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Matewan mayor resigns after 20 years

Matewan mayor resigns after 20 years

Matewan mayor resigns after 20 years

MCHD receives first vaccine shipment for frontline workers; teachers will have future vaccination opportunity via Phase I-D plan

MCHD receives first vaccine shipment for frontline workers; teachers will have future vaccination opportunity via Phase I-D plan

MCHD receives first vaccine shipment for frontline workers; teachers will have future vaccination opportunity via Phase I-D plan

Decrease in testing during Thanksgiving holiday likely to again increase Mingo’s positivity rate

Decrease in testing during Thanksgiving holiday likely to again increase Mingo’s positivity rate

Decrease in testing during Thanksgiving holiday likely to again increase Mingo’s positivity rate

Runners back on course after nearly a year of disappointing race cancellations

Runners back on course after nearly a year of disappointing race cancellations

Runners back on course after nearly a year of disappointing race cancellations

MCHD launches Facebook campaign to encourage more Mingo residents to get tested

MCHD launches Facebook campaign to encourage more Mingo residents to get tested

MCHD launches Facebook campaign to encourage more Mingo residents to get tested

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HM Trail System, associated agencies and businesses, managed to transcend detrimental effects of 2020 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic began steamrolling throughout the country in early 2020 and almost immediately began racking up myriad casualties that would only continue to mount right up until the end of the year.

WPD begins use of canine unit

Mingo remains in red as second round of vaccine arrives at health department

Christmas cheer

Great White Way contest winners

Working to meet the challenge of COVID, Pikeville Medical Center also focused on the future of healthcare in the region

Arson suspected in fire that destroyed former restaurant

News

Justice announces school, vaccination changes

Dec 30, 2020

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced changes in school reopening and vaccination schedules Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 30.

Beshear announces new steps to stem COVID-19 growth

Updated Nov 18, 2020

Gov. Andy Beshear on Nov. 18 announced several new steps the state is taking to stem the rampant spread of the COVID-19 virus across the commonwealth, including the closure of schools and in-person service for bars and restaurants.

Governor issues new indoor mask order

Updated Nov 13, 2020

Beginning at midnight, Saturday, Nov. 14, wearing masks and face coverings in indoor public spaces will be mandatory by virtue of a new executive order being signed by Gov. Jim Justice.

MCHD reports 12th Covid-19 related death

Nov 11, 2020

Mingo County health officials announced late Tuesday, Nov. 10, that the county has experienced its 12th confirmed COVID-19 related death.

Mingo health officials launch campaign to spur more testing

Nov 9, 2020

The Mingo County Health Department has launched a new Facebook campaign that ideally will spur more of the county’s residents to get tested for COVID-19.

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DNR researching ways to grow bigger bluegill in West Virginia lakes

DNR researching ways to grow bigger bluegill in West Virginia lakes

Train derails at Sprigg

Train derails at Sprigg

[Online exclusive] AAUW celebrates 19th Amendment

[Online exclusive] AAUW celebrates 19th Amendment

National News

Homes of Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell are vandalized

Homes of Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell are vandalized

3 killed after small plane crashes into Michigan home

3 killed after small plane crashes into Michigan home

Outgoing GOP lawmaker expresses concern over party's future

Outgoing GOP lawmaker expresses concern over party's future

Gohmert’s reply to judge’s ruling: 'If I don’t have standing to do that, nobody does'

Gohmert’s reply to judge’s ruling: 'If I don’t have standing to do that, nobody does'

Sports

The pandemic and how it affects athletes

As our nation goes through one it’s most turbulent times, we must look to our future and how it has been affected by the pandemic. While we missed nearly our entire spring, the virus has continued on past the first day of fall. The normal everyday things we take for granted are restricted an…

Miners open season with a loss to the Hillbillies

Brett Coleman: A dream becomes reality

Go, fight, win: Tug Valley just wants to cheer

The difference between states

Two Miners, three Panthers earn All-State honors

Larry Joe Harless Community Center looks to be ‘solution’ during tough times

National Sports

Arizona fans’ vitriol over hiring of Jedd Fisch stems from process, perception, expectations

