Today
in Huntington
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chesapeake Elementary School held a spaghetti dinner fundraiser and silent auction Friday evening — a local effort to support a third-grader in need. WSAZ
- ➤ Compass Restaurant Week is coming up in Huntington to raise funds for local first responders (as shared by Amy Hanshaw and Jamie Springston on First Look at Four). WSAZ
- ➤ Nearly 50,000 boxes of cookies arrived on Friday at Girl Scouts Council Headquarters on Virginia Street, where 29 local troops sorted the cases; booths will be set up at local businesses (through April) so residents can order cookies. WSAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Huntington was founded on Feb. 27, 1871 when the West Virginia legislature incorporated the city and Collis P. Huntington planned its grid layout to boost rail and river transport; his plan initially designated a site (now Guyandotte) before the city expanded south. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers are reviewing a school bus safety bill that aims to improve local school bus rides + update safety rules for students; more details on its effects are expected soon. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Southern beat Marshall 78-72 in overtime today to clinch the Sun Belt regular season title as Kishyah Anderson and Destiny Garrett led key plays; Marshall will kick off its tournament run as the No-5 seed on Friday. MetroNews
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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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A Taste of Ireland
7-10 p.m. — Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with former World Irish dance champions.
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