Lead Stories

106 Years Later, Lost Children’s Letters Finally Delivered to Santa

BEVERLY, WV – Santa receives millions of letters from children around the world each year, but four letters delivered to him this past weekend may require a search in the historic archives of naughty-and-nice lists.  Forgotten for over a century and uncovered in the renovation of Beverly Heritage Center in Beverly, WV, these browned, fragmented pieces of paper show that it is never too late to believe in the magic of Christmas. Read more

25th Anniversary Reminder ---- Schindler's List Recalls German Holocaust Terrors

  A rare gap in Hollywood's scheduling allows an expanded reissue of a film that depicts the German "final solution" for the Jewish race. The gas chambers have in some cases become historic relics, but some members of the current generation cry "myth" or "urban legend" when told about boxcars full of jewish families carted to concentration camps, stripped, starved, and eventually led into a "shower" that in actuality is a gas chamber. Read more

Huntington Council Meets Monday

 Huntington City Council meets Monday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers at Huntington City Hall. 

There will be a meeting of the Administration & Finance Committee in City Council Chambers on  at 6:00 p.m. Item(s) to be discussed are as follows: Read more

Marshall Health welcomes pediatric gastroenterologist

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The  Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (JCESOM), Marshall Health and Hoops Family Children Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital medical and dental staff welcome Xavier Villa, M.D., to their pediatric teams of providers. Read more

Trump Campaign Announces Senior Political Advisors

Arlington, VA –  Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced that Bill Stepien and Justin Clark will serve as Senior Political Advisors for the 2020 campaign. Stepien and Clark bring decades of campaign and convention expertise, including leading the President’s 2016 political operation. Read more

PSAT/NMSQT results available to educators: Student report rollout to begin December 12

Results for the October 10 PSAT/NMSQT are now available online to educators. These reports will be made available to students on a rolling schedule beginning Wednesday December 12.

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COLUMN Mark Caserta: Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” offers perspective for us all

Perhaps, we should all take some time to reflect on the chains we’ve forged in life this Christmas season. Read more

COLUMN Inappropriate teacher-student relationships on the rise

It seems like just this week alone there was a huge surge of teachers engaging in inappropriate conduct with their students.  A female teacher and ex Miss Kentucky in Cross Lanes, West Virginia, about 45 minutes from me was charged with four felony counts of distribution or display of obscene matter to minors, when she sent nude pictures of herself to one of her middle-school students. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Fights Robocalls With Bipartisan Group

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a bipartisan group of 40 attorneys general to stop or reduce annoying and harmful robocalls. Read more

It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot

Hurricane, WV – This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week, a reminder that it’s not too late to get your flu shot.

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“Christmas at Cacapon” event features Historic Old Inn on Dec. 16, 2018

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Cacapon Resort State Park is hosting a holiday celebration on Sunday, Dec. 16. The Historic Old Inn, West Virginia’s first state park lodge, will be decorated for the holidays, setting the stage for an afternoon of activities. Santa will greet children from 1-2:30 p.m. Read more

SHELLY'S WORLD: Mrs. Penny’s Girl Scouts

I was born after the era when movie stars sparkled on the silver screen, bigger, brighter, and more glamorous than mere mortals in real life. Yet I got a sense of what they must have been like when I watched old movies on the television set in our living room – near enough to observe, but still far beyond my reach. Read more

The Red Caboose to Host Holiday Author Open House December 15

Books make great gifts for just about any occasion! The Red Caboose will host an author open house on Saturday, December 15, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The open house will occupy the Cabell-Huntington Convention & Visitors Bureau’s community rooms at Heritage Station, 210 11th Street, Huntington. Read more

Marshall Health opens residential treatment facility for women and children

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Health  officially opened Project Hope for Women and Children, a new residential treatment option, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Applauds EPA’s Comprehensive Approach to New Coal-Fired Power Plants

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its commitment to a more comprehensive approach to regulating new coal-fired power plants. Read more

Stonewall Resort offers holiday events and activities

ROANOKE, W.Va. — Stonewall Resort is hosting a series of holiday-themed events with activities scheduled each weekend in December, running through New Year's Day. Read more

West Virginia American Water’s Huntington Water System Receives 20-Year Director’s Award from Partnership for Safe Water

West Virginia American Water’s Huntington Water System was  presented with the prestigious 20-Year Director’s Award from the Partnership for Safe Water. The Partnership for Safe Water is a voluntary initiative developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other water organizations to recognize water suppliers that consistently surpass EPA regulatory requirements. Read more

