Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:18:28 GMT
Three people were inside this burning home but managed to get out safely.
Firefighters are battling a massive fire in East Bank in Kanawha County. A house on Walnut Street went up in flames around 5:15 a.m. Firefighters said two people were home at the time but managed to
Three escape massive fire in a home on Walnut Street in Kanawha County
A man who has been recognized by Marshall University for his contributions has died.
Joseph Hunnicutt passed away on July 2at the age of 76 in Bluefield, VA.
Hunnicutt played basketball at Marshall in the 1950s but he is best known for helping to found the Society of Yeager Scholars at Marshall University in 1985.
The scholarship program only accepts six students a year.
Hunnicutt worked with Chuck Yeager and a former Marshall president to design the academic program.
Faculty members say Hunnicutt can be thanked for what the students get out of the program.
"The program offers student an outstanding opportunity to enrich their undergraduate education. It gives them opportunities for interdisciplinary seminars which replace the general education requirements," said Susan Gilpin.
A memorial service will be held on August 25 in Bluefield.
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