Today
in Huntington
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chapmanville's Brian Dingess ran 100 miles from New Year's Eve morning until finishing on New Year's Day at Barker Stadium to raise funds for Morning Star Freewill Baptist Church — his supporters, including his wife, cheered each lap. WCHS-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new H3N2 influenza strain began spreading in late December 2025 and remains a concern in West Virginia this winter — health officials urge residents to get vaccinated and follow prevention guidelines. Charleston Gazette-Mail
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South Alabama Jaguars vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Basketball
4-6 p.m. — Cam Henderson Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Thundering Herd as they face off against the Jaguars in an exciting basketball matchup.
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