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Ohio BCI Assists Law Enforcement in Tracking Online Sources of School Threats

COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Following the arrest of a 16-year-old by the Scioto County Sheriff’s Department for five counts of inducing panic and one count of making a terroristic threat, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Scioto County Sheriff Marty V. Donini, and Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader,  announced that the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) cyber crimes and criminal intelligence analysts helped law enforcement identify where the threats were coming from online. Read more

'The Billy Graham Tribute Channel' Debuts on SiriusXM to Honor the Late Founder of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 22, 2018 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in collaboration with SiriusXM announced the launch of "The Billy Graham Tribute Channel," a limited-run channel headlined by the words of the late world-renowned Christian evangelist, Billy Graham. SiriusXM listeners nationwide will have access to the preacher's timeless messages from his seven decades of ministry.  Read more

Department of Justice Announces Director of Opioid Enforcement and Prevention Efforts

The Department of Justice today announced Mary Daly will serve as the Director of Opioid Enforcement and Prevention Efforts in the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, a new position created on December 20, 2017. Read more

Austin's Ice Cream Opens in Huntington

The City of Huntington is excited to welcome Austin's at The Market to our downtown! The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the business, which is located at The Market, a newly-renovated, open-air retail facility in the 800 block of 3rd Avenue. Butter It Up at The Market

Third Avenue Gate Goes Up

The Huntington Water Quality Board installed a flood gate at the 3rd Street opening of the floodwall this afternoon and will closely monitor river levels through the weekend in coordination with the Cabell County Office of Emergency Management and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Read more

Marshall to host visiting authors as part of Women’s History Month, Birke Fine Arts Symposium

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s A. E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series will present two events celebrating Women's History Month, also as the final two events of the monthlong Birke Fine Arts Symposium, on the Huntington campus next week. Read more

Huntington Competes in Mayor's Challenge

Huntington, West Virginia, is one of 35 Champion Cities selected today as finalists in the 2018 U.S. #MayorsChallenge, a nationwide competition sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies that encourages city leaders to uncover bold, inventive ideas that confront the toughest problems cities face. Read more

Floodgates to Remain at Riverfront Park this Weekend

Although the level of the Ohio River in Huntington is now below flood stage
(50 feet), the Huntington Water Quality Board will leave flood gates at the
10th and 12th Street entrances to Harris Riverfront Park in place through
the weekend. Read more

Montgomery man pleads guilty for role in federal drug conspiracy

BECKLEY, W.Va. – A Montgomery man pled guilty  for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Rory White, also known as “Dub,” 34, 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.  Read more

Columbus man pleads guilty to federal methamphetamine charge

BECKLEY, W.Va. – A Columbus man pled guilty today to a federal methamphetamine crime, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Joshua Gregory Richardson, 33, entered his guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Read more

Former Logan County Schools Superintendent indicted for fraud scheme

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced that former Logan County Schools Superintendent Phyllis Doty, 68, of Logan, was indicted by a federal grand jury today for charges relating to a scheme to defraud the Logan County Board of Education of money and property. Read more

Zatar leads key sessions at 97th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Dr. Wael Zatar, dean of Marshall University’s College of Information Technology and Engineering, recently participated in the 97th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) in Washington, D.C. Read more

Cleaning Supplies Linked to Allergies, Breathing Issues

Environmental Working Group’s investigation of more than 2,000 cleaning supplies on the American market has found that many contain substances linked to serious health problems. Read more

Attorneys from Jenkins Fenstermaker recognized by Best Lawyers

Huntington, W.Va., <February 22, 2018>:  Eleven attorneys from Jenkins Fenstermaker were selected by their peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America © 2018. Read more

Annual Countdown to Commencement scheduled for March 6-7

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The final countdown has begun for Marshall University students who will graduate Saturday, May 5.

