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Marshall University receives $1.49 million from Appalachian Regional Commission; POWER grant to fund new recovery employment program

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has announced Marshall University as one of 35 awardees for its $26.5 million program to expand and diversify the economy in Appalachia’s coal-impacted communities through the POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative. Read more

Marco’s Pizza and Foster Adventure are Calling all Heroes!

Marco’s Pizza and Foster Adventure are Calling all Heroes for a superhero fundraiser. Read more

UPDATE Man Dies from Shooting injuries; Huntington Police Make Arrest

A man shot in the face at 10th Avenue & 17th Street died of his injuries. Huntington Police announced Ronald Eugene Flowers, 44, of Michigan, has been charged with the murder of Jason Allen Shank, 40. Shank was homeless. Read more

Design Firm Earns 10th Design Excellence Award

Copper Leaf Interior Design of Marietta, Ohio, recently earned its tenth Design Excellence Award at the Ohio South / Kentucky chapter of the American Society of Interior Design (ASID) annual design competition. This group is the oldest and largest professional association for the interior design profession, with more than 30,000 members in 48 chapters across the U.S. and Canada.

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Marshall mechanical engineering, computer science programs receive ABET accreditation

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s College of Information Technology and Engineering has announced the accreditation of two of its most popular programs. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program and the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program have received accreditation from the ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). Read more

Attorney General Morrisey, Marshall University Drug Prevention Program to Visit Poca Middle

COLUMN: From Steelers to Techers? Pittsburgh has more jobs than anyone

Thanks to a tech explosion in Pittsburgh in the last decade or so, The Steel City has more jobs than anywhere in the country for the second year in a row according to Glass Door.  There are over 91,000 open jobs and most are in the tech field. Read more

Marshall Health to launch Walk with a Doc program in Putnam County

SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va. –  Marshall Health-Teays Valley is encouraging local residents to step toward better health by bringing Walk with a Doc to Putnam County. Read more

‘Rolling Thunder’ bike share system to launch Friday with media event

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Sustainability Department and Gotcha will launch the university’s new bike share system, Rolling Thunder, at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 19, during the Picnic on the Plaza Homecoming event on the Memorial Student Center plaza.

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COLUMN Bill Moore: Joe Manchin: Representing West Virginia?

In three weeks, we, as a nation head, to the polls in what is shaping up to be the most important election in history. The choice, as in 2016, is whether to choose the rule of law or rule by mob.

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PSC Encourages Consumers to Take Advantage of Budget Billing Plans

CHARLESTON, WV – As cold weather approaches, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia encourages consumers to take advantage of budget billing and average monthly payment plans offered by utility companies.

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Marshall faculty to perform Romantic Trios concert

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s School of Music and Fifth Avenue Baptist Church will each host a performance of Romantic Trios, a concert featuring Marshall University faculty. Read more

Marshall Homecoming Parade, bonfire to take place Thursday evening, Oct. 18

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Marshall University Student Government Association is once again hosting the annual Marshall University Homecoming Parade on Thursday, Oct. 18. Read more

Secretary of State Cautions Candidates on Political Sign Placement

Charleston, W.Va.—Secretary of State Mac Warner is issuing a friendly reminder to all candidates and political committees regarding the placement of signs on state-owned property. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey, Marshall University Drug Prevention Program to Visit Barboursville Middle

Marshall’s Amicus Curiae Lecture Series postpones lecture by Jan-Werner Mueller

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Amicus Curiae Lecture Series has postponed the Oct. 23 lecture, “After Populism,” by Dr. Jan-Werner Mueller of Princeton University. Read more

Fields and Tomblin win local School of Pharmacy competition, head to nationals this winter

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University School of Pharmacy (MUSOP) students put their skills to the test, and the winners will head west for nationals in December. Read more

Next stops on national midterm campaign tour: Missoula, MT, Mesa, Arizona, and Elko, Nevada

New York, NY –  Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced President Trump’s next stops on his national midterm campaign tour with a western swing of MAGA Rallies, including: Read more

Cabell County Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornography

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Cabell County man was sentenced today to 18 years for child pornography crimes, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  David Ray Pelfrey, 40, of Huntington, West Virginia, previously pled guilty to two counts of production of child pornography. 

