New census data shows a quarter of WV kids were living in poverty in 2022
West Virginia was the only state to see an increase in child poverty rates between 2021 and 2022 BY: CAITY COYNE – SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 6:00 AM One in four children in West…
Image Gallery: Greek Fest
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church held their 41st annual Greek Festival last Friday and Saturday. There were long lines for delicious foods and the audience celebrated the traditional dancers. If…
Marshall to present trombone-piano faculty concert September 17
The Marshall University School of Music will present “American Music for Trombone and Piano,” a concert featuring faculty members Dr. Michael Stroeher on trombone and Dr. Johan Botes on piano.…
Despite public outcry, WVU will cut 28 majors, 143 faculty jobs
Photo caption: The West Virginia University Board of Governors met on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, to vote on eliminating academic programs and faculty positions. (West Virginia Campus Workers | Courtesy…
Cabell County library, Huntington parks district file lawsuit over funding cuts
Photo caption: An entrance to Ritter Park, located in the Southside community of Huntington, West Virginia, is shown on Thursday, July 27, 2023. In 2012, Ritter Park was named one…
Funktafest 7 brings a full day of funky groovy rock & roll to The Ritter on September 16
Funktafest 7, the annual music festival that takes place in Huntington, is gearing up to be one of the most electrifying events of the year. The festival is set to…
Congress starts trying to figure out how to set AI ‘rules of the road’
Photo caption: U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., at a U.S. Senate hearing on artificial intelligence on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. (Jacob Fischler | States Newsroom) BY: JACOB…
41% of WV special education aides left their jobs for new classroom role created by Legislature
Photo caption: State schools Superintendent Michele Blatt told lawmakers in the Education Oversight Commission on Education Accountability on Monday that schools have lost 41% of their special education aides to…
Greek Fest is back! September 15 & 16
For over 70 years, the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church has provided a welcoming place for those wishing to practice Orthodox Christianity in the Tri-State area. On Friday and Saturday,…
Free naloxone distribution day expands to 13 states this year, “Save A LifeDay” is Sept. 14
Photo caption: Along with naloxone, volunteers with Save a Life Day will distribute materials like this card outlining what to do in the event of a drug overdose. (Lori Kersey…