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Twin sisters arrested in Williamson
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer WEST WILLIAMSON — Two Pikeville, Ky. teens, who happen to be twin sisters, were taken into custody by officers with the Williamson Police Department (WPD) on charges of public intoxication, minor in possession of alcohol, obstructing an officer and fleeing. According to the criminal complaints filed in Mingo County Magistrate Court by WPD Sgt. John Hall, Jr. and Patrolman Jarrod Marcum, Kelsie J. Sawyers...
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Julia R Goad | Daily News Daniel Sizemore, who heads the ProStart program at Mingo Central, told students a career in food service could take them as far as their ambition and work ethic allowed. ProStart catered lunch at the career fair which had an attendance of more than 350 eighth-graders.
Mingo students attend career fair
Julia Roberts Goad Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — Eighth-grade students in Mingo schools got practical answers to career questions Wednesday when the West Virginia University Extension Service held a career fair. The event was held at the Williamson campus of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. Professionals from 24 fields spoke at the event. Students chose four fields they were interested in, and heard from representat...
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Jason Pardue
Phelps native, young son found dead in N.C.
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — A Phelps, Ky. family is living their worst nightmare, as they prepare to bury their 33 year-old daughter and grandson following their death at the hands of another. The tragedy occurred in N. Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Jason Ryan Pardue, 33, the alleged boyfriend of the victim and father of her daughter is said to have stabbed Kelly Maria (Hurley) Pruitt multiple times, and evid...
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Christian Help celebrating 18 years of service
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer KERMIT – Christian Help, a charity organization based in Kermit is celebrating its eighteenth year of service to the citizens of Mingo County and Martin County, Ky. They have provided a wealth of assistance that has greatly benefited those in need. Desiring to serve the communities on the border of Kentucky and West Virginia, Christian Help began its outreach program in 1994 in a building in Kermit. Work...
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Report: Mingo school personnel attendance impressive
Julia Roberts Goad Staff Writer CHARLESTON — Mingo County school personnel are some of the most reliable employees in the state, according to the West Virginia Department of Education (DOE). West Virginia Senate Education Vice Chair Eric Wells requested information detailing the attendance rates of West Virginia public school professional and service employees. This information, compiled by the DOE, provided a comprehensive view of the ...
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Pike Co. receives $3.3M for roads
Julia Roberts Goad Staff Writer PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Pike County Fiscal Court received a report on funds the county has recieved from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for the county’s roads, among other business taken up by the court at its regular meeting. Joe Stanley with the Transportation Cabinet explained to the Court that there is more than $3.3 million dollars marked for Pike County’s roads. There are 1,200 miles of roads in t...
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Guilty pleas accepted in circuit court
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — Two defendants who were arrested and indicted as a result of the “Operation Zero Tolerance” investigation, along with three others arrested on unrelated charges, have now entered guilty pleas in Mingo County Circuit Court before the Honorable Judge Michael Thornsbury. Earl Blankenship, Indictment J13-F19; pleaded guilty to delivery of a Schedule I controlled substance (Marijuana). Blankenshi...
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Submitted Photo From left, James D. Thornburg, Bill Shewey, Dr. Ron Area, Bob Shewey, Marshall President Stephen J. Kopp and Gary White pose for a photo around an oversized check for $1.2 million presented to the Marshall Foundation today in a ceremony at the Marshall University Foundation Hall, home of the Erickson Alumni Center. The $1.2 million will be given over a 20-year period by the C. Frederick Shewey Charitable Lead Annuity Trust. Thornburg and White are co-trustees of the trust, Bill and Bob Shewey are sons of the late C. Frederick Shewey, and Area is CEO of the Marshall Foundation.
MU Foundation establishes Shewey Family Scholarship
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer HUNTINGTON — The Shewey Family Scholarship Program, which will benefit students in four WV counties and one county in Ky., has been established by the Marshall University Foundation, according to Dr. Ron Area, CEO of the foundation. The need-based awards will go to full-time Marshall University students who have at least 3.0 GPAs and financial need as defined by the Office of Student Financial Assistance...
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Myra Miller
Clinic manager pleads guilty to ‘pill mill’ operation
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer CHARLESTON — A South Williamson, Ky. woman who served as the office manager of the Mountain Medical Care Center (Williamson Wellness Center), which was located on Third Avenue in Williamson, entered a guilty plea in U.S. Federal Court on Tuesday to charges of conspiring to misuse a physician’s Federal Drug Registration number who is accused of operating a “pill mill” for well over five years. While being...
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DNR to hold public meetings on hunting regulations
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer LOGAN — In preparation for the 2013 West Virginia hunting seasons and the rules and regulations that govern them, the Division of Natural Resources have scheduled public meetings around the state to discuss the matters and educate local hunting enthusiasts. The WVDNR have announced meetings today in Glen Dale, Moorefield, Elkins, Beckley, Logan and Parkersburg. The proposed regulations include 2013 rul...
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‘Health innovation hub’ launched in Williamson
Chad Abshire Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — The Williamson Health and Wellness Center, the anchor institution of Sustainable Williamson, recently launched the “health innovation hub,” a vehicle for economic development and neighborhood revitalization with an overall goal of improving the community’s health. “And what better place to start, than in the heart of coal country and within one of the unhealthiest regions in the United States,” Dr....
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Nick Rahall
Rahall, Rogers introduce bill to curb drug abuse
Chad Abshire Staff Writer WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two U.S. Representatives, one from West Virginia and the other from Kentucky, recently introduced a bill to increase abuse-deterrent safeguards for prescription drugs. The Stop Tampering of Prescription Pills (STOPP) Act, was introduced by Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) and Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Ky.), along with William Keating (D-Mass.), and would require opioid-based prescription drugs to include ...
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Submitted Photo | Mingo County Emergency Services A 993K Caterpillar front end loader flipped off of the side of a flat bed truck that was turning from U.S. 119 onto 22 Mine Road on Friday. Dozers and cranes were utilized to put the loader upright.
Planning, teamwork corrects heavy equipment spill
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer 22 MINE ROAD — A piece of heavy machinery owned by Coal-Mac came off of a flat-bed transport truck turning onto 22 Mine Road from U.S. 119 and ended up on its side, where it remained for two days until a plan was implemented to place it right side up. According to information provided by Mingo County Emergency Services Director Jerrod Fletcher, the accident occurred at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday and...
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Head-on collision sends 1 to hospital
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer ELK CREEK — Although the investigation into the exact cause of a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Elk Creek in the Delbarton community is still underway, preliminary reports by the deputy on scene states that a citation will be issued to one driver for reasons of failure to maintain control. Mingo County 911 received a report of a head-on collision between two pickup trucks at approximately 2:30 p.m. o...
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Jonathan Thornsbury
Pike man indicted for rape, attempted murder
Rachel Dove-Baldwin Staff Writer PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A case that had shocked the Tug Valley area earlier this month was presented to the 2013 Pike County Grand Jury when they convened last week for consideration of indictments. According to Commonwealth Attorney, Rick L. Bartley, a true-bill was returned against Jonathan Thornsbury, 20, of Sidney, Ky., after jurors heared testimony from troopers with Post 9 of the Kentucky State Police (KS...
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