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Two people have been charged with concealment or removal of a minor from custody

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Two people have been charged with concealment or removal of a minor from custody

Summers County, WV (WOAY) – On Friday, May 23, around 5 p.m., members of the Summers County Sheriff’s Office served a family court order at the home of Lisa Pack in Jumping Branch. Police arrived and discussed the court documents with the biological mother when a separate verbal altercation happened. During this, Lisa Pack left the residence with a minor child. Later, they were picked up by Shawn Pack of Jumping Branch. They then took the kid to…Read Article

Students evacuated from Summers County Comprehensive High School

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Students evacuated from Summers County Comprehensive High School

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HINTON, WV (WVNS) -- Students were reportedly evacuated from Summers County Comprehensive High School on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. According to a Facebook post on the high school's page, all students were safely evacuated and police are on scene. Limited details were given in the post. Students have been evacuated. Everyone is safe. The police are present. Please do not come to the premises. We will update you. Summers County Comprehensive High …See the Story

Man Caught Inside Hinton Home After Breaking Window to Enter

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Man Caught Inside Hinton Home After Breaking Window to Enter

HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A man was caught inside a Hinton residence Thursday evening after allegedly breaking in while the homeowner was away. According to Patrolman J.J. Crawford of the Hinton Police Department, the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. at a home on 4th Avenue. The homeowner had left the residence earlier in the afternoon and returned to find a window on the back door broken and the door unlocked. She immediately contacted Summers…Read Article

Two Arrested in Hinton for Trespassing and Theft After Being Caught at Vacant Home

HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Two individuals were caught exiting a Hinton residence where they had no permission to enter after a neighbor reported suspicious activity on the property. On May 3, 2025, at approximately 11:32 a.m., Patrolman J.J. Crawford responded to a trespassing complaint at 126 Main Street, where a green Toyota RAV4 was reported parked behind a home whose owner was out of town. Upon arrival, Officer Crawford located Amber Nicole Y…Theft · Hinton See the Story

Road Closure on Lick Creek to take place on May 6-9 for bridge replacement project

Summers County, WV (WOAY)—A Heads-up for drivers in the Lick Creek area: County Route 4 is closed this week for bridge work. Starting at 8:00 am on Tuesday, May 6, a section of Lick Creek Road at milepost 1.69 will be shut down for a full bridge replacement. The closure is expected to last through friday, may 9th, weather permitting. Local traffic is urged to take alternate routes, including Red Springs Road and Duncan Branch Road. The Wes…Summers County · Summers County Read Article

911 call issues in Summers County prompt temporary rerouting

SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Summers County 911 Center is currently experiencing technical issues that are affecting incoming emergency calls. In response, all 911 calls are being temporarily rerouted to Greenbrier County’s emergency dispatch center. .u07e9c7a5915727d6a6cd0f6eb1d15efb { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; …Summers County · Summers County Read Article

Summers County 911 Center adds new emergency management vehicle

HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Summers County 911 Center has received a new vehicle that will enhance the county’s emergency response capabilities. Once fully outfitted, the vehicle will support emergency management operations, serve as an incident command center, and function as a mobile 911 unit if the main facility must be evacuated. .u62a98a289f4bd1c472f8492b5178703d { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!impor…Hinton · Hinton Read Article

1909: A Trailblazing Aviator Starts Out Life in the Mountain State

April 29, 1909 Aviation pioneer Pearl Laska Chamberlain was born to John W. and Lanie C. Bragg on Chestnut Mountain in Summers County, West Virginia. One of eight children, Chamberlain started out life as Lelia Pearl Bragg. At the age of 17, Chamberlain became a teacher; she remained in this profession to one extent or... Continue Reading →Summers County · Summers County Read Article

Hinton CSO water project nears completion

HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Bellepoint water mitigation project in Hinton is nearing completion, according to a recent update from contractor RDR Construction and project engineer E.L. Robinson. Funded and supported by state and federal agencies, the $7 million project includes the installation of new sewage lines, customer hookups, replacement of old grinder stations, and a new primary pump station. .ud899e2485a7f9798d68142a6e12d02c8 { padding…Hinton · Hinton Read Article

NYS Parks to offer free guided wildflower hikes in the Capital Region

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This May, NYS Parks invites the public to explore the beauty of native wildflowers on free guided hikes across several Capital Region state parks. These hikes offer a chance to enjoy the spring weather while learning about the many wildflower…Hinton · Hinton See the Story

Summers County High School Baseball Coach Under Investigation After On-Field Incident

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A Summers County High School parent is calling for the suspension and termination of the school’s head baseball coach following an alleged physical altercation involving his 15-year-old son during aBaseball · Summers County See the Story

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