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School of Music to present WV Symphony flutist, Leviathan Trio in concert

Marshall University’s School of Music will present West Virginia Symphony principal flutist Lindsey Goodman with the Leviathan Trio in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, in Smith Music Recital Hall on Marshall’s Huntington campus. The program will feature George Crumb’s “Vox Balaenae.” Read more

FIRST HAND: And Here's a "Personal" Sanitary Board Story Involving a 90 year old woman, the PSC, and an apparently "false" cut off notice?

Mom turned over a notice to me last AM with my eyes full of sand and already in bed. HNN demands nearly 'all night' shifts; I sleep when nearly everyone arrives for an 8 am to 5 pm shift. I hate mornings.

Although last week, I made TWO (one via credit card and one via bank bill pay) payments for a $28.00 (plus) bill that just generated the next month, my 95-year-old mom who mostly still handles her own business (don't you dare interfere) showed me a cut off water notice for Oct. 17 received on Tuesday Oct. 17. Read more

AG Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Opioid Mitigation Programs

CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a bipartisan group of attorneys general in letters to encourage 15 companies to implement programs to mitigate opioid abuse within the prescription benefit component of their health care plans. Read more

Former Marshall Football Great Chad Pennington to speak at YMCA ‘Just for Kids’ Dinner

Former Marshall Univer sity Quarterback Chad Pennington will be the keynote speaker at the “Just for Kids” Huntington YMCA Scholarship Dinner Monday, Nov . 6at 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Conference Center, 2849 Fifth Ave, Huntington. Read more

AG Reaches $120M Settlement with General Motors

CHARLESTON — Attorney General Morrisey announced a $120 million settlement with General Motors Co. over allegations of concealed safety issues related to vehicle ignition defects. Read more

Home Rule Board approves changes to Morgantown plan

ELKINS, W.VA. – The West Virginia Home Rule Board today unanimously approved six amendments to the City of Morgantown’s Home Rule Plan during a quarterly meeting in Elkins.

Morgantown city manager, Paul Brake, submitted the following amendment topics for consideration by the board: Read more

Huntington Partnerships Repair over 3,000 feet o Sidewalk

The City of Huntington’s Public Works Department has completed a busy year for its sidewalk replacement program. Read more

City Seeks Halloween Costume Donations

This Halloween, you can put a smile on a child's face and save a few bucks on some delicious pizza at the same time. Read more

Mingo County woman pleads guilty to conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking of a minor

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Mingo County woman pleaded guilty to a sex trafficking crime involving a minor, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto. Misty Dawn Baisden, 40, of Delbarton, entered her guilty plea to conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking of a minor. Read more

Marshall School of Medicine announces five-year program to improve access to diabetes care in West Virginia

The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine  launched a new program, Care Coordination of High Risk Diabetes Patients, thanks to a $1.5 million grant over five years from the Merck Foundation. Read more

Marshall journalism school to host Huntington theatre premiere of ‘Heroin(e)’ at Marquee Pullman

Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications will facilitate a free public screening of the Netflix documentary “Heroin(e)” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Marquee Cinemas at Pullman Square. To reserve a seat, visit http://bit.ly/heroinescreening. Read more

Huntington Council Agenda Announced ; Financial Review at 6 p.m.

Here's the Huntington City Council agenda for Monday, Oct. 23.

The Finance Committee meets at 6 p.m. to consider acceptance of two Homeland Security Grants and a monthly review of city financial results. Read more

Art of Being Weirdo Lecture Scheduled at City Hall

A local author will present a lecture on how a childhood love of books led her to a life outside the norm and the importance of incorporating creativity into every aspect of your life.

Sheila Redling will present her lecture, “The Art of Being a Weirdo – Living a Creative Life,” from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, in Huntington City Council chambers at City Hall, 800 5th Ave. The lecture is the sixth installment in the City of Huntington’s quarterly “Huntington Lecture Series” and is free and open to the public. Read more

Marshall Health to host Teays Valley women’s event Oct. 24

Marshall Obstetrics and Gynecology will host ‘An Event for Women’ from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Marshall Health-Teays Valley, 300 Corporate Center Drive in Scott Depot. Read more

Marshall’s Lewis College of Business celebrates Women Entrepreneurship Week Oct. 19

Marshall University’s Lewis College of Business is hosting two events Thursday, Oct. 19, in celebration of Women Entrepreneurship Week. These events feature panel discussions with successful woman entrepreneurs in the Huntington and Charleston areas. Read more

