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Shooting investigation underway in Mingo shooting
LENORE The West Virginia State Police investigating an early morning shooting in Mingo County. West Virginia State Police are investigating a deadly shooting Friday morning in Mingo County. The incident occurred shortly after five o’clock this morning. Troopers were dispatched to Lenore where a confrontation led to a man being...
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.
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.
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...
Kermit's McKneely named as Osborne's replacement at Poca
Michael “MJ” McKneely has an exciting new gig. And that is being the head basketball coach at Poca High School, his alma mater. McKneely, the head coach the last two years at Kermit Middle School, replaces legendary Poca Coach Allen Osborne, who retired recently after leading the Dots' program to three state championships and more than 700 wins spanning 44 years.
Clear Fork residents ask Raleigh County Commission for help with crime
CLEAR FORK, WV (WVNS) — The community of Clear Fork is one of Raleigh County’s most rural. It’s miles from downtown Beckley, but a group of Clear Fork residents said on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, that their neighborhood has not escaped addiction and the drug-related crime the rest of the county faces. Lewis and Megan […]
Delays on State Route 10 after tractor-trailer incident
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - After just being reopened following a crash Monday night, State Route 10 has been shut down once again north of Doss Hill Road. Dispatchers say a tractor-trailer carrying a steel beam is stuck. Emergency officials are trying to alternate traffic in both directions. On Monday...
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...
Foster Township to Have Extra Patrols for Aggressive Driving
The Foster Township Police Department will have extra patrol officers out conducting aggressive driving enforcement details, starting on the 4th of July until Aug 25. The department made a post of their Facebook page urging all citizens and commuters to stay safe and please give yourself extra time while on the roadways to your destinations.
Kermit certifies election results, discusses infrastructure projects
The Town of Kermit’s recent municipal election is now officially in the books following a brief special meeting that was held just prior to the town’s June 19 regular council meeting. The mandated certification of the June 11 election followed an additionally required canvassing process conducted on June...
Area roundup: Hawkins, Cook carry tie into final round of Junior Am
DAVIS — A Day 1 tie for the lead of the girls championship division of the West Virginia Junior Amateur golf tournament held true through the second round. Hurricane’s Savannah Hawkins and Kerri-Anne Cook, of Oceana, each carded 73s in the second round at Canaan Valley Resort on Tuesday. Both shot 77 on Monday. That leaves them tied atop the leaderboard at 6-over-par entering the final round of the tournament on Wednesday.
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...
Area roundup: Hawkins, Cook tied for lead entering final round of Junior Am
DAVIS, W.Va. — A Day 1 tie for the lead of the girls championship division of the West Virginia Junior Amateur golf tournament held true through the second round. Hurricane’s Savannah Hawkins and Kerri-Anne Cook of Oceana, West Virginia, each carded 73s in the second round at Canaan Valley Resort on Tuesday. Both shot a 77 on Monday. That leaves them tied atop the leaderboard at 6-over-par entering the final round of the tournament on Wednesday.
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