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Washington County Prosecutor Found Guilty of Coercion

(MARIETTA, Ohio) — Washington County Prosecutor Kevin Rings was today found guilty of coercion. The case centered on Rings’ inappropriate interactions with an individual who was a victim and a defendant in two cases under Rings’ purview as prosecutor. Read more

Physical Therapist Bailey McNees Joins HIMG

 Bailey E. McNees, DPT, has joined HIMG. Dr. McNees is a Physical Therapist and will treat patients through the HIMG Physical Therapy Department. Read more

The Clay Center’s Juliet Art Museum to host recollection, a Marshall University Student Collaborative Exhibition

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Students enrolled in Marshall University’s ART 481, Special Topics: Museum Curatorial Practice, course have collaborated with the Juliet Art Museum at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, to create the exhibition, recollection. Read more

Five to be inducted into the Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications Hall of Fame

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Five graduates of Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SOJMC) are being inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. Read more

Marshall University Lewis College of Business to celebrate 50th anniversary

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Lewis College of Business and its Brad D. Smith Schools of Business will celebrate the college’s 50th year with three major events. Read more

SHELLY’S WORLD: Fiction The Happy Store – Military Discount

Three unforgettable strangers enter The Happy Store for Clementine’s 11th Adventure.

It was a day at The Happy Store like any other, meaning that memorable things were happening every few minutes, most of which Clementine Fraile immediately forgot. Read more

Marshall School of Medicine inducts new members to Gold Humanism Honor Society

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) inducted 15 new members during a ceremony April 9. Read more

Marshall pharmacy students create game for kids about medication safety

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –  Marshall University School of Pharmacy students created a board game that will educate elementary-aged students about medication safety.  Prescription SAFETY Playland, a game similar to Candyland®, will soon be in all elementary schools in Cabell and Wayne counties. Read more

Marshall Health opens third retail pharmacy location

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Health has opened its third full-service retail pharmacy in Huntington. Located at 800 20th Street, inside the Provider Response Organization for Addiction Care and Treatment (PROACT) clinic, the new pharmacy is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In addition to basic retail pharmacy services, it offers medication synchronization and medication review therapy. Read more

Harts Pre-K hosts Math Night

On April 10th, Harts PK-8 School  hosted a Community Math Night designed allow family and community members to explore content, activities, and games that support math learning in fun ways. Read more

Unplanned Filmmaker Testifies Before Congress About Social Media Censorship

The U.S. Senate's Judicial Committee's Subcommittee on the Constitution, led by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX),  hosted a hearing, titled "Stifling Free Speech: Technology Censorship and the Public Discourse," which addressed whether social media giant Twitter and other tech companies are censoring conservative speech, including the hit pro-life movie UNPLANNED. Read more

ENT Specialist Stephen Dawson joins HIMG

 G. Stephen Dawson, M.D., has joined HIMG. Dr. Dawson specializes in Otolaryngology/ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat). Dr. Dawson most recently served as a provider at a privately-owned and operated ENT practice in Charleston, West Virginia, where he practiced since 2002. His extensive background in the field of otolaryngology is a great benefit to the region. Read more

Military history expert and Marshall alumna to give 2019 Charles Hill Moffat Lecture at Marshal

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University will present the 2019 Charles Hill Moffat Lecture this week, featuring Dr. Kara Dixon Vuic, the Lance Corporal Benjamin W. Schmidt Professor of War, Conflict, and Society in Twentieth-Century America at Texas Christian University. She will speak at 3 p.m. Friday, April 12, in Room 134 of Harris Hall. Read more

Marshall University Board of Governors approves tuition and fees schedule for next academic year

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— The Marshall University Board of Governors today approved a new tuition and fees schedule for the 2019-2020 academic year. Read more

SWAT Team Enters Home; Drug Arrests Made

Two people were arrested Wednesday morning following a drug-related search warrant executed in the 1800 block of 10th Avenue. Read more

WV US Attorney Subpoenas Array of Communications from Gov. Justice's Charities, Golf Tournament

A sweeping federal subpoena has demanded records from 2014 to March 6, 2019 from The Greenbrier, The Greenbrier PGA Golf Tournament, A Military Tribute at the Greenbrier, and Old White Charities. WV's Department of Commerce received the document on Tuesday, April 9. Read more

Gov. Justice releases March 2019 Revenue Collections, estimates still trending toward significant FY 2019 surplus

