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Public Service Commission Provides Earth Day Lesson Plans

CHARLESTON, WV – Earth Day is April 22 and the Public Service Commission of West Virginia encourages teachers across the state to share with students the importance of caring for our planet by conserving energy, water and other natural resources we depend on.  The Commission has compiled a collection of lesson plans that are appropriate for students in kindergarten through high school. Read more

WVU Parkersburg Ecohawks to host Earth Day Celebration on April 23

Parkersburg, W.Va. 4/17/18 – West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s student environmental group, the Ecohawks, will host an Earth Day Celebration on Monday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the College Activities Center. The event is free and open to the public. Read more

Kanawha Valley Shred/E-Cycle Event Set For Saturday at Southridge Center

CHARLESTON – Kanawha Valley residents can take advantage of a safe and secure alternative to dispose of sensitive documents and old consumer electronic devices during a “Fight Fraud, Shred Instead” recycling event, 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Saturday, April 21at Cabela’s, 200 Cross Terrace Blvd., Southridge Center, Charleston. Read more

WVU at Parkersburg Foundation participates in Give Local MOV campaign

Parkersburg, W.Va. 4/17/18 – The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates (PACF) will hold their 24-hour online fundraiser, Give Local MOV, on Tuesday, May 1. The WVU at Parkersburg Foundation is one of 45 local nonprofits participating, and will be seeking online donations to benefit students at WVU Parkersburg with financial needs. Read more

Mayor Jones Joins Nationwide Effort to Recognize Impact of National Service

Charleston, WV – Mayor Danny Jones issued a proclamation recognizing April 3rd as National Service Recognition Day in Charleston, West Virginia. He joined more than 5,200 county officials and mayors across the country in a nationwide initiative to highlight the impact of national service in tackling local problems.  Read more

Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for Preventive Medicine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee,  announced $230,086 for the West Virginia University Research Corporation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Read more

W.Va. AG Pill Mill Lawsuit Yields $550K Settlement

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reached a $550,000 settlement with a pharmacy that stood accused of providing nearly 10 million doses of highly addictive prescription painkillers in just 11 years – all for a county with fewer than 25,000 residents. Read more

Immigration 101: Finding Facts on Complicated Topic Workshop

Laws and enforcement related to immigration in the United States have been complex but policy alterations and prior rulings in a quasi-limbo make the procedures intimidating at best. Read more

Detroit Man Sentenced for Huntington Heroin Distribution

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Detroit man who was caught with heroin in Huntington in 2015 was sentenced to 49 months in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  JaJuan Thrasher, 30, previously pled guilty in January to possession with intent to distribute heroin. Stuart commended the work of the Huntington FBI Drug Task Force. Read more

Mexican National Pleads Guilty in Huntington to Illegally Reentering the United States

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –  Alan Lopez-Salazar pled guilty to the felony offense of Reentry of a Removed Alien, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Mr. Lopez-Salazar, 29, of Mexico, faces up to 10 years of incarceration, a 250,000 dollar fine, supervised release for three years, and a special assessment when he is sentenced on May 21, 2018 by United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers. Read more

Statewide “College Decision Day” events to celebrate graduating high school seniors

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – High schools all across the state will be recognizing seniors who have chosen to pursue some form of education or training beyond high school. Read more

Marshall’s Opera Workshop to perform at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church

 HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Opera Workshop will present Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, 1135 5th Avenue, Huntington. Read more

W.Va. AG Warns Against Price Gouging During State of Emergency

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warned against price gouging during a state of emergency due to heavy rain across West Virginia. Read more

HIMG welcomes three new providers to their group

 Huntington, W.Va. <April 16, 2018>: HIMG is proud to welcome three new providers to their practice: Christina Caruthers, FNP-BC, Lana Hofeldt, PA-C, and Cynthia Lewis, FNP-BC. Read more

Marshall University to host annual state bioscience meeting Thursday

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University will host the Eighth Annual West Virginia Bioscience Summit this Thursday, April 19. The program will begin at 10 a.m. at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall located on 5th Avenue on Marshall’s Huntington campus. Read more

HPD BLOTTER: Witness intimidation listed as one of charges

A man arrested at 11 a.m. April 14 at W. 5th Avenue & 19th Street faces seven charges, including brandishing, battery,  assault on a police officer and intimidation of a witness. Trespassing, attempt to commit a felony and destruction of property are the three other charges.  Read more

West Huntington Underpass will be Cleaned

The 14th Street West underpass will be closed to traffic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 16. Volunteers with Recovery Point will be power washing the walls of the underpass to prepare it for painting.

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HUNTINGTON MEETINGS: HMDA Cancelled; Zoning Re-Scheduled

The Huntington Municipal Development Authority (HMDA) has cancelled its April 16, 2018 meeting. It would have been at 4 pm in council chambers.

