Today
in Huntington
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Constellium in Ravenswood (the local aluminum plant) produced the aluminum plates for NASA’s Artemis II rocket, which launched on April 1 and landed on April 10, carrying four astronauts to the moon. The company will continue its partnership with NASA on upcoming Artemis III missions. WSAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A dark comedy titled 'The Beauty Queen of Leenane' will play at Alchemy Theatre this weekend. Christie Harms and Mary Williams (via First Look at Four) shared details of the upcoming stage show. WSAZ
- ➤ On Apr. 17, 1861, Virginia delegates passed the ordinance of secession (triggering Virginia's departure from the Union and sparking plans for what became West Virginia). Many Western delegates left the meeting to oppose the decision. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former U.S. congressman David McKinley, who served District 1 from 2011 to 2023, died at 79— his loss marks the end of a long public service career. WSAZ
- ➤ On Apr. 17, 1861, Virginia delegates passed an ordinance of secession that led to the state's withdrawal from the Union and prompted Western Virginia delegates to plan West Virginia's formation. The event remains a key moment in state-building history. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Huntington’s multi-sport standout Tayveon Wilson, a senior who signed to play at Clemson and excels in three sports, will receive the Doug Huff Award at the 79th Victory Awards on Sunday, May 3 at Charleston Town Center + the award honors his leadership, hustle and team spirit. MetroNews
- ➤ Friday's game at Bridgeport Recreation Complex saw Jackson Bredeson pitch 5.2 innings that held the Patriots to three runs as the Mohigans won 8-4. The team stole eight bases + Bredeson struck out seven to secure the win. MetroNews
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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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An Evening with The Kind Thieves
9 p.m. — The Loud — $20.20 — Enjoy an electrifying night with The Kind Thieves as they take the stage.
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Gimme Gimme Disco
8-11:30 p.m. — The Loud — Cost not specified — Welcome to a night filled with 70's disco vibes inspired by ABBA.
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Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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