Today
in Huntington
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rock band My Morning Jacket + REVERB are funding 44 solar panels at the local children's museum to lower electricity costs and support exhibits and educational programs. The museum board approved the plan after funding was confirmed, which creates a hands-on learning opportunity for renewable energy. WSAZ
- ➤ The Cabell County Public Library is offering free snow shovel, sled, and battery-powered lantern rentals (library card and waiver required) at its main location in Huntington. WSAZ
- ➤ Mackey's Pizza Pub is hosting a community day to celebrate a milestone & give back to locals, with owner Chris Mackey sharing plans for the event and its positive impact. The celebration marks a special day for the neighborhood. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Collins Career Technical Center recently introduced major changes to help students further their education, and Michael Staton explained the new programs on First Look at Four yesterday. Local residents can look forward to improved educational opportunities. WSAZ
- ➤ The school board will vote on the futures of Genoa and Dunlow Elementary Schools soon; the decision may change staffing and student programs (details pending). WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Airline passengers at West Virginia airports without Real ID–compliant identification will face a $45 fee on Sunday if they use the TSA Confirm ID option, which provides a 10-day travel period. WSAZ
- ➤ A firearm auction held by HPD raised over $40K on Jan. 28 to support department projects—local funds that will help improve community services. WSAZ
- ➤ The DMV warned residents on Wednesday of text messages that mimic DMV content and demand payment - messages use urgent deadlines and familiar images to create fear, and the agency advised locals to call their nearby office if a scam is suspected. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WVU Medicine (the local health advisor) has offered advice on how residents can avoid falls on icy roads as many paths remain frozen; the guidance helps prevent injuries during the winter season. WSAZ
- ➤ On Wednesday, Jan. 28, EMS crews in Cabell County transported unhoused individuals in icy conditions to safer locations. The crews are monitoring the situation as winter weather persists. WSAZ
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Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Foundry Theater — $31.03 — Experience the magic of candlelight concerts featuring the music of Queen and The Beatles.
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Acts of Love - An Evening of Love Stories
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre — $22 at the door — Experience a heartfelt journey through the many facets of love in this entertaining collection of stories and songs.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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