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A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Crumps Bottom
TALCOTT W.Va. (Hinton News) - It wasn't until I started writing this column over a year ago that I realized just how much of an influence my grandfather Bernard Thompson had on me. I have mentioned this in several of my pieces pertaining to my collection of local history items. This wooden hay rake you see here, I had always admired hanging in Granddad’s barn in Talcott, growing up. Granddad had always told me growing up every time we were in the barn, which was packed to the brim BTW that the rake had come from Crumps Bottom. Crumps Bottom is now...
Hinton woman turns 106 on Fourth of July holiday
HINTON, W.Va. (WVVA) - A Summers County woman is celebrating her birthday this Independence Day. Myrtle Brabb, of Hinton, turned 106 today. Last year, Brabb was sent more than 1,500 birthday cards from all over the country after the Hinton Hope Foundation relayed that her only wish for her birthday was to receive card.
BRAGGIN’ RIGHTS: Where I Long to Go
In 1974, my mother Oma Bragg O'Bryan wrote a book of poems, WHERE I LONG TO GO. This essay is from her book, my memories, and her stories. My parents, Oma Bragg and Travis O'Bryan, grew up in Summers County, Mom on Chestnut Mountain, and Dad in the valley of Hix. Mom's parents were Lanie and John Bragg. After they were married, they bought several acres, maybe 100 plus, on top of a mountain. The gently rolling terrain was favorable to farming. Pastures provided grass for the cows and hogs. Pigs and calves were born during the spring. Then, they grew...
Bunn Fink Road closed until October
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) – County Route 6/1, Bunn Fink Road, has a closure from milepost 0.15 to milepost 0.16, from 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, through 6 p.m. Thursday, October 31, for bridge replacement. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances may affect the project schedule. Local traffic will have access to all properties on both sides of the bridge. Other traveling public are asked to use alternate routes around the work area. WVDOH expresses its apologies for the inconvenience this closure may cause the citizens and guests to the area. Motorists are asked to observe all traffic control signs and devices and use caution while traveling around the work zone. The post Bunn Fink Road closed until October appeared first on The Hinton News.
Warriors In The Field Visits Summers County to Serve Veterans
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - Warriors In The Field, an Elkins-based non-profit that serves veterans, visited Summers County on June 22 and 23 to take a deserving group of veterans on a New River float fishing trip. Organization founder, Dave Whittaker was joined by Army veterans Jeff Huey and Jim Brogan of Summers County, Joe Young and John Vaught of Fayette County and Jason Huffman of Randolph County. The group was treated to a beautiful day on the water with New River Trophy Outfitters and floated from Meadow Creek to Glade Creek. During the first four hours, 115 fishwere boated....
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Alderson’s 4th of July Celebration
ALDERSON, W.Va. (Hinton News) - With the 4th of July fast approaching I decided to dig something out of my collection that is related. Last 4th of July I told the story of my Grandfather Bernard Thompson and his 1930 Model A Ford truck “The Travlin Hillbillies” that he started in the Alderson parade in 1968. He is from Talcott but started it in Alderson. While Hinton is known for the Water Festival which used to hold the national power boat races on the Bluestone Lake, to celebrate the 4th everyone always went to Alderson as it has hosted the biggest...
Deputies find home riddled in bullet holes, maijurana plants
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Deputies were called to a shooting incident in Summers County and found 14 marijuana plants inside, along with a home and truck riddled with bullet holes. At approximately 6:00 am on June 26, 2024, the Summers County Sheriff’s Department received a call to report to 629 Barger Springs Road regarding […]
Summers County 4-H Camp 2024
FOREST HILL W.Va. (Hinton News) - Summers County 4-H held its annual camp June 10-14, 2024 at Camp Summers in Forest Hill, WV. With a crowd of enthusiastic campers and beautiful weather, it was a great week. This year’s theme was Summers County 4-H - The Place I Belong. Campers and counselors celebrated all things West Virginia. On Tuesday, Cloverbuds came to 4-H Camp for the day. Cloverbuds are 5-8 year olds who are interested in seeing what 4-H camp is all about! While there, they made crafts, toured camp, sang songs, and enjoyed a pizza party. This year, tribes were full...
Discover the Mystery: Mothman Event at Summers County Library on July 5
HINTON, W.Va. (Hinton News) — Cryptid enthusiasts and curious locals alike are gearing up for a Mothman-themed event at the Summers County Public Library, scheduled for July 5 at 7 p.m. The library, located on Temple Street, will host an evening dedicated to the mysterious creature known as the Mothman. Attendees can look forward to […] The post Discover the Mystery: Mothman Event at Summers County Library on July 5 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Summers County man charged with shooting and growing marijuana plants
TALCOTT, WV (WVNS) — A Summers County man was arrested after a shooting and a discovery of marijuana plants inside his home. According to a criminal complaint, on June 26, 2024 at 6:00 A.M., officers responded to a call at 629 Barger Springs Road in regards to a person shooting a gun. While on the […]
Individual arrested following domestic incident
ALDERSON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Summers County police responded to a call regarding alleged domestic violence in the area of Autumn Street in Alderson on June 24. According to the criminal complaint, the responding officer was advised that an individual named Dexter Williams, was "in possession of a firearm and suicidal." When officers arrived at the residence, a person was noted fleeing from the yard, according to the criminal complaint. At that point, multiple officers began a foot pursuit. Officers ordered the person to stop, however the person reportedly ignored the comand. Once taken into custody, the individual was identified as...
Flood advisory issued for Summers County
Summers County W.Va. (Hinton News) - The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Summers and Greenbrier counties until 9:45 p.m. Hinton News will continue to provide updates on current weather alerts The post Flood advisory issued for Summers County appeared first on The Hinton News.
Tree on telephone lines reported in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A large tree reportedly fell on telephone lines in Summers County. According to a post on the Summers County WV 911 Center’s Facebook page, a large tree is on telephone lines over the road on Willowwood road approximately half a mile from the Hinton (Wiggins) end. Although the road is […]
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