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Cinderella Project requesting dresses, accessories
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — The dates for area high school proms are only a few weeks away, and the “Cinderella Project” that was created to assist those unable to afford the hefty price tag attached to prom gowns and accessories are requesting help from the community, in order to make the dreams of numerous students become a reality. Williamson Memorial Hospital’s (WMH) “Nurse of the Year” April Toler-Mullins, aka “Fa...
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Rutherford: Hillbilly Days proceeds not being used properly
Julia Roberts Goad Staff Writer PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Pike County Judge Executive Wayne T. Rutherford says the Hillbilly Days festival was founded to raise money for crippled children, but that now that money is going to “companies and corporations.” Hillbilly Days is scheduled for April 18 - 20 this year, and brings 100,000 people to Pikeville. At a recent meeting of the Pike County Fiscal Court, Rutherford said the Fiscal Court founded t...
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Submitted Photo Silas Stepp, the young son of Jeremiah and Judith Stepp, serves as the inspiration for the 1st Annual Mingo County Autism Awareness 5K Walk, scheduled for April 27th at the Williamson Field House.
First Annual 5K Walk for Autism planned
Rachel dove-Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON - One Mingo County family understands firsthand what it means to have a child diagnosed with Autism, and of the hardships loved ones go through while learning to cope with the disorder. For Judith and Jeremiah Stepp, the parents of Silas, a four year-old with a contagious smile and bright eyes, a decision was made to share not only their experience with the public but to use their circumstance...
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Guilty pleas entered in Mingo Circuit Court
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON – According to information provided by Prosecuting Attorney C. Michael Sparks, a total of 5 defendants have entered guilty pleas this week before Mingo County Circuit Court Judge Michael Thornsbury. One individual was sentenced to prison while the remaining four are scheduled for sentencing on April 8th at 9 a.m. Albert Warren Childress, Indictment J13-F20; Childress pleaded guilty to Attempt ...
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Police: Smoke inhalation killed 7 in Ky. fire
Brett Barrouquere Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An engaged couple and five children killed in a weekend house fire in southern Kentucky died from smoke inhalation, investigators said Tuesday as they worked to determine the cause of the blaze. Trooper Shane Jacobs said those who died in the blaze Saturday in the community of Gray were 27-year-old Jesse Disney; his fiancée, 22-year-old Nina Asher; her three children, 3-year-old Willi...
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New bill looks to change excess levy approval method
Chad Abshire Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — A new bill was recently introduced into State Senate which would change the amount of votes needed for approval of an excess levy or bond. Introduced by Sens. H. Truman Chafin (D-Mingo) and Robert “Bob” H. Plymale, (D-Wayne) Senate Joint Resolution No. 7, would be an amendment to the West Virginia constitution which would change the requirement in the passage of an excess levy, bond or anything sim...
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Preemptive gun bill passes house
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer CHARLESTON — The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill on Monday that would create a statewide regulation on all sales of firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories. The bill, HB 2760, would prevent municipalities from creating their own laws in regards to guns and gun sales. Delegate Justin Marcum (D-Mingo, Logan), a co-sponsor of the bill, spoke in favor of these regulations. “What the bi...
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Submitted Photo Pictured is a circle of love created from "Happy Dolls", a project that April Toler-Mullins recently completed at her daughter's birthday party. She delivered the dolls that include words of hope, encouragement and love to children at the Tug Valley Recovery Shelter in Williamson. The dolls are part of the world-wide efforts of a non-profit organization that places them in the arms of children suffering hardships.
‘Happy Dolls’ source of inspiration, hope
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — “I can just imagine seeing the eyes of a child light up or the smile on their face when they’re given a doll that was designed by another child that has uplifting messages written on it to help them get through whatever hardships they’re facing,” said April Toler-Mullins, a registered nurse with Williamson Memorial Hospital that has embarked on a personal campaign to make a difference in the l...
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2 DUI arrests reported in Mingo
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — According to criminal complaints provided by the Mingo County Magistrate Clerk’s office, two defendants were arrested on charges that include driving under the influence, among others. Leonard R. Simpson, 46, of Wharncliffe, was taken into custody by West Virginia State Police (WVSP) Trooper J.R. Tupper, being charged with DUI, carrying a concealed deadly weapon and failure to stop prior to ...
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Local singers to perform at MAC
Chad Abshire Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — Local singers who have signed with the Williamson-based Lyrick Promotions, LTD., will be performing Saturday, March 16, at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg, Ky. John Carlin, Lyrick’s president, said that his full roster of homegrown talent would take the stage from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. However, prospective singers can also take command of the stage to give their own performances, with a cha...
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Bernadean Perry | Daily News An SUV collided with the side of the Community Trust Bank located on Second Avenue in Williamson Friday morning. One person was said to have been injured in the mishap. The accident remains under investigation by the WPD.
Vehicle collides with bank building
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — An accident that occurred Friday morning on 2nd Ave. in Williamson resulted in a SUV colliding with the side of the Community Trust Bank, close to the area where the drive-thru lanes are located. The accident was investigated by Williamson Police Department Patrolman D. Paige and J. Taylor, who told the Daily News the report has yet to be finalized. The information released at this point sta...
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<p>Kyle Lovern/WDN</p><p>Williamson Fire Chief Jerry Mounts is pictured above speaking to the Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce on Monday at Los Amigos Dos restaurant in Williamson. Mounts spoke to the organization about the upcoming fire levy. The levy election will be on the ballot Saturday, March 23. Mounts said that every fire department in the county will equally benefit from the money generated by the new fire levy.</p>
Fire Levy addressed during TVCC meeting
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — Mingo County Fire Chief’s Association (MCFCA) President Jerry Mounts was the guest speaker at Monday’s monthly meeting of the Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce, which was held at the Los Amigos Dos Restaurant (the former location of the Brass Tree) Prichard Street in Williamson. The recently opened Mexican restaurant joined the chamber, along with the Law Firm of Lambright and Knopp and the M...
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Rachel Dove-Baldwin | Daily News A brush fire at Kate Cove in Forest Hills, Ky. came dangerously close to the home of Mike and Cecelia Goff on Monday afternoon. A quick response by members of the Belfry Volunteer Fire Department prevented any property damage from occurring. Dry ground conditions along with gusty winds contributed to the spreading of the fire.
Brush fire threatens Forest Hills homes
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer FOREST HILLS, Ky. — A mixture of dry leaves and brush accompanied by strong gusts of wind were a bad combination for several home owners who reside on Kate Cove in the Forest Hills, Ky. community, as a brush fire expanded to a large section of land, threatening the safety of their homes and property. Shortly after 12 o’clock noon on Monday, members of the Belfry Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) were disp...
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Mingo law enforcement makes arrests
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — Officers with the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD), the West Virginia State Police (WVSP) and the Gilbert Police Department (GPD) filed arrest reports with the Mingo County Magistrates Office that occurred during the last week. Michael A. Martin, 27, of Williamson, was placed under arrest by MCSD Sgt. Joe Smith and Deputy E. Williams on a felony charge of receiving and transferring s...
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Rockefeller introduces CARE bill
Martha Sparks Civitas News Service WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of hearing gripping accounts last week in Beckley from retired coal miners who were promised lifetime pension and health care benefits for themselves and their families, Senator Jay Rockefeller today introduced legislation that would protect those benefits for thousands of retired miners whose livelihoods are in jeopardy. Senator Joe Manchin cosponsored the bill. The Coa...
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