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Williamson Mayor Charles Hatfield resigns, federal investigation underway
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mayor Charles Hatfield of the City of Williamson resigned Friday afternoon after an emergency Williamson City Council meeting. The meeting was held at 4:30 p.m. Hatfield’s replacement has not been named, but an appointment is scheduled next week. The resignation comes as Hatfield stands accused of stealing federal funds…
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Delbarton man arrested for allegedly storing over 600 child pornography images
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON — A Mingo County man was arrested and jailed on child pornography charges. Terry Randall Hinkle, 55, of Delbarton, was apprehended Feb. 21 by the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department and the U.S. Marshals Cuffed Task Force based on a warrant alleging he possessed more than 600 child pornography images in a…
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Southern West Virginia Fishing Expo draws outdoor enthusiasts to Historic Williamson Fieldhouse
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The fourth annual Southern West Virginia Fishing Expo brought a crowd of outdoor enthusiasts to the historic Williamson Fieldhouse on Saturday. Once again, the event was co-sponsored by the Friends of Tug Fork River and the Williamson Parks and Recreation. There were 38 vendors set up at the event.…
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Three file for mayor’s race in Williamson
Election will be in November BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The City of Williamson will hold its election for the mayor and four council seats during the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Incumbent Mayor Charlie Hatfield is running for reelection. He is being challenged by West Williamson Council member Mike Casey and businessman…
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Martin County wins border battle with Tug Valley
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Martin County Cardinals won the much-anticipated border battle over the Tug Valley Panthers 78-66 in the Saturday night finale of the Hatfield-McCoy Shootout at the historic Williamson Fieldhouse. The game featured two of the region’s best high school basketball teams playing before a huge crowd in…
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Pike Central flies past Tug Valley in Hatfield-McCoy Shootout
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Pike County Central Hawks flew past the Tug Valley Panthers on the first night of the Hatfield-McCoy Shootout played Friday at the historic Williamson Fieldhouse. The Kentucky squad handed the West Virginia boys their second loss of the season 67-46. The Hawks handled Tug Valley’s full-court…
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Hatfield named CEO of Williamson Memorial Hospital
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Longtime healthcare executive Timothy Hatfield has been named chief executive officer of the new Williamson Memorial. Hatfield has worked as an executive in the healthcare industry for 28 years, with the majority of that time having been spent with Appalachian Regional Healthcare. “Tim brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and skill…
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Trial date set for accused murderer; lawyer requests change of venue
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A Mingo County man facing murder charges in the shooting death of a West Virginia State Police trooper is requesting his trial be moved out of Mingo County. Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Matewan, pleaded not guilty during a formal arraignment Friday in Mingo County Circuit Court. Judge Joshua Butcher…
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Man indicted for murder of state trooper
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The man accused in last summer’s ambush shooting death of West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard faces a multi-count indictment. This came after a recent Mingo County grand jury convened at the courthouse in Williamson. Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Matewan, was indicted on charges of first-degree…
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Hatfield-McCoy Shootout slate released; Martin County to play Tug Valley in finale
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON — The schedule for the 22nd-annual Hatfield-McCoy Shootout has been released by tournament director Mark Whitt. The border states “Shootout” features 10 games and will run Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2-3 at the historic Williamson Fieldhouse. Clintwood JOD, LLC will once again be the sponsor for the event. The…
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