The Herald-Dispatch

09/21/2024

A traveling photo exhibit highlighting images taken by people who participated in U.S. government exchange programs during their time abroad is scheduled to make its final stop on Marshall University's campus.

HUNTINGTON — A traveling photo exhibit highlighting images taken by people who participated in U.S. government exchange programs during their time abroad is scheduled to make its final stop on

09/21/2024

🍻🍷 TODAY’S THE DAY…time for Corks & Kegs!!! 🍷🍻

Setup has begun, and we are almost ready to celebrate & have ALL the fun with all of you!

🍻 Have you been wondering what tasty brews & vino we’ll be serving this year? Check out the Beer & Wine menu before you head over today! We will also have QR codes for you to scan while you’re there! 🍷

Tickets are no longer available on EventBrite…but no worries, we’ve still got some for you at the door!

When you’re done Fall Fest’ing, head on over…we’ll keep the mugs cool for ya. 😉 Cheers!

09/21/2024

Mountwest Community & Technical College was one of 11 colleges awarded grants from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and Community and Technical College System aimed at recruiting and retaining first-generation students.

Mountwest Community and Technical College was one of 11 colleges awarded grants from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and Community and Technical College System aimed at recruiting and retaining first-generation students, according to a news release.

09/20/2024

The West Virginia Public Service Commission has dismissed a case filed by Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power requesting a $265.1 million, 15.4% revenue increase at ratepayers’ expense.

The West Virginia Public Service Commission has dismissed a $265.1 million, 15.4% revenue increase request from Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power, finding the application was incomplete. But the PSC has left a door open to the American Electric Power (AEP) companies refiling their request.

09/20/2024

As of 11 a.m. Thursday, there have been 203 reported tips in the past two weeks related to school threats, affecting 37 counties and 79 schools in the state, according to the deputy secretary of the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security.

Last week, Gov. Jim Governor directed the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security to establish the School Safety Task Force to address the uptick in school threats statewide. The task force is made up of: West Virginia Fusion Center, West Virginia State Police (WVSP), West Virginia Safe School...

09/20/2024

The annual Mothman Festival returns to Point Pleasant, West Virginia, this weekend, filling the streets with activities of all kinds, including paranormal-based events with special guests, live music and food, and folks dressed in their favorite cosplay outfits.

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The annual Mothman Festival will once again happen in nearby Point Pleasant, West Virginia, this weekend, filling the streets of that Ohio River town with activities

09/20/2024

Local residents will have access to free blood pressure and glucose screenings, flu and COVID-19 vaccines and other health resources during the sixth annual West Virginia Minority Health Fair at Ritter Park tomorrow.

Locals will have access to free blood pressure and glucose screenings, flu and COVID-19 vaccines and other health resources during the sixth annual West Virginia Minority Health Fair at Ritter Park this Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

09/20/2024

Students in the carpentry, electrical technician, graphic design and other programs at the Cabell County Career Technology Center have been working on renovations at the community center at the Milton Volunteer Fire Department.

Students in the carpentry, electrical technician, graphic design and other programs at the Cabell County Career Technology Center have been working on renovations at the community center at the Milton Volunteer Fire Department. The center’s expected grand reopening is Nov. 15, 2024.

09/20/2024

The countdown begins...

ONE day away from Corks & Kegs!! 🍻🍷Haven't gotten your tickets yet? No worries...you can still grab them on Eventbrite! We have so much for you this year...

✅ A large variety of delicious brews and wines for you to sample
✅ An AWESOME music lineup including an all-star tribute to everyone's favorite beach bum, Jimmy Buffett by Scott Honaker...followed by our favorite hometown big-hair rockers, Hair Supply!! 🤘🏼😜
✅ Delicious eats brought to you by El Botanas
✅ Local vendors to browse and shop
✅ Raffle Prizes (we have some pretty epic stuff to give away this year)
✅ All the good and fun vibes...

