Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
Good morning, Huntington.
A local community has been without water for two weeks while officials work to fix the broken pipes & restore service.
Residents say the outage has caused ongoing disruptions as repair crews continue their work.
Crews are breaking up thick ice at Willow Island Lock and Dam, delaying barge traffic and local commerce, and they are using steam (a method to melt ice) as they work to reopen the dam with a set-up queue for vessels.
A bill in the House Education Committee proposes a two-year pilot for a four-day school week that increases daily instruction time to cover the extra day off and requires two public meetings (input from parents, educators, businesses) as lawmakers weigh benefits against childcare and transport challenges.
Coach Shari Helvey leads the James Monroe girls basketball team to a 12-0 start this season after wins at Cabell Midland High School and other venues.
The Mavericks, one of two undefeated girls squads in the state, credit her strategy and returning talent — a sign of a promising season.
Hundreds of athletes are competing in the 48th WSAZ Invitational Wrestling Tournament this weekend in downtown Huntington — an event that draws local sports fans together.
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.
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Huntington.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.