Today
in Huntington
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Employers in the building trades are looking to hire at the West Virginia Construction and Design Expo at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Workforce West Virginia hosts a job fair Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.—offering entry-level and career-changing opportunities amid growing construction projects in the region. MetroNews
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Fallout 76 celebration festival will be held soon in Braxton County and it will gather thousands of fans to raise money for the Mountaineer Food Bank (organized by Fallout for Hope). WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marshall University is hosting CyberCon (a free three-day cybersecurity conference) in Huntington that brings together students, industry experts and community stakeholders to learn how to detect and respond to cyber threats. The event runs through Friday. WSAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During March, First Choice Services shared problem gambling resources on First Look at Four while Chris Braley of Braley Care Homes discussed spring activities and Sydney Adams from St. Mary’s Diabetes Center shared a black bean salad recipe ahead of Diabetes Alert Day. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Keith Morehouse and Joseph Payton recapped the West Virginia Boys and Girls Basketball Tournaments on WSAZ Sports+ today, outlining game highlights and tournament action for local sports fans. WSAZ
- ➤ Marshall football resumed its spring drills Tuesday after a one-week break with closed workouts set for Thursday mornings and Friday evenings, and the annual Spring Fountain Ceremony (featuring former player Dave Walsh) at 11:30 a.m. will lead into Saturday, April 11 Spring Game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. MetroNews
- ➤ A basketball camp honoring late coach DJ Johnson has been organized at the Phil Cline YMCA as more than 70 kids sign up to train and support his family (his legacy in local sports endures) while organizers hope the event will become a lasting tradition. WSAZ
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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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Brit Taylor and Adam Chaffins at The Loud
8-11:59 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket price not specified — Experience an evening of captivating performances by Brit Taylor, an accomplished singer-songwriter, alongside Adam Chaffins and Dale Blankenship.
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Live Performance by Jeremy Short
9 PM – 1 AM — The Loud — $10 cover — Experience the unique sounds of Eastern Kentucky Space Funk with Jeremy Short's golden voice and captivating guitar skills.
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Loopy Fest
5-11:59 p.m. — The Loud — $20.20 — Enjoy a musical lineup featuring local bands and DJ performances in Huntington's vibrant scene.
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