So go grab your pals, your best beer fest duds...and we will see you Saturday! Cheers! 🍻🤘🏼🍷

09/20/2024

Tickets for tonight's show presented by Alchemy Theatre have already sold out, but there's still time to get tickets for other showings.
Read more about what to expect on The Herald-Dispatch.

HUNTINGTON — Not long ago, local schoolteacher Helen Freeman retired from the Huntington High School after decades of sharing the arts with young people. With that spark for all things

09/19/2024

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South Alabama Jaguars vs Appalachian State Mountaineers

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Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Huskers

September 21, 2024
Kansas State Wildcats vs BYU Cougars
Baylor Bears vs Colorado Buffaloes
Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats
Arizona State Sun Devils vs Texas Tech Red Raiders
Utah Utes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys
TCU Horned Frogs vs SMU Mustangs
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The Virginia Cavaliers vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
James Madison Dukes vs North Carolina Tar Heels
Tulane Green Wave vs Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
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Michigan State Spartans vs Boston College Eagles
Charlotte 49ers vs Indiana Hoosiers
Villanova Wildcats vs Maryland Terrapins
Kent State Golden Flashes vs Penn State Nittany Lions
Rutger Scarlet Knights vs Virginia Tech Hokies
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers
UCLA Bruins vs LSU Tigers
Northwestern Wildcats vs Washington Huskies
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Iowa State Cyclones
USC Trojans vs Michigan Wolverines
Florida A&M Rattlers vs Troy Trojans
GSU Eagles vs Ole Miss Rebels
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs Texas Longhorns
Purdue Boilermakers vs Oregon State Beavers

09/19/2024

Check out upcoming local events on The Herald-Dispatch website.

AT THE OPRY: This week, the Mountaineer Opry’s bluegrass concerts return with a performance by the Bobby Maynard Family Band on Friday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. The concert will

09/19/2024

Celebrating the most permanent form of body art, the first-ever Tri-State Tattoo Expo will take place in Huntington over three days this weekend.

HUNTINGTON — Celebrating the most permanent form of body art, the first-ever Tri-State Tattoo Expo will take place in Huntington over three days this weekend.

09/19/2024

While the day started rainy and gloomy, the Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center and community partners weren’t going to let it stop them from giving veterans the resources they need on Wednesday.

HUNTINGTON — While the day started rainy and gloomy, the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center and community partners weren’t going to let it stop them from giving veterans the

09/19/2024

A grand jury on Tuesday returned an indictment on a murder charge against the mother and two grandparents of a 14-year-old West Virginia girl whose emaciated body was found in her home.

CHARLESTON — A grand jury on Tuesday returned an indictment on a murder charge against the mother and two grandparents of a 14-year-old West Virginia girl whose emaciated body was

09/18/2024

In addition to having fun and healthy competition, Jewel City Kickball League President Zach Garrett said all residual funds held by the league are donated to local organizations at the end of each season.

A Huntington-based adult kickball league donated $750 to the Fairfield U Mentorship program during its 16th Championship Tournament on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Old Olympic Pools fields in Ritter Park.

09/18/2024

Two steel companies with a presence in the Huntington area expect to report lower earnings for the third quarter. Both companies attribute lower earnings to a downturn in the steel market.

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Nucor Corp., which is currently building a new sheet mill in Mason County, West Virginia, announced Tuesday guidance for its third quarter earnings. The company said the expected lower earnings are due to lower than average selling prices and lower volumes. Nucor will...

09/18/2024

The bond for a former gymnastics coach who is charged with 16 counts of sexual abuse was lowered in Cabell County Circuit Court on Tuesday.

The bond for a former gymnastics coach who was charged with 16 counts of sexual abuse was lowered in Cabell County Circuit Court on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

09/18/2024

The stage is set for the annual Fall Fest Carnival to return to Barboursville, beginning today.

BARBOURSVILLE — The stage is set for the annual Fall Fest Carnival to return to Barboursville, beginning today.

