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12 hrs ago | Williamson Daily News Online

Energy Express to kick off summer season Monday

Energy Express, an award-winning statewide summer reading program, will kick off its sixteenth summer in Mingo County on Monday June 24, 2013 for students.

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Related Topix: Dingess, WV, Gilbert, WV, Matewan, WV, West Virginia University

17 hrs ago | Logan Banner

Alleged murderer of Sheriff Crum denied bond

Flanked by officers with a special high-risk transport team from the South Central Regional Jail, accused killer Tennis Maynard, who has been charged and indicted with the slaying of Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum, was brought into a Cabell County Courtroom for his official bond request hearing.

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Related Topix: Cabell County, WV, Delbarton, WV, Criminal Defense Law, Law

17 hrs ago | Williamson Daily News Online

Alleged murderer of Sheriff Crum denied bond

Tennis Maynard, the accused killer of Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum, appeared in court in Cabell County on Monday for a bond hearing, which was denied.

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Related Topix: Cabell County, WV, Prison, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Drugs

17 hrs ago | Williamson Daily News Online

Tri-River Transit to provide reduced fares

Hamlin-Public transit systems around the state will offer riders some financial relief in honor of the State of West Virginia's 150th birthday celebration by reducing their rates for a day.

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Related Topix: Baisden, WV

19 hrs ago | WCHS-TV Charleston

Mingo Water

The federal government is providing more than $2 million to Mingo County to extend water service and fire protection to about 250 households.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Senator Jay Rockefeller, Senator Joe Manchin, Democrat, US Governors, Joe Manchin, US House of Representatives, Representative Nick Rahall, Agriculture, Science

Mon Jun 17, 2013

Charleston Daily Mail

W.Va. sheriff killing suspect seeks bail

A West Virginia man accused of gunning down a county sheriff is asking for bail ahead of his murder trial.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Williamson, WV

Sun Jun 16, 2013

Williamson Daily News Online

Domestic assault complaints investigated by officers

Criminal complaints on four, non-related domestic assault cases were released from Mingo County Magistrate Court, with all yielded arrests.

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Related Topix: Lenore, WV, Williamson, WV, Kermit, WV

Logan Banner

Marcum contributes to shoe fund

Delegate Justin Marcum has presented a check for $250 to the Logan Empowerment, Action and Development Community Organization for their annual shoe drive.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids

Fri Jun 14, 2013

Charleston Gazette

Miley closer to becoming next W.Va. House speaker

Barring any last minute chicanery or changes of heart, Delegate Tim Miley will become the next speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates.

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Related Topix: US News, Harrison County, WV, Charleston, WV, US Governors, Earl Ray Tomblin

Thu Jun 13, 2013

Williamson Daily News Online

Defendant arrested for separate incidents

A Williamson resident who was wanted on charges stemming from a May incident involving an ATV decided to repeat his criminal behavior last week and found himself under arrest on a multitude of charges.

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Related Topix: Williamson, WV

Williamson Daily News Online

New Kermit councilmember looking toward the future

Newly elected Kermit City Council member Tammy Preece Hodge said she "wants to paint city hall pink" following Tuesday's election that created a council equally divided along gender lines.

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Related Topix: Kermit, WV, Matewan, WV, Williamson, WV

Tue Jun 11, 2013

Williamson Daily News Online

Kermit man charged with assaulting teacher/coach

While serving as a guest speaker at the Kermit K-8 sports banquet that was held before the end of the 2012-2013 school year, Tug Valley High School teacher and boys varsity basketball coach Garland L. Thompson was allegedly assaulted by Kermit resident James A. Williamson, age 44. According to the criminal complaint filed in Mingo County Magistrate ... (more)

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Related Topix: Kermit, WV, Williamson, WV

Williamson Daily News Online

Pike County gets grant for tasers, cartridges

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security has awarded Pike County, Ky., a grant for the purchase of tasers and cartridges.

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Sun Jun 09, 2013

WCHS-TV Charleston

Severe Thunderstorm

Dan Matics Web Producer: Heath Harrison Reported: Jun. 9, 2013 9:56 PM EDT Updated: Jun. 9, 2013 10:39 PM EDT Mingo, Lincoln counties , West Virginia A severe thunderstorm hit the Eyewitness News viewing region Sunday evening.

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Related Topix: Lincoln County, WV

Charleston Daily Mail

Race for W.Va. House speaker to test Dem unity

Control of West Virginia's House of Delegates hangs in the balance after intense jockeying by two Democratic candidates for speaker, with business and labor groups weighing in and the large Republican minority hoping to stage a coup.

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Related Topix: US News, Harrison County, WV, US Governors, Earl Ray Tomblin

Fri Jun 07, 2013

Williamson Daily News Online

E. Williamson - An alleged explosion that was said to have occurred inside a home located at 1207 E. 6th Avenue in Williamson on Thursday evening reportedly triggered an electrical fire that quickly engulfed the three story, wood structure in flames.

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Related Topix: Fire, Williamson, WV, Chattaroy, WV

Wed Jun 05, 2013

Williamson Daily News Online

There were 5-K races held for Mingo County Schools on Thursday, May 23 and Friday morning, May 24, at 10 a.m., as several 8th grade students participated in 5-K race at Matewan Middle and at Burch Middle School.

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Related Topix: Matewan, WV, Gilbert, WV, Lenore, WV, Kermit, WV, Williamson, WV

Williamson Daily News Online

Williamson Sshriver Architects wins award for Mingo Central

Williamson Shriver Architects, Inc. was awarded an Honor Award for Excellence in Architectural Design for the design of Mingo Central High School.

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Related Topix: Arts, Architectural Design

Tue Jun 04, 2013

Williamson Daily News Online

Weekend arrests keep officers busy

The Mingo County Magistrate Clerk's office provided copies of numerous arrests that occurred over the weekend, with defendants being taken into custody on a variety of charges.

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Related Topix: Matewan, WV, Delbarton, WV, Dingess, WV

Mon Jun 03, 2013

Williamson Daily News Online

Dingess students compete in West Virginia Reads 150

The Dingess Elementary Principal Don Spence is pictured with students who competed in the "West Virginia Reads 150" competition sponsored by the Williamson Public Library and proudly claimed the first place prize.

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Related Topix: Dingess, WV