Jim Leslie

The City of Hinton and the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOH) have joined forces to breathe new life into Pleasant Street through a thoughtfully designed streetscape improvement project. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to enhancing community spaces, improving pedestrian safety, and preserving the historic charm of this vibrant area. With a total budget of $1,433,528.74, funded through an 80/20 partnership between WVDOH and the City of Hinton, the

This post explores the key developments, the roles of involved officials, and what these changes mean for the safety and security of Hinton’s community. At this past Tuesday evening's meeting, the Hinton City Council received a detailed update from Summers County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Lefler on significant changes within the Hinton Police Department (HPD). Over the past six to eight weeks, a thorough investigation led by the Summers County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office,

CITY MANAGER POSITION REQUIREMENTS HINTON, WEST VIRGINIA This profile outlines the qualifications and experience identified by the City...

1503 Temple Street Being Demolished. Another round of the removal of dilapidated properties starts today in Hinton. Pictured is 1503...

Another five (5) properties have been identified as unsafe and unrepairable and are in the process for demolition. This is in addition to...

On Monday, July 1, 2024, the City of Hinton governing body begins a new 4-year term of office. Congratulations to Mayor Jack Scott for...

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October 2023 was filled with many exciting events and steps forward for our community. With Hinton's 150th anniversary celebration, a...

Orders Construction Company Inc. has begun work on the culvert collapse at 17th Avenue. The temporary bridge has been removed and a new...

Mayor Scott and the City Council, in cooperation with Summers County Schools, is providing a new parking area adjacent to Hinton Area...

Beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023, demolition of dilapidated properties will begin in Hinton. Nine (9) properties to be demolished in...

The construction of the 125’ long by 16’ width, one-lane bridge at the 17th Avenue culvert collapse is progressing very well this...

The City of Hinton, Mayor Jack Scott and the governing body, have issued contracts to AAA Paving of Princeton for paving throughout the...

Another sixteen (16) yards poured today to complete the much-needed access into the New River (and Greenbrier River)…a really great...

The City of Hinton Public Works employees, under the direction of Billy Dan Gill, continue the demolition of dilapidated/abandoned...

Hard Labor! Just that simple! Another thirty-two (32) yards of concrete for the launch at ‘The Point’ today. Very long, hard labor day,...

What a solemn reminder today at the City of Hinton Fire Station in Avis as we remember the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks on...

The City of Hinton Public Works Department began construction of a public river access area of the New River and the Greenbrier River on...

Built to accommodate the needs of many who visit during outside events, an easily accessible and well-constructed public restroom...

You may have noticed… that a brand new street exists in Hinton from Temple Street (beginning at the New River Bridge) all the way to 17th...