Author Archives: Teddy Paynter

I have been working as a journalist for the past 47 years. I was born and raised in Man, W.Va. I currently reside in Inez, Ky., with my wife, Lisa, and our three fur babies, Buffy, Binnie and Motorhead.

PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Phelps Hornets

Teddy Paynter / September 1, 2020

HIGH SCHOOL: Belfry, Johnson Central, Pikeville ranked No. 1 in HL polls

Teddy Paynter / September 1, 2020

Defending champions Belfry, Johnson Central and Pikeville lead their respective classes in the Herald Leader’s…

HIGH SCHOOL: KDE sends letter to KHSAA wanting to expand pandemic guidelines for student-athletes

Teddy Paynter / September 1, 2020

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) has received a letter from the Kentucky Board…

BREAKING NEWS: Mingo Central football practice, games halted until further notice

Teddy Paynter / August 31, 2020

Mingo Central’s football season was officially put on hold Monday night as the county health…

HIGH SCHOOL: Gov. Justice orders orange county players, coaches to be tested

Teddy Paynter / August 31, 2020

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said every athlete, coaching staff, band member and other others…

HIGH SCHOOL: Area players named preseason all-state

Teddy Paynter / August 31, 2020

HIGH SCHOOL: Miners need clearing to open at East; Tug good to go at Sherman

Teddy Paynter / August 30, 2020

Saturday night’s WVDHHR school re-entry metrics and protocols map has placed Mingo and Wyoming Counties…

PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Belfry Pirates

Teddy Paynter / August 28, 2020

HIGH SCHOOL: KDE takes no action to delay football

Teddy Paynter / August 28, 2020

The Kentucky Department of Education voted unanimously to send a letter to the Kentucky High…

BREAKING NEWS: Mingo Central football practice suspended following positive COVID-19 case

Teddy Paynter / August 28, 2020

The Mingo County Health Department reported on Friday there is a low risk of coronavirus…