Local News
Two wounded in separate Wyoming County shootings
Separate incidents left two men wounded from gun shots in Wyoming County Monday.
The first incident occurred about 6 a.m. on Tracey’s Mountain, near Mullens.
William Vines was shot in the leg at his residence, according to Sheriff Randall Aliff.
Ronnie Coomes was arrested Monday afternoon in connection with the incident, Aliff said. He was charged with malicious wounding and wanton endangerment.
The second incident occurred about 1 p.m. on Bud Mountain while authorities were still investigating the first shooting, the sheriff noted.
Donald Ramsey, of Bud, was also shot in the leg, Aliff said. Ramsey was found in the woods by a security guard, who notified authorities.
Randall Bennett, also of Bud, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and malicious wounding in connection with the shooting, Aliff said.
Neither of the shootings appear to be life-threatening and the weapons had not been recovered Monday afternoon, Aliff said.
Further details were unavailable.
Both investigations are continuing.
- Local News
-
-
Country singer to headline celebration
Country music star John Michael Montgomery will headline the Wyoming County Labor Day Celebration in Pineville, according to Sherri Morgan-Ellison, entertainment coordinator.
-
Raleigh deputies promoted; certificates given
The Raleigh County sheriff’s office announced several promotions during a brief ceremony Wednesday. Officers were given certificates during the ceremony.
-
Man flees confinement
A Beckley man is on the run after escaping from the Raleigh County home confinement program, officer Bill Garaffa said.
-
Fayette resident sentenced
A Fayette County man was sentenced Wednesday to 63 months in federal prison for distributing cocaine.
-
Private plane lands safely
A single-engine private plane that was leaking fuel landed safely at Raleigh County Memorial Airport Tuesday night.
-
Official: Barn fire suspicious
Authorities say a barn fire that occurred in Ghent Wednesday night looks suspicious.
- Calendar — Sept. 2, 2010
- Calendar — Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010
-
NPS program enriches classroom
Independence Middle School art teacher Carolyn Buzbee is the one sharing what she did on her summer vacation with her students, the opposite of the traditional back-to-school theme.
-
MSHA seeking dismissal of Massey lawsuit
The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration wants a judge to dismiss coal producer Massey Energy’s lawsuit challenging the agency’s power over mine ventilation plans.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Country singer to headline celebration
