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Renaissance Fine Arts School Cotillion Class

ARTS Fine Arts School will offer an eight week cotillion class, Sundays 2:00 to 4:30, beginning January 16th, 2011. Read more

TAKE ONE WEEKEND FIRST

HUNTINGTON, WV (HNN) –  One of dramatic radio’s favorite heroes comes to the 3-D screen Friday, Jan. 14. Identified for a buzzing theme known as “Flight of the Bumble Bee,” “The Green Hornet,” chased “public enemies who destroy our America,” according to its 1930s opening narration. Read more

Five Dealers Sentenced for Prescription Drug Distribution

CHARLESTON, W. Va. (HNN) - Five people were sentenced January 7, 2011 for their role in a three-year drug trafficking ring operating in Lincoln County, West Virginia. Read more

Public Speaking Rules at Huntington City Council Meetings Debated

HUNTINGTON, WV (HNN) – “Let folks speak their peace,” opined city councilman Scott Caserta in regard to changes in the open mike “Good and Welfare” portion of Huntington council meetings.  Read more

Portsmouth SSAB Subcommittee Meetings Postponed

PIKETON, OHIO (HNN) -  Four Portsmouth Site Specific Advisory Board subcommittee meetings have been postponed due to weather conditions, according to Julie Galloway, EHI Consultants, Project Manager. Read more

ENTERTAINMENT: Carter Burwell's magnificent score drives Joel and Ethan Coen's 'True Grit'

I saw "True Grit" by the Coen Brothers for Paramount -- for the second time -- at our twin-screen theatre in Port Lavaca, TX on Sunday, Jan. 9. Read more

Recreation center offers public fitness classes, demos and ‘freebies’ Jan. 13

“Improving your fitness with a new group, or friends and family, is one of the best ways to stay motivated,” said Heather Smith, senior assistant director of fitness at the recreation center.  “Everyone should try a new fitness activity in the new year.” Read more

BOOK REVIEW: 'The Best Laid Plans': What's a mother to do when she learns her husband has been fired: how about starting an 'escort' service?

"When we too are armed and trained, we can convince men that we have hands, feet, and a heart like yours; and although we may be delicate and soft, some men who are delicate are also strong; and others, coarse and harsh, are cowards. Women have not yet realized this, for if they should decide to do so, they would be able to fight you until death; and to prove that I speak the truth, amongst so many women, I will be the first to act, setting an example for them to follow."  —Veronica Franco (1546-1591)

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Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Customers in Norway Avenue Area of Huntington

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (January 6, 2011) – West Virginia American Water has

lifted a precautionary boil water advisory for customers on Norway Avenue

and surrounding streets just outside of Huntington. Read more

Men’s Basketball Dominates Southern Miss, 95-65

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Thundering Herd hit its first six shots of the game and never looked back, grabbing a dominant 95-65 win over Southern Miss in Conference USA action Saturday evening at the Cam Henderson Center. Read more

COMMENTARY: Tucson Terrorism: A Deeply Rooted Assault on American Democracy

Now it’s political assassination and murders in Tucson. Read more

Upperclassmen Lead the Herd Past UTEP, 62-58

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.- Senior Tynikki Crook and junior Alaya Mitchell combined for 33 points to help Marshall to a 62-58 victory in MU’s Conference USA home opener Sunday afternoon at the Cam Henderson Center. Crook notched her seventh double-double of the season and the 24th of her career as the Detroit, Mich., native poured in a game-high 21 points and game-high 11 rebounds. Read more

Huntington’s Frigid Conditions Mean “White Flag” at City Mission; Those Not “Banned” Welcome

HUNTINGTON, WV (HNN) – Back in 2006-2007 a locally produced documentary --- “On the River’s Edge” --- detailed the lives of Huntington’s homeless that choose to live in tents by the river, despite the availabilities of homeless shelters. Read more

Huntington ‘On Pace’ with Current Budget; Possible Large Construction Project in Spring

HUNTINGTON, WV (HNN) – Although one of Huntington City Council’s first actions will be to vote on a new chairman, current chairman Jim Insco told HNN that the city through November had revenue and expenditures that were “on pace for where they should be.” He stressed his assessment that “we are ok” comes from his own personal research and he did not speak on behalf of anyone else. Read more

On NASCAR: From a fan to The Man

Roger Curtis is strolling through the opulent lobby of the Bellagio Hotel, wearing Skechers with his sport coat. Read more

Statement by Rep Giffords Chief of Staff and Select WV Members of Congresss

WASHINGTON, DC  (HNN) - An unthinkable tragedy occurred at our Congress On Your Corner event today in Tucson.  Our community has lost beloved friends and colleagues, and many more are injured.   Our hearts and prayers go out to all of them and to those who are suffering the loss of treasured friends and family members. Read more

"How Long Have You Owned a Car?"

