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BMH receives nearly $6M to boost rural healthcare

Dec 10, 2024 | coalvalleynews.com | Roger Adkins

Boone Memorial Health (BMH) will soon enhance healthcare services in southern West Virginia with the help of a $5.89 million grant. The funding, announced Tuesday by Governor Jim Justice, is part of a $40 million initiative to support rural healthcare facilities across the state through the Rural Hospital Grant Program. kAm$A62<:?8 2E E96 6G6?E 96=5 2E q@@?6 |6>@C:2= w@DA:E2=[ v@G6C?@C yFDE:46 9:89=:89E65 E96 :>A@CE2?46 @7 :?G6DE:?8 :?
Lady Panthers win season opener at AA Scott, 72-68

Dec 8, 2024 | williamsondailynews.com | Roger Adkins

WEST MADISON— The Scott High School Lady Skyhawks and the Tug Valley Lady Panthers kicked off the 2024-2025 season on Tuesday night as turnovers and a late-game surge by Tug Valley sealed a 72-68 win over the home squad. Tug Valley’s Kenzie Browning led all scorers with 25 points, including a crucial three-pointer that helped propel the Lady Panthers to victory. Katie Hall added 15 points for Tug Valley, while Kylie Deboard contributed 11, also hitting a three-pointer.
Lady Panthers in season opener at AA Scott, 72-68

Dec 7, 2024 | williamsondailynews.com | Roger Adkins

WEST MADISON— The Scott High School Lady Skyhawks and the Tug Valley Lady Panthers kicked off the 2024-2025 season on Tuesday night as turnovers and a late-game surge by Tug Valley sealed a 72-68 win over the home squad. Tug Valley’s Kenzie Browning led all scorers with 25 points, including a crucial three-pointer that helped propel the Lady Panthers to victory. Katie Hall added 15 points for Tug Valley, while Kylie Deboard contributed 11, also hitting a three-pointer.
Lady Skyhawks Fall Short in Season Opener Against Tug Valley

Dec 7, 2024 | coalvalleynews.com | Roger Adkins

The Scott High School Lady Skyhawks kicked off their 2024 basketball season in a hard-fought contest against the Tug Valley Lady Panthers on Tuesday, Dec. 3, but turnovers and a late-game surge by Tug Valley sealed a 72-68 loss for the home team. Tug Valley’s Kenzie Browning led all scorers with 25 points, including a crucial three-pointer that helped propel the Lady Panthers to victory. Katie Hall added 15 points for Tug Valley, while Kylie Deboard contributed 11, also hitting a three-pointer.
Boone County Commission continues focus on opioid crisis solutions

Dec 7, 2024 | coalvalleynews.com | Roger Adkins

At its Dec. 3 meeting, the Boone County Commission took steps to address the ongoing opioid crisis, approving additional support for recovery initiatives and lending backing to a major federal grant application. Boosting the fight against addictionkAm%96 4@>>:DD:@? G@E65 E@ 4@?EC:3FE6 S`__[___ :? @A:@:5 D6EE=6>6?E 7F?5D E@ |2CD92== &?:G6CD:EJ’D p#!p w6C@6D vC2?E 2AA=:42E:@?[ H9:49 D66<D Sb_ >:==:@? E@ 4@>32E E96 67764ED @7 E96 @A:@:5 6A:56>:4 24C@DD E96 C68:@?] r@>>:DD:@?6CD 2=D@ ?@E65 S`fd[___ :?
Boone Memorial Health Brighter Futures Program earns dual Honors at state conference

Dec 7, 2024 | coalvalleynews.com | Roger Adkins

Boone Memorial Health’s Brighter Futures Program, which addresses substance use and mental health challenges in Boone County, has received statewide recognition for its impactful services. The program earned two awards at the 2024 West Virginia Counseling Association Fall Conference and Retreat, held at the Glade Springs Resort in November.
Boone County Parks and Rec seeks new leadership amid ongoing maintenance projects

Dec 7, 2024 | coalvalleynews.com | Roger Adkins

The Boone County Parks and Recreation Commission has begun its search for a new director, as the department continues to handle staffing shortages and infrastructure challenges, particularly at Water Ways park in Julian. Applications for the position, which must be submitted by Dec. 31, are available at the commission's office at Water Ways, the Boone County Administrator's Office or the courthouse annex.
Boone County Leaders celebrate Christmas spirit in Madison

Dec 7, 2024 | coalvalleynews.com | Roger Adkins

The holiday season is in full swing in Madison, and Boone County's commissioners took time to enjoy the festive offerings with the community on a special evening filled with cheer, reflection and connection. President Brett Kuhn, Commissioner Jeff Petry, and Commissioner Jacob Messer began an evening last week at the annual VFW Post 5578 Christmas dinner, where they joined in honoring students who excelled in the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests.
Sherman basketball looks to build a young core for the future

Dec 4, 2024 | coalvalleynews.com | Roger Adkins

SETH — With the start of the basketball season at Sherman High School, head coach Aaron Pauley is leading The Tide into a year of transition, opportunity, and growth. Despite the challenges of football playoffs overlapping with the early days of basketball practice, Pauley is optimistic about the team’s potential as they develop a new identity.
Scott Skyhawks boys basketball prepares for a promising season

Dec 4, 2024 | coalvalleynews.com | Roger Adkins

MADISON — As the Scott High School boys basketball team gears up for the 2024-25 season, head coach Shawn Ballard is setting high expectations for his squad. After falling short of their goal to make the state tournament last year, the Skyhawks are determined to return to Charleston and compete for a state championship. kAm“~FC 6IA64E2E:@?D 2C6 2=H2JD E@ >2<6 E96 DE2E6 E@FC?2>6?E 2?5 4@>A6E6 7@C 2 492>A:@?D9:A[” q2==2C5 D2:5] “~FC 8FJD 92G6 H@C<65 92C5 :? E96 @77\D62D@?