How to Love an Addict Through the Holidays

GREENVILLE, S.C., Dec. 5, 2018 /Christian Newswire/ -- As we gather around the tree and smile at family and friends, we can forget that for many that smile is only a façade and this is not the "most wonderful time of the year." With last year reporting 19.7 million Americans suffering from substance use disorder, most likely someone in your family or close circle of friends are suffering as well. An estimated 200 families a day are faced with the loss of a loved one due to a drug or alcohol overdose.   Read more

Columbus Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Multiple Huntington Heroin and Crack Offenses

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Columbus, Ohio man who helped set up multiple drug deals in Huntington in August and September of 2016 was sentenced today to 96 months in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. 

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Marshall University named a Best Business School by The Princeton Review

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Lewis College of Business has been ranked as an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company profiles the school in its 2019 annual business school rankings at www.princetonreview.com/business-school-rankings/best-business-schools  Read more

Sheetz to Open at Tanyard Station

Sheetz opens its Tanyard Square Barboursville location  Thursday, December 20th.

The store will open at 8am so you can feel free to come hang out inside. We will have samples of our #MadeToOrder food & beverages, a prize wheel, and giveaways too! Read more

Gov. Justice: State’s economy keeps growing, October marks 7th consecutive month of revenue surplus over estimates

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the state’s General Revenue Fund collections continue to exceed estimates. October General Revenue Fund collections of $359.2 million were nearly $2.4 million above estimate. That is 1.5% above prior year receipts. Read more

REVIEW: Four Crafty "Widows" Beat the System in a Simplistic Caper Film

Lost amongst the kid friendly tent pole, Ralph Breaks the Internet (#1 for the second weekend) and the continuation of the underdog Rocky franchise as Creed 2 (#3 behind The Grinch) rests a female oriented action/thriller heist drama --- The Widows --- with the spirit of the Oceans franchise and the simplicity of a contained and simplistic petty criminals.  Read more

Marshall to Face USF in Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University will face USF in the 2018 Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl on Thursday, December 20 at 8 p.m., the bowl announced Sunday afternoon. The game, which will be televised on ESPN, will be played in Raymond James Stadium, the Bulls' home stadium. Read more

Ill Nuclear Workers’ Benefits Petitions Have to Be Reviewed Within 6 Months. Some Have Languished About a Decade.

by Rebecca Moss, Santa Fe New Mexican

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OPINION Mark Caserta: Progressives never accept blame for unintended consequences

Progressives are the most innocent among us and should never accept blame.

Right.

Last week, I wrote a very thoughtful column on the progressive movement and their tenacious attempt to desensitize the most innocent among us, our children, to their liberal ideology. Understand, this progressive mindset always involves “skirting” or challenging God’s Word and insists morality be placed on a sliding scale. Read more

Two Charleston Men Sentenced to Prison for Their Roles in Federal Drug Conspiracy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two Charleston men were sentenced to prison for participating in a conspiracy to distribute heroin, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.    United States District Judge Joseph Robert Goodwin sentenced Richard Sales, 40, and Eric Davison, 26, to 25 and 40 months in prison, respectively.  Stuart praised the work of the Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team (MDENT).    Read more

Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets December Stops For Metro Valley

HARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet one-on-one with Metro Valley residents in December to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. Read more

Marshall University and WVU College of Law launch the Center for Consumer Law and Education

HUNTINGTON, W. Va. — Marshall University and the West Virginia University College of Law have established a one-of-its-kind Center for Consumer Law and Education to build advocacy for those in West Virginia and beyond. Read more

Heavy Rain Expected, Christmas Parade Rescheduled for Dec. 10

Due to anticipated heavy rain during the event, the Huntington Christmas Parade of Lights, organized by the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, has been rescheduled for Monday, December 10, 2018. The start time will remain 5:30pm. Read more

ONDCP Announces Nearly $3 Million in Grants for Local Programs Fighting Opioid Epidemic

Washington, D.C. –  Deputy Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) James Carroll announced $2.9 million in grants to help local programs counter the effects of the opioid epidemic in their communities, including West Virginia.  Read more

Gov. Justice issues statement on Martinsburg State Trooper Incident

wV governor Jim Justice has released this statement on the WV State Police investigation initiated after a video showed officers beating a teenager: Read more