Jenkins Helps Secure Grant for Williamson Health

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) has helped secure more than $343,000 in grant funding for the Williamson Health & Wellness Center from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. Read more

West Virginians with Disabilities to Rally at the WV State Capitol for Disability Advocacy Day:

Charleston, WV:  For over two decades the Fair Shake Network (FSN) has coordinated an effort to bring training and awareness of Disability Rights to people with disabilities and the public.  Wednesday, February 10, 2016 West Virginians with disabilities from all over the state will band together as a group to help bring their concerns to the forefront of public awareness and to their legislators at the State Capitol.  Read more

W.Va. Reaches $2.5M Settlement with Drug Wholesaler‏

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office today announced a $2.5 million settlement with Miami-Luken. It resolves allegations that the regional pharmaceutical distributor failed to detect, report and stop the flood of suspicious drug orders into West Virginia.
 
The $2.5 million settlement also expands Miami-Luken’s responsibility to report suspicious orders by requiring it alert West Virginia State Police and the Attorney General’s Office within 72 hours of discovery.
 
Miami-Luken becomes the first company to settle in the broader case, West Virginia v. Amerisource Bergen et. al. Litigation against the remaining defendants continues in Boone Circuit Court.
 
The settlement states Miami-Luken currently conducts a program to detect and prevent prescription drug diversion, an initiative for which the company continues to implement. Miami-Luken denied any allegation of liability as part of the agreement. Read more

Neighborhood Institute to conduct workshops

The Neighborhood Institute of Huntington is sponsoring a series of free workshops to support neighborhood associations and their members. Read more

Huntington Goodwill Offers Tax Assistance

Individuals and families have several opportunities to have their taxes completed for free through the Financial $tability Partnership of the River Cities’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Read more

Molly Ringwald to appear live at 30th Anniversary screening of The Breakfast Club, Feb. 21st at 3 p.m.‏

HUNTINGTON, WV- Molly Ringwald revisits the club at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center on Sunday, February 21 @ 3 p.m. Don’t miss the 30th anniversary screening of everyone’s favorite coming of age dramedy, The Breakfast Club.  Molly Ringwald will be live on stage to share behind the scenes that you’ve never heard before and you can ask her your burning question during the audience Q & A. Read more

OP ED OPINION: Taking on Nukespeak

By Andrew Moss

In 1946, George Orwell decried the abuse of language in his classic essay, “Politics and the English Language,” declaring famously that “it [language] becomes ugly and inaccurate because our thoughts are foolish, but the slovenliness of our language makes it easier for us to have foolish thoughts.” Orwell reserved his sharpest criticism for corrupted political language, which he called the “defense of the indefensible,” and in the years that followed, others writers took up similar critiques of political discourse, adjusting their focus according to the circumstances of the time. Read more

Rep. Jenkins Constituent services for Third Congressional District

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) today announced his mobile office hours for February.

At the mobile office locations, members of Rep. Jenkins’ staff will be available to help Third District residents who are having problems with federal agencies and programs. Constituents are encouraged to bring along documents they have received from federal agencies related to their issues. Read more

Adventure Advisory: Winter Warming

The Adventure Advisory, prepared and distributed by Wild, Wonderful West Virginia (GoToWV), highlights some of the many activities happening across the Mountain State. Additional listings are posted atwww.GoToWV.com. Event organizers and promoters are encouraged to submit items electronically athttp://GoToWV.com/partners/. Read more

Three men sentenced in Federal court for roles in heroin conspiracy

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Three men who conspired to distributed heroin in 2014 and 2015 were sentenced  in federal court, announced Acting United States Attorney Carol Casto. Cordell Lopasker McCarrall, Jr., 22, of Detroit, was sentenced to three years and a month in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute heroin. Roger Lee Black, 34, of Barboursville, was sentenced to four years and nine months in federal prison for distribution of heroin. Alan R. Nolan, 36, of Chesapeake, Ohio, was sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison for distribution of heroin. Read more

Huntington's Rare Drops Announces February Events

Rare Drops, a cafe styled gathering spots for nerds and gamers, has announced  three February events. Located at 1117 Fourth Avenue, the shop hosts a charity tournament, Killer Instincts, Saturday Feb. 6 beginning at 5 p.m. Read more

Mardi Gras Huntington Symphony Fundraiser Feb. 6

The Huntington Symphony hosts a Mardi Gras styled fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 6 at Charlie's Harley Davidson beginning at 7 p.m. Read more

Cabell County Election Filings

COUNTY OFFICES

 

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Irv Johnson    (R) Read more

Sunbird Clue - Hollywood professionals turn to China movie market

Sunbird, a totem from 7,200 years ago reveals the clue for human civilization and transformation. A movie led by Hollywood professionals is to be produced in Shenyang, China, 2016.

China has become the #2 largest movie market after America.  More and more Hollywood professionals are turning their future career growth to the Chinese market.  The Chinese movie makers are looking for the experienced Hollywood professionals to make movies in China by using China's thousands of years of history and legendary stories. Read more

Attorney General DeWine Offers Five Ways to Protect Your Identity on Data Privacy Day

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today outlined tips to help Ohioans protect their personal information on Data Privacy Day, which took place in late January.

“The Internet has created new opportunities but it’s also brought new risks to data privacy and the security of personal information,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Today we’re encouraging people to consider how their information is shared online and to take steps to protect themselves.”  Read more

Huntington Small Business Workshop Planned Feb. 20

Huntington City Councilman Bill Rosenberger, who represents District 2, has organized the first West Huntington Small Business Breakfast, scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in the fellowship hall at Central United Methodist Church on 11th Street West between Madison and Jefferson avenues. Read more

Sanders, Caserta Announce Canadacy for Board of Education

Cabell County native Austin Sanders has announced his candidacy to serve as the next representative from Cabell County’s first magisterial district on the Board of Education. Read more

Time for a Reset in US-Saudi Relations?

by Mel Gurtov

The growing rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran is reportedly causing great consternation in US policymaking circles.  Once again, US officials are called upon to decide whether to support an ally that isn’t behaving in accord with US interests, significantly modify the relationship, or abandon it.  Read more