Saturday, April 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Zach Davis and Toni Walls from the Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind visited First Look at Four to show how to make peanut butter eggs—part of their fundraiser for the group. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Marshall University School of Pharmacy held its awards and pinning ceremony where it honored students, faculty, staff and preceptors with scholarships and an Honor Society induction. The event featured a keynote speech by Dr. Tyler Class—an alumnus who talked about using lessons from class in real pharmacy work. WOWK-TV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marshall University’s Board of Governors approved a $38,925,985 athletics budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, with 54% of the funds coming from the university and 46% expected from the athletics department. Director Christian Spears and CFO Debra Broughton said the plan covers salaries, scholarships and upgrades such as a $1.8 million deck at the Shewey Athletic Center—construction is set to begin next week while the department plans to earn outside revenue with events like country singer Zach Bryan’s August 30 concert. MetroNews
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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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Conversation with Author Katherine Howe
12-2 p.m. — Cabell County Public Library — $20 ticket includes lunch — Engage with bestselling author Katherine Howe as she discusses her works on witchcraft and piracy.
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Parked Concert at The Loud
9 PM – 12 AM — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of dynamic performances and engaging music from Parked.
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Nathan Bess Concert
9:00 – 10:30 PM — The Loud — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the soulful blend of Country, Americana, and Folk music from Charleston's rising star, Nathan Bess.
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