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Gov. Jim Justice, state arts curator Randall Reid-Smith and Chiho Feindler, senior director of programs and policy for the Save The Music Foundation, announced the grants Tuesday.

Thursday’s Scores

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Nursing home reporting virus outbreak after weekend death

By ANTHONY IZAGUIRREApril 14, 2020 GMT

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia nursing home already linked to a

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Wayne hosts trick or treat Saturday

By NIKKI DOTSON MERRITT Managing Editor ndotson@hdmediallc.comNovember 6, 2019 GMT

WAYNE — After severe weather changed the time and date of Trick-or-treat all over the Tri-State, costume clad children and family members hit the streets in Wayne County on Saturday from 5-7 p.m.

The change in time was made after cold temperatures, severe wind and rains blew in on the original date set, Oct.

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GROVER JENNINGS ROBERTS

Staff WriterMarch 1, 2019 GMT

GROVER JENNINGS ROBERTS, 80, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville.

Mingo Central halts Wayne comeback for 58-49 victory

By LUKE CREASY HD Media lcreasy@heralddispatch.comFebruary 2, 2019 GMT

WAYNE — Mingo Central nearly surrendered an 18-point lead in the second half before making clutch free throws in the final seconds to deny the Wayne Pioneers a comeback victory at home Friday night in boys high school basketball.

Lady Pioneers off to perfect start

By LUKE CREASY Staff WriterDecember 13, 2018 GMT

WAYNE — After opening the season with a statement win over Huntington High, the Wayne Lady Pioneers swept a two-game home stand to improve to 3-0 with a win over the Nicholas County Lady Grizzlies Friday night at Wayne High School.

Buffalo preps for season opener

By JAKE WELLMAN For Wayne County NewsNovember 28, 2018 GMT

BUFFALO — Middle School basketball is underway in Wayne County for the six schools, with opening tip coming tonight and Friday.

Buffalo Middle School will rely heavily on returning eighth graders Cody Shy and Logan Perry to help lead the young Bison herd and take control of the court.

Margalee Adkins of Wayne

Staff WriterNovember 28, 2018 GMT

MARGALEE ADKINS, 87, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord to rest from her labors on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at her residence, surrounded by her family and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m.

FRANK WALLACE BOCK-WAY III

Staff WriterNovember 9, 2018 GMT

FRANK WALLACE BOCK-WAY III, 87, of Wayne, father of Rebecca Glaser, died October 21 in Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a retail manager. There will be a graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington.

Pioneers rumble past Wildcats

By RYAN EPLINGOctober 28, 2018 GMT

Quarterback Gunner Harmon threw an interception in the end zone and by the time the play ended, Harmon had scored a touchdown.

It was that kind of night for the Pioneers (7-2), who won for the seventh straight outing.

ROBERT WAYNE ELLIS

Staff WriterOctober 21, 2018 GMT

ROBERT WAYNE ELLIS, 46, of McConnell, W.Va., husband of Pamela Ellis, died October 17 in Logan Regional Medical Center. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, The First Baptist Church of McConnell; burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, W.Va.

SANDI LEE MAYNARD

Staff WriterOctober 4, 2018 GMT

SANDI LEE MAYNARD, 56, of Dunlow, wife of Delmas Maynard, died Oct. 1. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne; burial will follow in Robertson Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Wednesday.

“JACK” ENSLOW JOHNSON

Staff WriterSeptember 29, 2018 GMT

"JACK" ENSLOW JOHNSON, " 83, of Huntington, husband of Georgie Staley Johnson, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2018, at the "Reger Funeral Chapel." Burial will follow in "Community Memorial Gardens, " Wayne.

Pecan fundraiser to benefit CEOS program

The Wayne County NewsSeptember 27, 2018 GMT

WAYNE — The Wayne County Community Educational Outreach Service (CEOS) program is selling pecans as part of their annual fundraiser.

Funds raised help support community service projects and scholarships for members to attend the State CEOS Leadership Conference at WVU Jackson's Mill in Weston.

