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Raleigh County man sentenced to prison for selling narcotics
Jeremy Shuck, 47, of Coal City, will serve five years behind bars for selling methamphetamine to a confidential informant in 2024 following his sentencing Tuesday in federal court.
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Southern to host FAFSA workshop at Logan, Williamson campuses
Student financial aid doesn't have to be a headache for students in southern West Virginia. Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College's Logan campus will host a FAFSA workshop on August 6 ahead of the 2026-27 academic year. The college's Williamson campus will have a similar event the day before. Southern to host FAFSA workshop at Logan, Williamson campuses Robert Fields | WVOW Radio LOGAN Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College will host a FAFSA w
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Bella Segars tie breaking sacrifice fly in fifth lifts Georgia over Logan 2-1 in Senior League Southeast Regional
Bella Segars hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the fifth
inning scored Willow Morgan as Hart County (Georgia) Senior League edged
the Logan Senior League 2-1 Monday afternoon in the Senior League Softball
Southeast Regional Monday afternoon at Civitan Park.
Segars reached on an error in the third inning allowing Madison Smith to
score the first run as the reigning Senior League Softball Southeast
Regional champions advanced to Monday afternoon’s championship again
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Faith, volunteers offer hope with local food pantry
In Logan, around 17% of adults and 20% of children are facing food insecurity
today, according to Feeding America.
A local church’s food pantry has worked to ease this burden in Logan County for
nearly two decades.
Nighbert Memorial United Methodist Church operates an expansive food pantry
out of its church kitchen, and dozens of volunteers have stepped in to help.
Beginning in 2012, Donald McCloud has worked alongside various others to
maintain this vital communi
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Logan County man accused of kidnapping, firing gun inside residence
A Logan County man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly holding a woman against her will and firing a gun inside a residence. Arnold Gillman, 48, of Stollings, is behind bars at SWRJ on a $110,000 cash-only bond after allegedly holding a woman at gunpoint to prevent her from leaving his residence on Sunday Logan County man accused of kidnapping, firing gun inside residence Robert Fields | WVOW News STOLLINGS West Virginia State Police said the i
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West Virginia PSC approves water utility acquisitions in Lincoln, Wyoming counties
Water utility customers in Lincoln and Wyoming counties can expect a change in their monthly bills after the Public Service Commission of West Virginia approved two separate acquisitions last week. The Lincoln County PSD became part of West Virginia American Water, and the Green Camp Community Water Association will soon be part of Town of Pineville Waterworks after two separate acquisition approvals last week by the West Virginia PSC West Virginia PSC approves water utility
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Johnson tosses two-hitter,Logan Senior League defeats Tennessee, 2-1, to advance in Southeast Regional
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. And then there were three.
Mia Johnson pitched a two-hitter for her second win of the afternoon, and was
six outs away from throwing a no hitter to lead the Logan Senior League All
Stars to a 2-1 victory over the host St. Bethlehem (Tennessee) Senior League
in an elimination contest of Senior League Softball Southeast Regional
Sunday afternoon at Civitan Park.
Johnson struck out five, walked one and allowed one earned run as Logan,
one of three
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Johnson strikes out nine, Miley Fleming drives in three as Logan beats Virginia 8-1 in Senior League Southeast Regional
Johnson, who allowed one unearned run on six hits and two walks, picked up
her second win in the circle to advance Logan to the Final Four of the
Southeast Regional. She also had two hits and scored one run.
Logan will face St. Bethlehem (Tennessee) Senior League at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday with the winner advancing to Monday’s championship round at 11:00
a.m. against the loser of Hart County (Georgia) and Irmo (South Carolina).
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Boone County schools among the latest in statewide string of possible permanent closures
The announcement out of Boone County is just the latest in a wave of similar announcements across the Mountain State. In Mingo County, Dingess Elementary School is next up for consideration on the permanent chopping block, while Raleigh County education officials meet this coming Tuesday to discuss the possible closure and consolidation of Mabscott Elementary.
