The Wayne County News

06/17/2024

According to a news release, the initiative aims to empower small businesses by providing valuable resources and networking opportunities through chamber membership.

HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Huntington National Bank, announced the launch of the Small Business Scholarships Program, designed to support the growth and development

06/14/2024

Check out upcoming events on The Wayne County News website.

Lane closure set from June 7-Aug. 21

06/13/2024

“The Commission believes, the Fort Gay Redevelopment Project will spark a significant amount of investment, economic activity, and community benefits in the Town of Fort Gay," according to a letter submitted by the Wayne County Commission.

WAYNE — Wayne County’s commissioners have signed a letter of support for Coalfield Development’s Fort Gay Redevelopment Project, which would “redevelop the vacant, 16,000-square-foot Fort Gay High School — currently

06/13/2024

The expansion of alternative school and the modification of virtual school are among the Wayne County Board of Education’s goals for the coming school year, according to Superintendent Todd Alexander.

WAYNE — The expansion of alternative school and the modification of virtual school are among the Wayne County Board of Education’s goals for the coming school year, the superintendent said

06/12/2024

The Playmates Summer Camp is a nine-week program during which students are presented with a balanced curriculum of literacy and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) projects and daily activities and community field trips.

06/12/2024

“In honor of the centennial ceremony, we have something from every decade since 1925 in front of you ... so seniors, the road that you’ve been on was paved by people who once wore these uniforms and wrote those school newspapers,” Wayne High School Principal Sara Stapleton said during the ceremony. “For 100 years, Wayne High School has been sending students out in the world, and in my opinion, making it a much better place.”

More than 125 members of Wayne High School's 100th graduating class, the Class of 2024, graduated the afternoon of Saturday, June 8, during a ceremony in Marshall University's Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.

06/12/2024

“The end of every school year brings on many emotions,” Spring Valley High School Principal John Hayes told the graduates. “All of you have made me proud at one point or another over your accomplishments. You have made an impression that gives all of us at Spring Valley High School joy in doing these jobs that we love.

More than 200 seniors in Spring Valley High School's Class of 2024 graduated Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, West Virginia.

06/12/2024

“All of our graduates tonight have excelled and set the bar high for future high school graduates,” Tolsia High School Principal Trevor Little said. “They will leave a void here at Tolsia, but will continue to be a beacon of hope for our communities.”

GLENHAYES, W.Va. — More than 80 Tolsia High School seniors graduated the evening of Tuesday, June 4, during the 37th annual commencement at the school in Glenhayes.

06/11/2024

The award will support War Comes Home, which will bring together Marshall University theater students and military veterans from the community to co-create and produce an original, immersive theater production.

HUNTINGTON — Marshall University is one of 41 organizations nationwide selected to receive a Creative Forces® Community Engagement grant.

06/11/2024

HURRICANE — When you hear the phrase “playing possum,” an image of a wily opossum pretending to be dead in order to deceive its predators might pop into your mind.

06/07/2024

The fund aims to remove some of the barriers low-income students face that ultimately impact their ability to prioritize academics.

HUNTINGTON — A group of concerned community members have established the Transforming Every Child Fund at the Foundation for the Tri-State Community to help meet basic needs of children in

06/07/2024

According to Tonji Bowen, standards-based reporting is “moving away from just giving grades and actually looking at: Are our students mastering standards?”

HUNTINGTON — Staff members who have played a role in a pilot of third-grade, standards-based report cards at Wayne Elementary School this year discussed the project Thursday, May 16, during

06/06/2024

Check out upcoming events on The Wayne County News website.

Ceredo Antique Auto Show set

06/06/2024

In addition to helping file a Disaster Unemployment Assistance claim, WorkForce West Virginia offers reemployment services, including resume services, job search assistance and job placement.

CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia have announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying individuals living or working in Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha,

06/06/2024

“Somebody needs to fix up the community center, whether it’s you guys or us or whoever,” said Jeanette Barker, executive director of Playmates Child Development Centers. “We need it fixed.”

HUNTINGTON — The Wayne County Board of Education requested additional information during its regular meeting Tuesday, May 28, at Spring Valley High School in Huntington before it makes a decision

06/05/2024

The ceremony celebrated the outstanding performance of CTE completers on their NOCTI exams, with 75 students exceeding national standards. Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) were also acknowledged for their contributions and achievements.

