Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
Good morning, Huntington.
Parts of 5th Ave in Huntington experienced flash flooding Friday morning near Stewart’s Hot Dogs and University Ford car dealership (caused by overnight storms) as water began receding (officials advised drivers against driving through the water).
A gravedigger named Matthew Fortner, 49, was arrested after a baby’s corpse and a busted casket were found moved at Baylous Cemetery in Salt Rock—he bonded out with a $100,000 property bond on April 3rd and will appear in Cabell County Magistrate Court on April 10 at 10 a.m.
Mountaineer Challenge Academy South is offering unique educational opportunities for West Virginia teens as Director Paul Perdue and Cadet Taleah Crenshaw explained on First Look at Four.
The program will give students real learning experiences and help them build important skills.
The House of Delegates passed a $5.115 billion general revenue budget bill last Friday and sent it to the Senate for final negotiations.
Lawmakers will meet on Monday to settle differences and reach a compromise before the session ends—delegates set aside $207 million in reserve funds.
Marshall men’s basketball coach Cornelius Jackson said Dezayne Mingo, Jalen Speer and Wyatt Fricks will return next season — each with one season of eligibility remaining — to add stability and strengthen scoring and ball-handling for his second year at the helm.
The move comes as Jackson retools the roster following a 20-13 season.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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