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Fallen officers remembered in Huntington ceremony
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – On Wednesday, the community gathered in Huntington to honor and pay tribute to fallen officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Each year, the Fraternal Order of Police Gold Star Lodge 65 and the Huntington Police Department host the Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony. It’s meant to honor not just local lives […]
Case against men charged in Huntington pursuit, standoff sent to grand jury
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The case against two men accused in a police chase that ended in a barricade situation in Huntington has been sent to a grand jury. Tavoyn Billy Morrison, 24, of Columbus, Ohio, and Aaron Sheldon Moore, 19, of Groveport, Ohio, were taken into custody on April 30 after fleeing from police who attempted to make a traffic stop on a suspected stolen vehicle, according to the Huntington Police Department.
Area fallen officers remembered, emotions still run high in Floyd County
Police Chief, Greg Fugitt, Lawrence County Sheriff, Chuck Jackson, former Lawrence County Sheriff, Bobby Workman and Prestonsburg Police Chief Ross Shurtleff were among other officers in the tri-state area who represented their law enforcement agencies during a memorial ceremony at the Ashland Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #3 on Tuesday, May 7. The event was in honor of Law Enforcement Week (May 12-18).
Water main break reported in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – West Virginia American Water has responded to a water main break in Huntington. The break happened near 10 Street and 9th Avenue. This is a developing story. Keep checking the WSAZ app for the latest information.
Steve Williams turned Huntington around. Now he wants to give West Virginia a try
Patrick Morrisey emerged from a crowded and bitter GOP gubernatorial primary and faces an experienced Democratic challenger. Steve Williams turned Huntington around. Now he wants to give West Virginia a try appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Students take part in Special Olympics
For nearly five decades the mission of Special Olympics has touched the lives of young people in Lawrence County, specifically in the form of four annual events — the most recent of which is track and field held at Chesapeake High School; it brings students from all schools in the county together to compete against […] The post Students take part in Special Olympics appeared first on The Tribune.
Huntington promotes Bike to Work Week, staying active
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s National Bike to Work Week and Friday marks the official Bike to Work Day! In honor of the day, the City of Huntington Mayor’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council is sponsoring a bike to work celebration. Cyclists stopped by Jeff’s Bike Shop Friday morning for free coffee, donuts and water. […]
From dinosaurs to bows, 4-H to have several summer camps
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune Children and teenagers in Lawrence County have opportunities to enjoy camps this summer thanks to the 4-H youth development program from the Ohio State University Extension offices in multiple southern Ohio counties. Summer camps include one for children ages 5 to 8 years old, another for students […] The post From dinosaurs to bows, 4-H to have several summer camps appeared first on The Tribune.
Chants Complete Sweep of Thundering Herd with 9-5 Win on Sunday
HUNTINGTON, W.V. – The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers completed the sweep of the Marshall Thundering Herd with a 9-5 win on Saturday afternoon in Huntington, W.V., in the 2024 regular-season Sun Belt Conference series finale for both teams. The Chants await the doubleheader between the Troy Trojans and James Madison...
Purple Papers | Passion project turned reality
DELBARTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - We have a follow-up to 53 Days, the WSAZ Investigation into the disappearance and tragic end for Chuck Carroll. In January 2022, we first told viewers about Chuck, a man with dementia who was taken to the hospital but was able to walk away and die.
Huntington: Love the arts, uncertain on the levy
Sheila Redling, a writer and city welcomer, said she’s concerned about the contentious school levy vote and who will be the next mayor of West Virginia’s second-largest city. Huntington: Love the arts, uncertain on the levy appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Cabell County voters reject education excess levy
Voters in Cabell County on Tuesday rejected an excess levy to provide funding to the county schools as well as, in small part, parks and libraries. With all precincts reporting according to WSAZ, 64% of Cabell County voters rejected the levy. The levy would have totaled about $30.5 million for the school district over the […] The post Cabell County voters reject education excess levy appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Huntington: Wishing for the good ole days when business boomed
HUNTINGTON – Philip Frank, 61, walks down Third Avenue in Huntington for a few blocks with a sack filled with a jar of peanut butter and a block of cheese. Frank has lived in the Jewel City all his life – he said his father Jimmy owned a grocery store for years on Fourth Avenue. […] Huntington: Wishing for the good ole days when business boomed appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Weycker Stifles Thundering Herd in 12-2 Run Rule Win
HUNTINGTON, W.VA. – Coastal Carolina left-handed pitcher Henry Weycker stifled the Marshall Thundering Herd in a 12-2 10-run rule eight-inning win on Friday afternoon in Huntington, W.V., as the Chants clinched the Sun Belt Conference series. With the win, the Chanticleers improved to 32-21 overall and 15-14 in SBC action, while the Herd fell to 18-36 on the season and 9-20 in the conference.
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