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

The Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia is featuring the “Moon to Mars” exhibit, where children can build rockets, experience reduced gravity, and step inside the Orion spacecraft. On loan from the Omaha Children’s Museum, it’s hands-on learning that’s out of this world. BECKLEY   A new space-themed exhibit is giving young visitors in Beckley an out-of-this-world way to explore science The new “Moon to Mars” exhibit lets children build rockets, step inside the Orion spacec

Daniel Lee Scaggs, 44, of Ethel, is facing a first-degree sexual assault charge following a West Virginia State Police investigation. According to a criminal complaint, a 12-year-old girl reported alleged abuse that occurred between the ages of 8 and 11. A preliminary hearing is set for March 9 at 10 a.m. LOGAN A Logan County man is accused of sexual assault that has allegedly been ongoing for years. On Thursday, West Virginia State Troop J-P Ziegler  arrested 44-year-old

Members of Kentucky's 2026 class of National Board Certified Teachers pose for a group photo with Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, top left, following the pinning ceremony. Photo by Myles Young, Kentucky Department of Education, Feb. 23, 2025 FRANKFORT Kentucky is celebrating 83 teachers newly certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. An additional 104 educators renewed their credentials this year. The Bluegrass state has 4,584 National

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

A Logan woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she stole nearly $2,000 from a resident while the person was hospitalized. Vance, Brooke E. — West Virginia Regional Jail Authority Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Police say 28-year-old Brooke Elaine Vance is charged with financial exploitation of an incapacitated adult, forgery or uttering, fraudulent use of an access device, grand larceny, obtaining money by false pretenses and fraudulent schemes. Ac

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

Logan Elementary students will temporarily relocate to Logan Middle School after a fire Saturday morning damaged part of the building. No injuries were reported. Both schools will operate on NTI days next week as classrooms are prepared at the middle school, with officials hoping to welcome students by Friday.   Shana Nelson & A. M. Stone LOGAN   A fire at Logan Elementary School late Saturday morning is resulting in the school’s temporary relocation to Logan Middle School.  

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

Greenbrier Minerals has announced the layoffs of 530 employees at operations in Lorado, Cyclone and Davin will start on April 14th, Robert Fields | WVOW News LORADO Greenbrier Minerals, LLC, issued a 60-day notice on Friday that it will idle seven mining operations in the coalfields. Greenbrier Minerals, a subsidiary of Coronado Global Resources, says the move will result in the layoffs of 530 employees starting on April 14 th . The terminations are expected to be permanent

If an "officer" calls you demanding money for legal matters, the Logan County Sheriff's Office says to hang up the phone and report the call to them. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Residents are being warned of scam callers posing as a Logan County Deputy. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says it’s received multiple reports of a caller identifying themselves as “Deputy Howard” and calling from the number 304-994-8681. Deputies say this caller will demand money for somethi

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

American Electric Power subsidiary Appalachian Power Company has been working around the clock with the help of mutual assistance crews to restore power to customers across its three-state jurisdiction following the devastating effects of Winter Storm Fern. Robert Fields | WVOW News WEST VIRGINIA Crews with Appalachian Power have been working around the clock to restore power to thousands following the effects of Winter Storm Fern. As of Tuesday morning, less than 10,000 Ap

Counties currently included in the Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service. As a winter storm approaches West Virginia, emergency officials urge residents to prepare for heavy snow, power outages, and dangerously cold temperatures. Safety reminders include proper use of heating sources, checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and stocking up on food, water, medications, and emergency supplies before conditions worsen. LOGAN West Virginia Governor Patric

A Logan County murder case came to a close this week after 24-year-old Daris Stanton pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 2024 shooting death of 42-year-old Walter Elmore during a drug-related dispute at a residence on Enchanted Circle in the Ethel area. As part of the plea agreement, the state will recommend mercy, though the judge is not required to accept it at sentencing. A.M. Stone | WVOW News LOGAN   The case of a man accused of murder and kidnapping came to an

Winter Storm Fern originated in Texas and is expected to stretch its way nearly 2,000 miles up through West Virginia and the rest of the northeastern United States. Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON Ahead of the arrival of Winter Storm Fern, Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Preparedness for all of West Virginia’s 55 counties. Under a State of Preparedness, personnel and resources in affected areas are prepared to respond at a moment’s notice to any emerg

James Robinson and Jason Akers are accused in connection with an alleged multi-thousand-dollar theft that took place around Kelley Hollow Road. BLAIR Two Logan County men face charges following a reported theft last week. West Virginia State Police say 48-year-old James Russell Robinson is behind bars on multiple charges, including breaking and entering, after troopers responded to a call in the Kelley Hollow Road area of Blair. James R. Robinson - WV Division of Correction