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Pullman Square Thursday Concert Series Continues

Don’t miss out on the remainder of the Pullman Square Summer Concert Series in #MyHuntington! William Matheny and John R. Miller will perform tomorrow evening beginning at 7 p.m. Enjoy all downtown has to offer at this concert FREE to the public. Read more

Prime Engineering Opens Downtown

 Welcome to Huntington  Prime Engineering! The company, located on 3rd Avenue between 9th and 10th streets, had its open house Wednesday afternoon. Read more

Ribbon Cut on Remodeled BCCA

The newly-renovated Big Sandy Superstore Arena Convention Center is now open for business! The activity will begin right away with the conference center hosting the 50th annual West Virginia Municipal League Conference this week. Read more

Rails and Ales Craft Beer Aug. 10

The Seventh Annual Rails and Ales Festival at Harris Riverfront Park is coming up Saturday, August 10! In addition to being the Mountain State’s largest craft beer fest, the event will also feature a diverse variety of vendors, entertainment and local food. Read more

Ohio Woman Pleads Guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Columbus, Ohio, woman pled guilty to a federal drug trafficking offense , announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Brandy Yvette Hodge, also known as “Jazz” or “Jazmine,” 27, pled guilty to distribution of methamphetamine before United States District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin.  Stuart commended the investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Jackson County Sherriff’s Office. Read more

Huntington Mall Loses One of its Original Anchors: SEARS

You've read about the increasing issues with former bountiful malls turning into vacant once upon a time before internet shopping. The Huntington Mall still has a hefty leased percentage, but on Tuesday, Aug 6, news came from the company which bought Sears/K-Mart in bankruptcy. Read more

Marquee Upgrading Charleston's Southridge Venue; Two Marquee Extreme Auditoriums to be Added

  Beckley, West Virginia based Marquee Cinemas announced today plans to begin renovations of its 12-screen theatre located in Charleston, WV. Construction is scheduled to begin August 12, 2019 with a completion date in December 2019, the theatre will remain open during the remodel. Marquee’s new features will offer Charleston and surrounding areas a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. Read more

Milton Council Meeting Tuesday

The agenda for Tuesday’s regularly scheduled Milton City Council meeting.  Read more

West Virginia's Autumn Colors Express Train Hits the Rails This Fall!

The Rail Excursion Management Co., a national leader in railroad excursions and charters, today announce their inaugural 2019 Autumn Colors Express (website: autumncolorexpresswv.com) on October 25, 26 and 27, 2019. The Autumn Colors Express continues the 50+ year tradition of transporting passengers in vintage railroad equipment to Hinton’s Railroad Days Festival, held the same weekend. There will be three days of train excursions, originating in downtown Huntington, WV.

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PSC Anticipates Lower Gas Utility Bills

CHARLESTON, WV – Following an initial review of the “Purchased Gas Adjustment” cases filed recently, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia is expecting slightly lower gas utility bills across the state for the upcoming heating season. Read more

Iran Has Hundreds of Naval Mines. U.S. Navy Minesweepers Find Old Dishwashers and Car Parts.

by Robert Faturechi, Megan Rose and T. Christian Mille

(This story originally published by Pro Publica)

The U.S. Navy officer was eager to talk. Read more

West Virginia Bets Big on Plastics, and on Backing of Trump Administration

by Keith Schneider for ProPublica

This story was co-published with the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

West Virginia’s industrial might has faded, but as 2020 approaches, the state has two resources that could be crucial to President Donald Trump as he seeks reelection and tries to make good on his pledge of “American energy dominance” — Republican votes and abundant natural gas. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey to Consumers: Watch For Unusual Credit Card Fees

Huntington Man Sentenced for possession of 562 oxycodone pills

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Huntington man was sentenced today to 32 months in prison for possessing with the intent to distribute oxycodone, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Anthony Saunders, 45, previously admitted that on April 28, 2018, officers with the Huntington Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of 28th Street in Huntington.  Officers located approximately 562 oxycodone pills hidden under the carpet of the driver’s side of the vehicle.  Read more

California Man Sentenced for Federal Drug Charge for bringing 30 pounds of marijuana to Tri-State Airport

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A California man was sentenced today to 10 months for possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Gerardo Delgadillo, 22, previously admitted that on October 17, 2018, he had flown to Tri-State Airport in Kenova, West Virginia from California.  He admitted to possessing approximately 30 pounds of marijuana in his suitcase.  He admitted he intended to sell the marijuana.  Read more