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Flood recovery continues as Logan, Boone counties await possible federal assistance
The director of the Logan County Office of Emergency Management says recovery from June's flooding is moving through the lengthy process required before federal assistance can be approved. Logan County Office of Emergency Management Director Roger Bryant says the county is likely to receive a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster declaration and urged residents with unreported flood damage to contact his office and complete the state's Survey123 damage assessment. Flood
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Logan falls to South Carolina, drops to elimination bracket in Senior League Southeast Regional
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. Logan Senior League never got going Saturday
afternoon and was defeated by Irmo Senior League, state champion from South Carolina, 11-4 in the Senior League Softball Southeast Regional
Saturday afternoon at Civitan Park.
With the loss, Logan falls into the elimination bracket, where they will meet the Virginia state champion, York County Senior League, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
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Charleston Central eliminates Logan from Little League Baseball State Tournament
BARBOURSVILLE Ty Testman had two hits, drove in two runs and scored two runs Tuesday night as Charleston Central Little League defeated Logan Little League 8-4 at Barboursville Park to stay alive in the West Virginia Little League 10-12-Year-Old Baseball State Tournament.
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Colton Mullins’ walk off seventh inning single gives Logan a 5-4 win over Barboursville
Colton Mullins delivered the game-winning hit with a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning, lifting Logan to a dramatic 5-4 victory over Barboursville. Mullins' clutch hit capped an exciting finish and sent Logan to the win in the closely contested matchup. Colton Mullins’ walk off seventh inning single gives Logan a 5-4 win over Barboursville Bill Lusk | WVOW Sports BARBOURSVILLE Colton Mullins singled home the winning run in the seventh inning and the Loga
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Chapmanville Little League one-hit, eliminated by Jefferson, 10-0
BARBOURSVILLE Connor Craze gave up one hit and Paxton Thomas
drove in two runs as Jefferson Little League defeated Chapmanville Little League 10-0 in four innings Monday evening in a Mountaineer Bracket elimination game of the West Virginia Little League 10-12-year-old State Baseball Tournament at Barboursville Park.
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Chapmanville man pleads not guilty in alleged UFC Freedom 250 attack plot
A Logan County man accused in the alleged plot to attack U.S. officials during the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House pleaded not guilty last week. Prosecutors say 21-year-old Chandler D. Scaggs, of Chapmanville, plotted to act as a sniper in an alleged plan to attack the UFC event at the White House on June 14. Scaggs pleaded not guilty on Thursday, July 16. Chapmanville man pleads not guilty in alleged UFC Freedom 250 attack plot Robert Fields | WVOW News COLUMBUS, OH
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State of Emergency declared in all 55 counties of West Virginia
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties after severe storms caused flooding and damage across the state Tuesday. According to Governor Patrick Morrisey's Office, a State of Preparedness issued early Tuesday was upgraded to a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties later in the evening following severe storms, flooding and reported tornado activity across the Mountain State. State of Emergency declared in all 5
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Governor Declares State of Preparedness as Severe Storms Threaten West Virginia
Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a statewide State of Preparedness as multiple rounds of severe weather threaten all 55 West Virginia counties. Forecasters warn of damaging winds, heavy rain, flash flooding, and the potential for isolated tornadoes. Residents are urged to monitor weather alerts and avoid traveling through flooded roadways. Governor Declares State of Preparedness as Severe Storms Threaten West Virginia WVOW News CHARLESTON Governor Patrick Morrisey has
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West Virginia school vaccine requirements remain in effect as legal challenge continues
Although Governor Patrick Morrisey issued an executive order earlier this year seeking to allow religious exemptions for required school vaccinations, that policy has not taken effect. The order remains on hold while the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals considers a legal challenge.
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Missing Boone County child found safely Monday evening
Within half an hour of the initial report, responders had organized a search involving families driving, walking and kayaking down the river to try and locate the child.
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City of Logan updates downtown parking meters
The City of Logan has completed its downtown smart parking meter upgrade.
City officials told council during the July 14 meeting that 50 new smart parking meters were installed throughout downtown on July 8.
Fire Chief Scott Beckett said CivicSmart completed the installation in about half a day by replacing the technology inside the existing meter housings rather than installing entirely new units, leaving the appearance of the existing meters largely unchanged.
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