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Union Mission looking for help to make its garden grow

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They are in desperate need of tomato plants and green pepper plants. If you would like to contribute, please drop the plants off at the mission's administrative office on South Park Road. More>>

Man facing charges after failing to update info as sex offender

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A Huntington man is behind bars after he failed to update his information on the sex offender registry. More>>

WV Film Office to host June training seminar in Huntington

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The P.A.T.S. workshop will begin each day at 10 a.m. and wrap at 5 p.m. at Trifecta Productions, 555 Fifth Avenue. The building is also home to WOWK-TV. More>>

Boaters focus on safety as waters become more crowded

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As temperatures heat up people are taking the covers off their boats, putting them on trailers and heading out to their favorite waterway. More>>

High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study

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Could you someday zap your way to a smarter brain? Preliminary new research suggests that it's a possibility: Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise. More>>

1 in 5 U.S. kids has a mental health disorder

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As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report. More>>

Eyelash extension adhesives may cause bad reactions

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For those who aren't born with long, fluttery eyelashes, cosmetic extensions can help achieve that often sought-after look. But eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply these eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections. More>>

One dead, two injured in Pike County crash

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One man is dead and two are injured after an accident Sunday in Pike County, Kentucky.
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Ironton Schools on two-hour delay due to transportation problems

Ironton Schools on two-hour delay due to transportation problems

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Ironton City Schools are running a two hour delay. More>>

Pilots volunteer to fly shelter dogs out of state to help them find new homes Video included

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Each year thousands of animals are killed in animal shelters in West Virginia and surrounding states. More>>

Huge Powerball prize ticket sold in Florida

Huge Powerball prize ticket sold in Florida

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1 winning ticket sold in Fla. on Powerball More>>

Charlie West Blues Fest takes over Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston

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On Saturday, the music will begin at noon and last until about 11 p.m. Scheduled performers include KJ Blues, Mojo Theory, Grand Marquis, Southern Hospitality, Mud Morganfield, Tinsley Ellis and Kim Wilson & the Fabulous Thunderbirds. More>>

WV DOH announces summer driving safety zone program

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Drivers are asked to pay close attention to the movements of traffic as well as the location of road workers whose jobs often put them extremely close to traffic. More>>

Man facing charges after police say he was selling pot

Xavier Holmes, Photo Courtesy: West Virginia Regional Jail Authority Xavier Holmes, Photo Courtesy: West Virginia Regional Jail Authority
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A Huntington man is behind bars after police say he was selling marijuana Friday. More>>

Cabell Midland student getting public service award in D.C.

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Tiffani Webb, a local high school senior, is set to receive a prestigious national award for helping her community. More>>

Huntington church begins Pentecost celebration

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Friday at St. John's Episcopal Church, on Washington Boulevard, the parish installed over 350 origami doves in the church nave to symbolize the Holy Spirit. More>>

New VA Women's Health Center opens

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Friday the VA Medical Center officially opening their new Women's Health Clinic. More>>

Neighbors watch as crews battle house fire in Huntington

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A neighborhood watched as firefighters battled a house fire in Huntington Friday morning. More>>

Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain

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New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone. More>>

Yoga may help ease high blood pressure

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People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension. More>>

Fitness in middle age may help shield men from cancer later

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Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates. More>>

Chesapeake, OH ghost hunters help community center

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A group of ghost hunters in Chesapeake, Ohio offer a spooky time to help a good cause. More>>

Van driver protests WV state code in favor of free speech Video included

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Wherever Lynda Farley goes, she gets the same reaction: an expression between shock and amusement. More>>

Boy battling leukemia lives out a dream on the football field Video included

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Trey Roy's family was devastated when he was diagnosed with leukemia in July 2011. The little boy from St. Albans has maintained a positive attitude throughout his ordeal and has inspired others with his charismatic personality. More>>

WVU doctors: Walking is a safe and easy exercise

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The benefits of a walking routine include improved heart health, lower cholesterol and weight loss. More>>

Girls Night Out event at Yeager Airport raises money for YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Program

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The YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Program provides critical services to victims of domestic violence. In the past decade, GNO has raised more than $1 million for YWCA Resolve. More>>

Communication Workers of America hold rally for Frontier employees

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Contract negotiations between Frontier Communications and CWA representatives are scheduled to begin in June in Charleston. More>>

Powerball Jackpot Reaches Record High Sales

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No one hit the big Powerball jackpot Wednesday night and sales are booming in Huntington. More>>

Cellphone calls during blood pressure readings may skew results

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New Italian research offers some cautionary advice for patients with high blood pressure: The next time you take a blood pressure reading, turn off your cellphone. More>>

Erectile dysfunction tied to long-term narcotic use in men

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If you're a man, the pain-killing medications known as opioids may do more than relieve pain -- they may also put a damper on your sex life. More>>

Materials in some household products tied to lung damage

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Inhaling ultrafine particles from so-called "nanomaterials" -- which are used in a growing number of household and commercial products, including sunscreens, ink in copy machines and lightweight sporting equipment -- can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says. More>>

UPDATE: Powerball numbers drawn for estimated $360 million jackpot

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The winning numbers for the May 15 Powerball drawing are as follows: 2 - 11 - 26 - 34 - 41. The Powerball is 32. More>>

Little League team triumphs one day after coach's death

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Assistant coach Jamie White, 34, was found dead Tuesday morning at his home in Belle--leaving a major hole in the line-up and the heart of his community. More>>