Arizona fans’ vitriol over hiring of Jedd Fisch stems from process, perception, expectations

Packers-Bears showdown filled with playoff implications

Packers-Bears showdown filled with playoff implications

Indiana's comeback against Ole Miss falls short in final drive of Outback Bowl

Indiana's comeback against Ole Miss falls short in final drive of Outback Bowl

Huskers get big boost for 2021 as senior OLB JoJo Domann announces plan to return

Huskers get big boost for 2021 as senior OLB JoJo Domann announces plan to return

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Runners (and walkers) will attempt to ‘Conquer the Wall’

Runners (and walkers) will attempt to ‘Conquer the Wall’

Feb 2, 2018

PEIA protests hit home

PEIA protests hit home

Feb 2, 2018

Battle of the Valleys: Tug Valley knocks off Shelby Valley, 68-63

Battle of the Valleys: Tug Valley knocks off Shelby Valley, 68-63

Feb 2, 2018

Mingo County educators discuss options on PEIA cuts

Mingo County educators discuss options on PEIA cuts

Jan 26, 2018

Hatfield/McCoy Shootout

Hatfield/McCoy Shootout

Jan 26, 2018

Winter days can trigger SAD response

Winter days can trigger SAD response

Jan 26, 2018

Hatfield/McCoy Shootout preview

Hatfield/McCoy Shootout preview

Jan 19, 2018

TVRFL event will no longer be held

TVRFL event will no longer be held

Jan 19, 2018

Great White Way contest winners

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Great White Way contest winners

Dec 31, 2020

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Shop With A Deputy held

Dec 24, 2020

Small town Christmas

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Small town Christmas

Dec 18, 2020

Kermit celebrates the season

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Kermit celebrates the season

Dec 18, 2020

Runners (and walkers) will attempt to ‘Conquer the Wall’

Runners (and walkers) will attempt to ‘Conquer the Wall’

Feb 2, 2018

PEIA protests hit home

PEIA protests hit home

Feb 2, 2018

Battle of the Valleys: Tug Valley knocks off Shelby Valley, 68-63

Battle of the Valleys: Tug Valley knocks off Shelby Valley, 68-63

Feb 2, 2018

Mingo County educators discuss options on PEIA cuts

Mingo County educators discuss options on PEIA cuts

Jan 26, 2018

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Lifestyles

Summer 2020 Inspired Magazine

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Lashes and Lace Fall 2018

Mingo campaign wins National Bright Spot award

Farmer’s Market readies for 2018

Ceremony honors students seeking further educational opportunities

Matewan PK-8 announces third quarter honor roll

KY businessman hoping to be ‘outfitter’ for trail riders in Pike

National Entertainment

Jade Thirlwall 'pied' by Lewis Capaldi and AJ Tracey

Jade Thirlwall 'pied' by Lewis Capaldi and AJ Tracey

Anne-Marie's 2020 realisation

Anne-Marie's 2020 realisation

Beyonce praying for new beginnings

Beyonce praying for new beginnings

David Oyelowo's film frustration

David Oyelowo's film frustration

Opinion

Looking ahead, past COVID

For quite some time, it has become customary in our newspaper to use the edition either right before or right after the New Year’s to take a look back at the ending year and recount some of the big stories that made headlines.

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Make Money Management Your New Year's Resolution

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Make Money Management Your New Year's Resolution

Dec 30, 2020

Medical innovations poised to transform healthcare in 2021

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Prepare Your Family for Winter Weather

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4 Tips for a Productive 2021

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4 Tips for a Productive 2021

Updated Jan 1, 2021

Stream The Office Exclusively on Peacock January 1

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Stream The Office Exclusively on Peacock January 1

Jan 1, 2021

New Year’s resolutions you can actually stick to

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New Year’s resolutions you can actually stick to

Jan 1, 2021

Start the New Year with a new food-itude

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