Gov. Jim Justice reported  that March Revenue Collections were more than 98.8 percent of estimates, 11.2% ahead of prior year receipts, and, once again, better than they were at this same time last year, as the cumulative revenue collections for Fiscal Year 2019 remain on track for a significant year-end surplus. Read more

Gov. Justice hosts family of fallen soldier for bill-signing ceremony to allow military funerals in schools

Gov. Jim Justice hosted the family of a fallen solider and West Virginia native at the Governor’s Mansion for a private ceremony as he ceremoniously signed a bill that will allow public school facilities to be used for funeral and memorial services for members of the military. Read more

Marshall business dean selected as president of national management society

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Dr. Avinandan Mukherjee, dean of the Lewis College of Business and its Brad D. Smith Schools of Business, has been selected as the new president of the Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) at its national conference in Orlando, Florida, in March. Read more

Marshall students place at NATS Eastern Student Audition

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Voice students from School of Music at Marshall University participated in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Eastern Region Conference and Student Auditions, held at Nazareth College in Rochester, New York, March 15-17. Read more

Beware Grass Cutters... Don't Blow Grass in Street Down Storm Sewers

Did you know that blowing or sweeping grass clippings, fallen leaves or other yard waste into the street or down the storm drain can cause flooding? Read more

Three Arrested in Highlawn Following Search Warrant Execution

Three people were arrested early Tuesday morning following the execution of a drug-related search warrant in the 2700 block of Highlawn Avenue. Read more

Last Defendant in Arson and Insurance Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. –The last of four defendants from a Southern West Virginia family involved in an arson and insurance fraud scheme was sentenced in United States District Court announced United States Attorney Michael Stuart.  Read more

Two Huntington Men Sentenced on Federal Drug Charges

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –  Two Huntington men were sentenced to prison today in federal court in Huntington, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  The sentences were imposed by United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers. 

“Add two more to our list of prosecutions for heroin or fentanyl related offenses,” said United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  “We’ve made great progress, but there is still much work to do.”

Dahran Montgomery, also known as “Daedog”, 42, was sentenced to 52 months in prison.  Montgomery previously pled guilty to two counts of aiding and abetting the distribution of heroin and one count of possession with the intent to distribute heroin.  Read more

If You Bought Electronics Such as a Portable Computer, Power Tool, Camcorder and/or Other Items Containing a Lithium Ion Cylindrical Battery Since 2000 You Could Get Money From More Than $113 Million in Settlements

Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. and Samsung SDI America, Inc. (“SDI”); TOKIN Corporation (“TOKIN”); Toshiba Corporation (“Toshiba”); and Panasonic Corporation, Panasonic Corporation of North America, SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., and SANYO North America Corporation (“Panasonic”) (together, the “Settling Defendants”) have agreed to $49 million in settlements resolving claims that they allegedly fixed the price of cylindrical Lithium-Ion Batteries, causing individuals and businesses to pay more for products like portable computers, power tools, camcorders or replacement batteries for any of these products.  Read more

Beverly Heritage Center Displays Civil War Amputation Saw

BEVERLY, WV – On April 6, the public had the opportunity to see an artifact that showcased the brutality, ingenuity, and grim reality of the earliest part of the Civil War. As part of the Grand Opening of a new exhibit on the First Campaign of the Civil War and the Battle of Rich Mountain, the Beverly Heritage Center features a carpenter’s saw that was used to amputate a man’s leg. Read more

WVU Parkersburg Board of Governors to meet April 10

Parkersburg, W.Va. – The West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of Governors will meet Wednesday, April 10. The meeting will take place at 3:15 p.m. in room 1300A on the main campus. Read more

American Water Names Robert Burton President of West Virginia American Water

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (April 8, 2019) – American Water has named Robert Burton president of West Virginia American Water effective today. Burton is replacing Brian Bruce, who has left American Water. Read more

Love Your Library 5k registration under way

Ashland, Ky., <April 8, 2019>: Registration is open for Boyd County Public Library’s annual 5K run/walk scheduled Friday, April 26. Read more

Lake Cleanup planned at East Lynn Lake

HUNTINGTON, W.Va... The annual lake cleanup for East Lynn Lake in East Lynn, W.Va., is scheduled Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.  Read more

Phi Kappa Phi students win graduate fellowships

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Three members of the Marshall chapter of Phi Kappa Phi are receiving financial help toward their graduate education. Jackie Stevens, a psychology student; Haley Blake, a biology student; and Aaron Roberts, a biochemistry student, will receive $500 fellowships to help them continue their education into graduate school. Read more