To prepare for the 2018 Spring Commencement ceremony at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, Marshall will conduct its semi-annual Countdown to Commencement Tuesday and Wednesday, March 6 and 7, in the Memorial Student Center’s Don Morris Room on the Huntington campus. It will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, and refreshments will be served. Read more

Marshall to host ‘Body Shots XI: (S)heroes,’ a multimedia event celebrating heroic women

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University Women’s Studies will present “Body Shots XI: (S)heroes” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, in the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre of the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center.  Read more

Special Board Meeting Announcement

Cabell County Schools’ Board of Education will conduct a Special Board Meeting, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 beginning at 5:30 PM in the Central Office Board Meeting Room, 2850 5th Avenue in Huntington.  Read more

Flatley to be Inducted into American College of Bankruptcy

WASHINGTON, DC – The American College of Bankruptcy announced today that U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Patrick M. Flatley, of Wheeling, West Virginia, will be inducted as a Fellow of the College on March 16, 2018 in Washington, D.C. The ceremony will take place at the Smithsonian Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture, and will be presided over by G. Christopher Meyer, Chair of the College. Read more

Two Detroit Men Face Huntington Drug Charges

Two Michigan men were arrested on felony drug charges early Wednesday, Feb. 21, following the execution of a search warrant in the 2500 block of 4th Avenue. Read more

Huntington Police Seek Info on Wednesday Afternoon Shooting

The Huntington Police Department is seeking information regarding a shooting that occurred at 12:58 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 1124 9th Ave. Read more

Marshall to host guest lecture on women in Congress

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –  Marshall University’s Department of Political Science will host guest speaker Dr. Lauren Santoro as part of its Paul D. Stewart Lecture Series.She will speak on the subject, “Representation and Policymaking: Women Participating in Congress” Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the Drinko Library Atrium. Read more

Marshall to host free trombone recital Sunday

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Dr. Michael Stroeher, professor of low brass in the Marshall University School of Music, will present a trombone recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, in Smith Recital Hall on Marshall’s Huntington campus. Assisted by faculty colleagues Dr. Alexander Lee, tenor, and Dr. Johan Botes, piano, Stroeher will perform works by American composers Richard Peaslee, Eric Ewazen and James Kazik. Read more

Dr. Joseph Shapiro recognized as one of Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors®

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Joseph I. Shapiro, M.D., dean of the Marshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of Medicine, has been recognized by his peers for five years as a Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors.® Read more

New family medicine residency launched in region

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Marshall Community Health Consortium, a group of regional health care providers including Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Marshall Health, has received accreditation of its first medical residency program. Read more

New York University curator and historian to speak at Marshall University on Scottsboro case

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Dr. Andrew H. Lee of New York University, editor of an important graphic history of the infamous Scottsboro case, when nine African American young men were falsely accused of rape in 1931, will speak at Marshall University Thursday, Feb. 22, as part of the university’s Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum celebration of Black History Month 2018. Read more

Classes at Hurricane High School to be held as scheduled despite work stoppage

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University classes at Hurricane High School will be held at the school as scheduled despite the statewide teacher and school service personnel work stoppage scheduled for tomorrow and Friday. Read more

W.Va. AG Issues Statement on Unlawful Work Stoppage

CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement with regards to the impending work stoppage affecting schools across West Virginia. Read more

CRIME LOG: Drug House Busted, Closed; Man Arrested for Brandishing

At 5 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, the Huntington Police SWAT Team, Special Investigations Bureau, and FBI task force  raided a house in the 900 block of Washington Avenue that had been raided Jan. 3. Again, the structure had heavy duty security including steel grates on the windows, cameras, and a door with steel bars. Read more

Delegate Kelli Sobonya Explains Pay Increase Passed by Legislature

by Kelli Sobonya

The original pay raise bill was 1% each year for 5 years (1/1/1/1/1). The House amended the bill to be 2/1/1/1. Today, the Senate further amended our pay raise bill to 2/1/1 that passed in a bi-partisan manner in the Senate. They kept our 2% on the front end but took off 1% on the back end with the caveat that as economy improves, it can be raised further. Read more

State Superintendent Says Work Stoppages Illegal

Charleston, W.Va. –West Virginia Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Steven Paine issued a statement  in response to the planned statewide work stoppage.  An emergency meeting of the Dept. of Education is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday: Read more

Gov. Justice Statement on Education

CHARLESTON, WV - A little over one year ago I was sworn in as your Governor.  At that time, our State was bankrupt for all practical purposes.  A $500 Million deficit, growing to nearly $772 Million in the following years, and nowhere to turn was exactly where we were.  You had to have little hope. All of us had to feel this way. Read more

Pot Hole Filling Underway in Huntington

City of Huntington Street Division crews are out in full force this week filling potholes on roadways that have taken a beating from the recent rainy weather. Read more

WVU Parkersburg offers affordable learning opportunities to the community

Parkersburg, W.Va. 2/19/17 – West Virginia University at Parkersburg offers community education classes for individuals of all ages. No previous skills are necessary, and individuals do not have to be a student at WVU Parkersburg to register.  Read more