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'Water Wednesdays' bring portable splash pad to local parks

3+ hour, 40+ min ago  (355+ words) Endjred Jones, 5, of Huntington, stands beneath a tipping water bucket as the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District brings its mobile splash pad to Harris Riverfront Park on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Huntington. Brianna Wintz, of Huntington, aims the water cannon at…...

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The Greenbrier on state 'financial watch' after last-second casino license renewal

3+ hour, 40+ min ago  (764+ words) The entrance to The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, is pictured on May 28, 2025. The Greenbrier's casino was hours away from going dark. Even after narrowly avoiding that fate, its future may still not be bright. The West Virginia…...

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Maldives Wave: The World's First Watch Brand Created to Represent the Maldives

14+ hour ago  (536+ words) Founded by Mohamed Zaaji Ismail, Maldives Wave was established with a mission that had never before been attempted: to create a world-class watch brand dedicated entirely to representing the Maldives through authentic design, cultural heritage, and exceptional craftsmanship. Unlike conventional…...

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Inaugural Memorial Hillbilly Skydivers Boogie Convention and Blues Festival set

3+ hour, 55+ min ago  (505+ words) Jacob Copeland and The Appalachian Bear perform during the Appalachian Blues Festival in July 2023 in Huntington. HUNTINGTON " This year, the organizers of the Appalachian Blues Festival and the West Virginia Skydivers Association have joined together to create a new event…...

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Sew Blessed Barn Quilts to host class at Kathy's Quilts in Hurricane next weekend

4+ hour, 25+ min ago  (369+ words) HURRICANE " The history of making and adding barn quilts to a farm structure goes back to the Europe of 300 years ago and the idea has flourished here in the U. S. in recent times. The art form involves taking a geometric pattern…...

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Councilwoman proposes turning community center into new resource hub

3+ hour, 25+ min ago  (466+ words) HUNTINGTON " A key bridge near Ritter Park is getting restor" The Greenbrier's casino was hours away from going dark. HUNTINGTON" Huntington City Council member Teresa Johnson wants to take a community center and give it a new purpose for residents....

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Marshall men's basketball: Kinsey continues to give back with camp at Complex 7

5+ hour, 25+ min ago  (706+ words) Taevion Kinsey works with campers during his skills and drills camp at Complex 7 in Proctorville, Ohio. Taevion Kinsey signs a jersey for a camper following his skills and drills camp at Complex 7 in Proctorville, Ohio. PROCTORVILLE, Ohio " Former Marshall men's…...

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Lemaster hired to lead economic development in Scioto County

3+ hour, 55+ min ago  (463+ words) The newly formed Scioto County Economic Development Corporation recently announced it has hired Tiffany Lemaster to serve as its director. Lemaster has experience in economic development from her work in Ross County, Ohio, where she supported business expansion and retention,…...

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Area stars find success at Fairmont State | High School Sports

4+ hour, 25+ min ago  (233+ words) Editor's note: The following story is part of a series of updates on former high school stars from the Tri-State playing in college or professionally. Fairmont State has signed several Tri-State stars in recent seasons. Following is a look at…...

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Letter to the editor: Congress has a debt to disabled veterans

4+ hour, 10+ min ago  (299+ words) herald-dispatch. com Adam was given a 2% chance of survival. I have spent the years since proving the doctors wrong. In 2001, my husband was a U. S. Army radio communications specialist in Kosovo when he was exposed to an unknown toxic chemical. He…...