Raleigh County, WV (WOAY)- A chance to avenge falling just short last year was on the line in Shady Spring. The Ripley Vikings and Shady Spring Tigers squared off against each other on Wednesday with a trip to the state volleyball tournament on the line. The Tigers, who feel in the state championship last year, […]

A previously closed high school in rural West Virginia is getting a new purpose as a healthcare training center, backed by nearly $5.8 million in federal funding intended to expand employment opportunities in a region of Appalachia that has struggled with economic hardship for decades.  The 1982 Foundation, a nonprofit established in August 2021 by... The post Healthcare training receives federal grant first appeared on The Parthenon.

Eight deaths have raised concerns about driver safety in Charleston. Since May, eight deaths have occurred because of vehicles going over the elevated interstate barriers near the I-64, I-77 split in Charleston. Car accidents aren’t new to the area. However, the number of accidents has increased significantly in a short amount of time. This has... The post Eight deaths from Charleston interstate crashes raise safety concerns first appeared on The Parthenon.

Tuesday’s election results swept over the nation with an unexpected wave of blue. In Cabell County, several key races pushed Democrats to the top.  In the race for County Commissioner, Tia Rumbaugh, current City Council member, beat out incumbent John Mandt. Her win comes in the wake of Mandt’s choice to leave out several organizations... The post Seats flip and climates change as midterm results are cemented first appeared on The Parthenon.

Head coach Chris Grassie opened his postgame news conference by jokingly calling Tuesday night’s performance “rubbish.” In reality, the only thing tossed in the trash was Old Dominion’s chance of spoiling Marshall’s championship run. The Thundering Herd captured the Sun Belt Conference regular season title with a decisive 3-0 shutout over the Monarchs.  Carl Romberg... The post Herd overthrows Monarchs for Sun Belt title first appeared on The Parthenon.

One hundred years ago, William Page Pitt made a commitment to teaching journalism the way it should be taught, and students still walk out with success, an alumni of the program said.  The W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications will have a gala honoring 100 years of the program Friday, Oct. 30,... The post 100 years, 100 inductees: Marshall SOJMC will induct 10 new hall of fame members first appeared on The Parthenon.

Huntington has an active, growing hardcore music scene, packed with people of all ages who come together for the music.  Behind the bands, shows and mosh pits is Huntington Music Collective. Founded in January 2025 by Nate and Becca Holley, HMC centers on community and belonging.  “It’s an outlet for energy,” said Nate Holley. “We... The post Huntington Music Collective: The Community Behind the Music first appeared on The Parthenon.

A special anniversary screening of “We Are Marshall” at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center will bring the film back to the Huntington theatre while supporting the next generation of the 75 families.  For Lucianne Kautz-Call, Marshall University is more than the place where her father worked. It was a part of his life from the... The post 20 Years Later, “We Are Marshall” Continues to Honor the Legacy of the 75 first appeared on The Parthenon.

After a big win against South Alabama last week, the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-3, 1-2 SBC) looks to keep the ball rolling as they take on the Old Dominion Monarchs (2-6, 1-4 SBC). Marshall is coming off perhaps its biggest win in the Tony Gibson era: a hard-fought, gritty 20-13 win last Tuesday against South... The post Marshall looks to keep momentum rolling against Old Dominion first appeared on The Parthenon.

Marshall students supported an upcoming influencer’s goal of dancing across America. Greg Caldwell, an upcoming TikTok persona and creator known for his goal of making dancing videos across the country, attended a Marshall football game for the first time last weekend. “I thought it was a beautiful school,” Caldwell said. “Marshall was awesome because the... The post Dancing with The Students first appeared on The Parthenon.