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Hope Gas reduces amount in multi-million-dollar rate hike request to the state PSC
Customers of Hope Gas could soon be paying much more to heat their homes by February, but not as much as proposed in the company's original request to the state PSC. Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON A partial settlement agreement has been reached in a gas company’s request for a nearly $80 million rate hike. The company Hope Gas had asked the Public Service Commission of West Virginia to approve a base rate increase of about $79.6 million. During evidentiary hearings th
Nov 6


Couple face charges after child discovered wandering street naked
A Mingo County couple faces child neglect and animal abuse charges after a 4-year-old girl was found walking naked in the street around 1 a.m. Friday. Deputies say the child showed signs of neglect, and the home where five kids lived was in filthy condition. The parents, Kailee Gerardi and Zachary Johnson, have been arrested. All children are now in CPS care. WILLIAMSON A Mingo County couple is facing serious charges after a four-year-old girl was found walking naked in the
Oct 22


Trooper's body cam footage admissible in murder trial
Jurors will see bodycam footage in the trial of Timothy Kennedy, accused of ambushing and fatally shooting WV State Trooper Sgt. Cory...
Oct 6


WVDEP meeting in Gilbert addresses Adams Fork Energy project proposal
WVDEP Division of Air Quality (DAQ) New Source Review (NSR) Program Manager Joe Kessler addressed the role of the DAQ in certifying...
Sep 23


Rollover crash sends one to the hospital on Holden 22
A driver was extricated from a rollover crash late this morning on Holly Ridge Road in Holden. Cora and Verdunville VFD crews responded...
Aug 17


Southern now enrolling for Fall 2025
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is now registering for Fall 2025. Sign up in person during business hours or...
Aug 11


Shake-up of superintendents in counties under state control.
Logan County Superintendent Jeff Huffman will step down from the role of district super at the end of June. Huffman has agreed to take a...
May 23


Route 80 back open following rock slide
A rock slide on Friday afternoon closed Route 80 near Gilbert. The state DOT announced the road is back open after crews worked through...
Apr 14


Community leaders supporting fight against child abuse in Logan, Mingo County
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the West Virginia Child Advocacy Network (WVCAN) is running its third annual "High5Drive."...
Apr 10


Community College Council takes over Southern, President placed on administrative leave
The West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education voted to take over Southern's Board of Governors and replaced...
Apr 8


Suspect dead in officer involved shooting in Mingo County
A suspect is dead after a Mingo County Deputy involved shooting at Lenore Friday night. LENORE An officer involved shooting in Mingo...
Mar 24


Gas line blowout at Cow Creek prompts evacuations and road closure
A natural gas transmission line blowout funneled dirt and dust into the air Sunday night over Cow Creek COW CREEK A Sunday evening gas...
Mar 3


West Virginia flood response continues as Logan County among hardest hit
The Guyandotte River Sunday morning following a night of heavy rain and floods. Thirteen West Virginia counties are under a state of...
Feb 17


Former Williamson Mayor sentenced for stealing hospital funds
A federal court sentenced former Williamson mayor and CEO of Williamson Memorial Hospital to 5 years of probation, fines and restitution...
Jan 17


West Virginia American Water considers acquiring Logan County water systems
Buffalo Creek PSD General Manager Herby Pruitt (right) called a public meeting to disclose the true extent of the service area's ongoing...
Jan 10


AEP says 80% of power outages restored
LOGAN Widespread wind and rain blamed for power outages in West Virginia Wednesday. According Appalachian Power, crews worked through...
Nov 21, 2024


Fires persist in the Coalfields
Fire at Coal Mountain in Wyoming County LOGAN Wildfires continue to burn in Southern West Virginia despite recent rains. Wildfires have...
Nov 12, 2024


ACLU-WV files suit over Mingo County ballot error
MINGO COUNTY The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) has filed a lawsuit following an error found on Mingo County...
Nov 7, 2024


Matewan Fall Festival this Saturday to last Massacre re-enactment of 2024
MATEWAN The Matewan Massacre Drama will take place this Saturday. The event is part of Matewan’s Fall Festival. The drama brings to...
Oct 11, 2024


"Suspicious Note" prompts evacuation at Mingo Central
Updated 3:26pm Thursday, September 19, 2024 DELBARTON An evacuation and early dismissal this morning at Mingo Central High School was...
Sep 19, 2024
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