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Lincoln County: Residents received $46.76 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 6.4% of income in Lincoln County, providing an average of $2,350 per capita to residents.

By Huntington Times | Mar 22, 2025

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Lincoln County residents received $13,518 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 43rd in West Virginia

In 2022, residents of Lincoln County received an average of $13,518 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th lowest in West Virginia.

By Huntington Times | Mar 17, 2025

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Wayne County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 4.6% in 2022

By Huntington Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.6% of income in Wayne County, providing an average of $1,909 per capita to residents.

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Putnam County: Income Maintenance made up 1.8% of total income in 2022

By Huntington Times | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Putnam County, providing an average of $1,000 per capita to residents.

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Cabell County ranks 31st highest in West Virginia for per capita government transfer income at $14,625 in 2022

By Huntington Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cabell County received an average of $14,625 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 25th lowest in West Virginia.

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Cabell County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.4% of income in 2022

By Huntington Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.4% of income in Cabell County, providing an average of $1,722 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards $75,000 in grants for economic development projects in Putnam County in 2023

By Huntington Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $75,000 in grants for economic development projects in Putnam County, West Virginia.

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EDA awards $584,248 in grants for economic development projects in Cabell County in 2023

By Huntington Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $584,248 in grants for economic development projects in Cabell County, West Virginia.

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EDA awards $584,248 in grants for economic development projects in Wayne County in 2023

By Huntington Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $584,248 in grants for economic development projects in Wayne County, West Virginia.

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Huntington achieves sixth consecutive perfect score in equality index

By Huntington Times | Nov 21, 2024

The City of Huntington has been recognized for its efforts in fostering an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ community, earning a perfect score in the 2024 Municipal Equality Index.

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Huntington City Council meeting scheduled for November 12

By Huntington Times | Nov 8, 2024

City Council is set to convene at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, in Rooms 4 and 5 at the Marshall Health Network Arena Conference Center.

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City Council to meet at Marshall Health Network Arena Conference Center

By Huntington Times | Oct 25, 2024

City Council will convene at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 28, in Rooms 4 and 5 at the Marshall Health Network Arena Conference Center.

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City Council meeting to be streamed live on October 15

By Huntington Times | Oct 11, 2024

The City Council is scheduled to convene at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, in Rooms 4 and 5 at the Marshall Health Network Arena Conference Center. The meeting will be accessible to the public through a live stream on the City of Huntington Facebook page and the city's website.

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City Council to meet on September 23, sessions to be streamed live

By Huntington Times | Sep 20, 2024

City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 23, in Rooms 4 and 5 at Marshall Health Network Arena Conference Center.

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City Council to meet on September 9 at Marshall Health Network Arena

By Huntington Times | Sep 6, 2024

City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 9, in Rooms 4 and 5 at Marshall Health Network Arena Conference Center.

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Huntington announces clean sweep in Highlawn from Sept. 10-12

By Huntington Times | Aug 27, 2024

The City of Huntington will conduct a clean sweep from Tuesday, Sept. 10, through Thursday, Sept. 12, in Highlawn. The operation will cover the area from 24th Street to 32nd Street, extending from the Ohio River to the railroad tracks and including the vicinity near Spurlock’s Flowers.

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City Council to meet on August 26 at Marshall Health Network Arena

By Huntington Times | Aug 23, 2024

City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 26, in Rooms 4 and 5 at Marshall Health Network Arena Conference Center. The City Council meeting and all committee meetings beforehand will be streamed live on the City of Huntington Facebook page and on this website.

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Huntington City Council to meet on July 22

By Huntington Times | Jul 19, 2024

Huntington City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, in Conference Room 4-5 at the Marshall Health Network Arena Convention Center.

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Huntington announces new round of summer road paving projects

By Huntington Times | Jul 15, 2024

Preparation for paving work in Huntington will begin in the coming days. The upcoming round of paving, which Mayor Steve Williams proposed and Huntington City Council unanimously approved earlier this year, includes 17 individual paving projects totaling 3.2 miles at a cost of $450,261. All intersections within the scope of this paving work will also have curb cuts installed to accommodate those with disabilities.

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Huntington reports significant increase in annual tax revenues

By Huntington Times | Jul 9, 2024

HUNTINGTON – The City of Huntington collected significantly more revenue in B&O taxes and sales tax during fiscal year 2024, indicating economic growth in the Jewel City. The City collected $17,317,447 in B&O taxes and $10,022,494 in sales tax in fiscal year 2024, which ended June 30, for a combined total of $27,339,942. In comparison, the City collected $14,286,737 in B&O taxes and $9,461,227 in sales tax in fiscal year 2023, totaling $23,747,964. This represents a 15.1 percent year-over-year increase.