Lead Stories

Nationally recognized diabetes education services now available at Marshall Health - Teays Valley

SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va. – The Bruce Chertow Diabetes Center at Marshall Health is expanding its diabetes self-management and education services to Teays Valley.  Read more

PSC Orders Lower Gas Utility Bills

CHARLESTON, WV – The Public Service Commission has ordered natural gas utilities to lower the purchased gas portion of their rates for over 95% of the natural gas customers in the state.  The lower interim rates go into effect November 1, 2018.  Final rates will be set in early 2019. Read more

COLUMN: Death of a TV Magazine

End of An Era!

My frantic search of the Sunday paper was in vain. No TV Guide. My world was crushed. It did not fall out. It was not forgotten to be put in. My local paper, The Herald- Dispatch decided I did not need it. Read more

US Attorney Announces Project Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Mike Stuart issued the following statement this morning during a press conference held at the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse in Charleston: Read more

Huntington Scores High for Inclusivity

When it comes to creating an inclusive community for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, the City of Huntington ranks higher than many cities in West Virginia and across the country, according to a new report from the nation’s largest LGBTQ civil rights organization. Read more

Tsubasacon will Grow in Charleston

After 13 years, Tsubasacon will return to its Charleston roots next year, where the con originated: 

"We had the BEST time this year with all of our attendees!! Thank you for all of the fun we had, all of the smiles, hugs and photos! We're looking forward to being able to share all of this fun and excitement with Charleston next year! Read more

New York Times Best Selling Author, Doris Kearns Goodwin, to Lecture at the Keith-Albee

HUNTINGTON, WV – Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Doris Kearns Goodwin, will be discussing her newest book at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center on Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a Q&A session immediately following her presentation. Read more

Marshall to host flute recital with guest performer Dr. Ginny Tutton

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s School of Music will host a flute studio recital with guest artist Dr. Ginny Tutton at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at Smith Recital Hall. It is free and open to all. Read more

Marshall Health to host Trick or Treat event in Teays Valley

SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va. – Marshall Health will host a Safe Trick or Treat event at its Teays Valley location, 300 Corporate Center Drive, Scott Depot, from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 25. Read more

Huntington City Hall Closed; Garbage Pick Up Normal; Job Available Parking Board

Huntington City Hall will be closed Monday, Oct. 8, in observance of Columbus Day. Household garbage service, however, will operate on a regular schedule. Huntington City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9. Read more

Women’s Soccer Falls to UTSA 2-0

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Marshall women's soccer fell to the host UTSA Roadrunners, 2-0 Sunday afternoon. The contest featured a nearly hour long weather delay in the 60th minute. Read more

Huntington's Phone System Crashed; Replacement Coming

On Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, the city’s phone system crashed. Internet service was down as well but was restored for mostly all offices. Read more

SHELLY’S WORLD: View from the Top of the Stairs

My little guy’s name is Homer, and he is a ferret.

His name could just as easily be Rover or Lassie, Snowball or Calico, and he could have been a dog or a cat. The important thing is that he is ours, and we love him.

And he is getting old. Read more

MARK CASERTA: Make Huntington Great Again

by Mark Caserta

A portion of the first paragraph in Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities’ aptly describes the current political environment in America. Read more

Attorney General DeWine Warns of Tech Support Scams

COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned consumers to beware of tech support scams, which have been reported by dozens of Ohioans in recent weeks. Read more

Trump economy delivers record-low unemployment

NEW YORK, NY – In response to the latest employment report, Lara Trump, Senior Advisor to Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. released the following statement. Read more

Marshall’s Minority Health Institute partners with West Virginia Bureau of Public Health to address WV health disparities

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Department of Public Health has established the Minority Health Institute to address health disparities and health equity among minority and underserved populations in the state of West Virginia. Read more

Marshall to host free FAFSA workshop for local students

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University is hosting a free “It’s FAFSA Time” financial aid workshop for local students and their families who need assistance in filing the 2019-20 FAFSA. The event takes place from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, in the Office of Student Financial Assistance (SFA) in Old Main, room 116, on Marshall’s Huntington campus. Read more

Marshall School of Medicine to host homecoming reunion for medical alumni

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine will welcome alumni and their families back to Huntington for its 32nd annual homecoming celebration Oct. 19-20.

