Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
Good morning, Huntington.
WCHS-TV rebranded its ABC channel as '8' yesterday at noon and its FOX channel as 'FOX Appalachia' — a move aimed at strengthening local accountability journalism and regional storytelling throughout the Tri-State area.
Spring Valley baseball players were injured when a fire broke out at a restaurant building on Mar.
16 & the principal hopes they will soon return to school healthy.
Marshall University President Brad Smith and First Lady Alys Smith will host an informal reception on Friday night at Charleston Tennis Center for the tournament kickoff, where alumni can meet and mingle.
The event features special guest Marshall men’s soccer coach Chris Grassie.
Drivers on routes between Huntington and Charleston face challenging conditions as warm weather shifts to sudden snow (with temperatures dropping to 50°F) that complicates travel today.
Monday Health Minutes on First Look at Four featured weekly health tips from Valley Health Systems and expert advice on weight loss, community partnerships, neuropathy pain treatment, lawncare and dental technology from partners including Advanced Nutrition Solutions and Cabell County Schools (updates from Mar. 6 and Mar. 10).
The WVSSAC Boys Basketball State Tournament kicks off today at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, with quarterfinal games starting at 9:30 a.m. and running through 9 p.m. WSAZ Sports+ will cover the action live throughout the week.
West Virginia’s Mountaineers will compete as one of eight teams in the College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas from April 1-5 + face Stanford on April 2 at 8 p.m. on FS1 while vying for a share of the $500,000 prize pool.
Marshall announced its 2026 football schedule with six home and six road games.
The season begins Sept. 5 at Penn State — it also features a Sun Belt opener at James Madison on Oct. 3 with season ticket renewals now open.
On March 16, 2018, Marshall University’s basketball team upset Wichita State 81-75, with Jon Elmore scoring 27 points in the team's first NCAA tournament win.
The team later lost to WVU in the tournament's following round.
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.
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.
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.
Cognitive Live with Awakening the Revenant, Fabricate, Loose Ends
6-7 p.m. — The Loud — $14.14 — Experience a night of emerging music with notable local bands providing a unique live performance.
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