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$1M bond set for Ohio man charged with rape

1 day ago | herald-dispatch.com | David E. Malloy

IRONTON — Bond was set at $1 million Wednesday in Lawrence County Common Pleas Court for a Lawrence County man charged with nine counts of rape and 11 counts of sexual battery. Michael S. Bishop, 39, of County Road 182, Kitts Hill, pleaded not guilty in the case. If convicted, he could spend life rest of his life in prison. In an unrelated case, Samuel Conley, 36, of Township Road 1021, Ironton, pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape and 10 counts of sexual battery.
Felony indictments handed up in Lawrence County

1 day ago | herald-dispatch.com | David E. Malloy

IRONTON — Eight people were indicted on felony charges in Lawrence County Common Pleas Court earlier this week. The charges generally don’t end in prison sentences under Ohio law. An indictment is a formal charge made against a person by a grand jury. It does not establish guilt or innocence. Gary Larone Rouse, 30, of Detroit, was indicted on charges of possession of cocaine and possession of a fentanyl-related compound. Jesse L.
Huntington Symphony Orchestra begins Live Summer Series with rock symphony

2 days ago | herald-dispatch.com | Derek Halsey

BARBOURSVILLE — More than 50 years since releasing its first set-titled album in 1973, when it comes to the greater worldwide music community, the British rock group Queen is still considered one of the best rock bands in history. The Huntington Symphony Orchestra, with a rock band performing with them, will carry on the legacy of the band with a performance of “The Music Of Queen — A Rock Symphony” at Barboursville Park at 7:30 p.m Saturday.
David Parmley celebrates 50 years in bluegrass with Fly In Café show

2 days ago | herald-dispatch.com | Derek Halsey

HUNTINGTON — A special concert will happen at the Fly In Café this weekend when bluegrass veteran David Parmley brings his band to Huntington to celebrate 50 years in the music business. The concert will take place at the new outdoor Pavilion Stage that Robert Newlon Airport owner Carl Bailey has built to add to his growing live music facility, at 6090 Kyle Lane in Huntington.
Gregg aims for 'stress-free, positive' second season for Coal Cats

2 days ago | herald-dispatch.com | Tyler Kennett

HUNTINGTON — The second Appalachian League season for the Tri-State Coal Cats begins on Thursday with a road series in Tennessee against the Elizabethton River Riders. Tommy Gregg returns as manager for the Coal Cats. Gregg has 35 years of professional experience, ranging from player to skipper, with three in the Appy League. He coached for the Pulaski River Turtles for a season before his time in Huntington.
Chris Jones and the Night Drivers to perform at Mountaineer Opry

2 days ago | herald-dispatch.com | Derek Halsey

BARBOURSVILLE — Chris Jones has been a long-time musician in the bluegrass genre. He has played with award-winning artists along the way like Special Consensus, with International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Hall of Famer Lynn Morris, IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award winner Laurie Lewis, as well as with the late Tri-State bluegrass legend Dave Evans.
South Point man indicted on drug charges

2 days ago | herald-dispatch.com | David E. Malloy

IRONTON — A South Point man was indicted earlier this week on serious drug charges in Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas. Douglas W. Smith, 44, of County Road 120 South, was indicted on three counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs (meth), possession of meth, trafficking and possession of hashish, trafficking and possession of marijuana, having weapons while under disability (being a felon in possession of a firearm) and receiving proceeds of an offense subject to forfeiture proceedings.
Class A state baseball preview: Gilmer and Webster making rare state appearances

2 days ago | herald-dispatch.com | Rick Elmore

When Jerry Skidmore took the job as baseball coach at Webster County this season, he had one goal that he wanted the Highlanders to reach twice — beat rival Richwood. Making the Class A state tournament didn’t even seem a possibility for Skidmore, who coached the Highlanders’ track and field team last season while the nine on the diamond didn’t win a single game. In 2025, Webster County is among the four teams joining Madonna, Gilmer County and East Hardy comprising the tournament field.
Justice co-sponsors bill to put whole milk back in school cafeterias

2 days ago | herald-dispatch.com | Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Whole milk could return as an option in school cafeterias, according to a bill supported by Sen. Jim Justice. The Republican Senator from West Virginia signed on as co-sponsor of the “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025.”“I am proud to be a co-sponsor of this bill [and] glad to see it pass out of committee! Whole milk is vital to children’s growth and bone strength. It is time to bring it back in schools!” Justice posted Wednesday on X.
NIOSH head says respiratory health operations not restored in court-set time frame

3 days ago | herald-dispatch.com | Mike Tony

The Trump administration has indicated that key operations to protect the respiratory health of the nation’s miners and other workers haven’t been restored within a 20-day time frame as required by a federal court last month.