09/17/2024

Dandridge Hill came from White Sulphur Springs to Huntington in the late 1870s, taking a job as a porter for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. Before long, he quit and started down a new path.

Editor’s Note: This is the 568th in a series of articles recalling vintage Huntington scenes.

09/17/2024

"They have done significant renovations allowing for an expanded grocery department," Barboursville Mayor Chris Tatum said of the Target building. "It's going to be a larger store than it was before it closed."

Barboursville Mayor Chris Tatum says when the Target store at Merritt Creek Farm shopping plaza reopens Nov. 3, 2024, it will not be the same exact store. "They have done significant renovations allowing for an expanded grocery department," Tatum said. "It's going to be a larger store than it was be...

09/17/2024

We’ve been keeping an eye on the weather, and it looks like…

100% chance of beer, wine, fun & THE BEST DAY EVER! 😁🍻🍷

Delicious tastings, yummy food, awesome live music, raffle prize giveaways (we’ve got some pretty awesome stuff to giveaway too, just so you know)…why would you want to miss it?!

Like Mexican Cuisine? Be sure to stop by and enjoy the amazing tastings of our food sponsor El Botanas while you’re there! They’ll have plenty of goodies to pair with your favorite brews and vino! 🌮

Tickets still available on Eventbrite! Grab em now & we’ll see you Saturday! 🙌🏻🍻🍷

Get ready to sip on some fine wines and craft beers at Corks & Kegs - the ultimate celebration for all the beer and wine lovers out there!

09/17/2024

Marshall University's provost said this semester, the final headcount is at 11,560, meaning enrollment grew about 5% from fall 2023 and nearly 12% in the last two years.

Marshall University is seeing an increase in enrollment for the second consecutive year this fall, 2024, Provost Avinandan "Avi" Mukherjee told The Herald-Dispatch.

09/17/2024

Local artist Kelsey Wood is raising money to paint her original mural design, “The Story of Barboursville,” on the side of Booktenders WV.

Local artist Kelsey Wood is raising money to paint her original mural design, “The Story of Babroursville” on the side of Booktenders.

09/17/2024

The oldest, publicly owned cemetery in Huntington will celebrate its 150th anniversary this weekend with a special event organized to honor its history.

HUNTINGTON — The oldest, publicly-owned cemetery in Huntington will celebrate its 150th anniversary this weekend with a special event organized to honor its history.

09/17/2024

A Portsmouth man was arrested over the weekend for charges related to the shooting of a sheriff’s deputy, according to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman.

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — A Portsmouth man was arrested over the weekend for charges related to the shooting of a sheriff’s deputy, according to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman.

09/16/2024

Marshall University’s Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional Democracy will celebrate U.S. Constitution and Citizenship Day with a lecture by award-winning author and historian Denver Brunsman.

HUNTINGTON — Marshall University’s Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional Democracy will celebrate U.S. Constitution and Citizenship Day with a lecture by award-winning author and historian Denver Brunsman.

09/16/2024

An article posted to The Herald-Dispatch website on Sunday, Sept. 15, incorrectly stated former sports editor Rick McCann had died.

McCann, reached by phone Monday, Sept. 16, is alive and well.

The Herald-Dispatch deeply regrets the error and the stress placed upon McCann's family by this premature report.

HD Media reporters know the importance of properly vetting information for accuracy. Disciplinary action will be taken to ensure this situation doesn’t happen again.

09/16/2024

The Cosmetology Program at Ashland Community & Technical College is currently seeking wig donations for its Stepping Stones program, which supports local cancer patients who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy.

ASHLAND — The Cosmetology Program at Ashland Community and Technical College is currently seeking wig donations for its Stepping Stones program, which supports local cancer patients who have lost their

09/16/2024

“Everyone, regardless of a college degree, should be able to apply for jobs where they may have acquired the necessary skills and have on-the-job experience, have been in the military or in trade school,” said U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio.

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, says many studies show a critical demand for trade and other skills, which do not require a four-year college degree.