Eric Halperin
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Local non profit leaders concerned over proposed elimination of
Local non profit leaders are concerned over President Trump's proposal to eliminate funding for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. → Read More
Volunteers clean up trash and needles in walking tunnel in Hunti
Volunteers spent Sunday, July 16, 2017 cleaning up needles and trash in a walking tunnel by 5th Street West and Jackson Avenue in Huntington. → Read More
More than 400 tires collected during cleanup of Little Coal Rive
Volunteers spent Saturday, July 15, 2017 cleaning up the Little Coal River. In total more than 400 tires in addition to several loads of trash were removed. → Read More
Third Annual Ride for Fallen Service Heroes raises thousands of
The Third Annual Ride for Fallen Service Heroes took place in West Virginia on Saturday, July 8, 2017. It raises money to sponsor Gold Star Families. → Read More
One year after flood, Elk River community gathers to remember vi
On the one year anniversary weekend of the deadly flooding that hit West Virginia in 2016, one of the hardest hit communities gathered to remember all the victims and celebrate recovery progress. → Read More
Governor signs Flood Protection Planning Bill
Just a day before the anniversary of the June 2016 flood a bill aimed at better preparing the state for future floods was signed by Governor Jim Justice. → Read More
Kenova Church holding services in City Hall after fire
A Wayne County Church is still figuring out it’s next steps after a fire ripped through it on June 14, 2017. In the meantime it's holding services at City Hall in Kenova. → Read More
Huntington city leaders in early stages of creating food truck o
City leaders in Huntington are in the early stages of creating a food truck ordinance. Food truck owners want to be a part of the conversation. → Read More
Neighbor puts up new sign of encouragement across from recovery
As West Virginia remains in the depths of the opioid epidemic, recovery centers across the state are working to help people fight their addictions. One is getting help from a neighbor. → Read More
Marmet City Council passes two ordinances aimed at development
Two ordinances passed unanimously at Marmet’s City Council meeting on May 15, 2017. They’re aimed at making Marmet a more vibrant place. → Read More
'Foster Fest' informs families about pressing need for foster pa
The first ever, "Foster Fest," brought various fostering related agencies together to inform families about how the opioid epidemic has created a need for more foster parents. → Read More
Local church helps community during annual "The Church has left
Revitalization and repair efforts took place all across the area on Sunday, May 7, 2017. It was part of River Ridge Church's annual, "The Church has left the Building," day. → Read More
Hundreds gather in Huntington at March for Science
More than 250 people, scientists and community members together hit the streets of Huntington on Earth Day, April 22, 2017, for a March for Science. → Read More
Those in recovery looking forward to what federal grant money fo
The fight against the opioid crisis is an ongoing battle. Now $6 million dollars from a federal grant is on the way to West Virginia to try and help. → Read More
Clendenin church celebrates first Easter since flood
For many churches across the state, Easter 2017 was not just another Easter Sunday. It was first one since June's deadly flooding destroyed or severely damaged many parishes. → Read More
Bill aimed at increasing number of treatment beds awaiting gover
Right now there are more than 1,100 drug treatment beds in West Virginia. With how serious the opioid epidemic is that often times is not enough. With a new bill, help could be on the way. → Read More
Herbert Hoover High has first home baseball game since flooding
The Herbert Hoover High School baseball team had its first home game since the June 2016 flooding severely damaged the field. → Read More
Update: Bill Aimed at Creating Stricter Rules for Tanning Beds P
With concern surrounding skin cancer some West Virginia lawmakers are wanting stricter rules when it comes to teens and tanning beds. → Read More
Nearly 100 Naloxone kits have been used by those outside of emer
All first responders in our area are trained to use Naloxone. Classes through local health departments train those who are not emergency personnel on how to use the overdose reversing drug. → Read More