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1 day ago | 
lincolnjournal.com | Amy Adkins
HAMLIN — The Lincoln County Commission approved several items on their agenda, April 17 at their regular bi-monthly meeting. First on the agenda the Commission approved an additional $400,000 payment to accompany their payment this month for the Jail Bill Accrual. The bill was previously $1.8 million and had dropped to $1.1 million with previous payments. This payment will bring the total amount down to approximately $700,000-$800,000.
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1 day ago | 
lincolnjournal.com | Amy Adkins
HAMLIN — Southern West Virginia Health System is pleased to announce that Dr. Zackery Asbury, MD, will be joining our team to continue serving the healthcare needs of patients in southern West Virginia. Dr. Asbury, who has been an integral part of the primary care team at Logan Regional Medical Center, will expand access to a primary care physician in the Man and Oceana communities.
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1 day ago | 
lincolnjournal.com | Amy Adkins
BRANCHLAND — Cheryl Hope Lucas, 45, of Branchland was arrested and charged on April 7, with grand larceny according to a criminal complaint filed by West Virginia State Tpr. J.M. Bryant. Tpr. Bryant responded to a stolen vehicle complaint in Branchland and upon arrival made contact with the complainant who stated her aunt, the victim, had her vehicle, a tan GMC Terrain, stolen from her residence. kAm%96 4@>A=2:?2?E DE2E65 E96 G:4E:> H2D 2==@H:?8 2 76>2=6[ :56?E:7:65 2D {F42D[ E@ DE2J :?
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1 week ago | 
lincolnjournal.com | Amy Adkins
HAMLIN, WV — Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is proud to announce that 72 schools from 33 states and 16 Airgas regions will participate in the High School Welding Education Initiative for the 2025 academic year. Lincoln County High School has been invited to participate in this program and is the only school listed in West Virginia. kAmqF:=5:?8 @? :ED >:DD:@? D:?46 a_`g E@ DFAA@CE F?56CD6CG65 9:89 D49@@= H6=5:?8 AC@8C2>D 2?5 3C:586 E96 D<:==65 EC256D 82A[ E96 :?:E:2E:G6 :D D6E E@ C6249 6G6?
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1 week ago | 
lincolnjournal.com | Amy Adkins
ALUM CREEK — Kenneth James Meador, 41, of Beckley was arrested and charged on Apr. 1 with breaking and entering, grand larceny, and destruction of property according to a criminal complaint filed by West Virginia State Tpr. J.M. Bryant. Tpr. Bryant responded to a larceny complaint along with Cpl. C.A. Lewis on Apr. 1. on Childress Rd in Alum Creek. Upon arrival, Tpr. Bryant made contact with the victim and the complainant.
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2 weeks ago | 
lincolnjournal.com | Amy Adkins
HAMLIN, WV – Severe weather hit Lincoln County early Thursday morning as wind gusts and torrential rain bursts threatened commutes in and out of the county. Due to developing weather patterns that will bring multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms with heavy rains and high winds in West Virginia beginning April 2 through April 6, Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a state of preparedness for all 55 counties.
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3 weeks ago | 
lincolnjournal.com | Amy Adkins
HAMLIN — Ten students from the LCHS FFA program traveled to West Virginia State University and participated in their Agri Academy program. Throughout this program, students learned the basics of Agribusiness, Agriculture Economics, and Agricultural Marketing. They ended the day with a tour around campus and earned a Mini-Certification in Agribusiness. kAm%96 {:?4@=? uup H:== 2=D@ 9@=5 E96:C 2??F2= DAC:?8 2F4E:@? 2E {:?4@=? r@F?EJ w:89 $49@@= @? $2EFC52J[ pAC:= `a[ 2E `_ 2>]k^Am
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3 weeks ago | 
lincolnjournal.com | Amy Adkins
HAMLIN — Dallas no longer roams the halls at Lincoln County High School after passing away Mar. 23. Dallas’s owner Nicole Stewart-Little posted this statement Mar. 25 on social media. kAm“uC@> E96 52J H6 A:4<65 s2==2D FA x <?6H 96 H2D 2 DA64:2= 76==2] w6 =@G65 9:D 72>:=J 2?5 H2D >J ac^f 3F55J] $92??@? H2?E65 >6 E@ <?@H 9@H 8C62E :E H2D E@ 92G6 2 >2=6 5@8] w6 D2:5 x ?66565 2 >2=6 5@8[ @?6 E92E H2D >:?6] {@=] w6 ?6G6C H2D 23=6 E@ D66 s2==2D 7F== 8C@H?[ 96 A2DD65 2H2J 2 76H >@?E9D =2E6C] (96?
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4 weeks ago | 
lincolnjournal.com | Amy Adkins
HAMLIN — The LCHS HOSA students competed in the State Leadership Conference held at Marshall University on Mar. 14-15. The following are the results for these students. Makenzie Spence- HOSA State ReporterkAm`DE A=246 H:??6CDi r9=@6 %2J=@C :? r=:?:42= $A64:2=EJ[ z9=@6 !2F=6J :? w@>6 w62=E9 p:56[ 2?5 r9C:DE:? 2?5 s6DE:?J qCJ2?E :? u@C6?D:4 $4:6?46k^AmkAma?5 A=246 H:??6CDi |2<6?K:6 $A6?46 :? !9JD:42= %96C2AJ[ w2J56? |@@C6 :? }FCD:?8 pDD:DE2?E[ vC24:6 $9@CE :? tA:56>:@=@8J 2?5 !2:D=66 p5<:?D :?
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4 weeks ago | 
lincolnjournal.com | Amy Adkins
HAMLIN — Southern West Virginia Health System has officially acquired Vigo Family Healthcare, which will soon operate as SWVHS — Chapmanville. This acquisition strengthens SWVHS’s mission to deliver high-quality healthcare and expand access to rural communities, providing broader care options for Chapmanville and surrounding areas. kAm“qJ ;@:?:?8 7@C46D H:E9 $('w$[ ':8@ u2>:=J w62=E942C6 H:== 36 23=6 E@ AC@G:56 AC:>2CJ 962=E942C6 E@ 2 =2C86C 8C@FA @7 A2E:6?ED 2?5 @776C 6IA2?565 D6CG:46D E@ 2?
