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Man assaulted and robbed by two men, then bragged about it
BOONE COUNTY, WV – A man is recovering after he was violently assaulted and robbed by two men. Authorities are investigating a robbery and assault that took place on September 17, 2024, in which the victim claims he was beaten with a baseball bat and robbed of $300 in cash and an iPhone 14 Pro […]
Mingo County Woman Charged with Animal Neglect After Dogs Found in Poor Condition
MINGO COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman is charged after dogs were neglected, with no food or water, and some had hip bones visible. On September 6, 2024, officers responded to a report of several dogs in poor condition without access to food or water at a residence. After initial warnings from Corporal M. Mounts […]
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 […]
Elk Management Tours return to Chief Logan State Park
LOGAN, WV (WVNS) — Elk Management Tours return to Chief Logan State Park in Logan County. According to a press release from Governor Justice, visitors can once again see West Virginia’s elk population with the return of Chief Logan State Park’s Elk Management Tours, however tickets sell out quickly so those who are interested are […]
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...
Mingo's Hall TKO’s Timbs in fourth MMA pro fight
Cheyenne Hall took care of business last Saturday in her fourth professional MMA fight as she scored a second round TKO over Krissa Timbs in the Coliseum Combat Zone Quick Card at the All American Field House in the Pittsburgh area. Hall, a Mingo County native and the daughter of...
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...
Burch Middle School soccer takes down defending champion Lenore
DELBARTON – There were a lot of smiles on Tuesday night as the Burch Middle School soccer team took down defending Mingo County champion Lenore in a 5-2 win over the Rangers at Burch's Phil Sizemore Stadium at Delbarton. It was the first victory of the season for Burch...
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