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Elk viewing tours continue through October at Chief Logan State Park
Elk viewing tours at Chief Logan State Park continue every weekend through October at Chief Logan State Park. Elk tours continue through October at Chief Logan State Park Robert Fields | WVOW News HENLAWSON Elk viewing tours at Chief Logan State Park are continuing through October, giving visitors a chance to see West Virginia's growing elk herd in its natural habitat. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and West Virginia State Parks are offering morning and eve
Sep 25


Walking tours and locally written play coming to Logan ahead of Halloween
Art & Soul Creative Arts Co. and The 1910 have partnered for the 2026 Halloween season to put on guided walking tours featuring ghost stories and local legends in the Logan area and a play written by Logan native Joyce Robertson about the events surrounding the 1932 murder of Mamie Thurman. Tours and local play coming to Logan ahead of Halloween Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Downtown Logan will have two separate history and Halloween-themed events at The 1910 this fall, b
Sep 22


Flood watch extended across much of West Virginia
A widespread flood watch covering 28 West Virginia counties has been extended to Wednesday morning as the threat of heavy thunderstorms persists under a slow-moving storm system. Flood watch extended across much of West Virginia Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended a flood watch across much of West Virginia through 8:00 Wednesday morning as a slow-moving weather system continues to bring the potential for heavy rain an
Sep 22


RGSWV to host annual Save a Life Day and Recovery Walk
Participants of the recovery walk for Save a Life Day 2022 carried a banner through Downtown Logan to generate community awareness towards recovery. RGSWV to host annual Save a Life Day and Recovery Walk Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Recovery Group of Southern West Virginia will host its 13th annual Save a Life Day and Recovery Walk Thursday in Logan. According to Mountain Laurel Integrated Healthcare, the event is meant to bring together people in recovery, their familie
Sep 21


Chapmanville kicks off annual Apple Butter Festival this week
The Town of Chapmanville's 2026 Apple Butter Festival runs this Thursday through Saturday in Chapmanville. Chapmanville kicks off annual Apple Butter Festival this week Robert Fields | WVOW News CHAPMANVILLE The annual Chapmanville Apple Butter Festival returns this week with three days of fall activities in Logan County. According to the Hatfield-McCoy Convention and Visitors Bureau, the town plans to have a cornhole tournament, quilt show, chili cook-off, a car cruise-in
Sep 21


Logan County Schools Superintendent answers questions surrounding Logan Elementary closure
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
Sep 16


Superintendent to answer questions surrounding closure of Logan Elementary School
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
Sep 15


"Operation Coal Country" ends in nearly sixty fugitive arrests in southern West Virginia
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
Sep 15


Woman struck by vehicle in Logan Thursday night
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
Sep 11


Logan County BOE to vote on more than two dozen policies
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
Sep 8


Community group urging West Virginia lawmakers to pause recent wave of school closures
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
Sep 4


Logan High School displays championship banners honoring Aracoma High School Bulldogs
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
Aug 31


WVDNR opens ticket sales for 2026 Elk Tours at Chief Logan State Park
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
Aug 28


Mingo County Schools shares more info on possible elementary school closure
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
Aug 25


Logan County Schools gives more details after confirming possible school closures
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
Aug 24


Chapmanville man charged with child abuse following domestic incident last week
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
Aug 24


Community protests possible closure of South Man Elementary School
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
Aug 21


Logan Regional CEO Justin Turner named to national list of top hospital leaders
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
Aug 21


Logan County Schedule Preview: Reigning AAA champion Princeton highlights Tigers schedule
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
Aug 19


Willie Akers, legendary Logan coach, passes away at 89
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
Aug 19
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