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Operation Mountaineer Highway Update: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to conspiracy to distribute oxycodone

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A New Jersey man pleaded guilty for his participation in a drug trafficking operation in Fayette County, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. James Terry, 38, of East Orange, New Jersey, entered his guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute oxycodone.  Read more

Warner Names Jennifer Gardner as Deputy Press Secretary for WV Secretary of State’s Office

Charleston, W.Va. – Secretary of State Mac Warner is pleased to announce the addition of WVU Reed College of Media graduate Jennifer Gardner to the Communications team.  Warner appointed Gardner to be Deputy Press Secretary and replace Erin Timony who moved to Georgia to be closer to her family. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Affirms Concealed Carry Recognition with Virginia, Six Other States

CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office has affirmed concealed carry recognition with Virginia and six other states. Read more

Huntington VA Hospital Restored Evaluators "Faith" in VA Care

The Joint Commission visited Hershel "Woody" Williams VAMC this week to evaluate our service to our Veterans.

They just finished debriefing leadership and the four person team had this to say about the Huntington  VA medical center.  Read more

Mexican National Man Pleads Guilty and is Sentenced for Immigration Crime

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Mexican national man pled guilty to the felony offense of Reentry of a Removed Alien, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Eduardo Rios-Rios, 26, was immediately sentenced to a “time served” sentence, having served nearly four months in federal custody.  He was remanded to ICE custody for removal proceedings from the United States.  Stuart commended the investigative efforts of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Kenova Police Department. Read more

Barboursville Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Gun Charges

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Barboursville man pled guilty today to federal drug charges, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Mathew Byrd, 32, entered a guilty plea to an indictment charging him with distribution of heroin and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Read more

Human Trafficking Task Forces Arrest 49 During Recent Festivities

(CLEVELAND) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley today announced the success of two concurrent Human Trafficking Task Force operations that occurred during the past week’s professional baseball festivities. Read more

Hannah to Ring Free of Cancer Bell July 12

Hannah Caserta, now 15,  will ring her bell July  certifying  that she is free of cancer. Last fall , the spunky, strong and faithful teen had been complaining of an aching leg after  HHS band practice.

It wasn't a muscle ; it was an aggressive form of bone cancer. Doctors at Hoops Family Children's Hospital  in Huntington had a range of outcomes she   could lose a leg or worse. The best case scenario ---hope it had not spread, contain it with chemo,  surgically remove the tumor, and continue chemo.

Former city councilman Scott Caserta started a prayer war camp and  organized warriors under Hannah Strong. Read more

Marshall research symposium honors scientific contributions of Dr. Zijian Xie

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A two-day research symposium at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine honored the scientific achievements of Zijian Xie, Ph.D., and his 2008 discovery of the scaffolding/signaling function of the Na/K-ATPase sodium pump, a significant research finding that has had tremendous applications in both biology and medicine.  Read more

Marshall graduates to receive Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Two recent Marshall University graduates from the College of Liberal Arts have earned the Hazel Ruby McQuain Read more

Piketon Radiation Community Meeting Tuesday July 16 Endeavor Center

A meeting for individuals believe to be impacted by radioactive contamination from the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant, Piketon, Ohio, will be held Tuesday, July 16 at the Endeavor Center just off US 23 on State Route 32 near the PGDP. Attorneys for one of the class action suits will be present. The meeting runs from 1:30-7:00 p.m.  Read more

Centuries past come to play in Beverly

On your left, you see a World War II machine gun sputtering away merrily. On the right, you see antebellum ladies and gentlemen relaxing to a nice tea social. Straight ahead you see pioneers of yesteryear boiling something suspicious in a kettle. And around the corner, a stern-faced judge looks over his pince-nez to inquire whether or not you are aware of the meaning of “indecent exposure” since you appear to be shamelessly wearing a pair of shorts.  Read more

Trump Campaign Rally Aug. 1 in Cincinnati

Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced that President Trump and Vice President Pence will host a Keep America Great rally on Thursday, August 1 at 7:00 pm EDT at U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway Street  in Cincinnati, OH. This is the 29th rally that President Trump has held in Ohio and the fourth rally in Cincinnati since he first began his race for president in June, 2015. Read more

Marshall athletic training students present research at national convention

HUNTINGTON, W.VA. - Students from Marshall University contributed their research on a national level at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Clinical Symposia and AT Expo held June 24-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Wins $76K Judgment Shutting Down Contractor