Mr. Allen Swift ( Springfield, MA.) received this 1928 Rolls-Royce Picadilly P1 Roadsterfrom his father, brand new - as a graduation gift in 1928. Read more

Let’s (Ballroom) Dance at Pipestem State Park January 14-16

HINTON, W.Va. – Ballroom and Latin dances are center stage at Pipestem Resort State Park Jan. 14-16 with a weekend that includes instruction, accommodations and meals.  WV Dance, Inc., based out of Charleston, W.Va., provides the dance instruction in waltz, rumba, salsa and polka dance styles. Read more

Six Dead, 13 Wounded in Arizona Shooting; Congresswoman Griffords Shot in Head; Surgeons Optimistic

TUSCON, ARIZ (HNN) - A troubled 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the Saturday morning shooting rampage at a Tuscon, Ariz. Safeway grocery store. Fox News and MSNBC have stated law enforcement officers are also searching for a second suspect. National Public Radio stated the suspect is a 50-year-old man

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Drive to End Hunger Chevy on Display Monday; Campaign Kicks off Too

CHARLESTON , WV (HNN) - West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin will join national AARP and AARP Foundation officials to discuss the “Drive to End Hunger,” an exciting new partnership to combat the growing problem of hunger in our nation, during a 10 a.m. news conference, Monday, January 10 on the north plaza of the West Virginia State Capitol, Charleston. Read more

Huntington City Council Agenda , Monday, Jan 10 at 7:30 p.m.

1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3.   Synopsis of Last Meeting

4.  Reports of the Mayor

5. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance re: AN ORDINANCE OF COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO FURNISH THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON WITH NATURAL GAS TO DESIGNATED BUILDINGS (following committee referral) Read more

News Conference: Surgeon’s Optimistic About Rep Giffords’ Recovery from Shooting; Federal Judge, Congressional Aide, Child Reportedly Have Perished

TUSCON, ARIZ (HNN) – A surgeon has told a news conference that they “very optimistic” about Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford's  recovery from the head wound received at a Safeway store. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords had been meeting with constituents when a gunman opened fire. Read more

BOOK NOTES: 'The Gettysburg Approach to Writing & Speaking’ joins forces with ‘The Gettysburg Collection’

If two heads are better than one, then maybe two books are better than one, especially when they complement each other. This is the case with The Gettysburg Approach to Writing & Speaking like a Professional by Philip Yaffe, which has just been supplemented by The Gettysburg Collection, and both are available as Kindle (Amazon.com) e-books. Read more

Devotion: From Day One in Prayer

In my NYC experience....the streaming crowds... loud and congested streets... blaring music... and endless distractions,  implementing prayer was easier than using cell phones. Read more

Former Employees of Two Huntington Plants Detail Radiation Contamination

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DEP News - Make It Shine Applications Available

Applications are now available for the 2011 West Virginia
Make It Shine Statewide Cleanup. This annual event is
jointly sponsored by the Department of Environmental
Protection and the Division of Highways. Read more

Actor Jim Lucas keynote speaker at MLK celebration in Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Actor Jim Lucas, who is known across the nation for his stirring and dramatic recitations and interpretations depicting the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will be the keynote speaker on Monday, Jan. 17, for Huntington’s annual celebration of the life of the late civil rights leader. The event is presented by the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Marshall University. Read more

Bridgemont hosts First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin at Open House of new Technology Center in South Charleston and signing of National College Completion Agenda

Montgomery, W.Va. Bridgemont Community and Technical College welcomes the community for a sneak peek of the college’s new extended education facilities located in the West Virginia Education, Research and Technology Park (WVERTP).  The event will be held Monday, January 10th, from 4-6 p.m.   Read more

BOOK REVIEW: 'The Net Delusion': Belarus Native Explores Excitement, Hype About The Power for Good of Social Media, Internet

"Technology is the answer, but what was the question?" -- British architect Cedric Price, ridiculing unthinking admiration of technology, quoted in "The Net Delusion" Read more

Statement by U.S. Representative Nick Rahall on Health Care Repeal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D. W.Va.) issued the following statement today as the House began debate to repeal the health care reform law:

“I intend to vote against an outright repeal of the health care reform law.  Read more

Sunday’s Televised Women’s Basketball Game Marks Elementary School Night

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.- The Marshall women’s basketball team continued to visit Huntington’s surrounding elementary schools on Tuesday in an effort to promote its nationally televised game against UTEP on Sunday, Jan. 9. The contest marks the Herd’s Conference USA home-opener. Read more

Huntington Arcade Glass Replacement Continues

HUNTINGTON,West Virginia.- The Huntington Arcade is receiving a much needed upgrade.The old skylight glass is being replaced and the sun will shine brighter in the Huntington Arcade.