leaders through leadership...
Logan's veteran-preferred senior housing complex ready to welcome first tenants next week
LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — U.S. Air Force Veteran Roger Ramey walked through the new Loganwood Apartments on Friday for one of the final times before residents begin to move in. The four-story apartment building in Logan with thirty-three units is preparing to welcome new tenants next week and most of them will be veterans.
WHS Athletic HOF announces Friend of the Pack recipients
WILLIAMSON — The Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced the 2024 recipients of the Friend of the Pack Award. The Friend of the Pack honors was a former Williamson High School Award recognition that the Athletic Hall of Fame Board of Directors revived in 2022.
Carlos ‘Tom’ Brewer Jr. Obituary
Carlos ‘Tom’ Brewer Jr. Carlos “Tom” Brewer Jr., 82, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, Kentucky. Born Feb. 19, 1942 in Mingo County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late...
Kermit celebrates Independence Day
An estimated 300 people gathered at Kermit’s town park, with at least that many having gathered along U.S. 52 and other parts of the town, to watch Kermit’s annual fireworks show July 3. The holiday festivities began earlier in the evening with other pre-planned activities taking place in the park, including early fireworks watchers getting to dine on the free watermelon that was provided courtesy of the town.
TVHS Lady Panthers unveil basketball schedule
NAUGATUCK — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers have released their basketball schedule for the upcoming 2024-2025 hardwood season. Head coach Seth Ooten, who is in his second season at the helm, put together another challenging slate of games.
Mingo man facing federal child porn charges
A Delbarton man has been indicted on federal child pornography charges. A grand jury in U.S. District Court in Charleston indicted Terry Randall Hinkle, 55, July 9 on charges of sexual exploitation of children and three counts of activities regarding material constituting/containing child pornography. According to the federal indictment, in...
Woman charged after staying inside school due to no place to live
WHITESVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A woman was charged after staying inside a school because she had nowhere else to go. On July 8, 2024, at around 8:40 p.m., Deputy R. B. Dotson received a call from a Whitesville Town Council Member reporting that an unidentified person had entered Whitesville Elementary School through a rear window […]
Water leak at Danville Splash Park resolved
DANVILLE - The Danville City Council met on July 9 and the primary topic of discussion between Mayor Mark McClure and the council was a leak at the Danville Splash Park that was quickly repaired. The splash pad" located on Third Avenue at Bob Cee Park saw a significant leak...
Man arrested following strangulation, stabbing incident
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A man has turned himself in to deputies following a violent incident in Dingess, West Virginia. The incident happened on Thursday around 5 a.m. Mingo County deputies report that Willard Tomblin is accused of strangling a driver while traveling in the backseat of a car.
Mingo man shot, killed following altercation
A Mingo County man died as a result of gunshot wounds he sustained late last week at a residence in Lenore. Charles Speer, 42, of Kermit, was pronounced dead at Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center after being transported there for treatment of his injuries. According to West Virginia State...
Kermit introduced to emergency overdose kit, sets Fall Festival
KERMIT, W.Va. — The Kermit Council welcomed the ONEbox, an emergency opioid overdose reversal kit, to their meeting Monday. They also officially announced the date for this year’s Kermit Fall Festival as Oct. 5. Kirstyn Ooten, a representative from the West Virginia Drug Institute working in Mingo and...
Norfolk Southern announces 24-hour closure for emergency rail repairs
MATEWAN — Norfolk Southern and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 have announced a 24-hour closure for emergency rail repairs at the KY 1056 (Bridge Street) and WV 49 (Matewan) intersection. The closure, affecting a crossing located in Matewan, West Virginia, 0.08 miles north of KY 1056 and the Kentucky/West Virginia state line, will begin at 8 a.m. July 14.
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