A meeting of Huntington City Council's Planning/Zoning Committee has been scheduled for Monday May 7 fifteen minutes following the  5:30 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission meeting  in council chambers. Read more

Huntington Spring Clean Up will Continue

A spring cleanup campaign across Huntington will continue April 24-26 in Guyandotte and Altizer.

The City of Huntington’s Public Works Department will conduct a sweep through all of the alleys in the two neighborhoods during this time. Read more

Scholarship donors, recipients honored at annual brunch

Marshall University donors and current recipients of privately funded scholarships were honored Saturday at a Scholarship Honor Brunch in the Memorial Student Center’s Don Morris Room on the Huntington campus. Read more

Huntington Police Investigate Terrace Shooting Friday the 13th; Shots Fired on Saturday too

Huntington Police  responded to a  shooting incident received about 12:55 a.m. April 14. The location is the 500 block of Marcum Terrace. No other details are available.  A female reportedly sustained a wound to her butt.

In addition, on Saturday, April 14, police began investigating a series of shots fired dispatches that originated from W. 9th Street and Adams Avenue, as well as other suspected locations. 

HPD ARRESTS  (posted April 13-14, 2018) Read more

Marshall Sports Medicine Institute partners with West Virginia Futbol Club to provide athletic training services to youth athletes

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Sports Medicine Institute (MSMI) has announced a new partnership with the West Virginia Futbol Club (WVFC), a youth travel soccer club, that will provide sports medicine services to its more than 400 players. Read more

Marshall to host Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University and the Nu Jazz Agency will present the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition June 22-23 on Marshall’s Huntington campus. Among the largest competitions of its type in the world, the competition will be a triennial event in Huntington, offering an awards package of more than $200,000 in cash and prizes.

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Financial Education Events Highlight WV Money Smart Week April 21-28

CHARLESTON – AARP West Virginia is partnering with more than 30 organizations, including the Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Trade Commission to promote financial wellness during 2018 West Virginia MoneySmart Week®, April 21 – 28. Read more

Marshall Sustainability Department to host Earth Day celebration

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Sustainability Department will host its annual Earth Day celebration Wednesday, April 18, to promote sustainable living practices and to educate Marshall students and the public about local programs and activities to protect the Earth. Read more

Seven Women Graduate from Her Place

Seven women  graduated from HER Place in Huntington April 11!

"Only when you've lost everything are you free to get anything," said one of the honored graduates, Amanda. Read more

W.Va. AG Files Lawsuit Against Equifax

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed suit against Equifax alleging it ignored warnings to secure its system, failed to safeguard consumer information and stalled in notifying the public of a data breach that affected 148 million consumers nationwide. Read more

FIRST LOOK: Demonic Influence takes over Truth or Dare

Have you heard the phrase tiptoeing through the tulips? It might be best applied to the barefootin' "A Quiet Place," but for "Truth of Dare" it's more like a gradual nudge and push (not enough) into acceptance of the premise. It's a mostly emotional "try on" set of circumstances --- what's that? A female friend once told me that dating was like trying on and breaking in a pair of shoes. A comparison to quick tests of shower and swimming temps makes sense too , as does comparison to installation and clean up projects which often start wimpy then turn into a mushroom cloud. Read more

Charleston Felon Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Drug Distribution

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Charleston felon, who sold heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine was sentenced to six years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Christopher Rush, 32, previously pled guilty to distribution of heroin.   Stuart commended the investigation conducted by the Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team (MDENT). Read more

HPD BLOTTER: Possession Arrest, Three Petit Larceny, Alleged Accessory Turns Self in

The HPD Report printed April 12, 2018 (aside from those arrested during the prostitution bust, see earlier story) included an arrest at 6:14 p.m. in the 1400 block of Route 60 for possession of a controlled substance and DUI.

Among the INCIDENTS reported ( prostitution bust see separate story) were: Read more

Probationary Firefighter Killed in Head on Car Accident

John Lambert, 27, of Ranger, West Virginia, a probationary firefighter with the Huntington Fire Department, died Thursday morning from injuries he sustained in a vehicle accident. Read more

$1 million donation establishes consumer rights program at Marshall University

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University has received $1 million to launch a consumer assistance program for West Virginians. The initiative is a joint project with the West Virginia University (WVU) College of Law, which received $1 million to implement a similar program.

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West Virginia American Water Launches 2018 Infrastructure Upgrade Map

Charleston, W.Va. (April 12, 2018) – West Virginia American Water customers can see their water bills at work on the company’s interactive web-based map of its 2018 infrastructure upgrade projects. This user-friendly map allows West Virginia American Water customers to view details about water main replacement projects and other water distribution system upgrades throughout the company’s service area.

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