Weekend festivities kick off Friday, Oct. 19, at the Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center with: Read more

Absorbing Oozy Slithering Blob Sinks its "Venom" Filled Teeth and Thrills into Viewers

Splat.  Read more

Marshall psychology faculty to host panel discussion on opioid epidemic

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University psychology faculty will host a panel discussion from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at Fat Patty’s on 3rd Avenue in Huntington. Read more

Marshall to host ‘A Retrospective and Symposium on 1968’

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University is traveling back to 1968 on Wednesday, Oct. 10, for an event exploring race, rebellion and revolution titled “A Retrospective and Symposium on 1968.” Read more

Bunny Bombshell Returns to Huntington to Celebrate Tsubasacon

Professional cosplayer/model Bunny Bombshell returns Oct. 5,6, & 7 for Tsubasacon, where she will have a table selling prints and posing for photo ops.  Read more

Tsubasacon Brings Fandom to Huntington Oct. 5-7

Tsubasacon , a three-day home grown fun-filled event that offers late-night dances, video programming, gaming rooms,  informative guest and fan panels moves into the Big Sandy Superstore Arena (& Conference Center as well) Friday Oct. 5- Sunday Oct. 7.  Read more

Attorney General Morrisey, 20 States Urge Supreme Court To Protect Property Owners in Groundwater Dispute

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a 20-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review, and ultimately overturn, a lower court ruling that, if left intact, would give the federal government unprecedented control over small streams, farms and private property. Read more

West Virginia American Water Recognized by Dollar Energy Fund for 10 Years of Utility Assistance Partnership

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Oct. 4, 2018) – West Virginia American Water recently received recognition from the nonprofit Dollar Energy Fund for 10 years of partnership in providing utility bill assistance to limited-income households. The award was presented at the Dollar Energy Fund annual luncheon in Pittsburgh. Read more

Two Pharmacy Technicians Sentenced for Their Roles in Largest Pharmacy Theft in West Virginia History

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced that Marcia Evans, 60, of Gilbert, and Kimberly McCoy, 43, of Amherstdale, were sentenced for their involvement in the theft of the controlled substance Suboxone.  Evans and McCoy were sentenced to 10 and 6 months in prison, respectively. The sentences were imposed by United States District Judge David A. Faber.   The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy. Read more

Special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences honors 20th anniversary of Marshall University researcher’s discovery

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Twenty years ago, Zijian Xie, Ph.D., director of the Marshall Institute for Interdisciplinary Research and professor in the department of biomedical sciences at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, discovered the scaffolding/signaling function of theNa/K-ATPase sodium pump, a significant research finding that has had tremendous applications in both biology and medicine.  Read more

Huntington Mayor Asks ORSANCO to Maintain Its Ohio River Pollution Control Standards

Huntington, WV Mayor Steve Williams has sent a statement to ORSANCO commissioners, asking that they not abdicate their role in setting and monitoring pollution control standards within the Ohio River watershed.

Mayor Williams notes that about 48,000 residents of Huntington depend on the Ohio River for drinking water. Read more

GATORCHOPPIN ON... How can even a landlord say no to AJ Dawg?

AJ Dawg just doesn't understand....."Discrimination" she growls.  I agree with her.  Who would not want to rent to a cute little Shih Tzu like AJ Dawg?  I mean....everyone wants to stop and pet her as we walk down the street.....BUT....few want to rent to her. Read more

Huntington adds Five Police Cars, Two Probationary Officers

Mayor Steve Williams and Police Chief Hank Dial unveiled five new Huntington Police Department patrol vehicles and introduced two new probationary officers, Chasten Toler and Nathan Hegemeyer Read more