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AG's ‘Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week’ Initiative Returns for 3rd Year

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office will kick off its “Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week” initiative for a third consecutive year. Read more

Secretary Warner: Tuesday Final Day to File for Supreme Court

Charleston, W.Va.  – Secretary of State Mac Warner reminds those interested that tomorrow, August 21st, is the last day to register to fill the current West Virginia Supreme Court vacancies. Read more

President Trump Honors Heroes who Secure Our Borders

President Donald J. Trump resolutely supports the brave heroes of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP). On Monday, Aug. 20, he saluted the brave heroes of ICE and CBP. Read more

Barboursville Hampton Inn Receives Grant for Back-to-School Project

HUNTINGTON – The Hampton Inn- Barboursville received a grant from Hilton Corporate to provide backpacks and school supplies for local students this year. Read more

Planning Committee to Discuss Rezoning of Portion of Fifth Avenue

Huntington City Council's planning and zoning committee meets Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 4 p.m. Read more

Senate Establishes Rules For Trial Phase of Impeachment

The  West Virginia Senate met for just over an hour on Monday afternoon, adopting Senate Resolution 203, which establishes the rules for the Senate to serve as the jury in the trial phase of the impeachment process against various members of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Read more

Project Huntington Update: Three More Defendants Netted in Operation Saigon Sunset Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Conspiracy

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Three individuals indicted for their roles in a major, multi-state heroin and fentanyl distribution network pled guilty  to a federal drug conspiracy charge, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Read more

HMDA Schedules Monday Meeting; Executive Session on Agenda

The Huntington Municipal Development Authority will hold its August meeting at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20 in Council Chambers at Huntington City Hall. Read more

Manchin, McKinley Advocate ARC Office Move to WV

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Representative David McKinley (R-WV) wrote a letter urging members of the Senate and House Committees on Appropriations to include language in the FY19 minibus appropriations bill that ensures the relocation of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) headquarters to West Virginia. Read more

Manchin, Capito Announce $763,000 for Cancer Research

U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) has awarded $763,181 to a health research organization in West Virginia. The funding will be used for research of Novel SCD1 inhibitors for cancer treatment at Modulation Therapeutics, Inc.in Morgantown. Read more

F.B.I. offers Reward for Man who Threatened President

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United States Secret Service, and the United States Marshals Service are seeking the public's assistance in locating Shawn Christy, of McAdoo, Pennsylvania.  Christy is wanted for allegedly threatening to harm and/or kill a police chief, other law enforcement officers, a district attorney, and President Donald J. Trump. 

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PSC Orders Hearing on Federal Tax Cut Case

CHARLESTON, WV – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia issued an Order today scheduling a hearing at 9:00 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2018, for the consideration of a proposed stipulation and agreement for settlement with West Virginia American Water Company (WVAWC) and the possible expedited relief and treatment of that (and possibly other) stipulations and agreements.  Read more

Activist in Continuing Paducah Nuclear Workers Dispute Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint

An activist on behalf of Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant nuclear workers seeking federal compensation for covered up exposures to radioactive elements such as plutonium has filed suit in Federal Court alleged that Cold War Patriots, a group that champions exposed workers, the Paducah Police Department, and City of Paducah violated his civil rights. Read more

Pilot Club Antique Club Show at BSSA

The Pilot Club of Huntington, West Virginia continues their
Annual Antiques Show and Sale Aug. 18-19. Read more

AG Warns College Students Of Employment and Internship Scams

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds college students to avoid fake employment and internship ads when looking to jump-start postgraduate career goals or earn extra money. Read more

AT&T Hosting Hiring Event Aug. 18

 AT&T is hiring about 120 customer service representatives at the call center in Huntington. The company is hosting a hiring event on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the center. Read more

BREAKING. Huntington Water Main Brreak

A water main between 5th and 6th Avenue at First Street in Huntington has broken. No other details available.

