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Last of Nearly Two Dozen Defendants Plead Guilty for Roles in Drug Conspiracy

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. -- Two men pled guilty today for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Derrick Lamar Staples, 41, of Charleston, pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute or possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine, more than 280 grams of cocaine base, and more than one kilogram of heroin.  Shaun L. Givens, 40, of Beckley, entered his guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine.  Staples and Givens are two of 23 defendants indicted in June 2017 after a comprehensive investigation of drug trafficking in Southern West Virginia.  

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Marshall student wins DAAD-RISE scholarship

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall University student Aaron Roberts has won a scholarship to conduct summer research in Germany. The DAAD-Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) program matches students through a competitive process with host institutions or laboratories in Germany. Students are given a monthly stipend to defray living expenses during their time in Germany, as well as the opportunity to increase their research skills in an international setting while working closely with research mentors. Read more

Shoney's by West Huntington Ohio River Bridge closing

No more Shoney's Big Boy sandwiches or hot fudge cakes. Huntington's last Shoney's Restaurant at W. 17th and Washington Avenue will close following Easter Sunday. Read more

Republican Candidate Forum April 9 at MU

The Cabell County Republican Executive Committee, along with the Marshall University College Republicans, will  hold a Third Congressional District Republican Candidate Forum on Monday, April 9th at Harris Hall, Room 134. Read more

Marshall graduate, author to speak about boxing and manhood in Appalachia

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University graduate Dr. Todd Snyder, now an author and an associate professor of rhetoric, writing and communication at Siena College in Albany, New York, will speak about his latest book, 12 Rounds in Lo's Gym: Boxing and Manhood in Appalachia, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, in the Shawkey Dining Room of the Memorial Student Center. Read more

Marshall University to host annual fundraiser for children with communication disorders; silent auction to feature basketball autographed by Mike and Dan D’Antoni

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – At three years old, Troy Roswall was diagnosed with a receptive-expressive language disorder, which prohibited him from being understood by his family and friends. Due to the severity of his speech delays, Troy’s mother knew he needed help. Since he has participated in therapy through the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center, Jill Roswall said the changes in her son’s life are like night and day. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Secures Doctors' Right To Refuse Opioids

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a first-of-its-kind effort to empower doctors and pharmacists by giving each the right to refuse opioid-based medication to treat pain. Read more

West Virginia NAACP Higher Education Summit addresses need for cultural diversity on campuses

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Universities and colleges from across West Virginia affirmed their commitment to diversity today at the fourth annual West Virginia NAACP Higher Education Summit at Marshall University. Read more

Annual Research Day scheduled for Friday

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Marshall University 30th Annual Research Day is scheduled for Friday, March 30, at the Marshall University Medical Center in Huntington.    Read more

W.Va. AG Pushes Medicaid Reform to Stop Abuse and Neglect

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a bipartisan group of 49 attorneys general in calling upon Congress to ease federal restrictions that limit states’ ability to investigate and prosecute the abuse and neglect of Medicaid beneficiaries. Read more

West Virginia Trooper Injuried in Lincoln County

A West Virginia state trooper has been wounded during a domestic dispute in Lincoln County.

Corporal D. S. Fry was wounded in the wrist and shoulder Wednesday  morning . His injuries are non-life threatening; however, they are serious. Read more

Wasp Killer Latest Ingredient to Surface among Drug Abusers

The wasp killing insecticide has risen as a "trend" among drug abusers who will either breath or inject the drug with meth, according to Dr. Kelly Arps on the abcnews.com website. Read more

Huntington Shooting Victim Goes to Cabell ER

A person with a bullet wound walked into the Cabell Huntington Hospital shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday. Read more

Huntington Finalist for Health Prize

Huntington is one of 10 finalists for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s (RWJF) 2018 RWJF Culture of Health Prize. Read more

PSC and GHSP Join Forces to Emphasize Seat Belt Safety Message

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Public Service Commission and the Governor’s Highway Safety Program joined forces with other West Virginia law enforcement agencies in the Click It or Ticket campaign that was conducted March 2-18 to remind motorists that seat belts save lives.  Seat belt use is not only a good idea, it is also the law and failure to wear your seat belt could result in a ticket. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey, Marshall University Drug Prevention Program To Visit Huntington Middle

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s expanded partnership with colleges in West Virginia will bring students from Marshall University to Huntington Middle School on Wednesday, March 28, to share drug abuse prevention information with eighth grade students. Read more

Huntington Police Promotions, Swearing in

The Huntington Police Department conducted a promotion ceremony today for Cpl. John Colyer, who has been an officer for four years.  Read more

DHHR to Evaluate the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department’s Harm Reduction Program

