Today
in Huntington
Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Officials are investigating a petroleum spill along the Kanawha River & testing water quality risks. Local leaders are also considering a potential data center in Putnam County to boost economic growth. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marshall University is partnering with Intuit to open a student led Security Operations Center at CyberCon 2026 + it will provide hands on cybersecurity experience for students amid rising digital threats. Charleston Gazette-Mail
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MetroNews broadcast the WVSSAC Boys and Girls High School Basketball Championships across West Virginia through 51 radio stations and digital platforms, attracting over 670,000 video views, including 400,000 from new postgame interviews + local coverage that connected communities. MetroNews
- ➤ Marshall University will host its 3rd annual disc golf tournament as part of SpikeFest returning to Huntington in the coming days; local fans and disc golfers can enjoy competitive rounds + recreational play at this community event. 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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