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High school senior Kolton Hess, who first battled leukemia at age 7 and relapsed during sophomore year, rang the school bell today to mark a hopeful turning point in his decade-long fight against cancer (involving extensive treatments and hospital stays).

The Carter County Bigfoot Festival is set for this weekend in Carter County — Tabatha Steagall, Jennifer Madden and Bigfoot visited to share details about the event.

Dr. Ashley Stephens from Cabell County Schools visited Huntington to share how teaching curiosity at home can boost kids' learning.

She emphasized that both families and the school play a key role in building a culture of lifelong inquiry.

Two weeks after reports highlighted multiple code violations, Chief Building Inspector Todd Darst said three off-campus residences have reached nearly full compliance (90% of issues corrected) and now appear as safe as most in Huntington following occupancy reclassification and necessary repairs.

Gov. Morrisey announced a healthcare grant today aimed at boosting medical services in local clinics + hospitals.

The new program will bring additional funding to improve care for community residents.

Marshall University will host a 9/11 Day of Service event tomorrow to honor those lost and encourage community volunteering on campus.

Students and local residents can join in scheduled service activities that reflect unity and remembrance.

O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar will close all remaining locations in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky, affecting local diners.

The chain (with over 50 years of operation) has already deleted its social media accounts.

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced over $2 million for Ascend WV in Hurricane on Wednesday to recruit at least 125 out-of-state health care workers for rural communities.

The program will offer housing + networking support to help new hires settle in.