Startup Weekend Huntington kicks off Nov. 3

Marshall University and the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) will host Startup Weekend Huntington, a 54-hour event allowing future entrepreneurs to gain experience toward creating their own startup businesses. Read more

Two heroin dealers appear in federal court on drug charges

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two defendants appeared in federal court today for heroin crimes, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto. Gerald Tyrone King, 38, of White Sulphur Springs, previously pleaded guilty to distribution of heroin and was sentenced in federal court in Beckley to a year and nine months in prison. In a separate prosecution, Dana Stevenson, 26, of Charleston, pleaded guilty in federal court in Charleston to distribution of heroin. Read more

Adult congenital heart care now available at Marshall Health

Marshall Health has teamed up with an expert from the University of Kentucky’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute to care for patients in the Tri-State area with adult congenital heart disease. Read more

History, literature teachers to be introduced to the resources in the Blake Library

History and literature teachers are invited to Marshall University’s Huntington campus from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, to learn strategies for teaching about the past and present with Civil War literature from Marshall University’s Blake Library. The event will be in the Drinko Library Atrium. Read more

Visiting Joan C. Edwards Professor in the Arts to give solo theatre performance

Marshall University’s School of Theatre will host a public performance of “*mark: the Gospel of Mark written in the First Century” by the Joan C. Edwards Distinguished Professor of the Arts, theatre artist George Drance, S.J. Read more

Lewis College of Business named leading business school

Marshall University’s Lewis College of Business has been named one of Newsweek’s leading business schools of 2017. Read more

Detroit man pleads guilty to distributing pain pills in Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Detroit man caught selling oxycodone in March 2017 pleaded guilty  to a federal drug crime, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto. Lurduea Appling, 37, entered his guilty plea to distribution of oxycodone. Read more

West Virginia ‘GEAR UP’ partners with Fairmont State University to award $1,000 scholarships to West Virginia high school students

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Fairmont State University announced Wednesday that it would award 10 West Virginia students each with a $1,000 scholarship. Read more

PSC Promotes Budget Plans for Manageable Utility Bills

CHARLESTON, WV – This winter is predicted to be colder than last year, so the Public Service Commission of West Virginia urges consumers to consider the benefits of budget billing and average monthly payment plans offered by utility companies. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Seeks More Than $49K From Unlawful Debt Negotiator

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed a petition seeking more than $49,000 owed to consumers by a California-based law firm that unlawfully offered debt settlement and negotiation services in the Mountain State. Read more

Continuing Education to offer course in pottery wheel throwing

Marshall University’s Center for Continuing Education will offer a program on the fundamentals of pottery wheel throwing beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1., from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Art Warehouse, 201 21st St., and continuing on succeeding Wednesdays through Dec. 13. Read more

McElroy Family to podcast live for 30th anniversary Yeager Symposium

Marshall University’s Society of Yeager Scholars is inviting well-known Huntington natives, the McElroy Family, to give a live recording of two of their podcasts, Shmanners and Sawbones, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center. Read more

W.Va. AG Files Lawsuit Against Cabell County Home Inspector

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced the filing of a lawsuit that seeks a court order to shut down a Cabell County home inspection business for alleged violations of the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act. Read more

Quadruple Murder Suspect in Custody; Victim's Names Released

Aaron Lee Lawson, 23, the suspect in the quadruple murder near Pedro, Ohio has been captured, according to a press release from Lawrence County Sheriff Jeff Lawson. The release follows: Read more

Early childhood learning program adds three new schools in W.Va

An innovative early childhood education program will add three new schools across West Virginia in an effort to increase the amount of students prepared to enter kindergarten. It’s a big task – kindergarten preparedness is linked to overall student success, such as third-grade reading levels. Recent data shows nearly half of W.Va. students tested below proficient reading level, and 70 percent were not proficient in math. By helping students start school on the right path, they’re more likely to stay on the path to success in school and life. Read more

HMDA Holds Meeting Monday Oct. 16; Bates Retires

The Huntington Municipal Development Authority will meet Monday, Oct. 16 in Council Chambers at Huntington City Hall. Read more

W.Va. AG, 13 States Urge Senate to Rein In Unelected Bureaucracy

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a coalition of 13 state attorneys general in urging Congress to curb the authority of federal agencies to create and enforce regulations. Read more

Ohio Attorney General DeWine Presents Distinguished Law Enforcement Achievement Awards

COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine  presented the 2017 Distinguished Law Enforcement Achievement Awards during the Ohio Law Enforcement Conference award ceremony.  Read more