Just prior to opening arguments Monday, Joshua Michael Allen, 28, of Lynco, pleaded guilty to kidnaping before Wyoming County Circuit Court Judge Warren R. McGraw.

Two Wyoming County schools were closed Wednesday while the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department continued to search the premises for a stolen firearm.

The February term of the Wyoming County grand jury returned the following indictments, according to Prosecuting Attorney Mike Cochrane:

Only 45 people voted against Wyoming County Schools’ excess levy during the special election Jan. 26. With 27 of 27 precincts reporting, the final totals were 1,108 for the levy and 45 against it. The excess levy, more commonly known as the textbook levy, is added to the regular tax levy res…

On Monday, Gov. Jim Justice pulled his Senate Bill 289 after complaints the bill would reduce 911 funding by 11 percent.

Jamie Reichert’s days as a bartender are about to end and her dream of becoming a film and television actress is coming true.

Wyoming County Schools’ excess levy, also commonly known as the textbook levy, provides the foundation for numerous services and materials for students as well school personnel.

West Virginia First Lady Cathy Justice and her Student Artist Series announced the new “Valentines to West Virginia” contest. All students in the sixth grade are invited to submit a Valentine to West Virginia that shows or tells what they love most about the Mountain State.

PINEVILLE – Senate Bill 289 will have a devastating impact on 911 agencies across the state, Dean Meadows, Wyoming County Emergency Services director, told county commissioners during their meeting Wednesday.

A Justice man pleaded guilty in a six-year-old cold case Monday in Wyoming County Circuit Court.

Wyoming County voters return to the polls Saturday, Jan. 26, to decide the fate of the excess levy, also known as the textbook levy. Voters have approved the excess levy every five years since 1927, according to schools officials.

Kopperston water rates were raised to pay attorney fees incurred by the Kopperston Public Service District (PSD) and the increase was approved by the West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC).

Choosing a designated driver before holiday gatherings is the best way to avoid mishaps or, maybe, a tragedy.

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.