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Chapmanville man the latest arrested in connection with alleged plot to attack White House event in June
A Logan County man is the eighth person charged in an alleged plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on June 14. Image of the UFC octagon on the White House lawn during the Freedom 250 event sourced from WV MetroNews Chapmanville man the latest arrested in connection with alleged plot to attack White House event in June Robert Fields | WVOW News COLUMBUS According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 21-year-old Chandler D. Scaggs of Chapmanville, was arre
2 days ago


Logan Little League wins state softball tournament,advance to Southeast Region
Logan clinches a spot in the Little League Southeast Regional Tournament
where they’ll play South Carolina state champion Northwood Little League on
July 17 at 10 a.m. at Little League Southeast Park in Warner Robins, Georgia.
Abraham supplied Logan with all the offense it would need with a first inning
squeeze bunt to score Lillie Podunavac.
3 days ago


Logan fire department sends crews to help fight warehouse fire in Wood County
The City of Logan Fire Department sending crews to help battle a catastrophic inferno in Wood County as a warehouse has now been burning for days.
The fire was reported early Sunday morning at the Peoples Cartage, Inc. warehouse in Parkersburg and had seemingly been extinguished. However, it reignited and completely engulfed the structure.
4 days ago


Logan Little League wins in extras, advances to Softball state championship game
Logan Little League rallied for a 2-1 walk-off victory over Man Little League in the West Virginia Little League Softball State Tournament semifinals Tuesday at Chief Logan Recreational Center. The win advances Logan to the state championship game against Moorefield. Logan Little League wins inextras, advances to Softball state championship game Bill Lusk | WVOW Sports LOGAN Ryah Boyd ripped a single to left field, scoring Maecee Pruitt from third to give the Logan Little
4 days ago


Town of Man accepting vendor applications for annual street fair July 31st & Aug. 1st
If you're a food vendor, craft maker or just small business owner looking for a great opportunity to connect with the community, here's an event you'll want to keep in mind.
The Town of Man is accepting vendor applications for the Annual Street Fair, taking place the last weekend of the month.
6 days ago


Logan County's one-of-a-kind recovery and education program earns national spotlight
Blankenship attended the joint ARHE, ARS and AAPG conference with West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network's Project Director, Susie Mullens. Logan County's one-of-a-kind recovery and education program earns national spotlight Shana Nelson | WVOW News LOGAN A first-of-its-kind educational program developed in Logan County reached a national audience this week at a collegiate recovery conference in Colorado. Aaron Blankenship, Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) trainer
Jul 2


Logan Little League set to host West Virginia Little League Softball State Tournament
Teams from across West Virginia gather at the Chief Logan Recreational Center as Logan Little League hosts the 2026 West Virginia Little League Softball State Tournament in partnership with the West Virginia District 2 Little League and Softball. The 11-team tournament, representing seven districts and divided into the Herd and Mountaineer brackets, begins Friday on two fields at the complex. At 6:00 p.m., District 2 champion and host Logan Little League will take on Distric
Jul 2


Life sentence without mercy in Logan County Circuit Court murder case
Logan County Circuit Court Judge Joshua Butcher sentenced Daris Stanton to life in prison without mercy for the 2024 murder of Walter Elmore. The state recommended mercy for the guilty plea, however Judge Butcher decided the totality of the facts and the callousness of the defendant did not warrant mercy.
Jul 2


Corporal Matson, one of Merrill's Marauders, remains identified and returning home
After more than 80 years, a Logan County war hero is finally coming home. U.S. Army Corporal Kenneth Matson of Man has been identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and will be laid to rest with full military honors. Matson served with the famed Merrill’s Marauders, an elite World War II jungle warfare unit that carried out dangerous long-range missions behind Japanese lines in Burma. He was killed in action on June 28, 1944, during the Burma Campaign. Public visit
Jun 29


A Chapmanville Insurance Agent charged with Fraud
According to investigators, Wayne Runyon has been charged with Computer Fraud, Fraudulent Insurance Acts, Fraudulent Schemes, and Obtaining Money by False Pretenses. Additional details regarding the allegations have not yet been released. WVOW News CHAPMANVILLE A Chapmanville Insurance man has been charged with crimes resulting from insurance fraud, according to investigators. An investigation by the West Virginia Office of Insurance Commission, accuses 53-year-old Wayne Run
Jun 22


Former LB&T CEO dies at 78
Eddie Canterbury, a Holden native and longtime banking executive LB&T, passed away Tuesday in Rutledge, Tennessee. RUTLEDGE A longtime Logan banker has died. Eddie Canterbury passed away Tuesday in Rutledge, Tennessee. He was born at Holden. Canterbury began his banking career at Logan Bank and Trust in 1970. Ten years later he was named Director. In 1982 he became CEO. He was named West Virginia Banker of the Year in the 2000’s and was appointed to the board of Directors of
Jun 19


