Herald-Dispatch
The local newspaper is the Herald-Dispatch, 946 5th Avenue, 304-526-4000 or 800-955-6110, (http://www.herald-dispatc...).
Marshall University's visitor's center is located on Hal Greer Blvd. at 5th Ave. (http://www.marshall.edu/).
Festivals
Chili Fest
An extravagant celebration of all things chili. the festival, which once occupied 4th avenue, occupies 3rd avenue and pullman square for a day in downtown huntington. each year, businesses and musicians come out to celebrate.
WV Hot Dog Festival
(http://www.wvhotdogfestiv...) - the last saturday in july every year in pullman square. a dozen of wv's top hot dog businesses are represented so you can bring the family and the family's pets.
Greek Fest
(http://www.stgeorgehwv.or...) - a yearly festival celebrating all things greek history, tradition, food, and fun. you can't miss this delicious and richly cultural experience.
X-Fest
A yearly music festival with performances on the riverfront by some of the latest in hard rock and metal bands. sponsored by x106.3, a local hard rock fm radio station.