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Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After a fire broke out at a local school yesterday, officials moved students to a safe location in Huntington — procedures ensured a prompt response. The school district said more details will be provided soon. WSAZ
- ➤ The Senate passed a bill (vote 23 to 5) that converts public school requirements from 180 instructional days to 900 instructional hours, set to take effect on July 1, 2027. The measure allows counties to stick with the 180-day system if they choose, pending House approval. MetroNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marshall fell to Coastal Carolina, 79+75, at the HTC Center on Saturday; Jalen Speer scored a career-high 39 points as illness and foul trouble hurt the Herd. The team now gears up for home games, hosting Old Dominion on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and a doubleheader with Georgia Southern on Friday. MetroNews
- ➤ On Saturday, Feb. 21, Spring Valley earned third place in the Mountain State Athletic Conference Night of Champions by beating Parkersburg South 101 to 48 in South Charleston — Brooklyn Ellis and Sophi Hutchison led Spring Valley with 22 and 21 points respectively, while Lindsey Logston scored 22 for Parkersburg. MetroNews
- ➤ George Washington won their first MSAC title since 2023 at South Charleston Community Center with an 81-72 win over Parkersburg South led by Noah Lewis’s 33 points. The team improved on runner-up finishes by adding contributions from Tyler Mattox, Dominic Sprouse & strong bench play. MetroNews
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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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Shallow Side Live in Huntington
8-11 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience captivating rock performances by Shallow Side and enjoy a vibrant venue atmosphere.
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Joey Aich with the Heavy Hitters
8-9 p.m. — The Loud — $14.14 — Experience an exciting night of live music with Joey Aich and the Heavy Hitters.
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