Friday, April 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Little Caesars is hosting its Pizza Paws fundraiser to support local police and K-9 units—HPD K-9 supervisor Ben Butler discussed the project with Pizza Paws coordinator Sabrina Donahue-Moore at First Look at Four—and said the fundraiser helps community members pay it forward. WSAZ
- ➤ Little Caesars is hosting its Pizza Paws fundraiser to help support local police and K-9 units in our community—police K-9 supervisor Ben Butler met with coordinator Sabrina Donahue-Moore at First Look at Four to explain the event. WSAZ
- ➤ One year after storms severely damaged the Proctorville Volunteer Fire Department, it has completed extensive repairs and will host a community day to mark its recovery—Travis Hoke said. WSAZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Cabell County woman accused of fatally shooting her brother in Culloden during a family dispute in June 2024 reached a plea deal, prosecutors said—she pleaded guilty to felony wanton endangerment as part of a deferred adjudication agreement and will serve three years on probation. WCHS-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Severe storms caused widespread power outages early Thursday as nearly 9,000 Appalachian Power customers lost service—2,100 in Putnam and 1,700 in Wayne counties—while Mon Power reported 3,000 customers without electricity as restoration efforts continued. MetroNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The House of Delegates passed HB 3412, a bill that lets the legislature set its own public records rules—supporters say it will ease staff workload while critics worry it may reduce accountability. The bill now moves to the Senate before the session ends on April 12. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cabell County EMS received virtual reality training software donated by the Shell Family Foundation to help paramedic students practice emergency scenarios. Shell said his donation improves learning by allowing mistakes+ the tool may soon expand to other EMS centers statewide. WOWK-TV
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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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Friendly Fire, Kid Cherry & The Graduates, Code Red News Concert
9:00 PM - 11:30 PM — The Loud — $8 — Enjoy a lively concert featuring local talent for a fun night out.
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Harmony House Renaissance Faire
1 a.m. — Barboursville Park — Free entry — Explore a lively medieval atmosphere with over 40 local vendors and entertainment at the annual Renaissance Faire.
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