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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An off-duty Marshall officer, Chase Poore, rushed to help during the Barboursville Garden Park Apartment fire that displaced 24 residents and saved lives even as authorities continue investigating the cause—neighbors have expressed their gratitude for his bravery. WOWK-TV
- ➤ A vehicle crashed into a home on the 100 block of Sycamore Street overnight—injuring one person, according to Cabell County dispatchers. WCHS-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Foundry Theater is showing its flashback film—The Mothman Prophecies—today, which features WSAZ’s Susan Nicholas from 2002. Host Dylan Smith explained how viewers can watch the film on First Look at Four. WSAZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A report from the Ohio River Valley Institute shows that while tariffs on imports from Mexico, China, and Canada set for the first week of April will have little effect on West Virginia’s imports—concern is rising over potential retaliatory tariffs on coal exports to China that could severely impact the coal industry. The report points out that West Virginia’s exposure is different from states like Ohio and Pennsylvania, where import values are much higher. WOWK-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local food providers and farmers met at the Capitol on Thursday to voice concerns over USDA cuts to programs that support local farmers and food banks—attendees are asking state lawmakers to help protect the food economy. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will announce food dye and SNAP changes at 10 a.m. today. WOWK-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Spring Valley won a 2-1 game over Bridgeport at Marshall University's Jack Cook Field after Wagoner rallied the team. Doddridge County stayed unbeaten with a 7-6 extra-inning win over Lincoln as freshman Brooke DeHaven's first-inning home run brought in the winning run in the eighth. MetroNews
- ➤ The West Virginia Army National Guard Classic at Jack Cook Field began yesterday and features high school teams from across West Virginia. Organized by Huntington High coach John Dennison, the showcase continues today with a game between Point Pleasant and Princeton at 10 a.m. WSAZ
TRAVEL NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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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Do The '80s Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Old North Arcade Bar — 25% OFF code: RAD25 until April 5th — Experience a night of '80s nostalgia with contests, prizes, and fun.
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