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Putnam County man indicted on charges of sexually assaulting incapacitated adult
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Putnam County grand jury handed down several indictments Friday against a man accused of sexually assaulting an incapacitated adult, court records said. Joshua E. Davis, 31, of Hurricane is charged with sexual assault, kidnapping, abuse of an incapacitated adult, abduction, sexual abuse and...
Putnam County mother indicted following child’s death in 2022 fire
Eleanor, W.Va. — A Putnam County woman has a direct indictment handed down to her from a grand jury after a 2022 fire that resulted in her child’s death. A grand jury in Putnam County returned a two-count indictment Wednesday against Megan Kincaid, stating Kincaid committed child neglect resulting in death and child neglect resulting in substantial risk of bodily injury from the fire that took place on Beach Street in Eleanor on November 10, 2022.
Putnam County Fair brings week-long entertainment to Eleanor; here are the highlights
The 2024 Putnam County Fair — opening at 6 p.m. Friday at the Putnam County Fairgrounds in Eleanor — handles the summer heat with eight days of family fun. The fair welcomes new entertainment this year with Dialed Action Sports, a BMX stunt group, performing live on the fairgrounds track Sunday.
Putnam County Fair brings week-long entertainment, live music to Eleanor
ELEANOR, W.Va. — The 2024 Putnam County Fair — officially opening 6 p.m. Friday at the Putnam County Fairgrounds in Eleanor — handles the summer heat with eight days of family fun. The fair welcomes new entertainment this year with Dialed Action Sports, a BMX stunt group,...
Heart+Hand offers Back to School Bonanza
Heart+Hand Outreach Ministries is offering free back-to-school assistance to Kanawha and Putnam county families this summer. The Back to School Bonanza invites community members to apply for a free book bag and school supplies for the coming academic year. Those interested need to bring a proof of address and apply in person at 212 D St. in South Charleston or 20 Radwin Drive in Winfield.
Ex-boyfriend and friend charged after threatening ex-girlfriend
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An ex-boyfriend and friend are facing serious charges after threatening to kill an ex-girlfriend and fight a new boyfriend. On June 28, 2024, at approximately 2 am, Deputy B.M. Hodges and Sgt. Leport responded to a threat complaint in Putnam County, West Virginia. The victim reported that her ex-boyfriend, Joseph […]
Things to do: Week of July 9-July 15, 2024
Thursday-July 20: Putnam County Fair, Putnam County Fairgrounds, Eleanor. Carnival rides, entertainment, wrestling and more. Single day tickets $15. Season pass $78. For information: putnamcountyfairwv.com. Thursday: Pete Davidson “Prehab” tour, 8 p.m. Paramount Arts Center, Ashland, Kentucky. Tickets start at $45. paramountartscenter.com. Thursday: i-Heart Concert Series with Ultra...
Red, White and Buffalo: Putnam County town celebrates Fourth of July
BUFFALO, WV (WOWK) – The Fourth of July, brings out good old-fashioned patriotism and celebrations across the country, and local communities hosted parades, hot dog eating contests, barbecues, and more throughout the Tri-State area. One town that got into the Independence Day spirit was Buffalo in Putnam County. The city’s annual Independence Day Parade featured […]
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