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Grappling with an overdose crisis and the decline of coal, Boone County residents say they lack the resources to heal their community
Only 26 miles, but a world away from West Virginia’s state capital is Nellis, a former coal town tucked away from the main roads cutting through Boone County. Standing in front of the town’s ball field is a granite memorial for the 11 men lost in the Nellis mine explosion on Nov. 6, 1943. Across […] Grappling with an overdose crisis and the decline of coal, Boone County residents say they lack the resources to heal their community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Boone County Schools holds meeting following WVSP band director investigation
BOONE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Scott High School Principal Amy Hale announced there will be a meeting for all parents and guardians of Scott High School and Madison Middle School marching band students at 5 p.m. on Wednesday in the Scott High School cafeteria. This news comes one day after West Virginia State Police confirmed […]
Q&A: Boone County House Candidates April Estep and Josh Holstein talk drug treatment and funding services
In mid-September, Mountain State Spotlight went to Boone County to find out what issues people are facing. Based on those conversations, we asked candidates for the 32nd District House of Delegates race what they intend to do if elected. Republican Josh Holstein, a first-term delegate who works as a consultant and graphic designer, is being […] Q&A: Boone County House Candidates April Estep and Josh Holstein talk drug treatment and funding services appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Lincoln County ends burn ban
LINCOLN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A burn ban in Lincoln County has been canceled, according to a press release from the Lincoln County Office of Emergency Management. They said the past 48 hours have brought enough rain for them to cancel it. Starting on Oct. 1, fall burning season begins, which means you can’t burn […]
BOE agrees to donate/transfer property to Coalfield CAP
Pending the completion of a land survey to determine the most suitable section available, the Mingo County Board of Education voted to donate/transfer a section of property near Mingo Central High School to Coalfield CAP. Tim Sammons, who is director of Coalfield CAP and who petitioned the board for the...
Commission approves funding requests for local events and Airport Authority
During the Mingo County Commission meeting on Sept. 17, several organizations sought financial assistance for upcoming events and projects, leading to the approval of multiple funding requests. James "Tige" Harless, Director of the Gilbert Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), requested $12,000 for the annual Trail Fest, which includes a kid...
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