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From wrestling to country music, Christian bands and more, there's something for everyone

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

HUNTINGTON -- Screams are coming again from the Big Dipper, Marshall University is saying farewell to hundreds causing graduation parties to pop up like midnight-blooming wildflowers. Whew! Catch your breath and dive in, looks like we've got ourselves a busy weekend. Here's a look at a half dozen weekend highlights.

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Five Guys finds success by keeping it simple

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

HUNTINGTON -- Janie and Jerry Murrell opened the original "Five Guys Burgers and Fries" location in Arlington, Va., in 1986. The restaurant was named for their five sons who made up the burger joint's original staff. Since then, Five Guys has grown into a chain with more than 200 stores.


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May 06, 2008 @ 04:24 PM

Video: Harris Riverfront Park

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Documentary film, "Sludge" to air four times in May on KET

May 09, 2008 @ 12:04 PM

Appalshop's documentary film "Sludge" will air four times in May on Kentucky Educational Television's (KET) Kentucky Channel.


Donkey Derby to run in Central Park Saturday morning

May 09, 2008 @ 11:41 AM

Last weekend, the thoroughbreds were running for the roses at Churchill Downs, this weekend the racing action heads to Ashland’s Central Park home to the fourth annual “Donkey Derby: The Run for the Crabgrass.”


Proctorville Fire Department hosting Demolition Derby

May 09, 2008 @ 11:14 AM

 PROCTORVILLE — The Proctorville Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a Demolition Derby at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the field under the 31st Street Bridge.


Mother's Day concert to air statewide on West Virginia Public TV

May 09, 2008 @ 10:50 AM

 CHARLESTON — A concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of Mother’s Day will be aired on several television stations throughout West Virginia during the Mother’s Day weekend.  


Charity cornhole tournament Saturday at Appalachian Power Park

May 09, 2008 @ 10:34 AM

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D), a not-for-profit organization, will host a cornhole tournament at 3 p.m. Saturday May 10 at Appalachian Power Park.


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'Speed Racer' just spinning its wheels

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

The Wachowski brothers have tumbled into a matrix of their own with "Speed Racer," one which has rendered them completely out of touch with the outside world. In adapting the 1960s Japanese anime television series, writer-directors Larry and Andy Wachowski have created a noisy, overlong, mind-numbing extravaganza that seems tailor-made for nobody but themselves and their twisted sensibilities.


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'Redbelt' is straightforward, predictable

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

Chiwetel Ejiofor is outstanding as an honorable marital-arts teacher who eschews competition, but whose circumstances lead him into the ring. David Mamet's trademark macho dialogue fits the film well. Yet underneath the twists and turns, it's a rather straightforward tale of good vs. bad. Ejiofor and Tim Allen star for "Redbelt" director Mamet.


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Video Fun House: This week's films should please fantasy, rom-com fans

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

Video Fun House film fans Jean Tarbett Hardiman and John Gillispie review two separate films this week - "The Golden Compass" and "P.S. I Love You," both rated PG-13.


Check out our new online movie listings

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

Want to know exactly what movie is playing at what time and which local theater? Don't sweat it. The answer is just a couple of mouse clicks away.


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Indy walks back through our door as 'Crystal Skull' nears

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

LOS ANGELES -- Marion Ravenwood might have been speaking for us all when she set eyes on Indiana Jones for the first time in years. Her caustic greeting to the archaeologist-adventurer in 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark": "Indiana Jones. I always knew someday you'd come walking back through my door."


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Holderby's Landing offer live music, more

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

HUNTINGTON -- Spring is finally here and what better way to spend it than outdoors? That's just what Holderby's Landing is hoping to help you with. Opened in February of 2005, the club features two decks, an inside dining area and three bars as well as an outside stage, and a brand new food menu. Holderby's Landing is hoping to become a major night spot in the Huntington scene.


Club scene

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

Click here for a look at upcoming events at area clubs.


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Spotlight on local music: Green Bottom Band

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

The Green Bottom Band is a local rock band that has several original songs and a sound not easily described. The group is currently working to put together its first album.


Top 10 Billboard

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

Here are the top 10 songs of Billboard's Hot 100 Music Chart according to its Web site at www.billboard.com.


Top 10 CDs at Now Hear This

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

Here are the Top 10 CD's in the bins at Now Hear This on 4th Avenue. For more information, call the store at 304-522-0021.


Top 10 '80s

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

Here are the Top 10 songs that will be heard from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday on Magic, 97.9's broadcast of Casey Kasem's American Top 40.


Top 10 WTCR

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

Here are the Top 10 country singles being played on 103.3 WTCR. Listen in at 103.3-FM and online at www.wtcr.com.


Top 10 WKEE

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

Here are the top 10 songs being played on 100-WKEE according to the station's Web site www.wkee.com.


Top 10 Homegrown on WTCR

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

Here are the Top 10 local songs from "Homegrown with Gary and Sonya" on WTCR. Listen in every Sunday at 5 p.m. at 103.3-FM.


Dee Delancey to guest on Miller in the Morning

May 07, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

HUNTINGTON -- This week's Miller in the Morning Magic 97.9 guest DJ is Dee Delancey of WOWK TV.