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in Huntington
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The State Board of Education voted on Feb. 11 to close Dunlow and Genoa Elementary Schools; affected families now await further instructions from local officials (details pending). WSAZ
- ➤ Governor Patrick Morrisey said state officials may boost funding for public schools if spending proposals are offset, stressing that extra money must come from cuts elsewhere (echoing concerns over high special education costs). He made these points during a briefing today amid ongoing school consolidations. MetroNews
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Huntington are still facing water outages that disrupt daily routines, and local officials say repairs will soon improve service. The situation remains under close watch as efforts to restore reliable water supply continue. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Patrick Morrisey announced on Wednesday that Dr. James Paul was appointed to the state Board of Education. He said Paul’s experience with education policy and his work at America First Policy Institute will support needed reforms. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday night, West Virginia’s women’s basketball team scored 106 points at Hope Coliseum against UCF as six players reached double figures and broke a Big 12 scoring record. Coach Mark Kellogg praised the energy and precision that secured the win (44-of-79 field goal attempts helped the record-setting effort). MetroNews
- ➤ Marshall rallied in the second half to beat Old Dominion 81-79 in Sun Belt Conference play Wednesday night at Chartway Arena (using a small lineup and key steals). Speer and Fricks led the comeback after a 17-point deficit, and the Herd now leads the overall series 17-16. MetroNews
- ➤ Huntington St. Joseph’s beat Parkersburg Catholic 74 to 48 in the Country Roads Shootout at West Virginia State University on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Grady Paynter led the win with 29 points while Micaiah Ehirim and Isaiah Sanders added 15 and 10 points, respectively. MetroNews
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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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Sponge Rave
9:00 PM – 11:59 PM — The Loud — Check out an exciting evening of music and fun.
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WVSSAC Wrestling Tournament - Morning Session
8-11 a.m. — Marshall Health Network Arena — Check out the best local wrestlers compete for glory!
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Inoculation Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Loud — $42+ — Experience an unforgettable night with live performances by Inoculation.
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Austin Meade and Goodbye June Live Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fusion of hard rock and Southern blues with Austin Meade and Goodbye June.
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Shrek Rave
9 PM – 12 AM — The Loud — Price details unknown — Dance the night away with a Shrek-themed rave experience.
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