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Cabell County highlights
ORIGIN: Cabell County was created by an act of the Virginia General Assembly on Jan. 2, 1809, from part of Kanawha County. It was named in honor of William H. Cabell (1772-1853), who served as governor of Virginia from 1805 to 1808.
Here are schools located in the Tri-State.
MU Back to School
Whether you are an incoming freshman or a veteran at Marshall, there are a few things you should know about the upcoming weeks. Check here for more.
Bride Guide 2012
Need advice on planning your upcoming nuptials? Check out the Bride Guide, which includes a rich list of possible wedding reception sites, sorted by seating limits.
Get news text alerts
Be among the first to hear about breaking news in the Tri-State. You can also set up your own text alerts for stories you are interested in.
Health Challenge
The Huntington Health Revolution is a 90-Day Challenge that is a lifestyle change plan. Are you ready for the challenge?
Marshall Plane Crash
Check here to find original stories, photo galleries, victim information and coverage of the filming of the 2006 movie "We Are Marshall."
100 Years of History
A look back at 100 years of Tri-State history through The Herald-Dispatch. Ten of the biggest stories of the last 100 years in our area, as voted on by readers, plus hundreds of photos.
Purchase a photo reprint
Our professional photographers are always out and about in the Tri-State. If you know of an image you would like to purchase, click here to fill out the form.
Tri-State Visitors' Guide
Check out great shopping, dining, lodging and other entertainment opportunities in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky.
Tri-State's Wanted
The Herald-Dispatch's “Tri-State’s Wanted” list has featured several fugitives since June 2006, many of whom have been captured.
Send us your youth sports photos
Send a photo of your favorite Little Leaguer or cheerleader for our youth sports photo galleries.
More Fact Book
Prepared by the League of Women Voters
Wayne highlights
ORIGIN: Founded in 1842 as Trout's Hill in honor of its first settler, Abraham Trout. Incorporated as Fairview in 1882 by Circuit Court, but changed to Wayne in 1911. Named for Revolutionary War Gen. Anthony Wayne.
Here is information about Tri-State utilities:
Wayne County highlights
ORIGIN: Wayne County was established by the state of Virginia on Jan. 18, 1842. It and 43 other counties joined to form West Virginia on June 20, 1863. It's the westernmost county in what is now the state of West Virginia, and it was named in honor of Gen. "Mad Anthony" Wayne. The general is credited with making the region safe for a white settlement, after defeating the Shawnee Indians in the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
Putnam County highlights
ORIGIN: Putnam County was formed in 1848 from Kanawha, Cabell and Mason counties. The county was named for Israel Putnam, a New England patriot, who served as a general in the Revolutionary War.
Winfield highlights
ORIGIN: Winfield is the county seat of Putnam County. It was named in honor of General Winfield Scott following the Mexican War. Winfield was established in the late 1840s but was not incorporated until 1868.
Tri-State area Chambers of Commerce and economic development agencies
South Point highlights
ORIGIN: Most southerly point in Ohio, overlooking three states and two rivers. The community was founded in 1798 and incorporated as a village on Jan. 14, 1888.
Ceredo highlights
ORIGIN: Ceredo was founded in 1857 and incorporated by an act of the Legislature passed on Feb. 22, 1866. The town was established by Eli Thayer of Massachusetts, a member of Congress, abolitionist and leader of the free-state colonization of Kansas. The philanthropist hoped to establish a manufacturing town, bring in Northern settlers and by infiltration of abolitionists, create a sentiment against the institution of slavery. The Civil War began before the town was firmly established. With the onslaught of war, Thayer's dream of a town based on equality failed.
Proctorville highlights
ORIGIN: In 1834, Jacob Proctor established a general store next to the wharf, and Ohio River boat captains knew the town as "Proctor's Landing." When the town was incorporated in 1878, the name was changed to Proctorville in Jacob's honor.
Here is a list of elected officials with their contact information for the Tri-State.
Dare to venture into any area junior high school, and you'll find classes full of almost-awake students whose heads are being filled with boundless facts about local Tri-State history.
Kenova highlights
ORIGIN: Founded in 1894, "Kenova" is a combined form of Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia
Average high temperature: Lower 40s in Janurary to the upper 80s during July into August. The summertime high increases with the amount of precipitation. Humidity can reach uncomfortable levels during the summer, especially in the river valleys.
Here are medical centers in the Tri-State area:
Lawrence County, Ohio, highlights
ORIGIN: Named for Capt. James Lawrence, commander of the frigate Chesapeake during the war of 1812. Founded Dec. 20, 1816. Burlington was first county seat. County seat subsequently moved to Ironton.
Division of Motor Vehicles offices are located in Huntington at 801 Madison Ave. (304-558-3900) and Teays Valley at 116 Liberty Square (304-558-3900).
Ashland highlights
ORIGIN: Named for Henry Clay's estate in Lexington.
Ironton highlights
ORIGIN: Known as center for iron ore furnaces pre- and post-Civil War and the Ironton Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade, longest, continuous running Memorial Day Parade in the nation. Founded in 1849 by ironmaster John Campbell.
Milton highlights
ORIGIN: Named for Milton Reece, a large landowner in the area when the town was incorporated in 1876.
