Pike County officials have voted to cancel a contract to study the possibility of building a landfill in the Myra community. The fiscal court voted Tuesday to breach its agreement with American Land Reserve, though Magistrate Ray Jones opposed the move, warning the county still faces limited landfill space. Officials say the current landfill may have only five to six years of capacity remaining. WVOW News Staff PIKEVILLE Pike County officials have canceled a contract to stu

Logan Regional Medical Center CEO Justin Turner in the studio with WVOW's Aaron Stone on the latest episode of "LRMC and You." Shana Nelson | WVOW News LOGAN As Logan Regional Medical Center marks its 100th anniversary, hospital leaders say the milestone is not just about looking back. It’s also about improving community health today, particularly through efforts to raise awareness and prevention in the area. In the latest episode of “LRMC and You” on WVOW, CEO Justin Tur

Shortly after 6:00 p.m., a long procession of first responders, law enforcement and military vehicles came down the hill leading from US 119 to the Town of Man, carrying with them the body of 33-year-old United States National Guard Staff Sgt. Tyrone Lamyaithong. Town of Man Mayor John Fekete stands, waiting for the procession carrying Sgt. Lamyaithong's body to crest over the hill into town. Robert Fields | WVOW News TOWN OF MAN After completing his service with the United

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College announced that second-year nursing faculty member Ashleigh Barnette will receive the 2025 Mentorship Award from the West Virginia Nurses Association at Sunday’s Celebration of Nurses in Charleston. The award honors nursing professionals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to mentoring and inspiring the next generation of nurses. College leaders praised Barnette’s commitment to student success and excellence in healthca

The Buffalo Creek Memorial Library hosts a memorial service every year on February 26 to mark the anniversary of the 1972 flood disaster. During that service, the names of all 125 victims are read aloud for all to remember. Robert Fields | WVOW News TOWN OF MAN Thursday marks 54 years since the Buffalo Creek flood disaster. On February 26, 1972, the Pittston Coal Company’s coal slurry dam #3 gave way, flooding the community with millions of gallons of black wastewater. Just

City of Logan received $1.2 million in Congressional District Spending with support from U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito to support the White Coat Rural Surgery Residency Program in partnership with Marshall Health. Robert Fields | WVOW News CITY OF LOGAN The City of Logan announced that it has received over a million dollars to support a first-in-the-nation medical education program. City officials on Thursday revealed that Logan was approved for a $1.2 million congressi

The William "Tootie" Carter Memorial Association is looking to raise $200,000 to construct a permanent memorial in honor of the late Coach Carter and the impact he had on the Man community. TOWN OF MAN A memorial association named for a longtime Man High School football coach and the first black head football coach in West Virginia is raising funds to honor the local legend. Former players and community members launched the William “Tootie” Carter Memorial Association in Ja

Food distributions by the Facing Hunger Foodbank can continue after winter storms slowed operations due to hazardous road conditions. Robert Fields | WVOW News RANGER Facing Hunger Foodbank CEO Cynthia Kirkhart says the organization is ready to get back to food distributions this week after operations were slowed down by recent winter weather. Facing Hunger says it is rolling out three mobile units this week. While drivers and staff have continued to show up to work, distri

Bill Lusk | WVOW Sports PORT ORANGE, FLA. Jay Brock scored 10 of his game-high 18 points in the second half, leading Chapmanville to a 66-47 win over Daniel Boone, Tennessee Monday afternoon in the semifinals of the 35th annual Daytona Beach Sunshine Classic at Atlantic High School. Eli Smith added 13 points and Benji Adkins and Dakota Dalton each had 10 points as Chapmanville (5-1) won its fifth straight game and will face Erie, Pennsylvania in Tuesday’s championship game

Bill Lusk | WVOW Sports MAN The Man Hillbillies won their fourth straight game to begin the season, leading from start to finish in a dominating performance Monday evening defeating the River View Raiders, 87-36, at the Man Memorial Fieldhouse. Eleven of 14 Hillbillies that saw action registered a point, as Man (4-0) placed three players in double figures, starting the season with four straight wins for the first time since 2021, handing River View (1-3) a third straight l

Shana Nelson | WVOW News LOGAN The Island Creek Model Railroad Club added extra holiday magic during its grand opening Friday evening. Families stopped in before, during, and after the City of Logan’s Christmas Parade to enjoy the club’s model train displays and share in the spirit of the season. The club, which began nearly 38 years ago, has been affiliated with groups in Huntington, Charleston, and Bluefield in the past. According to Club President Virgil Vernatter, it h

Community members excitedly participated in the WECAN event's auction to raise money for local kids. Shana Nelson | WVOW News LOGAN The Children’s Home Society of West Virginia’s Logan WECAN Program raised more than $30,000 at its 30th Annual Celebrity Dinner and Auction at the Logan Country Club on Thursday. The volunteer wait staff of Mingo Logan Kids New View brought in $20,196 in tips, with the auction adding another $10,000 or more. The volunteer wait staff of Mingo Lo

Logan High School competed in 2025 WVSSAC Cheer State Championships Wednesday morning at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. The Wildcats placed third in Class AA. Bill Lusk | WVOW Sports CHARLESTON In cheerleading, one wrong slip or tumble can end hopes of a state championship. Logan High School found that out Wednesday morning as the Wildcats cheer squad dropped a stunt and failed to get stunt up, but despite the two mishaps, the blue and gold brought home a

Tug Valley, the Class A Region 4 champion, rebounded from missing last year’s state tournament to capture the 2025 Class A state championship. Bill Lusk | WVOW Sports CHARLESTON Region 4 has been the dominant cheer programs and its continued dominance over the small school division continued Wednesday afternoon. Both, Tug Valley and Man High School continued to reinforce their standing as two of the best cheer programs in the state Wednesday in the West Virginia Secondar

Town of Man Mayor John Fekete (center) told council members on Monday that the town's Halloween festivities were a rousing success, and he hopes to carry that momentum into the Christmas season. Robert Fields | WVOW News MAN The Town of Man has announced plans for its upcoming Christmas season and is asking for the public's help. During Monday's Town Council meeting, Man Mayor John Fekete said the town will have its tree lighting ceremony and Christmas parade on Thursday, D

Logan County Board of Education Member Ralph Rodighiero and now former Logan County School Superintendent Dr. George Aulenbacher (right) speak following a recent board meeting. State Superintendent Michele Blatt has named Dr. Sonya White to lead Logan County Schools, replacing Aulenbacher. Rodighiero says there’s still little clarity on when local control will return. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN One member of the Logan County Board of Education says he's concerned over

State Police will hold a sobriety checkpoint on WV 73 in Logan this Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 6 p.m. to midnight. An alternate site is Enterprise Drive at Deskin’s Addition. Troopers will focus on DUI and other traffic violations. LOGAN West Virginia State Police conducting a sobriety checkpoint in Logan. The checkpoint will take place between six o’clock and midnight on WV 73 this Tuesday evening (11/4). According to a press release from the Logan Detachment of State Police, a

Installation is already underway for some of the simpler parts of the project, including the recently installed playground equipment pictured above. Robert Fields | WVOW News MAN, WV Town of Man Mayor John Fekete announced Monday that the town has received a $200,000 grant through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund for development of a recreational park on the river’s edge. The three-acre stretch of property might not be much to look at at this stage in the project

For the second consecutive season, the Chapmanville Tigers will play in the state golf tournament after capturing the Class AAA Region IV...

The City of Logan decked out in Halloween decor during last year's celebrations. Shana Nelson | WVOW News LOGAN The City of Logan is...