The Cora Volunteer Fire Department says a reported vehicle accident Saturday night in the Whitman area turned out to be a false alarm. The Cora Volunteer Fire Department said in a Facebook post that a potential vehicle accident reported to 911 by a smartphone's Crash Detection feature Saturday night turned out to be a false alarm. Robert Fields | WVOW News WHITMAN According to a social media post by the Cora Volunteer Fire Department, crews were dispatched at 9:33 p.m. to a

West Virginia’s 2026 Primary Election wrapped up on Tuesday night. WVOW followed the votes as they came in from Logan and Mingo counties. West Virginia's 2026 Primary Election wrapped up on Tuesday. In Logan and Mingo counties, WVOW followed along with the results in those local races, some of which were highly contentious. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN In Logan County, the voter turnout was low: 18.66% of the county’s 20,091 registered voters. This was also the first elec

One person was flown to the hospital after being rescued from an entrapment incident at a Logan County asphalt plant. A person has been airlifted to the hospital after an incident Thursday at Southern West Virginia Asphalt, Inc. The individual was trapped in a hopper full of sand up to the torso. No reports currently on their condition. Robert Fields | WVOW News WHITMAN EMS and fire crews from Cora and the City of Logan responded to Southern West Virginia Asphalt, Inc., in t

Tuesday is Election Day for West Virginia’s 2026 Primary. Last week, WVOW hosted an election access event with 17 candidates in races ranging from the local school board to the U.S. House of Representatives. LOGAN The first two candidates in the studio were sitting state Intermediate Court of Appeals Judge Dan Greear and challenging candidate Jim Douglas. The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals is still a relatively new arm of the state judiciary. This July will mark

Over the past few weeks, listeners have heard from candidates on several levels posting their advertisements, speaking at events or even knocking door to door, and in all of those cases, you might get a sense for the platform that candidate is running on. However, something that doesn’t often get discussed is what the campaign trail looks like for a candidate. For many considering running for a political office, whether a younger candidate running for the first time or an exp

A new partnership between Logan Regional Medical Center and Coalfield Health will expand access to primary care and lower prescription medication costs for patients. Shana Nelson | WVOW News LOGAN Logan Regional Medical Center and Coalfield Health have announced a new partnership aimed at expanding access to primary care services while helping patients save money on prescription medications. On this week's edition of "LRMC and You" on WVOW, Logan Regional Medical Center CEO

Residents braved spotty rain Saturday for the 20th annual “Man on the Move” at Man Community Park. Hosted by the Buffalo Creek Memorial Library, the event continues to promote health and community. WVOW News | A.M. Stone & Tanner Thomas MAN For the twentieth year, residents around tridelphia were on the move for the annual “Man on the Move.” Saturday morning. The Buffalo Creek Memorial Library hosts the event every year as a way to raise health awareness and encourage the co

44 year-old Curtis Collins was arrested Wednesday in Mingo County on charges of sexual abuse. He is accused of carrying on an inappropriate relationship with a ninth grade student at Logan High School. LOGAN A Logan Middle School teacher has been arrested on a charge of sexual abuse by a person in a position of trust. A criminal complaint filed in the Logan County Magistrate Court alleges 44 year-old Curtis Collins, of Williamson, carried on an inappropriate relationship wi

A Logan County man has been charged after DNA evidence connected him to the alleged sexual abuse of a child relative. Court records say 84-year-old Jerry Hainer is accused of sexually abusing his great-granddaughter in December 2025 while she was visiting him at his home in West Logan. Robert Fields | WVOW News WEST LOGAN According to deputies, 84-year-old Jerry Hainer was charged on April 16 with sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or person in a position of trust. Investig

Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash with entrapment on U.S. 119 at Trace Fork Road Saturday afternoon. Firefighters extricated victims while a medical helicopter transported the injured. The cause remains under investigation. WVOW News CHAPMANVILLE Emergency crews responded to a serious two-vehicle crash with entrapment late Saturday this afternoon along U.S. 119 at Trace Fork Road. The call came in around 4:09 p.m., with first responders arriving to find at leas

Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a commercial structure fire Friday morning at Mountaineer Buildings on Central Avenue in Chapmanville. Crews reported heavy smoke and flames coming through the roof and worked to contain the blaze. No injuries were reported, and the cause is believed to be electrical, pending investigation by the Fire Marshal. CHAPMANVILLE Fire crews responded to a commercial structure fire Friday morning in Chapmanville. The call came in a

Local police departments and the secretary of state both issuing warnings over the weekend concerning a scam using the West Virginia State Seal. West Virginia officials are warning residents about a text message scam that illegally uses the state seal to appear legitimate. The messages claim recipients owe fines for traffic or parking violations and urge immediate payment via a QR code. Authorities advise the public not to click links or scan codes and to report suspicious me

Kanawha County Judge Richard Lindsay has denied a writ of mandamus that sought to remove Logan County Commissioner Diana Barnette from the May primary ballot. Kanawha County Judge Richard Lindsay denied a writ of mandamus filed in March by Greenville resident Chris Trent that sought the removal of Logan County Commissioner Diana Barnette's name from the May primary ballot. WVOW News | Robert Fields, Shana Nelson & AM Stone CHARLESTON Greenville resident Chris Trent filed th

A Kanawha County judge is fast-tracking a lawsuit that seeks to remove Logan County Commissioner Diana Barnette from the May Primary ballot. Another hearing is set for Monday as the election approaches. Logan residents Shirley Baisden and Becky Nagy enter the courtroom Wednesday. Both ladies and Logan County Clerk John Turner attended the hearing and are respondents in their capacity as Ballot Commissioners in Logan County. WVOW News | Robert Fields, Shana Nelson & A.M. Stone

Appalachian Regional Healthcare has filed a lawsuit against Pike County, Kentucky seeking more than three million dollars for psychiatric medical services provided to jail inmates. Appalachian Regional Healthcare is suing Pike County over the alleged failure to pay dozens of inpatient psychiatric medical bills over multiple years, despite repeated requests for payment. Robert Fields | WVOW News HAZARD The healthcare system, headquartered in Hazard, Kentucky, says the county

A Logan County man is behind bars this morning on multiple misdemeanor charges. Kolby Rell Hensley, 31, faces multiple charges following his arrest late Thursday by West Virginia State Police. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN COUNTY According to the West Virginia Regional Jail Authority, 31-year-old Kolby Rell Hensley was arrested Thursday by State Police troopers and booked shortly after midnight this morning at the Southwestern Regional Jail. He’s charged with one count ea

The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says charges are planned to be filed in an animal cruelty case resulting in death. Charges are pending after a dog died from injuries sustained during an assault near Amherstdale on Wednesday. Robert Fields | WVOW News AMHERSTDALE Chief Deputy Michael LaFauci says deputies were called to the Amherstdale area on Wednesday to respond to an animal cruelty complaint. According to a press release from the Logan County Sheriff's Office, when offic

Mountain Laurel Integrated Healthcare says it observed World Health Day Tuesday with a special resource-sharing event. Mountain Laurel Integrated Healthcare had a table set up Tuesday at its Logan clinic (pictured), providing free resources and materials raising awareness around addiction recovery and community engagement, in recognition of World Health Day. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Barb Ellis, a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist at Mountain Laurel, hosted a

April is National Donate Life Month, dedicated to raising awareness of the rising need for more registered organ donors. On Wednesday, April 1st, Boone Memorial Health celebrated National Donate Life Living Donor Day with a display of materials from the Center for Organ Recovery and Education, as well as a dinner in honor of a recently successful donation story that happened locally. Robert Fields | WVOW News MADISON While many recognize April 1 st as April Fool's Day, Boo

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College has an event planned for next week at its Logan Campus to raise awareness and connect the community with addiction recovery resources. SWVCTC will hold Collegiate Recovery Day on Wednesday, April 15th, to raise awareness and promote community engagement in addiction recovery. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Southern plans to host a Collegiate Recovery Day for 10am to 2pm on Wednesday, April 15 th . College officials say