Wise County, VA – A Norton, Virginia man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges after he stabbed a woman several times last year. 39-year-old Jonathan Eric Smith entered guilty pleas to attempted first degree murder, malicious wounding, abduction, stabbing in the commission of a felony, assault…
Read MoreCharleston, WV — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice is sending state National Guard resources to South Carolina in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. The governor announced Tuesday that he was sending National Guard crews, aircraft and other equipment to the state. The U.S. National Hurricane…
Read MoreWilliamson, WV — A Mingo County man is facing several charges after investigators found meth in a home. According to court documents, 22-year-old Ricky Colton Lee of Delbarton has been charged with two counts of battery on a law enforcement officer child endangerment and possession of a controlled…
Read MoreFloyd County, KY — Kentucky State Police at the Pikeville Post are investigating a fatal traffic crash in Floyd County. Troopers responded to the crash shortly before 12:30 yesterday afternoon on KY Route 122 just past the South Floyd School. The initial investigation indicates a passenger vehicle,…
Read MoreThe classic Windmill Restaurant is now being renovated to re-open, but with new leasing owners. The new restaurant will be Sal’s Steak & Ribs and features a new menu but in the same location across from the Daniel Boone Inn. The new property owners, Judy and Bennett Adkins, state that they…
Read MoreCHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says he’s staying in the U.S. Senate and won’t run for governor. The 72-year-old Manchin announced his decision on Tuesday after months of reflection. It means Manchin will steer clear of a potential showdown with incumbent Republican…
Read MoreSALYERSVILLE, Ky.– Beginning today, Tuesday, Sept. 3, traffic travelling Eastbound on Restaurant Row in Salyersville will shift over to the newly constructed outside lane of the Parkway; traffic travelling westbound will remain as it currently is. This shift will move traffic travelling in both directions…
Read MorePikeville, KY — Three Kentucky electric utilities have sent crews to Florida ahead of Hurricane Dorian. The crews will help with expected power outages wherever the storm makes landfall. Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities have sent 165 employees and contractors to Florida for…
Read MoreFrankfort, KY — Governor Matt Bevin has announced appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions. Locally, Eric Shane McPeek and Ira David Sanders have been appointed as members of the Breaks Interstate Park Commission. Eric Shane McPeek, of Dorton, is a business owner. He will serve for a term…
Read MoreFrankfort, KY — Gov. Matt Bevin and Department of Local Government Commissioner Sandra Dunahoo have announced over $5 million in grant funding for Kentucky communities. The grants will fund community projects across the state, ranging from infrastructure improvements to flood control projects…
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