Huntington Council Approves Occupation Tax 8-3; State Board Meets Today
No Done Deal As Complications Come from State Tax Department, Auditor’s Office
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Reporter
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Huntington City Council on Thursday vote to approved the city’s Revised Home Rule Plan ...Read More
Campaign 2010 Analysis: Joe Manchin's Third Negative Ad
By Huntingtonnews.net Staff
Governor Joe Manchin is raising eyebrows across the state among friends and foes alike for his harshly negative attack ads against John Raese--especially so soon into their ...Read More
Finance Committee Meeting Monday, Sept 27, prior to Council Meeting
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Reporter
Huntington, WV (HNN) – The Finance Committee of Huntington City Council will meet Monday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m., prior to the regular council meeting ...Read More
West Virginia Political Corruption: State Senate Presidents Go DownPart Two in a Series
By Huntingtonnews.net Staff
If Democratic Governor Wally Barron symbolized political corruption for a whole generation of West Virginians in the 1960s and 70s, the legislative branch was to take it's ...Read More
EDITORIAL: Statewide Races Show That West Virginians Are Hurting
Third Congressional District candidate Spike Maynard gave a poignant insight on the Metronews "Statewide Talkline" radio program this past week ...Read More
Marshall Hosts “Battle For The Bell” Saturday
Thundering Herd Set to Take on Ohio for the 54th time
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Marshall University will host long-time Mid-American Conference Rival Ohio University on Saturday as the two schools renew the regular season rivalry known as ...Read More
Approximately 200 high school students to visit Marshall University on Green & White Day
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Approximately 200 high school students are expected to participate in Marshall University’s Green & White Day on Saturday, Sept. 25. The event is an open house that ...Read More
BOOK NOTES: Bram Stoker Winner to Appear at Parkersburg Bookstore Saturday
Three state authors to hold book signing during WV Author Weekend
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Parkersburg, WV (HNN) - According to activity planners at Borders, at Grand Central Mall, the bookstore will focus its attention on the importance of Mountain State storytellers and regional books ...Read More
"James and the Giant Peach" Begins Friday Night at Renaissance Center
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
The play "James and the Giant Peach," which is based on the classic children’s book, will be presented by First Stage Theatre Company at the Renaissance Center (the old Huntington High School) ...Read More
Make Your Car a Movie Star in Weirton
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
From WV Film Office
Charleston, WV (HNN) – Calling all non-modified 1960s to 1980 cars, especially Buicks, Jeeps, and station wagons. Paramount Pictures wants YOUR CAR to be a movie STAR in Weirton, West Virginia! ...Read More
BOOK REVIEW: 'City in Shadow' Delivers Quirky, Rapid-Fire Big Apple Mystery Entertainment
Reviewed By David M. Kinchen
Evan Marshall's "City in Shadow" (Severn House Publishers, 192 pages, $27.95), the latest in his Hidden Manhattan Mystery series, features an amateur detective with the ...Read More
COMMENTARY: Will the Real American Leaders Please Stand?
By Joseph J. Honick
With a nation staggering through a recession that threatens the employed as well as those out of work….one war only half over and another with no definable ...Read More
WEEKEND FIRST: Weekly Movie Comings & Goings
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Entertainment Editor
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Actually, the BUZZ is what’s shooting here in Weirton, WV. Paramount has announced the commencement of shooting of J.J. Abrams ...Read More
REEL WEEK: White Family Documentary Continues in Huntington
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Entertainment Editor
A rare treat comes to Huntington. “Wild & Wonderful Whites of West Virginia” has been booked at the Discount Cinema 4. Having attracted attention in NYC ...Read More
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COLUMN
REALTORS: Existing Home Sales Jump 7.6% in August
By David M. Kinchen
Huntingtonnews.net Real Estate Writer
Existing home sales increased 7.6 percent in August to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.13 million, but remain 19 ...Read More
POLITICAL
West Virginia Politics Has Long History with Federal Investigations
Part One in a Series
By Huntingtonnews.net Staff
West Virginia's long and storied record of political corruption may not
be as violent as neighboring Kentucky's, where as recently as a decade
ago a Sheriff's ...Read More
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EDITORIAL
EDITORIAL: Will Governor Manchin Be Indicted?
West Virginians are unfortunately too familiar with political chicanery.
High ranking politicians in both major parties have thought themselves
above the ...Read More
EDITORIAL
EDITORIAL: The Future of the State for the Next Generation
Politicians in both parties across West Virginia know that family
is a consistent theme in every section of the state. Ever since
Clyde See launched his tearjerker ...Read More
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POLITICAL
Pawlenty Endorses Raese for West Virgina Senate
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
St. Paul, MN (HNN) – Today, Governor Tim Pawlenty’s Freedom First PAC endorsed John Raese to be the next United States Senator from West Virginia, and contributed $2,500 ...Read More
STATE
Archives And History Library To Present Lecture On A Greek Experience In West Virginia On Oct. 5
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
The West Virginia Archives and History Library of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History will continue its series of after hours lectures on Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. ...Read More
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STATE
MEETING NOTICE: West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
The next West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 6, 9:00- 5:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room in the f. Ray Power Building at ...Read More
COLUMN
BOOK REVIEW: 'Stalling for Time' Delivers Hard-Hitting Message About Hostage Negotiators and How They Work
Reviewed By David M. Kinchen
If all you know about hostage negotiators and how they do their ...Read More
