W.Va. Photographer Joins Team USA For International Competition
A Charleston-based photographer is in Iceland this week taking part in the 2026 World Photographic Cup international photography competition.
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Williamson School Becomes Focus Of After-Flood Recovery
Colton Copley and Greg Williams are cousins and eighth graders at Williamson PK8 School in Mingo County. When the rain started, they were hopeful. Recalling it, they spoke overtop of each other in their excitement. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMingo County’s Only Hospital Reopens
In 1918, Williamson Memorial Hospital opened in Williamson, West Virginia to provide health care services to the residents of rural Mingo County. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEx-Mayor In W.Va. Admits Theft Of Funds From A Hospital Where He Was CEO
A former town mayor in West Virginia admitted Thursday that he stole funds for personal use from a hospital where he was the chief executive officer.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThey're Not Doctors. But They're On The Front Lines Against W.Va.'s Health Struggles.
Lyle Marcum can't drive to the doctor when he's feeling ill. He couldn't go to a downtown grocery store if there was one, which there isn't. But when he has a hankering for fresh watermelon, he takes his wheelchair across the railroad tracks to where the Williamson Health and Wellness Center operates a farmers market.
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Slain Trooper's Memorial Service Draws Crowd
More than a thousand people, hailing from close to home and around the nation, attended the Wednesday memorial service for slain West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFriends Remember Slain Trooper, Memorial Service Details
Those who knew Cory Maynard say the Williamson and Mingo County communities will suffer without his presence.
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