President Intends to Sue Opioid Drug Manufacturers; DeWine Voices Support

Editor's Note: During a cabinet meeting August 16,  President Trump announced his intention to bring a federal lawsuit against drug companies manufacturing opioids:

PRESIDENT TRUMP: I’d also like to ask you to bring a major lawsuit against the drug companies on opioids.  Some states have done it, but I’d like a lawsuit to be brought against these companies that are really sending opioids at a level that it shouldn’t be happening.  It’s so highly addictive.  People go into a hospital with a broken arm; they come out, they’re a drug addict.  They get the arm fixed, but they’re now a drug addict. Read more

How Law Enforcement is Taking Action on the Opioid Crisis

Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III

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W.Va. AG Reaches Nearly $900K Consumer Protection Settlement

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a settlement valued at nearly $900,000 to resolve allegations that a leasing company unlawfully repossessed motor vehicles and made misrepresentations regarding credit repair. Read more

Agreement Reached on Plan to Pass Federal Tax Savings to West Virginia American Water Customers

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Aug. 16, 2018) – West Virginia American Water announced today that its customers will start seeing lower monthly bills as a result of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 if a joint stipulation filed this afternoon is approved by the Public Service Commission (PSC). The agreement was reached between West Virginia American Water, Public Service Commission (PSC) staff, Consumer Advocate Division (CAD), Kanawha County Commission, and City of Charleston. Read more

Statement by Lara Trump on Omarosa’s “Unhinged”

NEW YORK, NY – In response to statements made by Omarosa Manigault-Newman regarding her book, “Unhinged,” Lara Trump issued the following statement. Read more

Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charge and Possession of Counterfeit U.S. Currency

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced that Joshua Hicks, 35, of Charleston, pled guilty  to being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of counterfeit U.S. currency.  Stuart praised the investigation conducted by the St. Albans Police Department, the United States Secret Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Read more

UPDATED: Herd Rally postponed due to weather; Rescheduled Pullman Square Aug. 23

DUE TO RAIN, THE RALLY HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY AUGUST 23 FROM 6-10 PM AT PULLMAN SQUARE.

Marshall University and Kindred Communications’ 93.7 the DAWG, flagship station of the Thundering Herd IMG Sports Network, are coming together again to host a special night of the Summer Concert Series and kick off football season Thursday, Aug. 16, from 6 until 10 p.m. at Pullman Square in downtown Huntington. Read more

See Elected Chair of GOP Chairwomen

HUNTINGTON — Cabell County Republican Chairwoman T-Anne See recently was unanimously elected by her peers to be chairwoman of the WV GOP Chairs. Read more

Kroger Celebrates Remodeling

The 1st Street Kroger celebrated it’s Grand Re-Opening today with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Mayor Williams, Ambassadors from the Chamber, as well as store employees and leaders were present as Mayor Williams cut the ribbon with the store’s manager, Saul Adkins. Read more

Marshall University team sharing expertise on addiction education

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University is becoming a global leader in addiction and mental health education.
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Two Downtown Block Radius Now Has Free Internet Access

Mayor Williams and Kevin Fowler, CEO of Cabell Huntington Hospital, “flipped the switch” on FreeinDowntown , which will bring safe and free wireless internet service to a portion of  downtown Huntington. Read more

Application for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Vacancy Occurring on August 13, 2018

The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission will receive applications immediately for the recent vacancy on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, occurring on August 13, 2018.  The deadline for applications and for submittal of letters of recommendation is August 22, 2018.  Interviews will be held on August 24, 2018.  Read more

Gov. Justice says latest Revenue Report is incredible news for West Virginia

State revenue collections are continuing to surge forward and Gov. Jim Justice reported that the movement is nothing short of incredible news for West Virginia. Read more

Justices May not Have Paid Enough Attention to Administrative Things...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Shott, R-Mercer, issued the following statement in response to Justice Robin Davis and Beth Walker and Chief Justice Margaret Workman’s announcements Read more

W.Va. AG Urges College Students To Use Caution When Renting or Leasing

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges students to use caution when looking for off campus housing accommodations during the collegiate years. Read more

Secretary Warner Announces Election to Fill Unexpired Term

At about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14th, Governor Jim Justice officially recognized the retirement of West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis with a formal proclamation calling for a special election for voters to fill Davis’ unexpired term. Read more