Logan County Schools Superintendent Dr. Sonya White (pictured) spoke Wednesday on WVOW's "What's Your Opinion" to answer questions from the community that have been swirling since the announcement that Logan Elementary School would not reopen following a fire in February. Logan County Schools Superintendent answers questions surrounding Logan Elementary closure Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Logan County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sonya White answered questions Wednesda

Questions for Logan County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sonya White regarding the permanent closure of Logan Elementary School can be asked in the comments of a post featured on our Facebook page. Logan County Schools superintendent to answer questions surrounding closure of Logan Elementary following February fire Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Logan County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sonya White is scheduled to answer questions about the decision to permanently close

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Moore Capito joined with representatives from several law enforcement agencies and county prosecuting attorneys last week to announce the end of Operation Coal Country, which resulted in nearly sixty arrests for a range of criminal charges and registration violations. Operation Coal Country ends in nearly sixty arrests Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies made 59 arres

A woman was struck by her husband's truck Thursday night in Logan after what family members described as an issue with the husband's prosthetic leg, causing him to lose control of the vehicle Woman struck by vehicle in Logan Thursday night Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN A woman was taken to Logan Regional Medical Center last night after being struck by a vehicle in Logan. According to bystanders and family members at the scene, the woman was leaving a graduation celebratio

After having their voting power over county policy restored earlier this year, Logan County Board of Education members plan to vote on 26 policy decisions this afternoon Logan County BOE to vote on more than two dozen policies Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN The Logan County Board of Education is set to vote this afternoon on 26 new, repealed and updated policies. Policy-making is one of two areas where the elected board has regained authority under the ongoing state interv

As West Virginia experiences another wave of proposed school closures and consolidations, another group made up of community members is urging state lawmakers to act quickly to prevent further closings Community group urging West Virginia lawmakers to pause recent wave of public school closures Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON Multiple West Virginia schools are being considered for closure next year, prompting community members to call on lawmakers to take action. Toget

On Thursday, Logan High School hosted former Aracoma High School students Cora Hairston, Judy Murphy, and Karen Garner Pierson, a former Aracoma Bulldog cheerleader; and Michael Williams, grandson of Robert Johnson Jr., an Aracoma football player. Logan High School displays championship banners honoring Aracoma High School Bulldogs Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Two new banners honoring the Aracoma High School Bulldogs are now displayed prominently on the Logan High School

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

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

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

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

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