Appalachian Power issues storm response update following severe thunderstorms Thursday
Crews with Appalachian Power Company were out Thursday addressing sweeping power outages caused by severe thunderstorms across the southern coalfields. Appalachian Power Company (APCo) is working to restore power after severe thunderstorms and 60 mph wind gusts downed trees and power lines across southern West Virginia Thursday morning. Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON By 11:45 a.m., Appalachian Power says the total number of reported outages had climbed to approximately
Jun 18


New elk statue honors leaders behind West Virginia wildlife success story
Tuesday's dedication ceremony was hosted by the Hatfield-McCoy Convention and Visitors Bureau. Shana Nelson & A.M. Stone | WVOW News LOGAN The success of West Virginia's elk restoration project was on full display Tuesday during the dedication of the new "Larry Bob Wilson" elk statue at the Country Roads Byway Visitor Center, and according to former Natural Resources Commissioner Ken Wilson, the project is still growing. The state's elk population began with 24 animals reint
Jun 17


Logan Lions Club distributes 500 flags ahead of Flag Day, promotes annual duck race fundraiser
Logan Lions Club members set up at the Logan County Courthouse to give out American flags and sell tickets for the 23rd Annual Duck Race. Shana Nelson | WVOW News LOGAN The Logan Lions Club distributed 500 free American flags in less than 75 minutes during its annual Flag Day giveaway in front of the Logan County Courthouse on Friday. Members of the Logan Lions Club distributed all 500 of their American flags in less than 75 minutes. According to the organization, the tradit
Jun 14


WV hospital leaders discuss rural healthcare challenges and opportunities
Logan Regional Medical Center CEO Justin Turner and West Virginia Hospital Association President and CEO Jim Kaufman joined WVOW's A.M. Stone on an episode of "LRMC and You." Shana Nelson | WVOW News LOGAN Healthcare leaders from Logan Regional Medical Center and the West Virginia Hospital Association discussed the challenges facing hospitals across the state, including workforce shortages, Medicaid funding concerns and the unique demands of providing healthcare in rural com
Jun 14


Logan County woman arraigned, accused of stealing nearly $1,500 worth of property
A Logan County woman was arraigned Friday in Logan County Magistrate Court on multiple charges after state troopers arrested her in late May for allegedly breaking into a residence and stealing nearly $1,500 worth of property. State police arrested a Mallory woman Thursday, May 28, on multiple felony counts, including grand larceny, stemming from the alleged attempted theft of several household items amounting to approximately $1,500. Robert Fields | WVOW News MALLORY West V
Jun 12


Two people face several charges after shots-fired incident in Logan County
Court documents reveal additional details about a shots-fired incident in the Wilkinson area of Logan County that ended with two arrests Tuesday. Two individuals were arrested this week in Logan County after a Pecks Mill man allegedly shot at a repo company, fled from police and threatened officers with guns and explosives. Robert Fields | WVOW News WILKINSON According to investigators, 40-year-old Rex Hale of Pecks Mill allegedly fired shots toward employees of a repossessi
Jun 12


Former Logan Middle School teacher fired following sex abuse indictment
Former Logan Middle School teacher Curtis Collins has been fired by the Logan County Schools following his indictment on a charge of sexual abuse by a person in a position of trust to a child. Investigators allege Collins engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a Logan High School student. If convicted, the Williamson resident faces 10 to 20 years in prison. A.M. Stone | WVOW News THREE MILE CURVE The contract of a middle school teacher has been terminated following hi
Jun 11


Logan County libraries invite readers to “Unearth a Story” this summer
In collaboration with the Collaborative Summer Library Program, Logan Area Public Library, Chapmanville Public Library and Buffalo Creek Memorial Library are each offering all ages to "Unearth a Story" with a lineup of events for the community. Shana Nelson | WVOW News LOGAN Logan County residents of all ages will have opportunities to read, learn, and explore this summer as local libraries join a nationwide summer reading program designed to spark curiosity and discovery.
Jun 4


Logan Elementary students expected to spend next school year at Logan Middle School
Students at Logan Elementary School are expected to begin the 2026-2027 school year at Logan Middle School as recovery efforts continue following a fire in February. Logan Elementary School students will likely spend the 2026-2027 school year at Logan Middle as assessments continue following the fire in February that damaged the structure of the building and compromised the electrical, data and network systems. Board members (left to right) Tony Dean, Mark Keyser and Ralph R
Jun 3
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