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Justice Loughry Guilty on 11 of 22 Federal Charges

United States Attorney Mike Stuart issued the following statement on Friday:

“Today is an important day for the people of West Virginia. The jury has rendered judgment on Justice Loughry.  The jury has confirmed that a Justice on the state’s highest court - – Justice Allen Loughry -  is guilty of numerous and serious federal crimes, including witness tampering and lying to a federal agent.  Read more

National Science Foundation grant awarded to Marshall University for Scanning Electron Microscope

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded nearly $400,000 to the departments of Chemistry, Geology, Engineering, Physics, Biological Sciences, and Forensic Science at Marshall University to purchase a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Read more

Charleston Man and Airport Service Business Sentenced for Hazardous Waste Charge

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –  Brian Scott Miller, the President of Executive Air Terminal, Inc., was sentenced Friday to sixty days of incarceration and was fined $5000, and Executive Air Terminal, Inc. was fined $20,000 and placed on corporate probation for three years, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.    

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Justice Workman's Impeachment Trial Blocked

The impeachment trial of W.Va. Supreme Court judge Margaret Workman has been blocked by a Writ of Prohibition from the court agreeing that the three grounds for which she is charged vop;ate the separation of powers doctrine denying the Senate of jurisdiction to go forward with the Oct. 15 trial.  Read more

AG Reminds Consumers to Give Wisely to Hurricane Michael Relief

McKnight joins Marshall Health communications team

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Michele McKnight has been named community and media relations coordinator for Marshall Health, the faculty practice plan of theMarshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. She will also provide media relations and community outreach to the Marshall University School of Pharmacy. Read more

Marshall University prepares for Homecoming 2018

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.—Marshall University will welcome thousands of alumni, family and friends to the Huntington campus for a week of festivities celebrating Homecoming 2018 beginning Monday, Oct. 15, and culminating with the crowning of royalty at halftime during the football game against Florida Atlantic University set for 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20. Read more

Huntington native and Broadway star J. Mark McVey to speak at YMCA ‘Just for Kids’ dinner

(HUNTINGTON)—Huntington native and Broadway star J. Mark McVey will be the keynote speaker at the “Just for Kids” Huntington YMCA Scholarship Dinner Thursday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Conference Center, 2849 Fifth Ave., Huntington. Read more

Marshall to host Marching Band Festival Oct. 13

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s marching band, the Marching Thunder, will host 23 high school bands for its annual marching band competition Saturday, Oct. 13, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Bands from West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio are participating in the event, which kicks off at 9:45 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m.  Read more

Nationally recognized diabetes education services now available at Marshall Health - Teays Valley

SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va. – The Bruce Chertow Diabetes Center at Marshall Health is expanding its diabetes self-management and education services to Teays Valley.  Read more

PSC Orders Lower Gas Utility Bills

CHARLESTON, WV – The Public Service Commission has ordered natural gas utilities to lower the purchased gas portion of their rates for over 95% of the natural gas customers in the state.  The lower interim rates go into effect November 1, 2018.  Final rates will be set in early 2019. Read more

US Attorney Announces Project Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Mike Stuart issued the following statement this morning during a press conference held at the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse in Charleston: Read more

Huntington Council has Short Agenda for Tuesday

Huntington City Council holds its first October meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Huntington City Hall. Due to the Columbus Day holiday, council meets on Tuesday, rather than Monday which is a holiday for city workers.

One resolution is on the agenda; however,  a discussion pf proposed accommodation  accessibility for the disabled tp speak but not appear at council (and other) meetings.  likely could occur during the 6:30 p.m. Finance committee meeting and the council meeting, too.  Read more

Huntington Scores High for Inclusivity

When it comes to creating an inclusive community for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, the City of Huntington ranks higher than many cities in West Virginia and across the country, according to a new report from the nation’s largest LGBTQ civil rights organization. Read more