Tickets sales are open for the WVDNR's 2026 Elk Restoration Tours at Chief Logan State Park, which start on September 13 and continue every weekend through October 24 WVDNR opens ticket sales for 2026 Elk Tours at Chief Logan Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has opened ticket sales for its 2026 Elk Management Tours in Logan County. The tours give visitors an opportunity to see elk and learn about the state’s restoration

Dozens of coal miners in southern West Virginia will lose their jobs when the Eagle Horizon Mine in Boone County closes October 11 Dozens of West Virginia miners to lose jobs when Boone County site closes in October Robert Fields | WVOW News ASHFORD More than 70 Boone County coal miners are losing their jobs following the closure of Eagle Horizon Resources' Boone North No. 2 Surface Coal Mine in Ashford. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN notice, share

Dingess Elementary school is among the facilities across West Virginia facing possible closure as public school enrollment continues to decline statewide and the state's school funding formula provides little to no relief Mingo County Schools shares more info on possible elementary school closure Robert Fields | WVOW News WILLIAMSON Mingo County Schools released more details this week as it considers closing Dingess Elementary after the 2026-27 school year. District leaders

George Harmon Runyon Jr., 57, of Delbarton, is facing malicious or unlawful assault and gun charges after a reported verbal argument led to him striking another man in the head with a firearm Mingo County man charged in connection with alleged assault Robert Fields | WVOW News VARNEY A Mingo County man is facing multiple charges after state police say he struck another man in the head with a firearm. West Virginia State Police arrested 57-year-old George Harmon Runyon Jr. o

Logan County Schools is providing the public with more information after it was confirmed that three elementary schools in the county are being proposed for permanent closure as the district continues to struggle with declining enrollment and funding concerns Logan County Schools gives more details after confirming possible school closures Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Logan County Schools has released an FAQ explaining its plans to prepare closure documents for three ele

WVSP say Charles Sheppard, 26, of Chapmanville, faces multiple charges following an alleged domestic incident in which he's accused of injuring a one-year-old infant Chapmanville man charged with child abuse following domestic incident last week Robert Fields | WVOW News CHAPMANVILLE A Logan County man is behind bars after an infant was injured during an alleged domestic incident last week. West Virginia State Police arrested 26-year-old Charles Sheppard of Chapmanville on

South Man Elementary School is one of the three facilities in Logan County on the possible chopping block as public school attendance declines by approximately 300 students per year Community protests possible closure of South Man Elementary Robert Fields | WVOW News MAN Community members in Man were out Wednesday to voice their opposition against the proposed closures of school facilities across Logan County. About 100 people attended a demonstration Wednesday night at Sou

Logan Regional Medical Center CEO Justin Turner Logan Regional CEO Justin Turner named to national list of top hospital leaders Shana Nelson | WVOW News LOGAN Logan Regional Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Justin Turner has been named to Becker's Healthcare's "Community Hospital CEOs to Know" list for 2026. The annual list recognizes chief executive officers leading community hospitals and health systems through a changing healthcare landscape while focusing on quali

The Wayne County Board of Education will seek advice on auctioning the former Dunlow and Genoa elementary school properties after rejecting one informal offer from the Wayne County Commission and the Wayne County Economic Development Authority, and another offer from the Cabwaylingo Appalachian Mission Two former Wayne County school properties could be put up for auction Robert Fields | WVOW News WAYNE The future of the former Dunlow and Genoa elementary school properties r

CHAPMANVILLE A year after putting together the best regular season in program history, the Chapmanville Tigers will begin the 2026 football season with something they did not have a year ago: a target on their backs. Chapmanville finished the 2025 regular season unbeaten, setting a school record with 12 victories and advancing to the Class AAA semifinals. The Tigers’ season ultimately ended with a 36-13 semifinal loss to Nitro, leaving a talented program with plent

West Virginia is mourning the loss of one of its most enduring figures. Willie Akers, the legendary Logan High School basketball coach who turned the Wildcats into one of the state’s premier programs, passed away Tuesday at the age of 89. For generations of Logan players and fans, Akers was more than a coach. He became synonymous with winning basketball, hard work and the unmistakable blue-and-gold pride of Logan High School. Akers spent more than two decades le

Coming off an impressive 8-3 season and a Class AA playoff berth, the Logan High School Wildcats will enter the new season with the same schedule and same expectations as a season ago. The same 10 teams that the Wildcats played last season are back on this year’s schedule for the 2026 season that saw the Wildcats win their first six games of the season, finish the regular season 8-2, earning a 12 th place finish in the final West Virginia Secondary School Activities

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties following another round of severe storms that brought heavy rainfall, flash flooding, mudslides and damaging winds across the state. The storms moved through West Virginia from August 16 through August 18, with some areas receiving near-record rainfall in just a matter of hours. The severe weather led to widespread water rescues and significant damage to homes, businesses, public

With the upcoming sports season approaching, Boone Memorial Health is helping local athletes prepare with free sports physicals. The physicals are available without an appointment, and walk-ins are welcome through August 31st. Sports physicals are offered Tuesdays at the BMH Comfort Clinic from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. They are also available Saturdays at the BMH Danville Clinic from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Athletes under the age of 18 will need parental consent.

Despite challenges facing Nighbert Memorial United Methodist Church, volunteers and community partners continue working to keep its food pantry serving Logan County residents. The pantry, which has operated for nearly two decades, distributes thousands of pounds of food through weekly outreach and its third-Monday drive-thru distribution.

The Chapmanville Tigers dominated a tri-match Wednesday at Little Creek Country Club, placing four golfers in the top five and beating Sissonville by 34 shots. Cooper Evans earned medalist honors with a 38, while Zeke Tiller, Colton Thompson and Nate Farley finished third through fifth. Chapmanville shot 175, ahead of Sissonville’s 209 and Nitro’s 243. Chapmanville cruises to tri-match win, Evans claims medalist honors with a 38 Bill Lusk | WVOW Sports SOUTH CHARLESTON The C

Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College says a new grant through the state Higher Education Policy Commission will help fuel an initiative at the college focusing on putting more support behind first-generation college students and giving them the resources they need to succeed in their education Southern announces HEPC grant focused on first-generation students Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College says it’s exp

The Pike County Sheriff's Department arrested Trellis R. Cisco, 48, of Matewan, on Thursday on multiple charges listed on an indictment that was returned two years ago Mingo County man arrested in Pike County on charges from two years ago Robert Fields | WVOW News PIKEVILLE A Mingo County, West Virginia man has been arrested in Pike County, Kentucky, on charges listed on an indictment that was returned nearly two years ago. According to the Pike County Sheriff’s Department,

Logan Patrolman J. Evans reports he was called out by 911 to a Dingess Street address for a man reportedly being disorderly, combative and was refusing EMS care. The patrolman said he arrived and convinced Adams to accept the medical attention since he had a severe laceration on the side of his head. Patrolman Evans said he was advised the defendant took a handful of pills, fell and ended up striking his head on the concrete. Later in the night around 3:30 a.m. Sunday (8/9

The City of Logan has been recognized by the West Virginia-based Amazing Cities as a leader in entrepreneurial practices among municipalities for its efforts in drawing growth and economic development through innovative strategies and problem-solving City of Logan receives Amazing Cities' "Entrepreneurial Leadership Award" Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN The City of Logan is the recipient of Amazing Cities’ Entrepreneurial Leadership Award. The award recognizes municipaliti