Today
in Huntington
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alchemy Theatre is staging its production of Stuart Little this weekend in Huntington + local cast members Camryn, Ellee, and Gracie shared details during a recent interview while tickets remain available online. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local Marshall student CJ Swick and his friends faced travel chaos when spring break flight delays in Venice forced a 20-hour drive back to campus for Monday classes. AAA reported rising gas prices, with local rates hitting about $3.49 per gallon. WSAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The new cardiopulmonary rehab center held a ribbon-cutting on Mar. 19 (its opening day) and will soon start offering rehabilitation services for heart and lung care. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The West Virginia Boys Basketball State Tournament enters its third day today as teams compete with Chapmanville winning a game against Robert C. Byrd and other matchups continuing across the state. WSAZ
- ➤ Morgantown and WVU prepared for a busy weekend as Marshall reinstated women’s swimming and diving after a recent program cut, and a Winfield basketball player overcame a battle with cancer to suit up in a state tournament game yesterday. MetroNews
- ➤ Tug Valley beat Tucker County 56-43 in the Class A semifinal at the Charleston Coliseum to secure a third final appearance. Braydun Ferris (scoring 26 points and reaching 2,000 career points) helped seal the win as the Panthers prepare to face the Greater Beckley Christian-East Hardy winner Saturday. MetroNews
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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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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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Them Dirty Roses Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket info TBA — Experience southern charm and music from the Bama boys with heartfelt melodies.
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WESTFEST Featuring Arlo McKinley
10:00 AM – 11:30 PM — West Edge — Entry Fee TBD — Enjoy the heartfelt tunes of Arlo McKinley and immerse yourself in a day of captivating music.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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