Today
in Huntington
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters battled a brush fire along Fifth Street near the Cabell and Wayne county line Thursday night — roads remain blocked as they work to contain the blaze. WSAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Liza Caldwell from the Cabell County Commission announced plans for local celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday, with events scheduled countywide over the coming days + residents are invited to participate. WSAZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Alcon Manufacturing in Cabell County is investing $81 million to build a secret product and add 75 jobs — work on the new facility has started, though production will begin in a few years. Governor Morrisey also announced $125 million in funding to improve Route 2 for increased traffic. WCHS-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DEP told federal regulators to ease oversight of Lexington Coal Company’s 1,160-acre mine permit in Boone County—despite the company owing over $6 million in fines. The agency defended its actions during an OSMRE review triggered by a July 2025 environmental complaint. Charleston Gazette-Mail
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced the youth soccer tournament marking the 20th year of Operation GPA is expected to draw thousands to local fields today — teams and fans will play in friendly matches as community spirit shines. WSAZ
- ➤ The Capital Cup, the state’s largest youth soccer tournament, kicks off today at 5:30 p.m. at Shawnee Sports Complex with 220 teams competing across fields from Kanawha County to Barboursville & officials expect 8,000 visitors to boost the local economy. WSAZ
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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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