Time is running out for county residents who will be 65 years old or older prior to July 1, 2019 as well as those who are permanently and totally disabled to apply for the homestead tax exemption.

Wyoming County Toy Fund organizers are urging residents who want to donate used toys or make a cash contribution to do it sooner rather than later.

Wyoming County commissioners agreed to loan the Ravencliff-McGraws-Saulsville Public Service District the cost of a new pump and installation during their meeting Wednesday.

Nearly 35 percent of Wyoming County’s registered voters cast an early ballot, an absentee ballot, or went to the polls Tuesday.

The City of Mullens is partnering with the Mullens Area Chamber of Commerce to provide a memorable celebration of the holiday season Thursday, Nov. 29.

Editor’s note: The following press release was provided by Wyoming County Schools. Funding for the after-school activity buses is provided through the voter-approved excess levy, also known as the “textbook levy,” which goes before voters again next year.

Editor’s note: The following press release was provided by Wyoming County Schools. Partial funding for school nurses is provided through the voter-approved excess levy, also known as the “textbook levy,” which goes before voters again next year.

Wyoming County Toy Fund organizers will meet again today at 6 p.m. in the former Riverside Grade School building in Pineville, near Palisades Park, to accept, clean and organize donated toys.

Wyoming County Toy Fund organizers will kick off this year’s project today, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. in the former Riverside Grade School building in Pineville, near Palisades Park.

Wyoming County Commission members addressed a number of issues Wednesday morning, from the Harm Reduction Program to the county budget to increasing garbage rates.

Fall fire season began Oct. 1 and continues through Dec. 31.

The Public Service Commission has ordered natural gas utilities to lower the purchased gas portion of their rates for more than 95 percent of the natural gas customers in the state.

Pineville – West Virginia University students held two roundtable discussions last week as part of the new “branding” project for the small town.

Clear Fork – West Virginia First Lady Cathy Justice helped kick off Westside High School’s Communities in Schools program Sept. 21.

Beginning this month, Shentel began collecting a fee for the “Wyoming County Franchise Authority.”

William Casey Marland was a maverick by all accounts. It took him only a few days into his one term as governor of West Virginia to alienate the entire state Legislature and the coal companies doing business within West Virginia’s borders.

In September, several hunting seasons get underway across the state.

Pineville has been chosen as the West Virginia University Reed College of Media’s next community branding partner.

Featuring live entertainment and hometown fun, Wyoming County’s Labor Day Festival will be held on the courthouse lawn in Pineville today, Sept. 3, from 6 until 9:30 p.m.

Students return to the classroom Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Wyoming County Commission members said they are still receiving numerous calls from residents inquiring about the “Wyoming County Franchise Authority” for which Shentel will begin collecting franchise fees next month.

Last week, postcards were mailed to 44,939 West Virginia residents who have been identified as eligible but not registered to vote, according to West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner.

Fake checks sent to residents through the mail is one of the most common scams to circulate through the area. The scam is making its rounds again.

Wyoming County Commission members dealt with routine matters Wednesday during their regular meeting.

Pinnacle Mine in Wyoming County is set to lay off roughly 90 underground coal miners.

Using the theme “Unforgettable Fun,” the 94th annual State Fair of West Virginia is set Aug. 9-18 on the State Fairgrounds in Fairlea, near Lewisburg.

Editor’s note: This story was compiled based on a prepared press release issued by Wyoming County Schools.

New penalties are now in place for violators of the One Call, commonly known as “Call Before You Dig,” system.

Editor's note: The following story was compiled based on a prepared press release issued by Wyoming County Schools.

Wyoming County commissioners completed a variety of business Wednesday.

Mullens’ new city government officials have hit the ground running.

County residents who will be 65 years old or older prior to July 1, 2019, as well as those who are permanently and totally disabled, are urged to apply for the homestead tax exemption prior to Dec. 1 in the assessor’s office in the courthouse, according to Michael E. Cook, Wyoming County assessor.

Wyoming County Schools officials are revamping school libraries, installing more computers and new furniture.

Ammar’s Inc., the parent company of the regional Magic Mart chain, is closing all of its department stores in southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia, as well as the company’s headquarters and warehouse facility in Bluefield, Va.