Today
in Huntington
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is planned to help a local school principal cover medical bills. Neighbors are invited to join the event (exact venue and time to be announced). WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local career and technical centers (CTEs) are seeing steady increases in interest from high school students and adults looking to change careers. They plan to expand enrollment (and training initiatives) as demand grows in the community. Charleston Gazette-Mail
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local emergency crews will conduct a training session on handling lithium-ion battery fires later this week at the county fire training center to improve safety and readiness. The session will help teams learn proper response techniques + build local fire resilience. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Huntington is hosting the 38th annual Tri-State Toughman contest this weekend, where local competitors show their strength in a friendly competition. WSAZ
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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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Shadow Realm: Anime Night
6-10 p.m. — The Loud — Ages 18 and up — Dive into the captivating world of anime at this themed night for fans.
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