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health (BPH) has received a request from Dr. Dominic Gaziano, interim health officer at the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, and from Charleston Mayor Danny Jones to conduct an evaluation of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department’s harm reduction program.  BPH has agreed to conduct an evaluation as a part of its statewide responsibility to monitor and support the administration and operations of local health departments. Read more

Three More Defendants Plead Guilty for Roles in Federal Drug Conspiracy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Three men pled guilty  for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Jonathan Brockman, 34, of Fayette County, pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 100 grams of heroin, a quantity of fentanyl, a quantity of oxycodone, and a quantity of marijuana for remuneration.  David Shaun Coleman, 47, of Fayette County, entered his guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 100 grams of heroin, and a quantity of oxycodone.  Rashaun Carter, aka “Show,” 40, of Raleigh County, pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 28 grams of cocaine base, more than 100 grams of heroin, and a quantity of cocaine, and a quantity of fentanyl.  Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Applauds Passage of Anti-Spoofing Legislation

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey believes new legislation signed Tuesday will bolster his office’s ability to hold accountable those who spoof, or otherwise misrepresent, their call identification data to prey upon West Virginia consumers. Read more

Marshall to screen documentary about community activism, Bluegrass Pipeline

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s women’s studies program will present The End Of The Line, a feature-length documentary about a diverse coalition of farmers, activists, and religious orders that rose up in opposition to the controversial Bluegrass Pipeline in Kentucky. The documentary will be screened at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, in Room BE5 of the Memorial Student Center. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Wins $443K Judgment, Permanent Shutdown of Bus Company

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey won a nearly $443,000 civil judgment against a charter bus company that violated state consumer protection laws in failing to refund three canceled bus trips. Read more

Huntington City Council Unanimously Passes Budget Estimate

Without amendment, Huntington City Council has passed the 2018-2019 budget estimate.

Mayor Steve Williams summarized the general fund budget as $54, 349,917 with revenue expectations of approximately $59,211,157 including an insurance premium sur tax and budgeted expenses $48,878,144 rising to $51,338,144 from an anticipated federal grant.  Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement on Vatican’s Approval of Hospital Merger, Future Enforcement

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement regarding the Vatican’s approval of Cabell Huntington Hospital’s acquisition of St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington. Read more

MU to host presentation on ‘Mobilizing Communities Against Human Trafficking’

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s digital forensics and information assurance program will host Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) for a presentation titled “Mobilizing Communities Against Human Trafficking,” planned for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial Student Center. Read more

Career Services to host part-time job and internship fair

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University Career Services will host Job-A-Palooza, a part-time job and internship fair, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, in the Memorial Student Center lobby on Marshall’s Huntington campus. The event is open to all Marshall students, faculty and alumni.  Read more

Princeton professor to deliver Moffat Lecture

Marshall University will host a lecture by Dr. Jeremy Adelman, Henry Charles Lea Professor of History and director of the Global History Lab at Princeton University, at 3 p.m. Friday, April 13, in room 134 of Harris Hall on Marshall’s Huntington campus. Read more

MUsic Mondays to present Bach’s Chaconne

The Marshall University School of Music continues its Spring 2018 series of MUusic Mondays lectures at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 2, with a presentation titled “The Mysteries of J. S. Bach’s Chaconne” by Dr. Elizabeth Reed Smith, professor of violin. Read more

Guatemalan National Pleads Guilty to Illegally Reentering the United States

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –  Roberto Tulul-Ambrocio pled guilty to the felony offense of Reentry of a Removed Alien, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Mr. Tulul-Ambrocio, 29, of Sonola, Guatemala, faces up to 2 years of incarceration, a 250,000 dollar fine, supervised release for one year, and a special assessment when he is sentenced on May 14, 2018 by United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers. Read more

Lighthouse Announces Drug Addiction Graduation

The Lifehouse, a long term addiction recovery center, announces  the graduation of Erica Bailey which will occur  Monday, April 2, at Norway Avenue Church of Christ, 1400 Norway Avenue at 7:30 p.m.  Read more

Finance Committee Meeting Precedes Council Meeting

The Administration and Finance Committee meets at 6:15 p.m. in advance of the 7:30 p.m. council meeting.

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Cross Lanes Hotel Named Best of Wyndham Garden Hotels

Cross Lanes, WV – The Wyndham Garden hotel at 102 Racer Dr., Cross Lanes today announced it has been awarded the annual “Best of Wyndham Garden”, which recognizes the brand’s top performing hotels and their staffs. Read more

Huntington's Quick Response Team Highlighted by League of Cities

Huntington's Quick Response Team has been featured by the National League of Cities in its latest Cities Speak blog:  Read more