Maggie Susa

Federal data shows a 14% decrease in drug overdose deaths in the U.S. for 2025, marking the third consecutive year of decline. Various factors contributing to the decrease and initiatives in place to address the issue are highlighted.

HUNTINGTON — The following information was provided by reports from the Huntington Police Department: The Huntington Police Department reported 11 incidents Tuesday.

Learn about the milestone celebration and reflections shared during the 100th anniversary event of the St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Huntington, West Virginia.

Bruce McGrew, 59, has been selected as the new superintendent of Putnam County schools, replacing John G. Hudson who announced his retirement. McGrew, a graduate of Poca High School with 34 years of experience in the district, is set to start his new role on July 1. He expresses gratitude for the opportunity and highlights ongoing projects in the school system, including the construction of Hurricane Middle School and athletic upgrades for high schools and middle schools in the district.

Hope in the Hills' Healing Appalachia 2026 music festival canceled, refocusing on recovery programs; seeking donations to support mission.

Bruce McGrew, 59, has been selected as the new superintendent of Putnam County Schools in West Virginia, replacing John G. Hudson, who is retiring. McGrew, a graduate of Poca High School with 34 years of experience in the district, is set to start his new role on July 1, 2026.

11-year-old Joseph Keffer from Chesapeake Middle School competes in the Scripps National Spelling Bee for the second time, showcasing his dedication to studying and passion for spelling.

Residents near the construction site of the Monarch Compute Campus in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, experienced flooding the weekend of May 23-24 due to heavy rainfall, leading to remediation efforts and prevention plans by Nscale and local Mason County officials.

Joseph Keffer, 11, a student at Chesapeake Middle School, competed in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

The Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, operated by Hospice of Huntington, has been around for 20 years as of 2026. It opened in Huntington, West Virginia, in 2006 under the leadership of Charlene Farrell.