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey won a $76,000 judgment that also orders a home improvement contractor cease any work as a contractor. Read more

First Lady Visiting Huntington for Opioid Roundtable; OD's down 28% First Half 2019

First Lady Melania Trump is visiting Huntington for an opioid roundtable in conjunction with the Cabell Huntington Health Department.  She previously toured Lily's Place.Sen. Capito, Sen. Manchin, Police Chief Hank Dial, and Fire Chief Jan Radar are among participants.  Read more

Huntington Sets Neighborhood Clean Up

A cleanup campaign across Huntington will continue July 9-11 in the Walnut Hills and Fairfield East areas. Read more

Huntington to unveil Green Fire Engine

The public is invited to attend the unveiling of the Huntington Fire Department's new Marshall green fire engine at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, at University Station No. 2, located at 534 20th St. Parking is available behind the station on 6th Avenue. Read more

Maier Foundation establishes scholarship at Marshall for education majors

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.- Thanks to a gift from the Maier Foundation, a new scholarship has been established at Marshall University for education majors committed to teaching in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields in West Virginia. Read more

Huntington Council Hears First Reading of Parks Agreement Monday

Huntington City Council meets Monday at 7:30 pm in Council Chambers at Huntington City Hall. Council will vote on purchase of the former armory .

Administration and Finance will meet at 6:30 p.m. Read more

Mark Caserta: Don’t be fooled by policies of “inclusion” or “compassion”. It’s about power.

by Mark Caserta

Let’s be very clear about the “newly discovered” progressive policies of empathy and benevolence toward mankind which Democrats have made such an integral portion of their platform.

Can someone please say, “hogwash”! Read more

CLARIFICATION .... Red, White and Blue Flag T-Shirt Stirs Courthouse Ire; Employee Told not to Wear Flag Shirt

An employee told not to wear  a patriotic red, white and blue flag T-shirt has stirred a ruckus at the Cabell County Courthouse. Read more

6.4 Magnitude Strikes Southern California

The US Geological Survey confirmed a 6.4 magitude quake in southern California. After shocks and a stronger quake are still posible. Although felt in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Read more

HPD Drug Raid Nets Four Arrests

Four people from Michigan were arrested on drug charges Thursday, July 3, following two search warrants that were executed on 9th Street West. Read more

Marshall hosts annual summer health science institute for West Virginia ninth graders

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall University will welcome 65 rising ninth-grade students from around the entire state of West Virginia next week for its annual Health Science and Technology Academy (HSTA) Summer Institute, “Fun with Science.” Read more

ISIS Threats Leading Up to July 4 Depict Attacks on New York, White House

By Bridget Johnson/Homelad Security Today

ISIS supporters have featured New York and Washington in threat propaganda leading up to the Fourth of July — which is not just our Independence Day, but a key caliphate anniversary — that has also included aviation threats.

 

One threat image spread online in recent days depicts jihadists watching a fiery plane crash and another from non-official ISIS media channel Maqdisi included the image of a plane in a vow to “soon” attack “the doors of Europe.” Read more

600 Cancer Surveys Already Filled Out; Ohio Health Dept to Await Independent Study Results

Independent Assessment:

The NNWFJ/PRESS proposed scope of work for the independent 3rd party assessment has been updated based on comments from Ohio Department of Health and sent to DOE. We have proposed using Solutient Technologies, LLC, to develop the Sampling and Analysis Plan, develop the Data Quality Objectives, and field sampling. They are based in Ohio and are licensed through the Ohio Department of Health to perform this type of work.  Read more

Kanawha County woman sentenced for a federal fentanyl drug charge

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Kanawha County woman was sentenced today for a federal drug charge.  Bree Eberbaugh, 28, of Charleston, pled guilty on March 1, 2019, to one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.  Read more

Marshall School of Medicine kicks off Women in Medicine and Science Mentoring Circle with leadership forum

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine brought together women from various health care backgrounds for its inaugural Women in Medicine and Science Mentoring Forum June 26 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.   Read more

Six Finalists Announced for Teacher of Year

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) today announced six finalists for 2020 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Finalists were selected among 2019 County Teachers of the Year from each school district. Read more

Marshall Health’s Project Hope for Women & Children recognizes first graduates

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Six months after their journey toward recovery began at Project Hope for Women & Children, three women celebrated Friday, June 28, their completion of an intense residential treatment program. Read more