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September weather incoming
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -A taste of September weather is heading in for the rest of the week. So days in the 70s with lots of sunshine and nights in the good sleeping upper 40s and low 50s (even 30s in the high country) will make the grade as a Top 10 spree. That means after Wednesday evening’s scattered shower pattern wanes, we will be set up for a sine end to May and start to June.
Military & veterans appreciation picnic in Huntington this weekend
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A picnic this weekend will serve those who have served our country. Ron Wroblewski with the Marine Corps League stopped by First Look at Four to tell us about this year’s military & veterans appreciation picnic happening at Harris Riverfront Park.
Economic impact felt across West Virginia when college students leave
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Thousands of college students across the state often leave their college towns during summer break, taking with them a sizeable portion of economic demand until their return in the fall. As college students leave, a significant impact is felt by the economies and of...
Two shutouts in AAA semi-finals
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It was absolute domination by Cabell Midland and George Washington Thursday night in the WV Class AAA semi-finals. The fourth ranked Patriots belted out 20 hits and beat number one seed Martinsburg by a final of 17-0. GW pitcher Bryson Hoff threw a two hitter over five innings. In the second game, the Knights beat Martinsburg 8-0 behind ten strikeouts by Kenyon Collins.
Coal Cats get ready for their season opener
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Baseball is back in Huntington. Tuesday is opening day for the Tri-State Coal Cats. They'll play in the Appalachian League, and they'll call Jack Cook Field home here on the Marshall campus. It's a collegiate summer league with a minor league feel. "Just out here...
Knights win thriller over GW for state title
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Class AAA boys state baseball championship game was as good as advertised as Cabell Midland edged George Washington 3-2 Saturday morning. It’s back to back championship for the Knights who finished the year with a 27-9 record. Jared Nethercutt was the winning pitcher after going 6 and a 1/3 innings while striking out four. GW’s Eli Smith was equally impressive in relief with eight strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings and allowed just one run on two hits.
Kickoff times announced for three Marshall football games
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Kickoff times for three Marshall football games were announced Thursday. The Thundering Herd’s home opener against Stony Brook is set for 5 p.m. on Aug. 31, according to a news release from Marshall Athletics. The game will also be streamed on ESPN+. A week...
Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases May 20 and May 21in Martin District Court:. Xenia Marie Bowen (arraignment) — 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; 3. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 4. Improper display of registration plates; 5. Operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license; 6. Operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first; 7. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; 8. Endangering the welfare of a minor: 1. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine; 2. Pleaded guilty, $500 fine, suspended $450; 3-5. Dismissed in exchange for guilty plea; 6. Pleaded guilty, $200 fine and cost, loss of license to be determined by Department of Transportation, complete ADE, show cause 5/6/25; 7-8. Pleaded guilty, 30 days probated for two years concurrent.
Huntington community reacts to fraud allegations against drug recovery facilities
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A federal lawsuit has been filed against the founders of two sober living homes for allegedly defrauding the government out of millions of dollars. It's a been a tough few day for Craig Hettlinger and his clients at the Huntington Addiction Wellness Center after news...
Mingo Central students championing dementia patients
An innovative new program launched by Mingo Central High School’s Health Science Education students that champions better care for dementia patients is gaining attention from both local and regional healthcare providers. The program, known as “Chuck’s Story,” centers on a Huntington man and assisted living resident named Charles “Chuck”...
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