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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.
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...
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 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.
Williamson Hospital tests helicopter pad
WILLIAMSON — Williamson Hospital tested their new helipad on June 25 in preparation for reopening. Healthnet Aeromedical Services made the trial run for the hospital. “Thank you to Joey Carey and Healthnet staff for experimenting with the landing service,” Williamson Hospital said in a post. “While Williamson Memorial currently offers primary care services as well as podiatry, more will be coming soon.”
Logan hosts annual Freedom Festival with some of largest crowds yet
LOGAN — Another year of the West Virginia Freedom Festival has came and went, and downtown Logan saw some of its biggest crowds ever in 2024. For its 25th year in Logan, the Freedom Festival brought in 1990s country superstars Lonestar, a band known for numerous country chart hits like “No News,” “Come Cryin’ to Me,” “Smile,” “What About Now,” and “I’m Already There.” One of their songs, a ballad entitled “Amazed,” even topped the coveted Billboard Hot 100 in 1999.
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...
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.
Kentucky jail escapee captured in Mingo
A Pinsonfork, Kentucky, man has been returned to custody after he escaped from a work detail last week. Andrew J. Eastwood, 48, of Pond Creek Road, was booked at the Pike County Detention Center on charges of second-degree escape, probation violation, failure to appear, contempt of court and parole violation on June 19.
Man arrested for public intoxication, ‘trying to punch the sky’
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Logan County man is arrested for public intoxication, throwing hands in the air, trying to punch the sky. On Saturday, June 29, 2024, Deputy C.L. Carter from the Logan County Sheriff’s Department was on routine road patrol in the City of Logan. Deputy Carter noticed a man leaving the […]
Matewan man charged following fatal shooting in Huntington
HUNTINGTON — A man has been charged in a fatal shooting that occurred Friday night in Huntington. Deonte Malik Joplin, 25, of Matewan, West Virginia, was jailed at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Western Regional Jail and Correctional Facility. Bond was not set.
Sherman F. Pettry, Sr.
Sherman F. Pettry, Sr., 73 of Kopperston, WV, went home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Raleigh Center, Daniels, WV He was born May 11, 1951, in Charleston and was the son of the late Sherman M. And Gladys Mae Bailey Pettry. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Darlene R. Pettry, twin daughters, Nikki and Mikki Pettry and a brother, Charles “Eddie” Pettry.
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