Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
Good morning, Huntington.
Zach Bryan will perform at Joan C.
Edwards Stadium in Huntington—tickets will go on sale Friday, March 28, at 10 a.m. ET online via AXS.
Marshall University announced a partnership with Intuit that will bring a Prosperity Hub to the Brad D.
Smith Center for Innovation and Business. The hub is expected to create about 250 part-time and full-time jobs for students and graduates, with wages starting at $18 per hour.
Lawmakers passed S.B.
199 on Tuesday with a 94—3 vote and the Senate voted unanimously, leaving the school discipline bill on the verge of final passage as senators must concur on the House changes. The bill, developed over two years, outlines steps for teachers to manage violent, threatening, or disruptive behavior in kindergarten through sixth grade classes.
Huntington city council approved an amended budget Monday night after more than five hours of public comment—shifting $50,000 from jail funds to raise the animal shelter's budget to $250,000 and cutting funding for the city mission's overnight shelter; the new plan goes into effect July 1.
DMV officials outlined plans to upgrade its outdated drivers license system—transitioning to a modern cloud-based network managed by vendors to prevent issues like the recent outage.
The project will cost about $48 million over 12 years and includes a $3.5 million request reviewed by the House Finance Committee later this week.
West Virginia House of Delegates members are proposing a law that would require the state to build two centers to house foster children when no care alternatives exist—this proposal follows concerns about foster kids living in hotels and campgrounds due to a lack of proper facilities.
Frozen Soul Concert
7-11 p.m. | The Loud | $23 | Experience a night of thrilling performances from Frozen Soul, Crown Vic, Vile Mind, and Onikuma.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center — Ticket info unavailable — Experience the thrill of mountain culture and adrenaline-packed sports through award-winning films.
Chuck Ragan Concert
9:00 – 10:30 PM — The Loud — $25 — Experience the heartfelt music and storytelling of punk-folk artist Chuck Ragan on his latest tour.
Joey Stepp's Magic & Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Marshall Hall of Fame Cafe — Dinner and drinks not included — Enjoy an evening of magic and laughter with master illusionist Joey Stepp.
Huntington Music Collective Presents - ALL AGES SHOW: Vulgar Royalty, Grudge, Vilemind, & More
Join us for a night of heavy music featuring Vulgar Royalty, Grudge, Vilemind, False Sense, and WhatDrivesTheWeak at the American Legion in Barboursville, WV. Doors open at 5 PM, music starts at 6 PM—$10 at the door, all ages welcome!
Huntington Music Collective Presents - ALL AGES SHOW: Vulgar Royalty, Grudge, Vilemind, & More
Join us for a night of heavy music featuring Vulgar Royalty, Grudge, Vilemind, False Sense, and WhatDrivesTheWeak at the American Legion in Barboursville, WV. Doors open at 5 PM, music starts at 6 PM—$10 at the door, all ages welcome!
GHPRD Earth Day Celebration
6-8 p.m. — Heritage Station — Free entry — Create recycled bird feeders and help make a positive impact on the environment just in time for Spring.
Huntington Hysteria Scavenger Hunt
12-9 p.m. — 210 11th St, Huntington, WV — Ticket required — Embark on a self-guided adventure discovering hidden gems and secrets of Huntington through a fun scavenger hunt.
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