W.Va. AG's Federal Partnership Convicts Northern W.Va. Heroin Dealer‏

WHEELING — A Wheeling Island man pleaded guilty Thursday, Sept. 29 to heroin trafficking in the state’s Northern Panhandle, becoming the fifth drug conviction credited to a partnership between West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and U.S. Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld II. Read more

W.Va. AG Warns Consumers of DMV Impostor Scam‏

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warned consumers to be on guard against scammers who email citations and falsely claim to represent the state’s Division of Motor Vehicles. Read more

In Wells Fargo Case, News Really Did Happen To An Editor

by Stephen Engelberg
ProPublica, Sep. 29, 2016, 10:10 a.m. Read more

DEVELOPING ... FIRST LOOK: "Deepwater Horizon"

You will not want to take a cruise or work over water after experiencing a gripping gaze at Peter ("Lone Survivor") Berg's "Deepwater Horizon, " a spellbinding compression  of an oil rig disaster that recalls and borrows more elements from the 70s Irwin Allen franchise ("Poseidon Adventure," "Towering Inferno") than reality leaning docu-drama.

Possessing many of the 'disaster' genres best thrills, Berg avoids one of its haphazard cliches that of dumping on unnecessary characters setting up soap opera romantic scenarios which divert from the catastrophe. Read more

MU Cricket Club finishes second in Ohio State University Cricket Tournament

For the first time, Marshall University’s Cricket Club competed and placed second in the 2016 Ohio State University Cricket Tournament. Read more

Man Arrested in West End of Huntingtotn for Possession

A man has been arrested Sept. 27 about 10:20 a.m. at W.  Tenth Street and Jefferson Avenue for possession of a controlled substance. Huntington Police also executed a warrant in the 1800 block of Adams Avenue and a woman  in the 100 block of Sixth Avenue. Read more

CSB Releases Final Report into 2014 Freedom Industries Mass Contamination of Charleston, West Virginia Drinking Water

 Charleston, WV, -- The CSB’s final report into the massive release of chemicals into this valley’s primary source of drinking water in 2014 concludes Freedom Industries failed to inspect or repair corroding tanks, and that as hazardous chemicals flowed into the Elk River, the water company and local authorities were unable to effectively communicate the looming risks to hundreds of thousands of affected residents, who were left without clean water for drinking, cooking and bathing.  Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Fights To Protect Coal Jobs At Crucial Moment

WASHINGTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and a broad coalition fought to protect the nation’s coal miners and uphold the rule of law against a job killing regulation put forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read more

Columbus Police Issue Heroin Destruction Order after more than 30 Overdoses

Following 27 suspected opiate overdoes in 24 hours, the Columbus, Ohio, police have advised that anyone with heroin should destroy it immediately. The 27 OD's occurred Tuesday, Sept. Read more

Marshall to host activities promoting National Community Policing Week

Marshall University will host a series of activities Oct. 4 through 6 in honor of National Community Policing Week to help promote engagement with local law enforcement officials. Read more

Huntington Wins Stabilization Award

Mayor Steve Williams, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Wells Fargo joined  to celebrate a 2016 First Place CommunityWINS (Working/Investing in Neighborhood Stabilization) Grant Award. Read more

West Huntington I-64 Bridge Rehabilitation Project

The I-64 Exit 6 entrance and exit ramps will be closed for rehabilitation from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Sept. 28, 29,  and 30. Read more

LOCKMED Hopes to Bring Awareness of Securing Medication During National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month

Pittsburgh, PA. - October is National Medicine Abuse Awareness month and LOCKMED Medical Product Company wants everyone to know the importance of safeguarding medications in the home. Read more

Paid Actors for Charleston Commercial; Casting Notice Announced

The West Virginia Film Office has received the following casting notice. Please direct all questions to the casting agency email provided. Read more

FIRST LOOK: Updated Select Movie Times

The following schedule changes occur Friday, Sept. 22. Some cinemas offer Thursday night premieres (check individual schedules).

HUNTINGTON

MARQUEE PULLMAN 16

Thursday, Sept. 29, Deepwater Horizon, Miss Pergrine's , 7 p.m.

Flashback Cinema:  Sunday, Oct. 2, North by Northwest 2 & 7; Wednesday/Sunday Oct. 5 & 9, Tim Burton's Batman

STARTS SEPT 30 Read more

FIRST LOOK MOVIES OPENING : "Deepwater Horizon," "Masterminds," "Peculiar"

Three films, including headed by Tim Burton's directorial return with "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" opens along with the ecological disaster film, "Deepwater Horizon" and the caper "Masterminds."

THURSDAY EVENING  PREMIERES :  Deepwater Horizon, Miss Peregrine's Home, Masterminds  (Shows start around 7 p.m. , check individual cinemas) 

ENDING THURSDAY:  (Varies by cinema) Nine Lives; Lights Out; Light Between Oceans;  The Wild Life; Pete's Dragon: Hillsong; Read more

Marshall University’s Department of Communication Disorders to honor former faculty member for $100K contribution

Kathryn Chezik, former chair and longtime faculty member in Marshall University’s Department of Communication Disorders, will be honored in a donor recognition ceremony at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Smith Hall Birke Art Gallery on Marshall’s Huntington campus. Read more

Huntington Police Arrest Four Involved in Heroin Investigation

HUNTINGTON -- Detectives from the Huntington Police Deparmtnet’s Special Investigations Bureau, assisted by uninformed officers from the Patrol Bureau, executed a search warrant Tuesday morning, Sept. 27, in the 2600 Block of Chesterfield Avenue in connection with an ongoing heroin investigation. Read more