Former Postal Employee Pleads Guilty to Role in Federal Marijuana Conspiracy

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A former postal employee who helped deliver marijuana which was mailed from California to Huntington over a period of several years pled guilty  to a federal drug charge, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Chris Crookshanks, 43, entered a guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute marijuana in federal court in Huntington.  Stuart commended the investigative efforts of the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, the United States Postal Inspection Service, and the West Virginia State Police – Violent Crime and Drug Task Force West. Read more

BREAKING ... 19 year old shooting victim dies

Tyler Zhea Asbury, 19, has died after removal from life support. The teen was shot in the head just after 2 a.m. Sunday following an argument that moved fom inside the Hot Corner, 14th and 4th Avenue, into the street.  The victim got in a vehicle to leave the scene, but EMS intervened and noting the severity of his injuries took him to Cabell Huntington Hospital. Read more

McCoy Road, Others Closed for slip repair

Contractors are repairing a slip on McCoy Road near the intersection with Summit Drive in Huntington. The project began Monday and is expected to last approximately 90 days. Read more

Statement on Dayton Mass Shooting

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement today regarding the shooting in Dayton that occurred early this morning: Read more

Ceredo Council Meeting

Wayne County Commission to Meet

BREAKING NEWS ... 46 Dead and Injured in El Paso; at least nine dead, 16 injured in Dayton Bar Shooting

The weekend has been tragic with two mass shootings on near opposite sides of the country. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets August Stops for Metro Valley

WV PSC Participates in Five-State I-77 Corridor Commercial Motor Vehicle Blitz

BECKLEY, WV – In a coordinated effort to increase safety for the West Virginia traveling public, the Transportation Enforcement Officers of the Public Service Commission today participated in a five-state truck inspection blitz that stretched from Cleveland, Ohio to Columbia, South Carolina.  The inspections were conducted in West Virginia by six officers who stopped trucks and issued citations for safety violations, speeding, seatbelt and distracted driving infractions, hours of service violations and insufficient driver credentials.  Officers from Virginia and North Carolina also participated in the crackdown. Read more

Oakwood Road Band to Present Special Concert Wednesday, August 7

The City of Huntington is preparing to host the West Virginia Municipal League as they bring their annual conference to Huntington from August 7 – 9. Approximately 300 attendees are expected. Read more

Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Heroin & Fentanyl Charges

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Huntington man who was arrested after a drug investigation pled guilty to federal drug trafficking charges, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  David Bond, 38, entered guilty pleas to two counts of distribution of heroin and one count of distribution of fentanyl.  Stuart commended the investigative efforts of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the DEA High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force.   Read more

Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Fentanyl Charge

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Huntington man pled guilty  to a federal drug charge, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. George Gordon, Jr., 46, entered a guilty plea to an indictment charging him with possession with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Read more

Cabell County Man Sentenced for Possessing Child Pornography

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A 68-year-old Cabell County was sentenced after pleading guilty to possession of over 150 images of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Lanny Neece, of Huntington, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers.  After Neece is released from prison, he will be on supervised release for five years, and will also be required to register as a sex offender. Read more

AG Yost Announces Multistate Data Breach Settlement with Premera Blue Cross

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced a multistate settlement requiring the health insurance company Premera Blue Cross to pay $10 million for its failure to secure sensitive consumer data. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Urges Supreme Court to Reconsider Shutdown of Job-Producing Pipeline

New Jersey Man Sentenced for Federal Drug and Firearms Offenses Near Huntington School

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A New Jersey man who was caught selling drugs near a school in West Huntington last September was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Eric Moore Bellamy, 51, previously entered guilty pleas to possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and heroin within 1,000 feet of a school and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.  Stuart commended the investigative efforts of the Huntington Police Department. Read more

Detroit Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crimes

CHARLESTON, W.VA.– United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced that a Detroit, Michigan man pled guilty to an indictment charging him with federal drug crimes.  Edward King, 29, pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute oxycodone.  The case was investigated by the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department.  Read more

Marshall School of Kinesiology faculty recognized for advocacy, service

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Athletic Training Association (WVATA) received the Dan Campbell Legislative Award from the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) during its Clinical Symposium and AT Expo earlier this month. The award recognizes WVATA’s successful campaign to pass 2019 Senate Bill 60, a bill requiring board licensure for all practicing athletic trainers in West Virginia. Marshall faculty members Dr. Zach Garrett and Dr. Suzanne Konz, and Tom Belmaggio, director of the Marshall University Sports Medicine Institute, were all commended for their advocacy for the legislation. Read more