A comprehensive report detailing the health of the state’s waters and a listing of impaired streams and lakes statewide has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read more
Huntington, WV (HNN) -- Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA has been informed by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) that it has been accredited for a period of three years, through March 2014, for five employment services programs:Read more
Editor’s Note: At large councilman Steve Williams, a former member of the House of Delegates is one of the architects with fellow council members of Huntington’s tax reform package.It includes the much opposed occupation tax along with a one percent city sale tax and gradual reduction in city B & O taxes.Read more
HUNTINGTON, WV (HNN) – A proposal by Del. Jim Morgan (D-Cabell) which would amend home rule programs to require referendums on tax levies has at least four Huntington City Council members disappointed.Read more
HUNTINGTON, WV (HNN) – Here’s the first update on movies ending Thursday Feb 10 and those opening Friday, Feb. 18 in Huntington.“Unknown” has January (“We Are Marshall” ) Jones in a featured role. She played Coach Dawson’s wife in the Thundering Herd movie. She’s also known for the part of Betty Draper/Betty Francis in the “Mad Men” television series.Read more
St. Mary’s Medical Center is going tobacco-free on June 27, 2011. After this date, no tobacco use of any kind will be permitted — inside or outside — on medical center property.Read more
"Extra" caught the fever with singing sensation Justin Bieber as the screaming masses welcomed him to the London premiere of his movie, "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never."Read more
HUNTINGTON, WV (HNN) – Mark Bates, council chairman , has announced the dates of the four council budget session, in which council members and the administration generally follow a line by line analysis and justification for the new fiscal year proposal.Read more
GOP Governor’s candidate Betty Ireland made news repeatedly during her four years as Secretary of State for her insistence that West Virginia needed to move forward with electronic voting machines.Read more
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, attempted to fend off efforts by Committee Republicans to decrease air passenger safety, cut American jobs, compromise the health and safety of workers and the flying public, and diminish aviation and economic options for rural communities. Read more
HUNTINGTON, WV (HNN) – A meeting of Huntington City Council’s Finance Committee will be held Thursday, Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. in Huntington City Council Chambers.Read more
HUNTINGTON, WV (HNN) – Although Border’s Books has filed for bankruptcy protection, none of the 200 stores designated to close are in the Mountain State. The list supplied to Publisher’s Weekly lists 200 “superstores,” including one on Park Avenue in New York City.Read more
The Southern Ocean - February 16, 2011 – Japan has reportedly suspended its annual whaling hunt in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary and is considering withdrawing from further poaching operations as a result of continous pressure from Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, led by Captain Paul Watson. Sea Shepherd’s presence and direct action intervention in the Southern Ocean have thwarted the Japanese fleet in its illegal whale hunt for the last seven years.
HUNTINGTON, WV - Cabell Huntington Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval(tm) for its Advanced Primary Stroke Center by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care. Read more
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Junior Johnny Thomas led the Marshall men’s basketball team with 13 points as it took down Rice y a final of 72-61 Wednesday evening in Conference USA action at the Cam Henderson Center.Read more
The Tiki Bar is OpenSchooner’s will open their outside bar on Thursday and Friday at 3PM. With weather predictions in the 70’s and dry, we think this will be great early start to the long awaited summer.Read more
HUNTINGTON, WV (HNN) - The Lady Oaks from Oak Hill High School defeated the Huntington St. Joe girls basketball team 61-48 at Veteran's Memorial Field House on Saturday afternoon.Read more
PADUCAH, KY (HNN) – When considering the then secret work performed at the Huntington uranium processing plant (Huntington Pilot Plant) , you must remember that the facility received radioactive materials from both the Paducah and Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plants.Read more
HUNTINGTON, WV (HNN) – One announcement contained in the State of the City was a re-opening of City Hall on Friday. Yet, the administration admits that without the tax reforms revenue will be flat. So, how does City Hall reopen?Read more
While celebrating the placement of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Alec Baldwin talked with "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli about what the "30 Rock" star might do after his time on the show is finished.Read more
EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to a temporary software malfunction, the photos could not be added when the story originally ran. The photos are now on line and you can take a look at the hard working women's team battling UCF.Read more
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – On Wednesday, the Thundering Herd men’s basketball team will return home to take on Rice at 7 p.m. at the Cam Henderson Center.Read more
Huntington, WV (HNN) — Individuals wanting an easier method of filing their income tax returns have several free options.
The Financial $tability Partnership of the River Cities, a United Way initiative, is hosting Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites. Residents of the River Cities are encouraged to attend free tax preparation sessions until April 16. Those who have a total household income of $50,000 or less could be eligible for free tax preparation. Read more
Here's a look at some scenes from films opening this week and next at area cinemas.
127 Hours will be a Cinema Exclusive ; Eagle, Unkown, I Am Number Four, and a Big Momma seguel round out the mainstream. The Flashback series continues Sunday and Monday with Full Metal Jacket Read more
Los Angeles, CA (HNN) - “SING,” the new single from My Chemical Romance’s current album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, has climbed to No. 1 on Mediabase’s Modern Rock radio chart this week.Read more
HUNTINGTON, WV (HNN) – No one has yet declared their candidacy for President of the United State in 2012. However, Edward R. Burgess, State Coordinator of West Virginia’s Campaign for Liberty, has “no doubt , the Good Doctor (Ron Paul) is going to give it just as much consideration as anyone.”Read more
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