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Summers County Recycling Collection Center gets new truck
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The Summers County Recycling Collection Center has received a new truck that will help them expand their services. The truck was funded by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan. Zack Kelly, the Operations Director for the Summers County Solid Waste Authority, said he hopes the truck is just […]
Summers County Historical Society Receives Grant
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Summers County Historical Society is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the National Coal Heritage Area Authority to make improvements at Hilltop Cemetery located in Hinton. The cemetery, founded about 1877, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The grant was matched 1:1 with another grant from the Hinton Area Foundation and other resources from the Historical Society including volunteer labor and donations. The Historical Society would like to thank the many people who have supported this project. The major use of the grant will be to remove...
Senator Manchin announces $4.7 million grant to help southern WV families and children
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Senator Joe Manchin approved a huge grant set to help families all over southern West Virginia. More than $4.7 million is going to the Community Action of South East West Virginia’s Head Start Programs in Mercer and Summers Counties. Senator Manchin announced the funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health […]
Food, Fun, & Vendors event returns to Water Festival for second year
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The Water Festival kicks off this weekend in Summers County, but there is one event that is designed to encourage more people to come out. The Food, Fun, and Vendors event promises “A Taste of New River”. There will be several food trucks, a variety of vendors, and live music at […]
Summers County updating emergency radio towers
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — Radios are crucial when it comes to communicating during emergency situations. Summers County is finally bringing their emergency radio towers up to snuff in preparation for a total overhaul in order to make their communication the best it can be. Summers County’s current emergency radio tower system is anywhere from 25 […]
West Virginia State Water Festival to return to Hinton with multiple days of events
HINTON, W. Va. (WVVA) -If you’re looking for some fun in the sun during this summer season, Summers County may have the events for you. This weekend is the official start of the 59th annual West Virginia State Water Festival, a celebration of some of Hinton’s biggest tourist attractions: the three rivers that flow through the area.
Big changes coming to the ACT Test
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — There are some big changes coming to the ACT Test, the non-profit announced on Monday. The science portion of the test is being made optional for students. This means only English, reading, and mathematics remain as core sections that result in a college-reportable score. David Warvel, Superintendent of Summers County Schools […]
Man arrested after pushing ex-girlfriend, shooting beside her foot over missing biker jacket
SISSONVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after pushing his ex-girlfriend and shooting beside her foot during an argument over a missing biker jacket. According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at approximately 1:26 PM, authorities responded to a domestic disturbance with injuries at a residence on Derricks Creek Road. […]
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Reno W.Va.
PENCE SPRINGS W.Va. (Hinton News) - I briefly mentioned this little-known fact about Summers County history in one of my previous pieces. But I will now go into more detail about this. That is with the limited knowledge I have found on it since finding out about it over 15 years ago. The late Summers County Historian John Kessler told me this unheard aspect of Pence Springs history, as he knew it is one of my main interests in terms of local history. He told me that before the village of Valley Heights was formed up the holler which branches off...
Planned power outage to affect parts of Summers and Monroe counties
SUMMERS COUNTY/MONROE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A planned power outage will occur for parts of Summers and Monroe counties towards the end of July 2024 due to facility upgrades. On Friday, July 26, 2024, a 30-minute power outage is scheduled that will affect around 1,190 customers in the Alderson, Ballengee, Forest Hill, Hinton, Pence Springs, […]
Power outage planned for nearly 1,200 customers in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A power outage is planned for nearly 1,200 customers in Summers County next week. According to Summers County 911, Mon Power has announced a scheduled power outage for Friday, July 26, 2024, to facilitate essential facility upgrades. The outage will take place from 8:30 AM to 2 PM, affecting approximately […]
Grass and field fires on the rise in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Summers County is currently experiencing a rise in grass and field fires. According to Summers County 911, the county has experienced a rise in grass and field fires due to the recent hot and dry weather. Residents are urged to refrain from outdoor burning until weather conditions improve. The county […]
Bonnie’s Bus to offer mammograms in Bluefield, Princeton, and Hinton
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Mercer and Summers counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Bus will be at:
Mountain State Golf Classic: Vest closes gap on Jude ahead of final day
Pipestem – A year ago Davey Jude took the lead on Day 2 of the Mountain State Golf Classic, shooting a 65, 7-under par, at Pipestem. The Summers County course wasn’t as kind to the three-time champion on Sunday. Jude, who shot 8-under Saturday at Grandview, had a...
Man sentenced to additional years in prison for a felony gun crime in relation to the death of a 17-year-old girl
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Additional years were added to the prison sentence of a man who was sentenced to prison for life for the murder of a 17-year-old girl due to a felony gun crime. 30-year-old Steven Marvin Lawson Jr., also referred to as “Bali,” was sentenced to ten years in prison for being […]
Temporary road closures planned in Summers County due to John Henry Days events
TALCOTT, WV (WVNS) — Road closures are planned in Summers County for John Henry Days events. From 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024, Route 3 and 12 in Talcott will be closed due to the John Henry Days Parade. While the road closure is in place for the John Henry Days […]
“Be Your Own Boss” Day Camp educates kids on how to build their own brands
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) – Being your own boss is a dream for many people and kids in Raleigh County got the chance to do just that! Gear-Up Southern West Virginia completed a three day “Be Your Own Boss” day camp. It was held at New River Community and Technical College for rising 8th and 9th graders from […]
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