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Marshall president gets contract extension

Brad Smith · Huntington

Marshall president gets contract extension

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HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) -- Marshall University President Brad D. Smith was given a contract extension Wednesday that received unanimous approval by the board of governors and will keep him at the helm of the university at least until the end of 2029. Smith, who had been president at his alma mater since 2022, will now serve in the leadership role until at least December 31, 2029, as the board of governors extended his contract for an additional th…See the Story

Body found in Ohio River in Cabell County

Cabell County · Cabell County

Body found in Ohio River in Cabell County

Coverage: 2 sources

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - A body has been found in the Ohio River in Cabell County. According to West Virginia State Police, boaters doing survey work found the body of a white male in the water. They were in the Route 2 area, just north of Huntington, just off Sunset Point Lane, troopers say. Scene where a body was found in the Ohio River just north of Huntington, West Virginia. June 12, 2025 (Photo Credit: WOWK 13 News Reporter Lane Ball) …See the Story

Gordon Merry Retires From CCEMS After 51 Years

Huntington, West Virginia · Huntington

Gordon Merry Retires From CCEMS After 51 Years

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CCEMS Director Gordon Merry retired on May 23, ending 51 years of his career with the ambulance service. Merry was one of 24 Cabell County EMS employees hired to work on one of the first ambulances in May 1974.See the Story

Treatment Plant Set for Major Upgrade

THE Kinoya Wastewater Treatment Site is sitting on a native land leased owned by two mataqali – mataqali Matanikorovatu with an area of 0.8903 hectares and mataqali Nawavatu with an area of 12.1405 hectares. This native land is leased by the Fiji Government and covers 13.03 hectares of land. The Water Authority of Fiji is seeking to strengthen wastewater disposal from the Suva area, by constructing and upgrading the current wastewater treatment …Huntington, West Virginia · Huntington See the Story

North Marion Huskies' hustle shines against opponents in first day of Marshall Team Camp

HUNTINGTON — If you prefer to watch a team that exhibits consistent hustle and grit, even in offseason play, then look no further than the North Marion boys’ basketball team.Huntington, West Virginia · Huntington Read Article

Plans for Ashland Convention Center move forward with location change

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ASHLAND — The site for the planned Ashland Convention Center has changed from adjacent to the Delta hotel to adjacent to the Paramount Arts Center.Huntington, West Virginia · Huntington Read Article

Seniors gather at Ritter Park for annual picnic

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HUNTINGTON — Hundreds showed up for Cabell County Community Services Organization’s annual senior picnic Friday at Ritter Park.Senior Citizens · Huntington Read Article

Cabell County restaurant inspections

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Here are restaurant inspections recently performed by the Cabell-Huntington Health Department. The list is sorted by violations. The restaurant is listed first, followed by its address, then priority violations, priority foundation violations, core violations and no violations.Huntington, West Virginia · Huntington Read Article

Veterans wrapped in honor during Quilts of Valor presentation in Huntington

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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - A West Virginia retirement home is thanking its residents who served in the military in a unique way to show them their sacrifices are not forgotten. A hard-working group of residents at Woodlands Retirement has spent countless hours making quilts to give to them. The group gives them out during the Quilts of Valor presentations twice a year. Quilts of Valor is a national initiative. The organization aims to provide ve…Veterans · Huntington Read Article

Herd Women’s Hoops Adds Four to 2025 Class - Marshall University Athletics

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University Women's Basketball head coach Juli Fulks announced the signing of four transfers for the 2025-26 season.Huntington, West Virginia · Huntington Read Article

Steve Snell Joins Marshall Men’s Basketball As Assistant Coach - Marshall University Athletics

Marshall University Men's Basketball Head Coach Cornelius 'Corny' Jackson announced the addition of Steve Snell as an assistant coach to the team's coaching staff on Friday.Basketball · Huntington Read Article

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