Sean Connery, the Scottish-born actor who was film's first - and for many viewers, the only - "Bond, James Bond," and whose charismatic swagger enlivened dozens of other movies including his Oscar-winning performance in "The Untouchables," has died in the Bahamas. He was 90.
HUNTINGTON — The Kiwanis Club of Huntington, while unable to host its spring spaghetti dinner fundraiser, was able to offer a variation of the annual event in October thanks to a partnership with Fazoli’s.
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Museum of Art will present a free virtual Walter Gropius Master Artist Ceramic Symposium Nov. 5-8. The symposium will feature six ceramic artists — Linda Christianson, Justin Donofrio, Sanam Emami, Chris Gustin, and Michael Hunt and Naomi Dalglish of Bandana Pottery.
LIVE: Without a live audience, “Mountain Stage” records its first new show since February at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in Charleston. Featured are indie rocker Chuck Prophet; singer-songwriters Kim Richey and S.G. Goodman; and Charleston native Sierra Ferrell, a regular on the local music scene…
NOTES FROM THE VOLUNTEER: Woodstock is a male dog around 3 years old and weighs 55 pounds. He loves people and will do pretty much anything for attention and petting. Woodstock knows some basic commands and is friendly with other dogs. He would make a wonderful hiking or running buddy, but c…
HUNTINGTON — Because of COVID-19 concerns, the Huntington Museum of Art Museum Store will change its holiday preview from a single day to a six-day event to limit the number of people in attendance at any time.
Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District will present a socially distant and safe Fantasy Maze for Halloween 2020 from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday Nov. 1.
“Walk a little in my shoes; see what I see, hear what I hear, feel what I feel, then maybe you will understand why I am the way I am.” — Jerose
EAGLE SCOUT: Andrew Karnes, son of Elizabeth and Chuck Karnes, of Huntington, and a 2020 graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in December 2019. His project consisted of cleaning debris, putting down a terraced retaining wall and laying mulch at St. Jo…
Visitors to the museum will be able to preview items in the online Art Auction from Oct. 29-31. Regional artists whose work will be included in the sale are cameo glass artist Kelsey Murphy and the late Marshall University art professor Stan Sporny.
Are you a fan of Halloween and all things ghoulie and ghostie?
There's no tricks, just treats at St. Albans' most decadent ice cream shop, Stacked Shake and Sandwich, which has rolled into the Halloween season with some frightfully good treats.
SINGLE: Jason Aldean will try to score his 25th No. 1 single with the release of “Blame It On You” this week. Penned by Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, John Edwards, Michael Tyler and Brian White, “Blame It On You” is featured on Jason’s 2019 album, “9.”
Happy Quarantine-o-ween! If nothing else, 2020 is challenging parents and guardians to get creative, Halloween doubly so. With the Cabell Huntington Health Department encouraging everyone to stay at home, it’s important to find ways to socially distance and still celebrate.
SEVENTH: Brynlee Hart, first-grader at Davis Creek Elementary School, turns 7 years old Friday, Oct. 30. Her grandmother, Gena Hart, who “so enjoys this column,” says Brynlee was 20 minutes from being a Halloween baby the year she was born. Happy birthday, Brynlee, and many more.
Little by little, our favorite shows are starting to return to our screens after a long absence due to the COVID-19 production shutdown. This week is a big one for NBC as Tuesday, “This Is Us” kicked off its new season and Thursday marks the return of “Superstore.”
CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
What is hospice end-of-life care all about?
Every year during health insurance open enrollment season, scammers try to dupe unsuspecting consumers into sharing their personal information. This year is no exception. According to new BBB.org/ScamTracker reports, Americans are getting scam calls phishing for their Medicare numbers and ot…
GOSPEL: Paul Belcher presents “The Original Battle of Songs” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Paramount Arts Center. Featured are Triumphant Quartet, Karen Peck and New River and Lore Family. Tickets are $25 and $20. Contact Paramountartscenter.com; Paulbelcherconcerts.com or 606-324-0007.
Editor’s Note: This is the 363rd in a series of articles recalling vanished Huntington scenes.
As a young boy growing up in Charleston, Tyler Jordon remembers spending many days in his grandmother’s kitchen in South Hills, working right alongside as she taught him how to make her beloved party mix, a family-favorite snack that quickly gained fame among others in the community as well.
APPOINTED: Melissa Conley-Salyers, elementary school teacher in Boyd County School District in Ashland, was recently appointed to Education Professional Standards Board. The appointment was made by Gov. Andy Beshear.
HUNTINGTON — Our Lady of Fatima Parish School will host its 47th annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 8, from noon to 7 p.m.
NAME, SIZE AND BREED: Erika is 3 to 4 years old, 51 pounds.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As national tensions rise, a new national survey of 2,000 people commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds more Americans are adjusting how they use social media platforms.
Movies & More reviewer John Gillispie shares his thoughts on “The Secret Garden,” which is rated PG and available on DVD.
The Huntington Museum of Art has teamed up with 4th Avenue Arts to present a video of an original dance theater performance online at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, on HMA’s Facebook page as part of its 4th Tuesday Tour Series of programs. This video performance by 4th Avenue Arts is based on “Gri…
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Darrell and Gloria Riley, of Proctorville, Ohio, celebrated their 60th anniversary Oct. 22.
The Rocket Boys will aim high once again — this time into cyberspace — with the first “Virtual Rocket Boys Festival” Oct. 27-29.
From celebrating special days to making funny faces on a regular afternoon at home, cute kids are a recipe for winning photos.
Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA Area Inc. hosts the 6th annual Walking Dead & Zombie Run 5K Virtual Race through Oct. 31. All proceeds will go toward Goodwill’s Coats for Kids program, which with financial assistance will be able to purchase brand new coats, gloves, hats and shoes for area…
CHARLESTON — Whatever your Halloween plans are this year, it’s hard to imagine a more perfect time to wear a mask.
As a freelance writer, I’ve been privileged to occupy a spot in Sunday’s paper with personal interviews for more than 13 years. I’ve selected some of those columns and placed them into a book containing 32 stories about local residents. It is called “Crumblings.”
HUNTINGTON — United Way of the River Cities is now accepting grant proposals from area high schools for The Big Cover Up student initiative grant.
C. Cassilly Adams (1843-1921) was a talented artist whose best-known painting was “Custer’s Last Fight,” his imaginative recreation of the 1876 Battle of the Little Big Horn. The clash saw 7th Cavalry troopers commanded by George Armstrong Custer ambushed by members of the Lakota, Northern C…
PROCTORVILLE, Ohio — Those taking a stroll on the Ohio University Southern Proctorville Center track may have noticed a new addition to the popular walking path.
The Huntington Museum of Art has named Janet Bailey as its Volunteer of the Year for fiscal year 2020.
OAK HILL, W.Va. — Adam Payne and a friend worked alone on top of the mountain overlooking ACE Adventure Resort, in Fayette County, moving picnic tables and assembling 6-by-6-foot “pods” out of PVC and orange safety netting.
SPAGHETTI: A spaghetti dinner with Rocco is served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department. The cost is $5, includes bread and dessert. Proceeds benefit emergency equipment. Drive-thru service, walk up and delivery are available. Call 304-453-4808.
HUNTINGTON — Enslow Park Presbyterian Church has decided to make its 17th annual Kirkin’ of the Tartans service virtual only due to the current infection rate for COVID-19 in Cabell County.
“Oh my gourdness, it’s autumn!” — as seen on Country Living
EXHIBITS: Barboursville artist Vernon Howell has several pieces of art hanging in three venues. In two of these venues, one may combine dinner and a viewing of the art exhibit. On Saturday, Oct. 24, a two-person exhibit is offered at The Cellar Door, 905 3rd Ave., Huntington. Each artist has…
Few things make me happier than a nice piece of grilled chicken. I eat it a lot. Just a sprig or two of basil brings incredible depth and complexity to an otherwise simple meat the world has for dinner several times a week.
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The T-Rex Science Center, located at the Southridge Centre in South Charleston, will close by the end of the year.
Last week, I shared an email from a reader who was extremely concerned about giving marketers too much personal data. The reader wondered why they were getting personalized coupons mailed to them from a particular retailer, and he recognized that the coupons reflected his purchase history. H…
ANOTHER HIT: Jason Aldean scored his 24th No. 1 single as “Got What I Got” ascended to No. 1 on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. Penned by Thomas Archer, Alex Palmer and Michael Tyler, “Got What I Got” is featured on Jason’s 2019 album, 9. The tune foll…
Based out of Kettering, Ohio, Rapid Fired Pizza is a relatively new chain of pizzerias that place their emphasis on a wide variety of customization options and a specialty oven that can cook a pizza in about three minutes.
Television lost one of its true character actresses last week with the death of Conchata Ferrell at age 77. And we lost one of our own as Ferrell was a native West Virginian and a graduate of Marshall University.
NAMED: Kathryn Dean, Wayne High School senior, deserves a big hand clap. The cross country runner competed in the Huntington/Wayne High School Invitational, where she was named “Performer of the Meet.” Keep up the good work, Kathryn — the next step could be a gold at the 2024 Olympics in Par…
CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
The COVID-19 pandemic has more people than ever ordering from Amazon. And, of course, scammers are finding ways to cash in on the trend. Con artists are posing as Amazon employees, calling people, and claiming to need information about their account. And if that wasn’t tricky enough, scammer…
Editor’s Note: This is the 362nd in a series of articles recalling vanished Huntington scenes.
READ: Writers’ Harvest hosts a virtual reading with Angie Mazakis, poet/author, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, via the Zoom webinar link. A short question-and-answer session follows. The benefit for Hunger Relief is sponsored by College of Liberal Arts and A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series…
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Since the search for an effective coronavirus vaccine will more than likely take quite some time, many researchers are turning their focus to nutrition and supplementation in the meantime.
Meet this cool young man named Gary! He is 14 years old, and he loves Pokemon cards, video games, toys and sports, especially the Steelers. Gary is very loving and talkative. He loves to tell stories and ask questions.
HUNTINGTON — Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State has tax credits remaining from the award of $24,000 from the West Virginia Neighborhood Investment Program. Tax credits differ from tax deductions.
Movies & More reviewer John Gillispie shares his thoughts on “I Still Believe,” which is rated PG and available on DVD.
Cabell Huntington Hospital
DEAR JILL: I am highly concerned about privacy, so I do not use electronic coupons, and I will also not use a store loyalty card. So, I was concerned when I received a mailer of coupons from the supermarket. The mailer contained coupons for the exact items I buy most often at this market, ri…
CHARLESTON — Despite canceling its annual banquet and guided hunts, the Governor’s One Shot Committee (GOS) is still working to raise money, as well as donate harvested deer to benefit West Virginia food banks.
In Appalachian speech, my wife and I became “come-heres” as we moved to Huntington as she became minister of Spring Valley Presbyterian Church. We were welcomed with Appalachian friendliness by this “church that feeds the hungry” with its food pantry. Church members had deep hearts with mode…
