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GED graduation ceremony unites Martin and Lawrence counties
INEZ — In a momentous gathering, adult education programs from Martin and Lawrence counties joined forces to celebrate the GED graduating class of 2024. The event, hosted June 19 at the Collier Center in Inez, marked the achievements of 44 graduates. The two counties worked together as a community...
Cardinals dominate summer basketball with 17-5 record
INEZ — The Martin County High School boys basketball squad caught some eyes over the past month during summer basketball games. Head coach Jason “JJ” James traveled to multiple states and hosted games in Inez for an overall 17-5 record. “I think we found out we are...
HELP Director Loves Helping Others
For the past three years, the director of the Higher Education for Learning Problems Center (HELP Center) has been dedicated to helping students with learning disabilities navigate college and improving the services the program can provide. Hillary Adams, who has been at Marshall since 2002, said one highlight with what...
Marshall University receives $2 million for financial aid program
Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, has announced a $2 million gift from alumnus Jim Smith (’81)—the former head of Thomson Reuters and a member of the school’s board of governors—and his wife, Pam Kushmerick, to boost the school’s financial aid program. The gift will...
Marshall professor highlights social media impacts on children
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University leaders are working to spread awareness about social media impacts on children across West Virginia. The effort comes as the nation’s top doctor urges tobacco and alcohol-style warning labels on social media citing mental health risks for young people. U.S. Surgeon General Dr....
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