By Destiney Dingess, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — The relocation of the former Chesapeake & Ohio Railway steam engine displayed near 14th Street West has begun as the coal tender attached to the locomotive displayed in Huntington since 1962 was transported to its new home Tuesday. The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway[Read More…]
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State kicks in grant for first multi-purpose field in Princeton
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — Area economic development officials have secured state funding for the first of several new athletic fields planned for Princeton. Work is already underway on the first multi-purpose field, which is being constructed near the new wave pool and aquatic center. A $15,000[Read More…]
W.Va. Guard activates to support food relief efforts
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Under the direction of West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey, the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) is assisting communities with logistical and personnel support at local food banks and pantries across the state to mitigate the impact of SNAP benefit suspension due to a[Read More…]
Halloween Arrives Early at Valley Park and Mitchell’s Grove
The Hurricane Breeze Mothman and one of the Men in Black made a special appearance at Valley Park for the Night Market. HURRICANE, W.Va. — Putnam County Parks got into the spooky spirit of the season this past week with two Halloween themed events. On Thursday, October 23, the Fright[Read More…]
Area Professionals Attend Conference on Supporting Addiction-Impacted Families
Two-day Supporting & Treating the Addiction-Impacted Family conference in Parkersburg provided opportunities for networking and sharing best practices West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, WV (October 30, 2025) — Nearly 40 area professionals working in healthcare, social services, education, and the justice system attended the Supporting & Treating the Addiction-Impacted Family[Read More…]
Hatfield-McCoy Trails and Spearhead Trails to Connect
West Virginia Press Association The Hatfield-McCoy Trails, located in West Virginia, are proud to announce an exciting new connection to Virginia’s Spearhead Trails. This historic link will unite two of the region’s premier off-road trail networks, providing riders with an unparalleled opportunity to explore both states during one ride! The[Read More…]
Education The Focus Of West Virginia Fire Marshals Conference
By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — The 2003 Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island, left 100 people dead and another 230 injured and remains one of the deadliest nightclub fires in American history. And, as attendees of this week’s fall training conference of the West Virginia[Read More…]
Legal reps for Huntington, Cabell County prepare for renewal of opioid lawsuit
By Destiney Dingess, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — Legal representatives are preparing to return to court regarding a lawsuit filed by a community dubbed “ground zero” of the opioid epidemic, after a federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a 2022 decision in favor of opioid distributors. Last year, Huntington and Cabell[Read More…]
‘You’re not alone’: Counselors see rise in calls to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
By Ashley Perham, Charleston Gazette-Mail Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide and mental health crises. If you need mental health support, call or text 988 or visit WV988.org. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sharayah Jeffries wants people to call 988, the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, before they’re having suicidal[Read More…]
Spencer preserves the history and sound of its iconic steam whistle tradition
By Hunter Schoolcraft, Spencer Record and Reporter SPENCER, W.Va. (WV News) — For generations, one sound has served as an iconic reminder of local history and tradition in Spencer — the powerful blast of a train steam whistle. Now located at the Armacell manufacturing plant, that distinct sound continues to[Read More…]
