Today
in Huntington
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local fire departments support Pinch VFD firefighter Halle Schafer, diagnosed with Guillain-Barre, via a T-shirt drive to help with medical and recovery costs — volunteers from as far away as Florida have joined the fundraiser. Shirt orders end March 1. WCHS-TV
- ➤ Multiple agencies searched overnight for boys reported lost in a wooded area near local trails. Officials said the coordinated effort is ongoing and asked parents to stay alert — updates will be shared as conditions improve. WSAZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Multiple agencies rescued two boys who lost their way with a flooded side-by-side and three friends who were nearby off Gwenn Road near Bear Holler — the Milton Fire Department reminds everyone to tell loved ones where they plan to be when outdoors. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After a school fire on Feb. 22, officials moved students to a nearby temporary facility for safety. The school board says classes will resume there until repairs are complete. WSAZ
- ➤ After a fire on Feb. 22 damaged a local school, officials confirmed that students will be moved to temporary classrooms to ensure continued learning until repairs are complete. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia Lottery will introduce Millionaire for Life on Sunday in Charleston, a daily multi-state game with a top prize of $1M a year for life and eight prize tiers (including a $100K option). Lottery officials stress responsible play. MetroNews
-
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.
-
Sponge Rave
9:00 PM – 11:59 PM — The Loud — Check out an exciting evening of music and fun.
-
WVSSAC Wrestling Tournament - Morning Session
8-11 a.m. — Marshall Health Network Arena — Check out the best local wrestlers compete for glory!
-
Inoculation Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Loud — $42+ — Experience an unforgettable night with live performances by Inoculation.
-
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.
-
Shrek Rave
9 PM – 12 AM — The Loud — Price details unknown — Dance the night away with a Shrek-themed rave experience.
-
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.
-
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.
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.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Your goal in life is to find the people, business, project, or art that needs you the most.
~ Naval Ravikant
About Today in Huntington
Welcome to the Today in Huntington, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Huntington, West Virginia community. If you like the Today in Huntington, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Huntington.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Huntington and across West Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Today in Huntington
A free Huntington community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://todayinhuntington.com/sitemap