HUNTINGTON — Spring Valley High School hosted its third annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Awards and Completers Ceremony on May 22, bringing students, parents, family members and faculty together

06/05/2024

Wayne High School's principal said artifacts will be placed on the stage, and several alumni — the earliest of whom graduated from Wayne High School in 1959 — will be introduced and help hand out diplomas to this year’s graduating class.

WAYNE — Wayne High School will celebrate the graduation of its 100th class Saturday, June 8 at 2 p.m. at Marshall University’s Cam Henderson Center in Huntington with a ceremony

06/04/2024

A shared program between West Virginia University and Marshall University is designed to provide college graduates with a way to work without leaving the state of West Virginia.

The newly established First Ascent program offers college graduates from Marshall and West Virginia universities remote and hybrid work opportunities that allow them to stay in West Virginia to enjoy the outdoor recreation and community benefits the state offers. Graduates are given mentorship and l...

06/04/2024

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is set to be in Wayne on June 17.

CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Metro Valley residents in June to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.

06/03/2024

This weekend, Marshall Health will host Hope Blooms, a fundraiser in support of Project Hope for Women and Children, a residential treatment facility for women with substance use disorders and their children.

HUNTINGTON — Marshall Health will host Hope Blooms, a fundraiser in support of Project Hope for Women and Children, at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at the St. Mary’s Center

06/03/2024

With Biden's announcement, residents in the areas affected, including Wayne County, can apply for federal disaster assistance funding by contacting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, more commonly known as FEMA.

Federal disaster relief funds from FEMA will provide to West Virginia residents and businesses after devastating storms in early April, 2024. Here's what you need to know.

06/02/2024

Ethan Bowens, a native of Wayne, plans to pursue a master’s degree in health administration before applying to medical school, where he plans to specialize in aerospace medicine.

HUNTINGTON — Ethan Bowens, an undergraduate exercise science major from Wayne, has received funding from NASA for research he is completing at Marshall University.

06/02/2024

Check out where you can catch the Great American Petting Farm on The Wayne County News website.

The Great American Petting Farm is a chance for anyone to pet cute animals at for free at independent West Virginia grocery stores in June. Find the schedule of events here:

05/31/2024

Featured as an ‘Innovative District’ at the conference, Wayne County Schools will be represented there by lead presenter Tonji Bowen and co-presenters Kelli Arthur and Rhonda O’Neal.

A team of three Wayne County Schools employees will present this summer at the Center for Model Schools' 2024 Model Schools Conference in Orlando, Florida.

05/31/2024

Several pools and splashpads in the Tri-State have already opened for the 2024 season. Check out days and hours on the Wayne County News website.

HUNTINGTON — The 2024 summer season has nearly begun, and numerous facilities are opening to allow people to cool off from the heat the Tri-State region is already experiencing.

05/30/2024

Several locations are serving free meals through mid-August.

LAVALETTE — Playmates Preschools and Child Development Centers will participate as meal sites for the federally funded Summer Food Service Program.

05/30/2024

Check out upcoming events and registration deadlines on The Wayne County News website.

Summer reading program in Wayne

05/30/2024

“What’s bringing this up is that there’s significant expenses that are coming,” said Wayne County Schools Superintendent Todd Alexander during the meeting. “There’s gonna be some significant work that needs to be done, including roofing work and HVAC work on the property."

The Wayne County Board of Education considered the fate of its property at the site formerly known as Westmoreland Middle School in Huntington during a regular meeting Thursday, May 16 at Spring Valley High School in Huntington.

05/29/2024

Allegiant said in a news release it plans to add two other Allegiant Air destinations later this month to Punta Gorda/Fort Myers and Destin/Fort Myers in Florida.

On Friday, Allegiant Travel Company kicked off seasonal service from Huntington Tri-State Airport to Myrtle Beach. The company said it plans to add two other Allegiant Air destinations later this month to Punta Gorda/Fort Myers and Destin/Fort Myers in Florida.

05/29/2024

During their visits, the 85 seniors walked through Lavalette Elementary School, Wayne Elementary School and East Lynn Elementary School in their graduation caps and gowns as the younger students held up signs or gave high fives as they passed.

More than 65% of Wayne High School's 125-student senior class visited three of the local elementary schools that feed into the school Friday, May 24 in connection with WHS's graduation walk.