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Man hooked to IV pole becomes irate, demands cigarette
MADISON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is facing charges after he became irate at a hospital, walking around with an IV pole attached to him, demanding a cigarette. On October 24, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Deputy R.B. Dotson was present at Boone Memorial Health’s emergency room for an unrelated matter when hospital staff alerted […]
School bus involved in accident in Glen Fork
GLEN FORK, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County School bus has reportedly been involved in an accident in the Glen Fork area on Thursday morning. According to reports from the Oceana Fire Department, the accident occurred at an unspecified time Thursday morning and involved a passenger vehicle. The exact nature of the accident has yet […]
Commission declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
During the Mingo County Commission meeting on Oct. 2, officials proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Sherry Hatfield, a representative of the Tug Valley Recovery Shelter, addressed the commission about the organization, which has been serving the community since the early 1980s. “We serve people from all over Mingo...
Wyoming County historic cleaning project underway to restore iconic structure
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Efforts were underway in Wyoming County to restore the historical courthouse on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Blackened over the years by weather and traffic, the courthouse was being cleaned and had repairs done thanks to the efforts of the Chapman Technical Group. The first phase of the project includes cleaning […]
MountainHeart Community Services hosts annual fall bash
MATHENY, WV (WVNS) — Get ready for some autumn fun in Wyoming County! Over the past two days, the nonprofit organization – MountainHeart Community Services hosted their annual Fall Bash in Matheny. The festivities welcomed more than 400 children and their families. Everyone was able to experience the ‘Halloween Fun House” where they were able to […]
Parents share concerns over East Bank consolidation at public meeting
BELLE, WV (WOWK)– The East Bank Middle School consolidation public comment meeting happened Tuesday, marking the first of six consolidation meetings in Kanawha County. In September, the Kanawha County Board of Education, announced the plans to consolidate six schools around the area, citing a decrease in population as the reason. Superintendent Dr. Tom Williams spoke […]
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