Pecan fundraiser to benefit Wayne County outreach service

The Herald-DispatchSeptember 26, 2018 GMT

WAYNE — The Wayne County Community Educational Outreach Service (CEOS) program is selling pecans as part of their annual fundraiser. Funds raised help support community service projects and scholarships for members to attend the State CEOS Leadership Conference at WVU Jackson's Mill in Weston.

Wayne County Commission candidate: E. Jay Marcum (R)

Staff WriterSeptember 25, 2018 GMT

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ATV trails could be boon for Wayne tourism

Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2018 GMT

ATV trails could be coming to the 8,123 acres of Cabwaylingo State Forest in Wayne County. That would be a good thing.

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is soliciting proposals from companies or groups interested in developing a two-year pilot project to develop trails for all-terrain vehicles and off-road vehicles in the forest in southern Wayne County.

Animal shelter sponsors raffle to raise needed funds

The Herald-DispatchSeptember 16, 2018 GMT

HUNTINGTON — The Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter is conducting a raffle to raise needed funds for the operation of the shelter. The "Bucks4Barks" Raffle will offer a top prize of $5,000 and other prizes of $3,000 and $1,000.

Eddie McKinley Dean of Huntington

Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2018 GMT

EDDIE McKINLEY DEAN, 54, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on September 4, 2018, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va.

Middle school football opens season

By JAKE WELLMANSeptember 5, 2018 GMT

Ceredo-Kenova fell in their first home matchup to Kentucky for Russell 24-14. Dalton Fouch pushed across two touchdowns and Payton Jackson added a two-point conversion of his own. The Wonders will be back in action tomorrow on the road taking on Huntington East.

Wellmans’ 60th

Staff WriterSeptember 2, 2018 GMT

Anna Russell, daughter of Oscar and Erie Russell of Little Lynn Road in East Lynn, and Jack Wellman, son of Arnold and Edith Dutch Wellman of Wayne, were married July 26, 1958, at the Wayne Methodist Church by the Rev.

HUGH O’BRIEN

Staff WriterSeptember 1, 2018 GMT

HUGH O'BRIEN, 58, of Dun-low, husband of Lynn O'Brien, died Aug. 31 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne; burial will follow in Ferguson Cemetery, Dunlow.

Attorney General to send representative out for mobile office hours

The Herald-DispatchAugust 31, 2018 GMT

CHARLESTON — A representative from the office of Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will meet one-onone with area residents in September to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.

Christopher F. “Frank” McCann of Lavalette

Staff WriterAugust 2, 2018 GMT

CHRISTOPHER F. "FRANK" McCANN, 85, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He was born November 3, 1932, at Fort Gay, W.Va., a son of the late Homer and Ada McCann.

ROBERT WAYNE SAUNDERS

Staff WriterJuly 27, 2018 GMT

ROBERT WAYNE SAUNDERS, 78, formerly of Cadmus, Ohio, brother of Harvey Saunders of Patriot, Ohio, died July 25 in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was a farmer by trade. Funeral services will be 1 p.m.

Youth League football time is approaching

By JAKE WELLMAN For The Wayne County NewsJuly 25, 2018 GMT

WAYNE COUNTY — Youth league football programs will begin breaking out the pads, helmets and water coolers for the first practice of the season July 30.

Wayne County will consist of the following teams: Buffalo, Ceredo-Kenova, Wayne, Vinson and Tolsia.

Nila Mikalene Clark Smith of Wayne

Staff WriterJuly 25, 2018 GMT

NILA MIKALENE CLARK SMITH, 81, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, July 20, 2018, in Hickory Creek of Athens, Ohio. She was born March 1, 1937, at East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lee and Nila Clark.

New positions created for schools

By LUKE CREASY Staff WriterJuly 25, 2018 GMT

WAYNE — The Wayne County Board of Education announced the addition of several new positions for the upcoming 2018-19 school year at a regular meeting earlier this month.

