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Program offers free tax assistance in Huntington

2012-02-21T00:00:00-05:00

HUNTINGTON -- If there's one thing that Jonathan Paga of One Economy has learned when offering tax assistance, it's that most people have the skills to file taxes themselves, but just need someone to tell them they're doing it right.

Appalachian Film Fest to kick off

2012-02-22T18:21:07-05:00

HUNTINGTON — When Chris Lusher turns on a TV and the words "Appalachian culture" come out, he knows the banjo picking and moon shining are sure to follow.

Free dental clinic offered Feb. 24 for kids

2012-02-22T00:00:00-05:00

HUNTINGTON -- A free dental clinic for children ages 2 to 18 will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the office of Drs. James Butler and Nika Hettlinger, 324 29th St., Huntington.

6th Annual Cabell Drug Prevention Summit

2012-02-22T00:00:00-05:00

WHAT: This year's summit focuses on marijuana, its effects on the brain, control efforts and attitudes and perceptions about the use of it and other drugs.

Ken Hechler: Eli Thayer poses a threat to Jenkins

2012-02-22T00:00:00-05:00

Author and former Congressman Ken Hechler wrote a series of columns for The Huntington Advertiser in 1961 about Albert Gallatin Jenkins. The series marked the 100th anniversary of the Civil War. The Herald-Dispatch will be running the columns in the coming weeks in remembrance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.

Allman Brothers, Phil Lesh, Flaming Lips, Bob Weir headlining All Good

2012-02-21T12:23:04-05:00

THORNVILLE, Ohio — The 16th annual All Good Music Festival & Campout has announced its star-studded lineup that includes such music legends as The Allman Brothers, Phil Lesh and Friends, The Flaming Lips and many more.

Schedule now set for three-day Appy Film Fest that starts Thursday

2012-02-21T12:07:54-05:00

HUNTINGTON — The schedule is now set for the 2012 Appalachian Film Festival that will take place Thursday through Saturday in Huntington.

Wayne Middle to host drug prevention event

2012-02-21T00:00:00-05:00

WAYNE -- Wayne Middle School is hosting a seminar on drug prevention and awareness at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at the school at 200 Pioneer Road, Wayne.

Hechler to speak at VFW Post 9097 on March 8

2012-02-21T00:00:00-05:00

HURRICANE, W.Va. -- Former Congressman Ken Hechler will be sharing his experience as an interrogator of captured Nazi officials at the War Office during World War II at a program next month.

Hospice to offer 'Good Grief ... for Kids!'

2012-02-21T00:00:00-05:00

HUNTINGTON -- Hospice of Huntington Inc. will offer "Good Grief ... for Kids!" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington.

MU School of Medicine physicians to provide specialty health care

2012-02-21T00:00:00-05:00

HUNTINGTON -- Marshall University School of Medicine physicians will begin providing specialty health care at the Larry Joe Harless Community and Health Center in Gilbert, W.Va.