One of those position will be a Technology Integration Specialist.

Open conference for addiction to be held

The Herald-DispatchJuly 24, 2018 GMT

Please join Wayne County Prevention Coalition for an evening to learn what the faith community is prepared to do fight the opioid epidemic throughout Wayne County. On Thursday, Aug. 16, the Coalition will have special speakers available at Harmony Freewill Baptist Church, 7045 US Route 152 in Wayne.

Pro-life group endorses candidates

The Herald-DispatchJuly 24, 2018 GMT

WAYNE — West Virginians for Life Political Action Committee recently announced the endorsement of Republican Jason Stephens for District 7 of the West Virginia State Senate.

"We commend Jason Stephens for expressing commitment to the cause for life, especially to the unborn, the elderly, and those with disabilities," said Dr.

West Virginia residents make ACTC dean’s list

Staff WriterJuly 4, 2018 GMT

ASHLAND - Ashland Community and Technical College has named a total of 434 students to the dean's list for spring semester 2018. Dean's list students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) on at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above.

Warrant sweep leads to arrests in Wayne County

By LUKE CREASYThe Herald-Dispatchlcreasy@heralddispatch.comJune 21, 2018 GMT

WAYNE — A total of 21 arrests were made during a warrant sweep in Wayne County early Wednesday, Sheriff Rick Thompson announced.

Officers from the local, state and federal levels conducted multiple search warrants and executed numerous drug warrants in southern Wayne County, according to Thompson.

E911 fee to increase by $2

Staff WriterJune 20, 2018 GMT

By LUKE CREASY

Staff Writer

WAYNE - A proposed amendment to a Wayne County ordinance was adopted after a unanimous vote at the Wayne County Commission meeting last week.

BOBBY GENE ROBERTSON

Staff WriterJune 19, 2018 GMT

BOBBY GENE ROBERTSON, 57, of Lavalette, husband of Bonnie Robertson, died June 18 in Kings Daughters Medical Center. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne; burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne.

Auditor says OpenGov.com offers more transparent state government

By LUKE CREASY The Herald-DispatchJune 18, 2018 GMT

WAYNE — A newly launched website is allowing West Virginia government to become as transparent as it has ever been.

The Office of the State Auditor, in combination with OpenGov, have launched a government transparency website (www.wvCheckbook.gov) allowing citizens the same access to financial records as government officials in the capital city of Charleston have.

Sheriff’s department eyeing new cruisers

By LUKE CREASY Staff WriterJune 13, 2018 GMT

WAYNE — The Wayne County Sheriff's Department is seeking funding for additional police cruisers to replace older white Ford Crown Victoria models still in service.

The Sheriff's Department has the funds to purchase one new cruiser with leftover money in the 2017-2018 Fiscal year budget, but is in need of three new vehicles.

Wayne finishes season with loss in championship game

By TIM STEPHENS HD MediaJune 6, 2018 GMT

Wayne High School baseball coach Todd Ross was straight-faced as he addressed his sobbing team for the final time Saturday, but when he turned his back to the players his eyes were wells of heartbreak.

Charles Pelfrey of Huntington

Staff WriterJune 6, 2018 GMT

CHARLES PELFREY, 78, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. He was born January 15, 1940, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Paul and Genie Christian Pelfrey.

Bridgeport rallies past Wayne for AA title

By TIM STEPHENSThe Herald-Dispatchtstephens@herald-dispatch.comJune 4, 2018 GMT

CHARLESTON — Their tears were contagious.

Wayne to play Bridgeport for Class AA baseball title

By TIM STEPHENSJune 3, 2018 GMT

CHARLESTON - As rain fell outside, Zack Perry found something he liked inside.

Wayne's first baseman hit a fastball on the inside part of the plate the opposite way to right field Friday, scoring Brandon Lusk with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning of a 7-6 victory over Frankfort in the Class AA semifinals of the West Virginia State Baseball Tournament at Appalachian Power Park.